What happens on a 5 mile walk when it's overcast?

. . . a lot less squinting, and drinking, and SWEATING!!

What a pleasant 5 miles it was this morning. I planned on walking at 6:30 a.m. but overslept and didn't get out on the road until 8:10.  It was overcast and they were calling for intermittent showers. Quite a difference from the 95+ degree days we've been having since this training began 8 weeks ago.  That's right, 8 weeks have gone by, only 15-1/2 to go till the BIG weekend.  Have raised $1200 so far; $1100 to go and hopefully I'll make it because I'd hate to have gone through all of this training and then not be allowed to walk. I know, I know -- I'm benefitting healthwise, both physically and mentally,  but still....

In addition to the sunless sky, the humidity was low, and there was a slight breeze -- not to sound like a weatherman, but I can't begin to tell you how excited I was that that glowing orb was not out!!  The birds seemed happier, the dogs had more pep in their step, and the old man that walks his golden wasn't having as difficult a time breathing as he normally does.  I ate my two peanut butter crackers (that's all I can eat that early in the morning), drank a bit of Gatorade (it really does keep the swelling down), and finished  5.65 miles in one hour, 43 minutes -- not bad at all!  Hoping Saturday morning is overcast as well -- 8 miles is on the schedule. Wish me luck!