It's HOT! So hit it early.

The temps are rising around here. The plan is to get out early and beat the heat. Today the heat caught up to us and beat us. It is amazing how quickly your strength can get sapped when the thermometer rises.

We made some adjustments and got a good workout in despite the heat. We still did the same number of sets, we just spread them out. Then we made sure we were pumping plenty of H2O! As we finished up we headed to the shade for a little core and long stretch.

It was in the shade that I was reminded of Psalm 121. This one tends to speak to me on HOT days.

The LORD is your keeper;

The LORD is your shade at your right hand. (5)

The struggles of life can become oppressive like the sun's rays in summer. They can take our energy, focus, and drive. It is a good reminder to us all that The LORD Jehovah is our shade.

Now think for a second about all the benefits of shade. Apply these to the Lord for your life and see if they are not the same. He is our shade readily available. Try to spend a little time in the "shade" today.

Today: 2 miles, dynamic warm-up, easy intervals x 10, stadium stairs x 10, agility ladder adding in 3 new components, core, and stretch -in the shade.