Cocaine Princess here.
I hope you're all enjoying the long patriotic weekend. I've had a busy week so unfortunately no fabulous Friday entry from me, you'll have to wait until next week. My deepest apologies.
In the meantime check this out: An individual by the name of Jon Rice started "The Darth Valley Challenge" a personal challenge he set himself to run a mile through Death Valley at the height of its heat, all the while dressed as everyone's favorite galactic villain, Darth Vader. The most recent challenge took place on June 30th when the National Weather Service recorded a temperature of 129 degrees. Jon made the mile run in 6 minutes and 36 seconds. Now, in its fourth year, the challenge this year also had the goal of setting a new Guinness World Record for hottest verified run.
Let's look at the health risks of running in extreme heat: dehydration, heatstroke, heart attack, lung-busting, leg knack, chapped lips, death, death, more death and getting a purple face. I myself go for a daily morning run but if it's raining or if the weather is too hot, cold, icy or foggy it's the treadmill for me, meanwhile Darth Vader is running through what must feel like being dropped into a volcano!! Sheesh! It's without a doubt quite an achievement and I applaud him but what do you think--- is he brave or just insane?
Here's the video of Jon running in Darth Valley. Hmm, perhaps this is how Luke's father manages to stay in shape.
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My loyal and dear readers, it's finally Friday.
Whatever your plans are have a spectacular 1st week of July.~x
Whatever your plans are have a spectacular 1st week of July.~x
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
