Since the Fourth was on Sunday, my office was closed today to observer the holiday. So, I got to extend my vacation one more day. It was very pleasant when I ran an easy 5 miles this morning. Then did yard work the rest of the morning. What a way to spend the last day of vacation.
If the last few weeks are any indication, it is going to be a hot summer. Ran a slow 10 miles this afternoon. With the temperature in the low 90s and the heat index above 100, I had no choice but to go slow. Kept a watch on my heart rate to keep me for pushing the pace. Glad to have just logged the miles.
After yesterday’s scorcher, I only ran 5 easy miles. It was still 90 degrees but taking it easy helped. Finished the run with a few hill sprints. Also, was able to go to the Y at lunch for some core work.
It was another hot afternoon to run 10 miles. I went out the alternate route but since the greenway appeared to be open I took the shaded route back to the house. Not a fast time by any means but at this point in the training it is all about the miles.
I had to take a detour today. My normal 10 mile route through on the greenway was closed. The city is repairing the trail due to the damage from the flood in early May.
So my detour had more hills than usual. In addition, the heat and humidity returned today. The only saving grace was a strong South wind.
Today was a recovery run of only 5 miles. Went to the Y at lunch and did some core work. After the run, I did some hill sprints. Luckily, the humidity was down today and there was a nice breeze from the North. Hope I am so lucky tomorrow.
Six inches of snow and ice mean no long run outside this morning. Hope to go to the Y later and sweat on the treadmill.
Had our department Christmas lunch on Friday at Loveless Cafe. I was glad I only had to run 3 miles after filling up on country ham, eggs, grits, and of course, biscuits and jam.
The weather man got it right today. The temperature dropped all day. By 4 pm this afternoon it was in the mid-30s and with the wind from the North, it was a sharp contract to yesterday’s 60 degrees.
Ran 6 miles.
Today was another great afternoon to run. It was a little warmer than yesterday but still very pleasant and low humidity.
I ran 10 miles with 4 miles at half marathon pace. My splits were right on target, 8:05, 8:07, 8:02, 8:08. Felt real good about the workout. The last time I attempted a tempo run the temperature was in the 90s. The 15 degrees really makes a difference.
