Today was a hot and humid 8 mile run along Chicago's lakefront. Temperatures were in the 80's. I have not run in a lot of humid weather this year, so I can see I will have to get used to it. Time wise, I finished the 8 miles in 1:42:12, which is a 12:46/mile pace. Not great, but considering how hard this was, I'll take it.
This run was a lesson in hydration. I took sports drink with me, and made sure I was drinking, but it never felt like enough. I took walking breaks around 6 mile mark, which really slowed me down. Still I was very glad to be running at the end. My marathon group was there cheering me on as I caught up with them.
My main worry had been about my right heel. It has been bothering me. My manager at the store thinks I may have pinched a nerve. My shoes need to be replaced, but they are on back order, and have not arrived yet. So my body is really feeling the effects of older shoes.
Now that it is summer, I also have to remember to put sunscreen on. So stay hydrated and protecting myself from the sun are the important lessons of the day!
:-)Charlie
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