After a week to let my body attemperate, I attempted another tempo session today. It wasn't as disastrous as last week, but it was still defeating. I know it's just the heat, but I feel like I've aged 20 years or gained 7000 ft. of altitude or gone 7 months backwards in my training. 2 weeks ago I was hitting 5:15s for tempos and 3:00 for 1k repeats. I have to keep reminding myself that.
My goal today was to run slow enough to not die. Almost made it.
I warmed up 3 on the levee and then started out. 3x2miles @ tempo w/ 2:00 rests. First 2 in 11:13 (5:41, 5:32). Not too bad. Next 2 in 11:18 (5:40, 5:38). Worse. The last 2 were into a stiff wind and I struggled. 11:39 (5:47, 5:53). I was absolutely floored by the end.
Low 80s and high humidity, it wasn't even as bad today.
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