10K on the dreadmill

10K on the good ol treadmill this morn. Working mids so there is not allot of time to run outdoors , not to mention that it going to be in the 30's today ... a little too warm to run. Good thing about the treadmill was setting a steady pace , didnt it at a 5 min pace ... moderate for me . One thing I did notice was that I my breathing was hardly laboured!

Ron.

Warm and Steamy 10K today

Warm and steamy 10K on Thursday. Did the 10K Townsend Lake Loop. Started to rain and I was glad .... rain please rain because to was hot hot hot, 24C and 100% Humidity!

Ron.

30K LSD, the warm weather really slowed me down

Sunday Eve I did a 12K trail run, no Garmin! Was all set to head
out an realized I had a low bat alarm on the Garmin, well I almost
didn't go , felt a little naked without the toy!


Monday was LSD , it was a hot day and once again I was feeling the affects of the heat ! First 8K south on the second were OK , about 20C into a stiff breeze with the sun high in the sky. When I got to the Durham Conservation Park I headed into the trails for a couple of K , it was much cooler and I recovered a bit. Made my way through town , past Tims, the Beer Store , past downtown and around the Ball Diamonds and back to the park .... 8K of "Urban" running ... fun ! Back at the park it was around the 16K mark and once again I was feeling the heat after being exposed to the Sun for the last 8K, did my final Gel and headed into the trails for a cool down. At 18K I got new water and dunked my head under a tap ! O knew the last 8K totally exposed , sun at my back would be brutal and it was! Walked three hills , all due to heat! I suspect that the blood will thin a bit as we get into the warmer weather . One thing for sure is that I am going to have to head out early in the day to beat the heat !

Ron.

17K Country Road Run today

Another great country road run, a beautiful sunny day temps
around 20C. This was the first back to back days that I have done in some time. I really like how fluid you feel running consecutive days. There was a nice breeze that mad things rather pleasant, otherwise I would have been too hot. Highlight of the run was coming across a Doe with a Fawn , the little on was maybe hours old and it looked really awkward walking...all legs!

Ron.

On the trail today

Nice little trail run today , didn't go too hard as I was still feeling
the effects of the long run on Sunday. I like running through the bush , particularly fun hopping over things. Much different then on a solid surface shuffling along. Came accross some deer , it was almost like I was running along with them!

Ron.

LSD Sunday

Great LSD in new Ascis 2130 GT shoes, smooth ride all the way. Nice cushioned landing on the Ball of the foot and a smooth transition through to the front! Guess there is a reason why they are one of the best selling shoes!

27.47Km +654/-667 elevation in 2:41:59. Great weather , started at 12C , ended at 20C . Was a little warm on the last 8K , wind was at my back and I was totally exposed to the Mid Day Sun which was also at my back !

Jelled early and did it twice, 9K and 18K, Drank about .75 L of water , could have used more.

It was a really good LSD , didn't feel too fatigued until the last 5K. Suspect that it was mainly due to heat! Started off with 2 layers up top and a hat , lost the loose over shirt at 3.5 K , the hat at 8K and the base T at the 18K mark. Overall pretty comfortable with the exception of the last 5K where it was getting hot.

Paid a whole lot more attention to the Gels and Water and Heat today , managed it well . The longest I have been going was just short of 25K , wanted to extend it by 5K so I knew I had to pay more attention and eat and drink and take care of the heat before it fatigues me..... it worked !

Not sure what the next run will be , working Eves this week . Kayaking Tuesday !

Ron.

10K Yesterday

Its just been one of those weeks when there is just no time to run! M, T , T and F its the boys Baseball ! Did a 10K Mc Cormick Rd Loop , moderate pace! Talks about horrible weather , misty rain and 5C.... is it really May? LSD on Saturday ... cant wait!

Ron.