Oppressive Heat.

Well, here in Florence it has gotten to that time of year where the heat is just insane.  

95+ degrees.

Coupled with the humidity, lack of proper training facilities and the ability to get water while running... I find it difficult to run these days.  In fact, I haven't been on the road running for nearly a week because of the heat.  The city and all the pavement just creates an oven... it's difficult to sleep at night as well.

Anyways...  we'll see if I can get a few more runs in before my stateside return in a week.  At least I know when I get back, i'll have all the proper gear and facilities at my fingertips.

Then commences the insane distance training...