3.1 miles, 34:21 = 11:05 min/mile
Avg heart rate = 189
Two words: HOT and HUMID. I finally did the Summer Kickoff 5K yesterday for the first time since moving to Houston. Despite the fact that it’s less than 5 miles away, I’d always had some reason for not doing it. Probably the weather!!
Debbie ran it with me as well. We did a 10:45 first mile, a slightly faster second mile, and then I slowed to maybe 11:30 for the final mile and another minute for the last 0.1. Debbie pulled away from me at the end and finished about 30 seconds faster. I just couldn’t follow her, as I was tired, dehydrated (I’d had two beers and a margarita Friday night, and didn’t drink enough water before bed), and feeling the beginnings of the tingle of heat exhaustion. But it was a nice run with a nice crowd, and they had great food afterwards. Sandwiches, ice cream, the works! I didn’t partake in much except water and a coke, but they had all sorts of good stuff.
