Yesterday I completed a ten mile training run at Seneca and Cherokee Parks in Louisville, KY. I started out the run feeling a little out-of-sorts, a tad sluggish, and an hour later than I had planned. The rest of the run I felt somewhat fatigued. I am old enough to know–plenty old, in fact–that not every run is going to be a stellar experience. But I need to manage my running more efficiently. My laps have always been not as consistent as they should be, and yesterday it was quite evident that I need to pick a steady, workable pace and stick to it. By mile eight, I was totally out of gas. I ran on vapor from then on out. Those last two miles, I ran a 10:55 pace, but let me tell ya, it seemed a heck of a lot slower.
After the run, I went home, took a hot shower, and quite frankly, I have been lazy ever since. Tomorrow is another day. Obligatory training numbers from yesterday’s run:
| Total Time (h:m:s) | 1:41:04 | 10:01 pace |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (mi) | 10.08 | |
| Moving Speed (mph) | 6.0 avg. | 10.3 max. |
| Elevation Gain (ft) | +702 / -700 | |
| Temperature (F) | 30.2 F avg. | 32 F high |
| Wind Speed (mph) | SSE 7.5 avg. | SSE 8.1 max. |
