Yesterday after work I headed out for an easy (pace) recovery run. It was a somewhat milder 34C/93F day, less humid than the weekend – but still hot.
I decided to change my route from the standard 14K/8.7M route to the Graben Running Club trails. These trails offer slightly more shade than my normal route, plus at the beginning of the club trails is hand-water pump where I can wash off some sweat and cool off.
So I ran the 4K/2.5M to the beginning of the club trails, did approximately an 8K/5M loop, then headed the 4K/2.5M back to the house. I made sure I stopped long enough at the water pump to soak my head – what a treat when running in the heat!
So I ended up with 16K/10M at a relaxed pace of 6:08/K (9:52/M) which didn’t include the minutes playing with the water pump. This morning my legs are a little stiff, but in pretty good shape considering all the running I’ve been doing lately (84K/52M last week).
So today the temperature is climbing back up to 35C/95F and the forecasters are predicting up to 38C/100F by Thursday. Sounds like a good night to go to the swimming pool!
Seems like the rest of the summer we should all just run in the pool!
We are supposed to drop into the mid-80s today. Right now it's overcast and 65. Nice!
Maybe you could take up water-jogging to stay cool!
Just hate this weather! Can't even dream baout Badwater in my future...