11.49 mi, 2:09:45, 10:57 avg, HR 143 avg
Wanted to do a longer run, was going to do a longer out and back, mabye about 15-16 miles. Later start than I wanted and decided to try something new. Instead of a handheld or camelback, I'd put plastic bags of ice in a Northface fanny pack I had used in Georgia, which also had room for a 10 oz handheld, I could still reach it and the ice would be nice to have.
I exited from Westlake Village from the south entrance, going west on Nebraska, going nice and easy. I soon realized the ice was not going to last long and it was starting to feel annoying, so I turned right at Omaha and decided to do loops (instead of heading to the Pinellas Trail). Got back to the house was going to refill the small water bottle and just use that, hit save by accident.
Headed back out for the second loop (these were about 3.7 miles long).
For the third loop, put on a bandana filled with ice around my neck. That made a huge difference keeping my nice and cool for at least two thirds of the third loop. Extended out the last loop a little bit past 4 miles.
Heart rate averages for each of the loops: 136, 142, 150
My Vo2 max sank back down again (back down to 46 after holding at 51 for a bit)
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