Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Three Things Thursday

Such beautiful scenery! I can't imagine runnin...

2014-07-30T20:15:41.543-06:00

Such beautiful scenery! I can't imagine running through that :) great pics!

It's been unusually cool here this summer, too...

2014-07-21T13:54:26.436-06:00

It's been unusually cool here this summer, too. Since we don't have air conditioning, I am certainly not complaining! It's supposed to be close to 100 this week, though, ick.

Awesome that your kids are training for a race--bi...

2014-07-20T23:14:53.771-06:00

Awesome that your kids are training for a race--big high-five to them. I just came back from a 14 mile run in 72 degree weather and almost died from the heat, lol. That's what happens when you live in Alaska. Can't wait to hear if you ran the race. Cheers and happy running.

I love how they are training for their race! I can...

2014-07-20T21:16:43.032-06:00

I love how they are training for their race! I can't think of a really hot full or half but I did a 50k where it was in the 90s and Kara had to drop from heat stroke so, yeah, that was pretty fun.

As always, your pictures are completely amazing. I...

2014-07-19T20:40:14.409-06:00

As always, your pictures are completely amazing. I can see why you love it so much!

I think my first half was also my hottest. I don't know what the temp was, but it was Chicago in August and I threw up about 6 times after I finished. Lovely.

Wow, I can't imagine running a half in the 90&...

2014-07-18T17:26:05.581-06:00

Wow, I can't imagine running a half in the 90's. Or even the 80's for that matter!! Even for $20 in my backyard. I suppose you are more used to the heat than we are but still!

Love the fence picture. I remember helping my grandpa on the farm--such great memories those were!! I love that your kids are training for the race!

Love the flower pic! 7 is WAY TOO LATE to start a ...

2014-07-18T11:37:58.756-06:00

Love the flower pic! 7 is WAY TOO LATE to start a race in the summer. I say that every time I run one. I didn't realize the race I am doing next weekend didn't start until EIGHT and I asked if there was an early start option because of the heat and they told me now. THE FORECAST IS 92 DEGREES. I haven't run this particular race before but I've run sections of the course and there is NO SHADE. Plus, I'm slow.

Anyway....

Probably a good call on skipping, even though it's cheap!

as always, your photos amaze me! Here in the south...

2014-07-18T08:46:52.046-06:00

as always, your photos amaze me!
Here in the south (and when i've raced in the midwest) the humidity is what really makes it difficult. 3 years ago I was running the Go! St Louis 1/2 in APRIL and it was a fluke 94 degrees. The marathoners were diverted to the half if they didn't reach mile 10 by a certain point for safety reasons. continuous hills + heat / humidity that came early + eating sauerkrat the day before = several bouts of diarrhea and 1 bout of vomitting. That was one of my slowest times of 2:15.

It is SO beautiful where you are (well, duh, it...

2014-07-18T07:59:28.861-06:00

It is SO beautiful where you are (well, duh, it's Montana!). Lucky you!

Beautiful picture! It would be hard to pass up a ...

2014-07-18T03:43:02.102-06:00

Beautiful picture! It would be hard to pass up a cheap and local half….but it will be really hot, it's too bad it doesn't start at 6:00.

Incredibly beautiful! Wow!!!! I nominated you...

2014-07-17T18:25:53.254-06:00

Incredibly beautiful! Wow!!!!

I nominated you for a very inspiring blogger.... http://www.runningwiththegirls.com/2014/07/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award.html

that first picture looks fake - wow

2014-07-17T16:02:09.054-06:00

that first picture looks fake - wow

The wheat fields are beautiful! So glad y'all ...

2014-07-17T14:32:03.521-06:00

The wheat fields are beautiful! So glad y'all are getting a break from the heat. I love that your kids are running, too! I know they are going to enjoy the race!! :)

Oh mercy - I think its so dangerous having half ma...

2014-07-17T13:46:30.386-06:00

Oh mercy - I think its so dangerous having half marathons during the summer. Be careful if you do it... & don't feel bad if you don't

Those wheat fields are BEAUTIFUL!!! & the sunflower & butterfly? You're just making nature look amazing!