Autumn approacheth...running w/o September 8

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Post 'em.

I did an easy 5 mile recovery run yesterday. Was going to do another one tonight but got too wrapped up in trying to find a new pair of running shoes. Probably needed a night off anyway.

[Aggie_Ama]

Autumn? It is still hotter n hell in sweltering Tejas! I went for three laps (2.4 miles) at the local jogging trail last night. It was awful, I felt like I had lead in my quads, my knees were hurting, had this dull stomach cramp but more like gas than a normal running one and the heat was really wearing on me. Plus I had my annual right before it and for some reason it just wasn't a good experience (not that they ever are) but seriously first one that kinda hurt. Just a bad day, bad run. It happens, tomorrow is a new day and hopefully I will be able to do 4.5 laps like I planned last night.

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Commuted on foot to the bank today -- took the dog, so short (she's getting older). 3.5 miles, and I tried to walk it all, but I get SO bored! Had to throw in some jogging.

[Fujichants]

I ran 3 miles along the beach yesterday. My first run after the half marathon. My legs felt great, but my lungs not so.

Why does my endurance decrease so drastically?

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Fall is my favorite season for running

Even got up at 5 AM to run 3 miles before work.

I know, totally crazy!?!

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There's a 1/2 Marathon coming up on Sept. 20th. I get comped into the race because I do a lot of work with the race director.

However, I haven't trained for it. The longest run I've done is 7.5 miles 2 weeks ago. I've been doing 1 hr 10 min trail runs. And I have been consistently running 3 days a week.

AND, I have been doing 2 hour mountain and road bike rides 2-3 times a week as well.

I'm thinking, yes, the 1/2 marathon is going to hurt . . . but I should still go for it?

I'm not afraid to walk.