What's with the return to

What's with the return to warm weather? Ugh.

Yesterday I ran my 3 miles with J. We both struggled in the 1:00 heat. The warmth would have been nice weather in August, but it's hot for December. We took it nice and easy, covering 3.15 miles in 37:33, about a 12:00 mile.

Today was another run I dreaded -- I always seem to dread my upcoming long runs. It makes me wonder if maybe long distance running just ain't for me, except I do feel good once the run is in the books. It's just the initial hurdle of getting out there that's tough. If only I could convince J that he wanted to take up distance running, so I could have a running partner! But that's highly doubtful.

Anyway, today I was scheduled to run 10 miles, and I did. It was slow going at first, fine in the middle, and tiring at the end. I ran two slightly abbreviated out-and-backs on the Seabrook trails for a total of 10.15 miles in 1:53:40. That's ~11:15/mile. I did the whole run as a series of 11/1 running/walking; otherwise I think I'd have been much more miserable. My brain is always more motivated when I have a little walk break to look forward to.

I hope to stay on track for the rest of the week, with the exception of Thursday. I'm leaving town on Friday night, so Thursday night is date night! I promised I wouldn't run that night. :)