Getting closer
The break in the weather has been a huge break for me, but the humidity is something my body is not used to.
But with Valley temperatures not even reaching 90 over the weekend, it allowed me to bypass a Sunday morning run and, much to my delight, make it a Sunday evening run.
It helped there was a cool breeze, which actually made it chilly at certain stretches. Or, at least in my mind, made it chilly to run.
However, my Sunday 18 miler ended a mile short when I experienced Taco Salad stomach. Luckily, Rebecca was there and I was able to bum a ride home for the final mile, but I got the work in I needed.
My pace was satisfying, but the humidity took more out of me than I thought. I drank a bunch, but a poor spacing of water stops – I went 3 ½ miles without refilling – was likely the reason for my trouble at the end. Also, with running at night, I didn’t eat as much during the day as I would have liked, and the pasta I had for dinner the night before didn’t have its full effect because I didn’t start my run until 5 p.m.
Anyway, as I look to this week, there is much excitement, and on two fronts.
First, next weekend is my last big run. An 18-miler before I start toning down for the race. Second, as I prepare for this week’s 5 miles (Tuesday), 8 miles (Wednesday), 5 miles (Thursday), I do so knowing the forecast is for clouds and cool temperatures.