2/16/11 (Wednesday) Run

I ran a total of 9 miles in 1:05:41.  The real goal was after a short warm-up to run 8 miles in 57 minutes.  It took me 58 minutes.  I felt pretty spent during most of my run and had to push myself to get this time.  Other than my current training, other factors include going to my gym where I have a membership.  I had  a meeting near there and they have a cardiocinema.  Since I only ran today (i.e., no weight training) I thought it would be good and take my mind off the drudgery of the run.  As luck would have it the cardiocinema was packed with probable mommy's who had dropped off children at school and now was there turn for nurturing themselves.  So I ran half my run out on the regular treadmills and then finished the other half in the cardiocinema when a treadmill opened up.  It was much warmer than usual in there which feels hot in no time when you are running.  When you get over 60 degrees in room or outside temperature your run will slow down by a few seconds per mile.  How much it slows down per mile depends on how much over 60 it is. Also, obviously the hotter you are the more you will sweat which takes sodium out of your body.  A known fatigue inducer.  Not a fun run but glad I did it.