This morning's run can be summarized with a big 'UF-DA'. That was probably one of the worst runs I've had in a long time. Temperatures were in the low 30s. The wind was out of the west at 15 mph with higher gusts, which made it feel more like 20 degrees. I really don't like running in windy conditions, so it's a good thing the wind was at my back.
The first 6 miles were a breezy, pun intended, at sub 8 min/miles. But, things started to turn ugly about half way through the Arboretum. I started getting a sharp pain in my stomach, my chest was tight, and my heart-rate monitor felt like it was crushing my rib cage. I know I'm being overly dramatic, but it took all the mental strength I had to push through it.
As I came out of the Arboretum, I turned left to loop back around Lake Wingra. That meant I was going west - into the wind. The wind gusts pretty much sucked any and all speed and endurance that I had left. Did I mention I hate running in the wind? My pace reduced to nearly 9 min/mi and my breathing felt labored. I had 4 miles and some pretty big hills yet to go.
It was a struggle and I couldn't have been happier when I arrived at Espresso Royale to meet up with Mattie. Thank goodness that was over. Now, on to the Farmer's Market for second breakfast to fuel up for some peaceful protesting at the capitol. Overall, it wasn't a bad route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4342985
The first 6 miles were a breezy, pun intended, at sub 8 min/miles. But, things started to turn ugly about half way through the Arboretum. I started getting a sharp pain in my stomach, my chest was tight, and my heart-rate monitor felt like it was crushing my rib cage. I know I'm being overly dramatic, but it took all the mental strength I had to push through it.
As I came out of the Arboretum, I turned left to loop back around Lake Wingra. That meant I was going west - into the wind. The wind gusts pretty much sucked any and all speed and endurance that I had left. Did I mention I hate running in the wind? My pace reduced to nearly 9 min/mi and my breathing felt labored. I had 4 miles and some pretty big hills yet to go.
It was a struggle and I couldn't have been happier when I arrived at Espresso Royale to meet up with Mattie. Thank goodness that was over. Now, on to the Farmer's Market for second breakfast to fuel up for some peaceful protesting at the capitol. Overall, it wasn't a bad route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4342985
Here's a link to my Garmin stats:
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