by George A. Hancock
July’s Heat It started in early May At least, out our way Summer’s heat was on Even before our dawn. Early heat may be good Unless it burns our wood Hot temps are a deal Making runners squeal. July is our summer season And we never need a reason To freely sweat on the run Thanks to that hot July sun. The macadam roads are hot Running becomes a fox trot So, we run towards the shade Cooling our hot road parade. Runners earn two sweaty feet Running any time in July’s heat Stay hydrated and run on slow Helps aid our running show. July 2022 Friday begins July’s run Now featuring hot sun Drenching our July roads Creating sweaty episodes. Macadam roads get hot Slowing the running trot Steam rises from the street Touching our shoe-clad feet. For me, my early morn run Misses that hot July stun An early July run at dawn Eases summer’s marathon. Many others hit the trails It’s cooler and never fails Trails and parks have shade Which in July doesn’t fade. July has 31 longer days Featuring summer rays Enjoy as we daily run on Soon, these days are gone. July Darkness Darkness is a subtle shift Creeping up on the road swift July’s final days grow dark Changing our running lark. Now, running on a cloudy morn Creates unease with some torn Maybe, to run later after dawn When our daylight is back on. For me, I run at the same time So, it’s never a darker crime I use a bright handy light Illuminating my road flight. Cloudy morns are very dark A few need a go-run spark Others run towards the sun Realizing this change is fun. Evening July runs aren’t bad This daylight makes many glad Runners adapt and run on Enjoying this July phenomenon.
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Runner's Gazette 
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