DC Bike Path: Dist. (8.84) mi. Pace-avg: (5:16)min./mi. Speed-avg: (11.4) mph. Speed-max: (15.9) mph. Burned: (569) Calories. Much more winded than my last bike ride. I need to get back into the cycling habit. Outside temp was about 75F. Not bad for a ride.
and a run this morning:
DC Bike Path: Walk/Jog. Dist: (5.37) mi. Pace-avg: (17:28)min./mi. (Speed-avg: (3.4) mph. Speed-max: (5.3) mph. Burned: (613) Calories. Outside temp was in the 80F and up range.
OK. So I am not ready for running in this heat, yet. Better go out earlier in the morning, when it's cooler. I ate a GU Roctane 15 min. before the run. And had plenty of water before-hand. PowerBar energy gel on the way out during the run; PowerBar energy chews on the way back in, with water stops during both legs.
Now I am feeling more than a little whipped, so I better rehydrate more, stretch out, and shower.
Gear Wish List: I am thinking I should get some knucklelights, so I can run at night. My neighbourhood is a bit too dark at night, and if these things work as advertised, I could potentially run in the park at night. The street-lamps in the park are not turned on at night anymore, except near the restrooms and the tennis courts, so these would be great for running in the dark.
I also want to get a FuelBelt. Running in this heat definitely requires more water than is safely available during my run. I just have to start bringing it with me.
OK. Time to stretch. Later!
-Lancer!!
