Monday, June 30, 2014

Super Hot Runs

And we've come full circle.  I began running and writing in this blog when it was so gold my hair would freeze; now I'm dying for a sprinkler to run through.   It's been hot folks.

Clawson 5K: 23:19, 7'32/mi
Today: 23:43, 7'52/mi

Remind me never to run in the Clawson 5K again.  First off all, it's on Sunday.  Second, it's at night.  Third - it's late June.  This requires me to refrain from eating anything good (or drinking) all weekend - and chances are it's always going to be pretty damn hot that time of year.

Despite being in better shape than the 7 minute pace 4 weeks earlier - I ended up at 7'32, a minute and half worse time; pretty disappointing; but the heat really made an impact. It felt like my hardest run ever - but I knew right away this wasn't going to be a banner time. 

Today I actually participated in a running group.  Ish ran along side me for 3 miles.  I went thinking I'd be mentoring some old ladies, and I ended up being the old guy the kids were helping.

Again - a horrible time, but it was even hotter today.  

Looking forward for some cooler weather - so I can get back to lower times. 

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