Normally when runners head out for a run, they do so at a preferred time of day. Some like an early morning run. Others like to run in the evening. Mine is an early morning. You can't really do that when training for a relay like Hood to Coast. You will be running at various times in a 24 hour period, and to be honest, you should train for that.
Most of my runs have been in the 5am hour, but I have also done Noon time runs, and evening runs. The only run I haven't done yet is a night time run. You have to have some experience running at various times of the day, so you can be prepared and acclimated to the time. You will also experience different weather. Assume the early part of the day and the night will be your coolest times of the day. Middle of the day will be the hottest.
This morning I procrastinated and headed out about 8:45am. It was already in the 70s, but there was low humidity. Still I felt the Sun beating down on me. It made for a warm run. I did this 3 miles this morning, and felt good. I always think it's a good run if you feel you could do a little more at the end of the run.
So now we are 26 days away. I'm feeling good. I feel anxious for this to start. It's all good.
Charlie
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