First speed workout since XC Nationals. The workout itself went fine although hitting the relatively easy times took more effort than I had hoped. 5 miles @5:20-5:20 and a 6th mile @5:12. I was pretty spent at the end. Something I also didn't realize is how cold it had gotten. It had dropped below freezing by the time I had finished. I took off my pants and jacket after my warmup as to not slow me down during the workout. After putting them back on for my cool down trip home, I never really warmed up. I also quickly noticed that I was VERY dehydrated. My cooldown unfortunately included running up Snoq. Parkway and the wheels started coming off. I actually had to walk most of the final mile home because I was completely delirious and dizzy. I hadn't felt this way except once -- during the final lap of the Olympic trials. I never walked during that race but the symptoms were the same. Anyway, I'm sure it was a combination of a 1st workout, dehydration and the plummeting temps. | 