The above question was in my head on this very warm day in Chicago. Temperatures were in the low 70's as I started my run. The goal was to run 6 miles today. I will cut to the end....I didn't quite do that.
So what happened today? The warm weather. To the non runner, this would seem an ideal day to run. To the more seasoned runner, higher temps means a more difficult run. Maybe we are skipping spring and going right to summer. This means I will really have to work on staying hydrated.
I was doomed because I did not take any water with me. The fountains in the parks are not on. Neither are the bathrooms....and at mile 2, I really needed to go. I weaved a new route, and found a Starbucks. I was so glad I did.
After the bathroom break, I thought I would begin to head home. I was feeling a bit dehydrated. I tried more walk breaks, and running slower, but I could not get the fact I was not running well.
Now the warmer weather is here. I have to acclimate to it. This is always an awlward time. The thought in my head was, how will I run the marathon, if I can't run 6 miles today. The good news is between now and marathon day, I will have many warm weather runs, and will get used to it...I hope.
Charlie
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What you said about the hot weather... I never really thought about that. Last weekend I ran a 1/2... we'll started running it... by the time I left the race it was 92 degrees!! I couldnt believe it. The run was not what I had hoped for.
Thanks for sharing your running blog with us! I really enjoy reading it!
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