Too early for Kona weather predictions?

The vog is here. They call it Kona Winds when it gets like this: 89 degrees, no trades, so hazy that I can't see Kaala from Waikiki.. perfect weather for Kona acclimation. I was supposed to wait as long as I could after the race before running Sunday afternoon, but I decided to get out when it was hot. It was a seriously sweaty long run and even wearing an entire tube of sunscreen I got burned. But the pace made me smile, even with the little sprint in my legs. I am grateful for every painless step run.

For those of you who are Kona-bound and envious of my vog-training, I recommend chain-smoking camel lights throughout your taper to prepare your lungs. Think Patty and Selma.

The second lap of Na Wahine is crazy.. lots of making sure the girls know you're on their left, dodging Kilauea potholes and yelling hello to friends. I look like I'm having fun, but don't be fooled. Really I'm panting like Philip Morris in the voggy air. I'm about to fall off the front of my seat, struggling for power anywhere I can find it. Thanks boomertri for the photo. 808racereport took some out there as well, if anyone who raced yesterday is looking for a photo, both photographers were kind enough to put up free downloads.

I recovered with a fun ocean swim with Courtenay this morning. OK, there may have been more gabbing than swimming, but there are only so many ways to make swimming fun.. all we were missing was a wall to lean on.