Doesn't Get Easier

Ran 10 miles with 6 short fartleks closer to the end.

Disaster of a run.  Legs were sluggish and I was just tired.  Losing a lot of fluid was not a help.  It's been 9 months since I completed this distance, but felt like my first 20 miler.  One of my worst performance wise.

AM - As usual, felt like I was in first gear until 3 miles then ran much stronger (overall 7:50 avg) compared to yesterday's survival fest.  Another hot day.

AM - 15 miles felt pretty good given how humid.  I was losing steam at the end though.

Afternoon run after doing chores around the house.  Legs had some good bounce today with the lower humidity (8-9 min pace).  Last two miles were the slowest though, but can tell I'm getting used to longer trips.  Had a fall on the sidewalk while daydreaming and ended up with a strawberry on my knee.  Totally took me by surprise and noticed I make a funny grunt sound as I fall.

A bit of a struggle so I took things really easy and incorporated some walk breaks.  Saw the cardiologist this morning and he didn't think my heart rate fluctuation was a major concern.  Great news!  Set up a "stress" test in a couple of weeks to make sure.

Easy out and back run on a bike path.  Ran about 2 mi worth of fartleks during the last 6 mi.  No idea how fast.  Just ran faster than normal while focusing on staying relaxed.  Feels great to have another week over 100 miles.  I can't believe I'm running this much with no orthotics and using old beaters that are at least 2 years old.