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Orlando's First Run!

Workout:  2 miles with jogging stroller

This was Orlando's first time in the jogging stroller!  He did such a great job; just talked, moaned, then fell asleep.  Running with him is ten times easier than running with Lyla which means he may become my new running partner.
This morning my sister walks upstairs, and the first thing she says to me is, "It is so beautiful and cool outside.  You have got to go for a run!"  I was planning on running this evening, but if she was willing to watch Lyla for me then I wasn't going to pass up the chance to get my workout out of the way.  I was out the door in just a few minutes (Orlando was still in his jammies) and the time was 8:10.  I didn't realize this run was going to be a learning experience, but that is what it turned out to be.
1.  My sister lies.  Okay, I guess you could call this cool if you lived on the sun, but as far as I know, this could be equivalent to running through Hell.
2.  Wear sunscreen on all runs in FL.  The sun was so intense I could feel my checks getting burned.
3.  Carry a small dish cloth to wipe off sweat.  The sweat was pouring into my eyes causing them to sting.
4.  Bring a small water bottle.  Mostly to squirt on my face every few minutes but to also sip on.
5.  Go running before 8 a.m.
Thank goodness I had access to a pool!!  It was a fun way to end my run!
Yeah, I'm a cool mom!  I let Lyla take off her pajamas and jump in naked.  She loved it :)

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