Week 12: Seven miles

1:54 hours, 2:3 minute run/walk ratio

I ran at the middle school track today, doing my fast-walking walk intervals, and it was quite a good run. Averaged about 16.3 minute miles. I did my first three miles in just about 15.5 minutes each, but slowed down in last half when the sun came out and started beating down on my head. The hot sun really made a difference in my pace, I could feel it. Before that, it had been high overcast with a light breeze, very pleasant for running. For the last three miles, the sun came in and out from behind the clouds. I poured water over my head when the sun came out, and finished my run without getting dizzy or overly tired, but I did slow down. I wonder how that will affect me in Honolulu? The first four or five hours will be early morning and cool, but the last couple of hours can be hot. I don't remember it affecting me before, but by the last few hours, I'm getting pretty tired anyway and may not have noticed the difference due to the heat.

Anyway, it was a good run today. Keeping my walking pace quicker really helps.