Hot Buttered Runs (July)

About four and a half yesterday, just testing out a new lacing pattern for my shoes (it didn't really help, but wasn't bad), and 11 today. Dang it's hot and humid. I really meant to get out before the hottest part of the day, but I watched the MotoGP race, then had to get my laundry hung out, procrastinated a little, and before I knew it it was nearly noon. :eek: I couldn't decide whether to do the 12-mile loop that I didn't feel quite in shape or heat-acclimated enough to try, or a shorter one, so I set off on the 12-miler, but walked the rest of the way in once I'd got halfway up my road. Felt pretty much all right. But I still can't decide about Columbus marathon. :(

Well, it finally decided to become summer here in the Southwest. All next week the highs will be over 100 degrees F. So needless to say, I have not been doing my early AM runs. We get up about 5 am but even then the low is 75-80:eek: I'm having a hard enough time staying hydrated during the day when I'm inside in the AC.

I'm hoping that maybe by August the temps won't be so bad. I could be totally wrong on this hope. But there is always hope, right? If its cool, strangley enough, I don't mind getting out there and running or fast hiking in my case.

Red Rock/Ellen

Red Rock, have you considered run/hiking at night? I love running at night in the summer. But then I love to run in the dark in the winter, too. Go figure. :rolleyes:

I'm running a little, not much. Still rehabbing the leg but it's getting better. I'm on the wait list for a 50k in August but I'm thinking that, if I do get in, I will decline to run and just volunteer instead. I've been doing short bike rides in between my short runs, and while it's been nice to do something different, it's not helping my fitness for running 50k in a month.

I hate getting out of running shape! :mad:

Went for a trail run yesterday. It was hot, but I had enough water, so I was OK. It's nice to finally have some snow-free trails.

Ok, have not been posting much lately. Training plan is been sporadic lately do to a few things and I am in crunch mode (more on that later). Just wanted to share that I did the Peachtree Road Race 10K in Hotlanta this July 4th. Me and 55,000+ people. It was awesome. Super organized. Yes it was hot, but not unbareable. I was running w/ my SO, so it was a slower pace than I normally run, that may of been why it was so enjoyable. Had a great time, would definitely do it again! If it is on anyone's bucket list...then do it!

Work schedule sucks this week and I am doing OT, so my running schedule is not so great. 44 days til PPA (OMG :eek:). Just doing 12 this Saturday and then get back to the grueling TM incline and hill repeats next week.

K

So my heel pain has only gotten worse even though I keep taking a lot of days off and doing easy trail runs. I think I am going to have to quit running for awhile! Guess I'll just have to bike more for now. :D

Intervals on Tuesday, and an easy four today. I'm getting the feeling it's the air quality I'm struggling with as much or more than the heat. :( Not sure what to do about that. I HATE air conditioning and I HATE cardio machines.

Lime, that stinks. Hope you get it sorted - good thing you still have the bike!

Kat, 55,000 people in a 5K? :eek: I can't even imagine that! Do they send you off in waves? Have the last people started before the first ones finish???

Lime, have you tried icing your foot/heel? I have had some arch going heel pain. When it was really bad I was icing after runs. And don't forget your anti inflammatories like ibuprofen or naproxyn...take them on a regular schedule.

Oak, it was a 10K & trek think a full alphabet of waves. Tons of people finishing well after we did and my group was L. But very fun. I even had a small Dixie cup of beer on the run!

K

It's hot. Really hot. I woke up sweaty this morning it was so hot (no central air, and the window unit's in the living room). But I ran anyway... Seems that it was "replace your toilet" weekend in the neighborhood-- there were 3 out at the curb in the mile loop I was using. Ended up doing a slow 3 miles. It's slow or not at all on a morning like this...

I went out this AM and had a good four miles on the trail. I can tell I have not done anything for a few weeks, that is for sure. I'm hoping to go out at least four days this week, now that I am getting a little more familiar and comfortable with this running at night.

Twenty seems like a lot for a week for me but I hope to get there.

Red Rock/Ellen

Steamy 6 mile hilly run on Sun morning. It was a good bit of shade on my route but the humidity made it soooo sticky! I was literally dripping wet and unfortunately started developing a blister which cut the run short :(

So I did my 12 miles on Saturday. First half wasn't too bad then the heat really kicked my butt. Then I did 5 minutes of step ups on a weight bench...ouch! But the end the PPA is like steps so I need to be ready!

Today was 6 miles of "hill" (bridge) repeats. Near the end I though I would burst into flames...no from my speed but the heat! Once the sun comes up it is brutal. I know everyone right now is experiencing this heat. Whew!

Not sure how the heat and humidity will translate into making me "tough" and "fit" for the ascent on Pikes Peak...I am sure the incline and lack of O2 will make me suffer even more! I think it is 38 days to go. So a couple more weeks of pushing myself in my training (although I think it is getting to be too late for that!) and then a nice taper. OMG :eek:

K

I got out for a fairly flat 9 miles after a few days of running around like a chicken with my head cut off ... It was a little bit cooler than it's been, but my breathing still wasn't the best. I'm about resigned to running the half in Columbus this fall, but still haven't made a final decision.

With the summer heat, and the recognition that I am still such a new runner that I still need to build my "base" rather than work on things like speed work (that will come in time....I'm focused on injury prevention and stamina right now), I've started to run even more slowly than usual.

I'm using this article from Active as my ...justification? Guide? What?

And I've been thinking about HR rates....Staying in Zone 2 for some runs, Zone 3 for others. And THAT sure makes me run slowly. :rolleyes: I often say, I have a heart like a bird....for the same effort, my running/biking partner and I will have vastly different HR's - mine much higher. Doesn't matter if the partner is male/female/younger/older. Just me.

So last night - after a 15 mile bike commute day - I went out for my 4 mile loop. After a warm up (although I don't know why I bothered with that - I figure I was plenty warmed up from the bike ride), I kept it in Zone 3, then a cool down. I refuse to be frustrated by my glacial pace. I keep thinking "I could do this SO much faster on a bike!" I figure/hope I'll be rewarded with fitness and speed come those October-December races.

7Rider, I have a high HR, too. It's always higher than everyone else's, when I am riding or running. It's low when resting, though.
I stopped wearing my HR monitor because of this.
I haven't run in 2 weeks, because I've been riding so much, since it got warm out. Getting ready to go out and ride and now, after reading this thread, I want to go on a trail run.
We shall see. I'll never be a runner on this schedule (that, and the fact I am slower than slow).