I left shortly after my last post on Tuesday afternoon. It was another late afternoon run, which I think I need to swear off, at least while it’s still so hot. The temperature hovered around 90 degrees, and there was very little breeze. I forgot to check humidity, but it was about average.
I decided to do the four-mile route instead of the reverse three-mile (it’s actually closer to 3.2, just over a 5K) route I’ve been doing for a week or two. The former has those hills I mentioned before (see Backstory), while the latter has mostly only shallow inclines and declines. That may have been a poor decision because once again, I was wiped within two miles and had to walk/jog the rest, which I cut short by at least a half mile. I’ve clearly got to do something about my energy.
Thinking I needed better food and a good night’s sleep, I went to bed early, got up yesterday morning at 8am (I really was tired, I guess), and had granola for breakfast. I drank through a bit of water, then had a peach smoothie (a whole peach, milk, and ice) at about 10am. I worked at the computer until 11, then hit the road again, this time on the easier three-mile route. The temperature was about 80 degrees, though the humidity felt slightly higher than Tuesday. I felt a bit better and ran at a decent pace (I really need a watch…sorry) for about 1.5 miles. Then, once again, my energy took a nose dive. I just didn’t feel well. I slowed my pace and kept on for another 3/4 mile, then had to jog/walk the rest of the way home.
I felt lethargic the rest of the day and had minor throat irritation, sort of like when a cold is coming on. I had a green salad and some chili for dinner and slept late again this morning. I feel a lot better today, no sign of illness, but I’m taking the day off from exercise. Perhaps I’m expecting too much too early.
