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June 12, 2005
the first long run
Sunday morning the first long run of the group and also day 10 of stupid heat wave. This morning was the hottest I think I have ever run in. We had 7 miles to get in and even at 8am the air was thick.
Off we went, mile one went by it was tough but with lots of friends around the distraction made it go by quick. On the second mile the group had spread out. I was running with Carolyn and we were pacing each other nicely. The heat really hit we decided to have a walking water break. Honestly I could of drank my entire water bottle there and then. We started up again, that's when it became really hard. My body had got a taste of walk and was apparently much happier doing that. As we came up to the third mile, we decide to turn around I was wondering if I could actually get back. Just after mile four Carolyn emptied her water bottle over her head ... within a minute she was dry again. We walked most of mile 5, then gathered what energy we had and ran the last and of course longest mile.
It was tough, and I am disappointed I only got 6 not 7 miles in. But some is better than none.
Posted by Ali at June 12, 2005 10:46 PM
Comments
The heat has been crazy. I'm hoping its going to be cooler soon. I can take 80's but 90's kill. Its going to take a while to acclimate to the hotter temps for running. I think I'm getting better but I can feel my speed just lagging with the heat.
Posted by: Jon in Michigan at June 15, 2005 7:19 AM
don't be discouraged about the shorter distance. heat is nothing to joke about, as it can really affect running performance. make sure to take it easy and keep sucking down lots of fluids all through the day!
good luck!
Posted by: jeff at June 15, 2005 8:44 AM
The heat was nasty on Sunday. Some is MUCH better than none, on days like that. I think you probably did the right thing by cutting it short. There's always another (cooler!) day.
Posted by: warren at June 15, 2005 12:24 PM