17-09-2011, 11:40 PM
Thank you for the welcome.
Spoke with some fellow runners last night who are suffering as well in the heat. As well, some very interesting articles on the web, re: running in the heat, and just how much of an affect this has on the body and subsequently performance.
Understanding now that quitting at 6k wasn't as much of a psychological failure, more likely it was just too hot for the pace and distance I expected i'd be able to do... So feeling better already.
Temps are supposed to be dropping next week as I commence the next cycle leading up to october 8 race. Looking forward to posting my data.
How important is some hill work, and if beneficial should I look to do speed work on them or just get up and down? Current training routes along a river are fairly flat.
Mick
Spoke with some fellow runners last night who are suffering as well in the heat. As well, some very interesting articles on the web, re: running in the heat, and just how much of an affect this has on the body and subsequently performance.
Understanding now that quitting at 6k wasn't as much of a psychological failure, more likely it was just too hot for the pace and distance I expected i'd be able to do... So feeling better already.
Temps are supposed to be dropping next week as I commence the next cycle leading up to october 8 race. Looking forward to posting my data.
How important is some hill work, and if beneficial should I look to do speed work on them or just get up and down? Current training routes along a river are fairly flat.
Mick