To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.

“Most people run a race to see who is fastest.  I run a race to see who has the most guts.”  –Steve Prefontaine

Tips for tolerating heat & humidity

Humidity slows evaporation of sweat from the body because the air outside is too dense with water molecules to absorb yours.

-drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
-slow down and cool off  if you experience a headache or shallow breathing
-overheating can cause serious, even life-threatening conditions such as heat [...]