First, I’m happy to report that I did complete my 2 mile easy run from my training schedule on Thursday. But I had to do it with the ZBoys. In the double stroller. It took me nearly 29 minutes. 2:47 above my target pace of 12:13. Oh well. You try pushing 60 lbs of ZBoys in a 15 lb double jogger. UGH.

Today’s workout?
Tempo Run
Dist: 5mi, inc
Warm; 3mi@10:34; Cool

I’m not very smart. I was up at 6:30 AM (thanks, Zander), but kept procrastinating. By the time I went for my run at 9:15 AM, it was FREAKIN HOT.

I took a double shot of NutraEarth and drank maybe 4-6 oz of water.

I jogged along Mesa Road from 19th to Fillmore, uphill. (according to Mapquest, after the run, .95 miles). My “warm up.” I clock my time at the traffic light – 02:10!!! Krikey!

I began to regret not bringing the water bottle. Then I started really running from Fillmore to Hill Circle (according to Mapquest, after the run, 1.14 miles – that extra 0.14 is killer). UGH. Hot, hot, hot. Uphill. Took me 12:29.8, which was not boding well for my target pace. And did I mention that it was hot?! I’ve got tanlines to prove it.

Okay, then I turn around at Hill Circle. So now I’m going downhill. That should help. My shins start to hurt. Ouch. Must get my time back down. I pass lots of cyclists today. I’m thinking, “When I get to Fillmore, I’m just going to walk the rest of the way.” Get to the light at Fillmore in 9:48.1. My heart is beating out of my chest at 176. Dammit, I’m just going to keep running. At least until I get to the Speed Limit sign (approx 1/2 mile).

I jog in place at the light again. This time for only 0:42! And the final mile…My shin doesn’t hurt anymore. I feel like I’ve got my stride now, and this final mile is so familiar to me. I keep saying to myself, out loud, “C’mon, just go! Go, go, go!” I get to 19th in 9:43.0. Yes!

Except it’s too hot and I’m a little dizzy when I get to my garage. I’m not feeling well. I get in the house and drink some water. Hop in the shower. Eat a sandwich. Not feeling very good at all. Sit on the sofa. And totally crash.

I think I might have had a touch of heat exhaustion.

Note to self: Start running by 8:00 AM!