AM/Lunch: 13 miles, averaged 8:04. HR 153.
Scheduled for a long run with 16 miles @ marathon pace + 15", but it was actually very warm and even though I thought I was managing my effort (I still think I did), I had to pull the plug jogged a few miles and then just ran out of fuel and gave up and walked. I did manage 8 miles a bit slower than marathon pace to maybe light marathon pace.
7:42 (158), 7:25 (159), 7:27 (160), 7:33 (160), 7:28 (161), 7:29 (161), 7:32 (162), 7:35 (162); averaged 7:31 @ 160 BPM
My HR never got above a max of 167 and I should be able to run numerous miles at that effort, but I just felt like I couldn't keep going even though my stride and breathing all felt fine.
I was somewhat disappointed as I hate to miss a 20+ miler when I have a log race, but I still got in the equivalent of a solid midweek workout, so I guess it isn't the end of the world. I could tell yesterday that I was probably a little low on glycogen, which likely contributed to it. I actually took fluids with me for the first time in years and a had a gel around 40' in but it was warm and I did not want to take any more. I need to repractice all of my fueling. I was going to wear my racing hydration vest, but didn't want the extra weight for this particular workout. Oh well.
Cooled down 2 miles, refilled some water flasks and walked 3.5 miles home. Hate to complain about the weather as it has been spectacular, but I could have used more normal temperatures.
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