5 mile Starbucks run and running break.

Today I ran 5 miles to town and back. The temperature was 75 and the humidity was 79%. It felt much hotter than that, likely because of the humidity.

I'm taking a two week running break. I've heard a few interviews in the last week from the top ultrarunners. They all take off between 2 and 3 weeks each year to heal. Now is a good time for me since my ankle still hurts a bit. I'll do some other forms of exercise over the next two weeks. See you in a bit over two weeks. I'll then start training specifically for the two fall marathons and then switch over to training for the Strolling Jim.

5 miles starbucks run

I did the 5 mile Starbucks run. The way the schedule worked today, the only good time for a run outside was in the afternoon. It was a sunny 93 degrees with 34% humidity. I took in about 1.5 liters of water and I'm not sure it was enough. It was hot with the pavement cooking me from below and the sun above.

8.5 mile turtle run

Photo: Turtle just off a running path around mile 4.5

Today I ran 8.5 miles. The temperature at the end of the run was 91, it was sunny and the humidity was 42%. I took in about 1.5 liters of water, 2 endurolytes and 90 calories. I feel like I am developing some tolerance to the heat. However, the plan of running at least 20 miles twice a month is out the window. I'm not running that far in this heat. If it cools off, I'll run longer.

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5 miles around the complex

I did the five mile run tonight around the complex. It was too hot to run during the day and I took the boy out this morning for bagels. It was humid tonight but not hot.

5.2 brutal miles

Today was brutal. It was in the mid-90's sunny and humid (1.2 liters of water). I'm not a fan of the treadmill but I'm less of a fan of running outside in this weather. If this weather keeps up, I'm moving inside to the treadmill for my runs.

5 mile starbucks run

I did the 5 mile starbucks run today (1.2 liters of water). It was hot and sunny. The plan was to run fast if I run shorter distances. Maybe one day, but not today.

In honor of national running day here is a good video and research report.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=running-barefoot-is-better-research-2010-01-27