2:01:30 (1:04:28/57:02) 9:12/8:08 AP. So, I accidently overslept today, I did not get started until nearly 8AM. As you can guess I was not happy with myself (although technically I do understand since I worked as many hours a I ran miles this week, probably around 68 hours, and I was tired). Anyway, not only was it hot today, but it was in the dangerous zone, 90F (51%) and hot hot sun. So, I took it really really easy going out, and held back after the turn-around too, because my primary goal was run strong, not die (figuratively) and not get heat exhaustion. Yea, I was successful in all three ;-). I felt strong at the end, and even though my shorts looked like I had just stepped out of a pool after about 4 miles, I actually did not over-heat much. I wish I could have reapplied my sunscreen after an hour, but I put a whole bunch on before I left the house so I did not burn - I can't tell you how hot the sun gets here, it is really remarkable how different it feels from anywhere I have ever lived. Anyway -- it was awesome and I was glad I wasn't doing speedwork (like on Thursday when I felt like I might throw-up because I was so hot). In about 3 weeks it will still be over 100 in the day, but mornings will drop down in the 70s again, and that will make ALL the difference. It was so awesome to read about the GREAT races from yesterday!! Some of the bloggers just ran such inspiring races. WHOOT WHOOT! I hope you all have a wonderful day with your family today, and I hope it is a good start of a great week for you all!! HOLY COW, no AR for Lagat, but a new world record in the 800 !!!!!!!!1:41:09!!!!!!!! WOW!
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