2 out of 3 ain't bad?

I will combine two posts in one as I didn't post yesterday.

I ran at 6:30 last night. An easy 12 miles. It was a bit warm but I felt ok.

I woke on time and ready to go this am. I got a good cup of coffee and was ready rock and roll. The weather was terrible. 73 and 76 humidity with winds of 20-30 and higher gusts. I can't do the workout sat or sun because Carrie is working so this was the only day to get it done.

Workout 8 miles and then switch into flats for the 10.67 mile trek to Pine Island on the douglas trail. Last year I did this workout in just under 57 minutes. Pretty good for the weather. About 45 with very strong winds from the west. The conditions didn't match and I also did this workout 16 days from the marathon. I am now over 40 days left.

Needless to say things didn't go well. I started off at a decent pace but I was sweating so much that I knew I would run low late. I lasted all of about 5-6 miles at low 5:20s and then just ran it in. total miles for the day 21.

In hindsight I should have planned this differently. Talking with Carrie this am. I really have to look at the bigger picture here. I am 43 days out and have a chance to do this workout again. The weather looks as though it is going to cool off again. I also have 3 rest days planned and will look over the training. I am worried about the hills so I may add some more of those workouts.

This will be my last post until monday. A few rest days should do wonders.