Ok, so I am writing on Tuesday about my Sunday run. Sunday was 17 miles -- it was SOOO hot and humid, although we had some good cover from the trees on the Cap. Crescent trail. I woke up late, and had to run faster to catch my group about 3.5 miles into the run. My ipod helped me to pick up the pace and jam. Finally i caught them, and then I felt like going faster, so from mile 5-7.5 I ran ahead of them to our water stop. I arrived at our stop 4 minutes ahead of them, so I did have a pretty good pace. The way back - a false flat all the way- was much harder. I actually had to stop for the first time at mile 15 and then I would walk-jog- walk-jog. At mile 16, I got sick of feeling weak- I am usually one of the better stronger runners in my little slow pace group. I found the energy to pick up the pace for the last mile.... And I finished strong. It was just a hot humid 17 miles! Then I went to the beach on Sunday - Today I am sitting here burnt to a crisp. Soaking in the sun can be so tempting sometimes for me! Although, I am really thinking that I need to use my brain to make better decisions about using suntan lotion. Have a good week everyone! | 