I couldn't run until the horrible heat of the day (it's 95 degrees and hot sun). In addition, I enjoyed the wonderful company of (dragged along) my two children on bicycles who would rather be playing with friends. I drank a lot of water, and in the end, the kids were glad they came. They enjoyed learning about the Garmin too (which I got to function better to my liking). Thanks to all for the very excellent suggestion. I may set the laps for .25 or .50 in the future, but for now I'm measuring mile splits and trivia:
8:32 Hot sun let's get this over with fast.
8:20 Shady, I am still fresh, let's run a little harder.
9:10 Bright direct sunlight to the end of the road (95 degrees + hot pavement and no shade).
9:08 Bright direct sunlight back up the road (95 degrees + hot pavement and no shade).
9:40 Shady, I am dehydrated now.
9:24 Let's finish this up , I'm sick of this heat.
57:32 minutes/9:04 average/6.35 miles/586 calories
I do not want to run that Ultra in Death Valley next month (134 miles?). You know near Baker? That place with the 'World's Largest Thermometer,' 'Bun Boy' and the 'Crazy Greek'? You know! That place near the valley floor where that giant thermometer gets up to 137 around 4-5:00 in the afternoon's in August? THAT's the place. I'm not going to do that. | 