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<p>The change in the weather has brought some running relief. I ave really been struggling to increase my long runs as the weather has remained warm and humid. A couple weeks ago when we had a cool day, I was able to finish a 8.5 mile run with out walking. Last week the the temps and humidity came back. On Sat I tried an easy 5, thinking I could do my long run Sun. Saturday's 5 miles turned out to be 2.5 out and 2.5 walk back. Sunday seemed cooler, but still humid. I managed 3 miles out, then a 5 mile walk. Shins were a bit sensitive after that.</p>
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<p>Flash forward, Mon ran very easy 5, Wed swam 1500, Thurs ran 5 moderate, Fri off, today (Sat) finished the 8.5 mile running at a pace faster and more comfortable than my 5 miler a couple days ago. It rained from miles 3 to 7, but was actually rather nice. Tomorrow (Sun) AM I'm thinking of a swim, have a wedding to go to in the afternoon.</p>
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<p>I was thinking of running 10 next weekend at a pace easier than today, and get to 11 and 12 in each of the subsequent weekends, mixing in some hills along the way.</p>
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<p>The race is Nov 6th. Any input for prep would be appreciated.</p>
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<p>Thanks </p>
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<p>Jon</p>
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<p>The change in the weather has brought some running relief. I ave really been struggling to increase my long runs as the weather has remained warm and humid. A couple weeks ago when we had a cool day, I was able to finish a 8.5 mile run with out walking. Last week the the temps and humidity came back. On Sat I tried an easy 5, thinking I could do my long run Sun. Saturday's 5 miles turned out to be 2.5 out and 2.5 walk back. Sunday seemed cooler, but still humid. I managed 3 miles out, then a 5 mile walk. Shins were a bit sensitive after that.</p>
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<p>Flash forward, Mon ran very easy 5, Wed swam 1500, Thurs ran 5 moderate, Fri off, today (Sat) finished the 8.5 mile running at a pace faster and more comfortable than my 5 miler a couple days ago. It rained from miles 3 to 7, but was actually rather nice. Tomorrow (Sun) AM I'm thinking of a swim, have a wedding to go to in the afternoon.</p>
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<p>I was thinking of running 10 next weekend at a pace easier than today, and get to 11 and 12 in each of the subsequent weekends, mixing in some hills along the way.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The race is Nov 6th. Any input for prep would be appreciated.</p>
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<p>Thanks </p>
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<p>Jon</p>
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