I got out late this morning because I had a late day yesterday due to Kimia losing her wallet (luckily we got it back, but minus the cash inside). It has not been as hot lately, so I thought I might be able to handle the heat alright. Just to be safe I drank some cold water before leaving the house, and then stopped at water fountains at approximately 4.75, 9.25, 13, and 14 miles. At 14 miles I started a speed workout on the track at Green Valley High, with a goal of running marathon pace for 5 miles. However, despite my attempts to stay hydrated the heat really got to me (it was 97 degrees outside) and while I never faded terribly and stayed relatively close to goal pace throughout the tempo, I decided to pack it in after 2.5 miles (800 splits of 2:41, 2:41, 2:39, 2:40, 2:43). I then ran easy for a bit, and after getting some more water I ran one last 400 in 1:14 to finish the workout. I then ran home to finish up 18 miles. Total time of 1:43:45 for the first 14 miles, 13:24 for the 2.5 mile tempo. |