Being Slow

Sometime I am slow.  Sometimes I am really slow.  When I was thinking about my long run Saturday I was analyzing why I felt so bad.  It was hot but not extremely hot.  I was in the sun some and in the shade some.  It should not have been unbearable.  I realized my problem was nutrition.  When I hiked the Grand Canyon in 110 degree heat I knew that hydration was very important.  But I also learned that the body need calories to regulate it temperature.  So in addition to drinking liquid, eating was very important.  The same goes for running in the heat.  My slug sister always plans this out so we have gatorade mid run.  For my 20 mile run I only had one GU pack and 3 chops plus lots of water.   I also had a very light breakfast.   I'm not sure what I was thinking but it wasn't enough calories to keep me going.  I will try to be smarter in the race.  I will be smart by keeping my slug sister close by.

Since I did the long run Saturday and rested yesterday, I ran 5 easy miles today.  I went to Sherman Beach.  I was doing my leg swings when a truck and a SUV pulled in next to me.  A man and a woman got out and were yelling and cussing and throwing things from the SUV to the Truck.  It was weird.  I did not feel comfortable so I left and ran in the subdivision instead.  My legs felt tired but good.