No matter how long one has been running, no one can beat the heat when it comes to running in projected times and pace. I am learning this lesson even after 20 years of running.
Today's workout was a track run of 2 x 1200 meters and 4 x 800 meters with 2 minutes of rest between the all the sets.
I knew the temperatures would be rising throughout the day so I decided to take an early lunch break around 10 am and run to the track. Before I took off running I squeezed a jelly pack (raspberry Hammer Gel) in my mouth and washed it down with some water. After running for about a mile and half to the track I was dripping with sweat and feeling the heat.
The splits times were as follows:
Scheduled: Actual:
2 x 1200m @ 3:56 (1) 1200m 4:03
(2) 1200m 4:12
4 x 800m @ 2:31 (1) 800m 2:53
(2) 800m 2:53
(3) 800m 3:02
(4) 800m 2:57
As you can see the actual times do not match the scheduled times. After the first 800 I felt like bagging the workout and just run for an easy 6 miles. But, as it has been said, "If you want to run fast you've got to train fast," and even in various conditions like the scorching heat we had today.
9 comments:
i saw a lady running outside today and couldn't decide if i was impressed or concerned, it was SO hot. do take care of yourself PL! those times look good to me! :D
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Last week during our "heat-wave" I went running in 95 degree weather. The sky was fairly overcast so there wasn't a lot of direct sunlight beating down. That made the pavement a little cooler. I enjoyed a 6 mile run with some cool water wading thrown in the middle of it. People looked at me as if I was crazy - perhaps they are right! But I enjoyed the run and survived it for another day.
Ryan
Nuts! I was running in the same heat for my LSD. Scorch my mind. Need to bring more water next time.
The heat has been a killer for everyone. Kudo's to you for hanging in! Be careful to stay hydrated.
Nice job running on the track in this heat. I have been weak. In June, I tried to regularly get to the track, but in July, I haven't been once! Gotta get back to it!
Getting "beat by the heat" in Tennessee too....whew!!
Great running times for the conditions. The Maine trip looks like a lot of fun and very pretty.
I about died on the track this night, I had to slow everything way down!
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