SLUSH PUPPiE RUN!!

Summer is winding down, snow has fallen out west and leaves are changing in the north  but there are places still feeling the heat. So I wanted to share my favorite beat the heat trick, The SLUSH PUPPiE RUN! Here in the mountains of North Carolina summer heat isn't nearly as oppressive as in other parts of the state or the country and I am grateful. Early morning runs seem to be the only option to avoid the heat but for some getting up that early just isn't doable. I can only assume that those folks suffer needlessly and are the reason countless articles are written on this topic every year. I have offered some pointers in previous posts myself but in reality nothing new has surfaced to "beat the heat" as they say. Common sense rules this topic in my opinion and not everyone has it, sorry.

Setting up a quality Slush Puppie run takes a little planning and logistics but worth the effort I can assure you. First, find a vendor  that serves Slush Puppie and plan a run to incorporate a stop at said Quickie Mart, the middle of a long run is perfect. In my opinion it must be a Slush Puppie and not any other icy drink. A Slurpee just isn't the same and Sonic Drive In's aren't easy to find, although they have a decent flavor selection.

Why Slush Puppie? Well there are a couple reasons
 a) The flavors, there are just more choices and depending on my mood I can have grape or coconut, apple or raspberry, it just depends. Nice to have choices.
b) the texture of the ice makes for a better more cooling experience
c) they are cheep and pretty easy to find
d) they do the trick

Remember, take all other suggested precautions for running in heat, get out early, wear a hat, carry water, put ice on neck so that you actually make it to the Quickie Mart without falling over. I guaranteed you will be floored how much a sweet raspberry Slush lowers your body temperature on a sweltering July run. You may get a strange look when you pull a sweat soaked dollar out of your running shorts but who cares you need a cool down. The second half of your run will be effortless.


Don't forget to stuff a couple bucks in your shorts.

Enjoy your run and your Slush Puppie