Building Base Miles Before Florida Summer Shuts the Window

There’s a reason I log my highest mileage weeks of the year in March and April. Once June arrives, everything shifts — early mornings only, heart rate carefully managed, hydration mandatory every 45 minutes whether I’m thirsty or not. But right now, in this narrow spring window, I can run 12 miles at noon and actually enjoy it. Temps are cooperating. The humidity hasn’t gotten bad yet. This is the time to do the work. ...

March 20, 2026 · 5 min · Matt Mueller