One Week To Go

It would only seem appropriate that the last week of September and the close to this two month rainfall total project would have multiple chances for rain.  And with my updated totals, Philadelphia will pass the 30 inch total.  Quite astounding when you consider that in a normal year, this would account for over 70% of the yearly total.  Wonder what yearly totals will look like?  Maybe more records to push.

Of course the perfect end to this rain-soaked end of summer would be to have a beautiful fall.  If the forecast for the first 10 days of October is any indication, it just might come true.  Seasonal temperatures and sunshine light up the first week of October.  Even though I'm not much of a sunny skies kinda of guy, we could all use a break from all this rain and at times, the humidity.

Speaking of the humidity, quite a different Sunday run this weekend then last.  One week ago, people were dressed in layers, some even sporting gloves or hats as race time temperatures started in the 40's.  Add in the rolling hills, fresh water and wooded path and it made for a great rookie run.  Yesterday, not so much.  Even had the race started two hours earlier like the previous one, it wouldn't have made much of a difference.  It was warm enough to sweat before the race had begun.  Seeing the sun finally break through the clouds as we approached the starting line only made it more interesting.  Running around Reading, even if we were near the river, provided far less shade than I expected as much of the race went on to roads.  Nonetheless, I am happy with my effort considering my weekend was jam packed with various events.

Seeing the cool air coming in for the weekend, I think it might just be time to sign up for the next race on Sunday.