The Next Step

It was a nice evening and my wife and daughters were out so I decided to take a longer bike ride.  I went 50 miles and felt pretty good.  That is the longest I have been in awhile so I was feeling it in my shoulders and bottom.  I maintained a good pace to didn't push it too hard.

It was a nice morning (70, calm) but the humidity is creeping up.  I felt pretty sluggish this morning.  Probably from the long bike ride last night.  I did feel better as I went along but still not the best.  I picked up the pace some the second half of the run.

63:50 (7:59 avg)

It was hot and humid this morning (low 80's).  I started off and was dragging again this morning.  Not sure what the problem is but could be heat, not sleeping good because of time change or still effects from long bike ride.  Anyway, I had planned on doing around 5 MP miles today but after running a couple of miles I knew it was not going to happen today.  I was just sluggish through the whole run and it never got better.  This is just one of those days that you are glad to get in and put down the miles.  Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

65:15 (8:09 avg)

Another hot and humid morning (80).  I felt a little better this morning but still kind of blah.  It got worse as I went along.  I attempted to do some MP miles but just didn't have it in the legs.  It was way too hard of an effort for the pace I was running.  I'm sure the heat is a factor but doesn't seem like it should be that much of an effect.  I just backed off and ran a comfortable pace the rest of the way.  I was drenched with sweat when I got back.  Probably the worse this year.  I have hothing really on the calendar for awhile race wise so just getting in the miles.  Hopefully, I will snap out of this soon.

65:21 (8:10 avg)

It was cooler this morning (72) but still very humid.  I felt better this morning but started off real slow just to get loosened up and see how things would go.  After 3 miles I started picking up the pace and eventually got to MP pace.  Did around 3 miles and MP which felt ok.  Still don't seem to have the normal zip in the legs but was just glad to hold the pace.  After the MP miles did about a 1/2 cool down.  I guess you can't really call it a cool down in this kind of weather.  Glad to get in a better run today and hope to feel even better tomorrow.

62:40 (7:50 avg)

PM:  22 mile bike ride on a hot and humid evening.  Pretty relaxed pace and good to feel the wind blowing on me to cool things down.

It was another hot and humid morning.  Heard on the news last night that this hot streak is the worst we have had in 20 years.  Great....  I felt pretty good this morning but just planned an easy run today.  After about 3 or 4 miles I was soaked with sweat and could definitely feel the effects of the heat.  I just took it easy from there but did add in 5 x 100m strides toward the end.  This week has just been about getting out and getting some miles in.  I figure no need for any serious workouts until the weather is better.  Also, it has been kind of an inconsistent summer for me so I need to get consistent before the fall and upcoming races.

64:09 (8:01 avg)

Another warm and humid morning.  I felt good this morning getting started.  I have been kind of sluggish all week so it was nice to have a good day.  I kind of had it on autopilot today.  Just was listening to music and taking in the nice morning.  I didn't really have to push at any point just crusied along.  The only bad part was dealing with the horrible humidity.  After a few miles I was soaked with sweat and by the time I finished there was not a dry piece of clothing on me.  I am definitely looking forward to a break in this weather.  Probably won't have one for a while since I am traveling to Dallas next week.

1:51:45 (7:57 avg)