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The Blessings of Water on a Hot Summer Run

ByTim Nolte

Even at 5:30 in the morning it is pretty hot and humid. I’m glad to be getting mine done now as I can’t imagine what the run would be like later in the day. I also feel blessed to have water to drink to stay hydrated.

To think about not having water on these hot runs, or water that will make you sick so you can’t even run, really puts our privilege in the U.S. into perspective.

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