One Sweaty Dude

Good morning.

Did you hear that? That was the sound of summer flying by. And, way too fast for me.

Weather wise, this has been a terrific summer for me. I really do enjoy the heat and we've had plenty of it. It won't be long before we are reminded how crappy the Chicago weather can be.

My thought, enjoy the heat and humidity while it's here.

On one hand I continue to juggle my workout schedule so I can incorporate one long run per week in preparation for the Chicago Marathon. On the other, I need to stay healthy and fit for the Chicago Tri and the Ironman Branson 70.3.

The schedule:

Chicago Triathlon: August 29

Ironman Branson: September 19

Chicago Marathon: October 10

I may have a surprise event in November if things work out.

If not the surprise event I must partake in the Hot Chocolate 15K so I can hoard pounds of Hershy's candy.

Yesterday I waited until 4:45 pm before heading outside for a 6 miler. The heat, humidity and dew point were way up there. As I went along I realized that my body has adjusted nicely to these conditions and this really helps on race day as it gives me an advantage. It's only an advantage because I like these conditions and I train in them.

I know, some of you think I'm crazy. You are correct!!

The run was one of those with no set in stone goal. At first I thought it would be an easy run. Then as a couple miles clicked away it became a run in which each mile was faster than the last. The fastest mile was number six.

At the end I was one sweaty dude.



Split Time Moving Time Distance Elevation Gain Elevation Loss Avg Pace Avg Moving Pace Best Pace Avg HR Max HR Steps Calories
1 0:09:03 0:08:58 1 0 7 9:03 8:58 4:34 126 138 0 98
2 0:08:17 0:08:18 1 14 0 8:17 8:18 5:58 137 147 0 95
3 0:08:05 0:07:55 1 0 0 8:05 7:55 5:53 143 150 0 97
4 0:07:55 0:07:55 1 0 0 7:55 7:55 5:54 148 157 0 97
5 0:07:28 0:07:27 1 0 5 7:28 7:27 6:10 153 160 0 97
6 0:07:06 0:07:07 1 0 8 7:06 7:07 5:44 161 165 0 100
7 0:00:01 -- 0 0 0 --:-- 7:29 --:-- -- -- 0 0
Summary 0:47:58 0:47:40 6 14 20 7:59 7:56 4:34 143 165 0 584






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" Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own, sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction."

* It takes courage to push yourself to places that you have never been before... to test your limits... to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anais Nin