Ran 12 miles this morning - it was cooler from another storm last night, but boy was it MMMUUUUGGGYYY! Took it easy, first four miles averaged about 8:30/mile, which took me to the track. Stretched out at the track, ran another 4 miles on the track. Averaged about 8:20 for the first 3 miles, then picked up the pace and did my last mile at the track at MP - 7:30. This was pretty much the point where I realized it was pretty muggy outside - my shorts and running shirt were both soaked. I took off my shirt, and it felt like it weighed about 5 pounds. Ran back home, trying to take it easy, because I realized I was probably a bit dehydrated, and my legs were pretty tired, no matter how hard I tried, the pace stayed around 8:20-8:30/mile. Got home, guzzled down the rest of my gatorade, then went and weighed myself - 162.6 - this is a new low for me. I haven't been at that weight since I was first married. I am guessing I probably lost about 4 pounds on this run, although I didn't weigh myself before I went out. I was exhausted after this run - I attribute this to the weather, and not to my fitness. Hit my weekly mileage goal of 52 - woohoo! Next week I will put in a long run of 16 miles - this will be my longest run of the year so far. Things are really coming together for me. |