A very, very humid morning for a run. The goal was a 17-mile route, but after about 10 it was time to intermix some cool-down walking with running. This is really good training weather, but whew!
One thing I’m re-thinking is the Camelbak. It’s a small backpack, and I bet it’s not the best on hot, humid days. Wearing something that keeps the heat in is not going to work. There are water stops at all the races, but the amount of fluid you get doesn’t cut it. You can lose 4 to 6 ounces per mile. Getting may 2 or 3 ounces every 4 miles or so is just asking for trouble late in a race.
Today’s run was roughly a 15 mile rolling hills route. Pace was a slow 10:14. Weight was 145.2.