Beat the Heat

After enjoying almost the entire month of June in below-average temperatures, the triple-digit days of summer finally arrived. The increased heat makes it tough to stick to the twice daily walking routine I've recently established with my neighbor, Carrie. We try to fit in a walk every morning before work [weekends, too] and a second go-round in the evenings once the sun sets. As a way to beat the heat, we've started taking our "walk" into the pool. It's been a great way to fit in a little exerise with out even breaking a sweat. In fact, after spending over an hour in the pool last night, I was so chilled I broke out in goose bumps... I've also discovered our nightly pool-walk has resulted in more regular contact with neighbors I might not see until sometime in September when the temperatures drop again. Carrie and I now converse through the pool fence with neighbors out walking dogs or passing by the pool area. One night in particular our mutual neighbor, Julie, was returning from a walk she'd cut short due to the uncomfortable heat and decided to join us in her walking shorts & tank top! I think she now knows that a pool walk in the evening is the only way to go.

So, to anyone who can't quite fathom how to actually enjoy an evening in 100+ degree temperatures, I say - come join me for a refreshing pool walk.... it's the a great way beat the heat.