[Voodoojunkie]

Geez, I'm gonna start callin' you Schleprock! <img alt="" src="http://www.topthat.net/webrock/images/schlep.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"><br><br>
Got my long run in. Good news is, I didn't drown. Though I think I was caught in fisherman's net and dragged to shore the last little bit. But I only did 20 miles in 3:03:21 (9:10/mile). I was hoping for at least a couple more. But, given this was my first 60-mile week, I should be satisfied with the effort.<br><br>
And it was a bit warm and humid. Got out a tad later than I would've liked, about 8:30 a.m. It already was 74*F with 81 percent humidity. I think it's about 85 out now. There were some clouds covering the sun early on, so that was nice. But I was struggling off and on after about 13 miles. I was feeling pretty spent. Sometimes I picked it up, sometimes I was draggin'. After 17 miles I was feeling it pretty good, although my last two miles weren't bad. I even ran mile 20 in 8:48 and had a nice kick the last half-mile.<br><br>
I made it a point to weigh myself before and after. I was 207.5 pounds before the run. I probably drank about 50 ounces of sports drink and water during the run and just after. I weighed 201.0 when I got home.<br><br>
Tons of people out running today. Probably many training for the Akron Marathon and the half and relays.<br><br>
Anyway, as I said, I should be happy with my first 60-mile week, actually 60.1 miles:<br><br><b><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">WEEK TOTALS</span></b><br><span style="color:#CCCCCC;"><b>Running:</b> 60.1 miles</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Time: 9h 08m 09s</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Avg. Pace: 9:07/mile</span> <b><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">MONTH TOTALS</span></b><br><span style="color:#CCCCCC;"><b>Running:</b> 168.6 miles</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Time: 1 day, 36m 08s</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Avg. Pace: 9:08/mile</span> <b><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">YEAR TOTALS</span></b><br><span style="color:#CCCCCC;"><b>Running:</b> 1140.0 miles</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Time: 6 days, 21h 36m 22s</span><span style="color:#CCCCCC;">Avg. Pace: 8:58/mile</span>

 

[Voodoojunkie]

Yes, I'm convinced that hot and/or humid days slow you down. And your pace also should improve as you keep running, at least to a point. I don't do any speedwork per se, and my PRs are getting better simply based on the miles I've put in. I'm basically the same weight as I was 3 years ago when I ran my first marathon.

 

[Voodoojunkie]

Indeed you have!! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"> Very nice!

 

[Voodoojunkie]

Nah, nothin'. Must've stayed north.<br><br>
And, Hiii! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/wave.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="wave">

 

[Voodoojunkie]

Well, I'm getting ready to head to my brother's to watch some UFC pay-per-view. I'm just staying there and going to my niece's first birthday party tomorrow.<br><br>
So I'll probably not be checking in. Everyone have a great rest o' the weekend!