Standing On Top

Running along the Potomac

Day before yesterday I did some running Hill training
Basically I walk or jog to the bottom of a 1/4 mile hill.
Then I turn and sprint to the top at a 6 min/mile pace.
Sweat, breath and repeat.
I did 8 of these and then cooled down. It was a total kick in the pants.
I was a little frustrated because I could not get my HR over 145.

Yesterday I put in a rather aggressive and hilly 20 miles on the bike. It wasn’t anything more than just keeping my legs from pussing out on me.
I needed to make sure I was keeping a daily routine. It was a fun ride and at one point I reached 35 miles/hr. Pretty cool.

Today I hummed and hawed and tried to talk myuself out of working out. I had planned a 14 mile run along the Potomac river but it was getting muggy and I had excuses. BUT… I overcame and headed to the river in such a hurry that I got a Photo Camera Speeding ticket. Bastards!

I ran out 7 miles on the river then ran back. 2.5 hours and I really did feel good however I was feeling it at the end. my feet were sore. I don’t think mu HR ever got over 130 BPM. Insane!

I am ready I think for my next elevation in the challenge. Running home from work. It is a 20 mile trip, will happen in the heat of day and water is going to be an issue. Today running I sweated through 20 oz pre run water, 70 oz on the run and another 20 oz after the run. That is a total of 110 oz and I lost 4 lbs so hydration is going to be a major issue. I may have to have someone meet me in the middle with food and water. However, the urge at that point will be strong to quit. Something I need to fight mentally.

I’ll tell you what though, I had a 20 oz bottle of Nuun Citrus on Ice waiting for me at the car, OMG that was heaven to drink. I needed something cold and not sweet when I finished up.

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