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Written by Bwana Bwana

July 21, 2011

Time to break out the tried and true Monty Python description of today's weather (hat tip - Joel Niemann): It was Hot Enough To Boil A Monkey's Bum as Jim Myers, Judd Michael, Jim Moore, Frank Zaffino, Mike Casper, Hannah Grubb, Dana Todd, Jim Laudermilch, Rich Harter, Tony Huang, Rob Peterson, and Marty Mazur headed for the track. The temperature was 95 and climbing with a dew point of 70. The only one to run down from Rec Hall was Jim Moore, who looked like he had been beaten about the head by time he got there. As Bwana pulled up in his air-conditioned ride, he saw half the Crew sitting in the shade. No need to warm up.

Bwana warmed up anyway, and when he stopped after three laps, he thought the top of his head would melt. So what was a decent workout for such a Dog Day, one that would stress us without too much risk of heat stroke? How about 6X200 with a 200 meter rests? Everyone did that (some did more!) and acquitted themselves well before quitting. Hannah Grubb, a rising State High runner ran with the A-Team (Hannah came to Track at least once last summer). Any kid who does a workout independent of the team on such a hot day will have a leg (or two) up come XC season! So when's her Momma Julie gonna make a showing?

Bwana blames no one for NOT coming today, but gives special kudos to those who did. Particularly Ron Cunfer and Lee Culver. who did their workout in the cool morning (when it was only about 80). If you're partial to running in the evening this time of year, there's a regular pre-make-up session at the High School track every Tuesday around 7:45. Bree and Jayson throw a great workout!