Another Tricky Day

Or is it Another Sticky Day? I thought we moved to the desert to escape humidity? Good thing it was the last Sunday of the month. We're done with July - August heat lurks, with September promising no real relief.
We ran 5 miles in 54:37, averaging 10:45 by the Giant Nerd Watch. That's faster than our previous couple of weeks, and a good sign that your homework is paying off.
Next week's drop-back to 4 miles gives us a chance to perhaps work on some speed, let's try to get to 10:30, closer to our race pace of 10:18 per mile.
You were in good hands last week, Fearless Leaders Mark and Valerie ran you a little extra so you got to hit the sprinklers, and they kept you safe from the runaway car. A terrifying reminder to keep your eyes open, and to maybe think twice about headphones. I like them, but knowing what's going on around me - priceless.
Congratulations to Fearless Leader Erin, who knocked out a 2:05 half marathon in Bryce Canyon last week, and I just waded around a river, throwing canoes onto trailers, hauling drunks out of said boats, and generally lazing on the porch, drinking beer.
I bring shame to the mighty 2:15, the fastest group at our pace!