Today was the last full day of our vacation. I am amazed at how fast it went. I was beginning to get into a slower groove. I was beginning to think that I could get used to this kind of life – if I had a car at my disposal to get things like tampons (when my period comes 2 weeks early). Who’s to complain. It all works out in the end.
After solving my issue of the day, Janice suggested that I go into Makawao for some flatter running. It’s wasn’t like home – though I am sure that I would find the longer routes if I lived in Maui.
Janice took me to a concourse of several fields (baseball, soccer, tennis courts, and a horse arena) for me to run laps. One lap was a little more than a mile. Only half of it was up and this “up” was easier. From the highest field I could see the ocean. Down below I enjoyed flat, cushy grass and a cool breeze.
Today felt hotter than the past few days. The field left me exposed to the sun from every part of it. I quickly found my pace wilting away and just let the miles click off at whatever pace I could manage. I will miss Hawaii but I am also looking forward to my good old Californian running routes.