118 Days to Race
I just tried to run my long run. I was supposed to do nine miles this morning. I was going to get up early and get it over with. But. . .sleep sounded better. I had some errands to run in town so when I was done I just headed over to Memorial Park--the big running park in Houston. They have a great wooded three mile loop there. Three loops. Done.
Right.
It was just too damn hot. I think it was around 96 degrees when I started. I carried plenty of water and had more in the car. I was able to run a mile without stopping. After that I was walking more than running. The heat was killing me. At about two miles I realized that this run just wasn't going to happen. I kept running as much as possible while I was deciding what to do. They say that it is most important to get the miles under your feet on a long run--even if that means walking a lot. At first I thought I'd just finish out the nine miles walking. At about 2.5 miles I realized that wasn't going to happen, either. When I made it back to my car at three miles I hopped in and blasted the AC. I decided I did Tuesday's three mile run early. I'll try to get in nine miles a bit later in the week.
The joys of sleeping in versus the agony of a hot run? UGH. Well there's always tomorrow morning!
ReplyDeleteMargo and I, though, do feel your pain. We just completed a three-mile walk through the neighborhood and she's prepared to turn me in to the SPCA. Said I was being cruel. Anyway she's eating ice cubes and I just kicked of my walking shoes. A cool cloth on my neck and I'll be doing fine.
Miles under your feet. I'll keep that wisdom in mind.
You might have to sacrifice your sleeping in for early morning runs :(
ReplyDeleteI know, Tricia. Right now I'm trying to decide how early I'd have to get up to get in that run and still make it to class on time. It's one thing to be late when you are a student and another entirely when you are the teacher.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Margo, Susan. That may have been cruel. At least she can chomp ice. I can't make myself do that. Although today. . .