Hot Buttered Runs (July)

[chosen1]

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

[katluvr]

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

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[OakLeaf]

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.

[7rider]

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. 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.

[Crankin]

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).

[Red Rock]

7rider, don't feel like the loan ranger going slow. That is what I'm doing. I had my first week of actual mileage. Today makes 16 miles for the week. I can not think of when I did that last.

These runs/hikes are on the trail so that makes me feel that much better. I just hope I will be able to loose some of this weight I have aquired since this whole thyroid thing came up about a year or so ago now. But I have to run 35 miles to loose 3500 calories or one pound. So this could take awhile.

I am trying to eat more proteins, fewer carbs (WW when I do), and more veggies and fruit intake. Lots of water and zero carbonated drinks. I do crystal light now and then.

Thanks for making me accountable to you all. I hope next week is as good as this week has been.

Red Rock/Ellen

[OakLeaf]

Mile repeats for me today - first time since the fall. I really wanted to go for distance instead, but the respite from the heat is just about over and I knew I needed to get some speedwork in while my lungs can handle the air.

I obviously don't remember how to hold a 5K pace ... so this was obviously the workout I really needed to do today.

[kacie tri-ing]

Sorry I have not been around! I am checking back in. You ladies are doing a GREAT job in July.

I know it is hot everywhere, and Atlanta is no exception. I have been running plenty though. I am doing another Ironman in 6 weeks, so plenty of 8-10 milers. Will be bumping it up to the longer ones very soon.

Stay cool!