Today was the longest mid-week long run I have ever done. It was a 12 mile one. Although I had set my alarm for 5:30 AM I goofed and it was set for 5:30 PM so I awoke with a start at 7 AM. Yuck, this meant I was going to be late for work. When I woke it was 74 degrees F (what?!), hot and humid. The streets were wet with rain. I headed down Metric to Research, and then another mile on Research. I carried water and a Clif Shot. On the out segment I was running into the wind. I also seemed to be always running uphill. Ugh. Midway I had finished all my water and downed the mocha Clif Shot at 6 miles. Part way home I stopped at a gas station to refill my water. I finished the run, but it was a struggle. I was soaked with sweat. This is not getting easier, and I’m supposed to get stronger, but I just feel weaker. I was probably doing 10 minutes/mile. Bottom line, it was a crappy mid-week long run. I keep reading about my coach and how he’s just running smoothly and consistently. What is wrong with me? Why is it so hard?
The weather sucked this morning and so did my run. So what. It'll be cool on Saturday!