My long run this weekend was TOUGH! I was scheduled to do 12, but only did 9. I didn't get started on Sunday until around 11am, which is WAY too late for summertime running. It started out as an overcast 80 degrees, and warmed up to a HOT hot clear day. I ended up sunburning the tops of my ears and scalp. Luckily I sprayed sunscreen on my arms and back before I left the house. Lesson learned, I am NOT a hot weather runner. I had to have my boyfriend pick me up when I had about 3 miles left. I was out of water and dropped half of my energy bar on the trail. Boo. All in all a pretty awful run.
But, one of my coworkers gave me some great advice that made me fight to get through this run. She told me, "Sometimes your run isn't going to be perfect." How true. There are going to be some days when you didn't sleep enough, ate something spicy the night before that bothers your stomach, or when it's warmer than you would like it to be. What are you going to do on race day if you don't have ideal conditions?
You've gotta learn to do what you can and get through it. On to 13 miles next weekend!
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