A very odd feeling.

We made it to New York today. While I had intentions of running this morning before we left, having to be at the airport by 4:45 put a stop to that. So Jennifer and I arrived in New York City for our legal conference and got all checked in. Grabed a late lunch and then I hit the treadmill before heading out for the evening.

Normally I would not describe a treadmill as an odd feeling. But this was very different. At our hotel in Times Square, the gym was on the 23rd floor, and it overlooked Times Square and all its billboards and people. The treadmills were facing the floor-to-ceiling windows, as if you could just run out to mid air above the street. Very weird. It took a long time to get used to it.

Afternoon 4 miler with the dog

Warm afternoon, but not hot. Temperatures today were easily 15 degrees cooler than yesterday. So while it was warm, I couldn't deny the dog the opportunity to run. A 34 minute 4 mile run.

Hot afternoon

Rough day at work. I had to be in early, and had a work softball game late. So the only opportunity for a run was at 4:30 - when it was 100 degrees. I headed to the softball fields. Instead of the usual "road run," I put on the old cross-country shoes and headed around the field for a 4 mile run. The course wasn't marked for distance, but based on pace I knew I hit my distance in about 30 minutes. I'd guess the fields are around 1.5 miles around, as each loop took me around 12 minutes. Nice to get off the road, but a tough run with the heat and high grass.

Morning 4 miler

Jennifer and I made it up early to avoid the heat. Having run the last week or so in 85+ degree temps, the mid 70's felt great. My legs still aren't quite right, but a 11 min/mile pace felt pretty nice.

I hurt.

I haven't felt this bad in a long, long time. Severe Dehydration. I know I was down about 10 lbs yesterday, because I am close to 10 lbs up today. But nothing feels right. I have water back in, but I am clearly low on everything else. And I hurt.

Today's 4 mile run late in the evening was a struggle. Around 40 minutes, but very rough.

Dehydration sucks!

Forecast: 102. High humidity. Plan: 12 mile run and 30 mile bike. Success? No.

I thought I felt ok when I began the 12 mile TNT run. But as I would find out, I never really felt right. And it would go downhill.

Normally, I don't struggle much with our TNT participants. I usually find myself with a slower group, usually run-walking, usually at a nice, easy 10:00-11:00 min/mile pace. But today, I got the opportunity to run with the runners. This year we have a couple of women who are training at the 8:00 - 9:00 min/mile pace, which normally isn't a problem for me. But today it was. I didn't know quite what my problem was when I started, but something wasn't right.

From the outset my legs felt tight, almost cramping. I was too hot. And my heart rate was way too high. I pushed on, but really struggled to finish. It had to be some mild dehydration.

I had plans on a 30 mile bike ride when I finished, but with a marathon scheduled tomorrow and not feeling well, I called it a day. Really not feeling well by this point. I decided to go home and rest.

By the time I got home, I was still feeling pretty rough. I knew it was dehydration, but I didn't know quite how bad. I just didn't feel right, and I couldn't get cool. Despite that I probably drank 24 ounces of water on the way home, I was down over 8 lbs on the day! Without that water, that is near 10 lbs, or 6% of my body weight! Not a good thing.

I think I will reconsider my arrogance and the heat. I don't know if I can make it the marathon tomorrow.

A cycling course record!

So my excitement is likely not shared by many. But tonight I again set a course record on my 21 mile cycling course. Out in the 98 degree temperatures at 6:00 pm, I hit the heat with everything I had. Not exactly sure why, but I really was feeling good. Little wind, just a nice day to really sale on my tribike. 1:01:21 for 21 miles. With the time at stops, I think I easily hit a 22 mph average.

Headed home for a tough 4 mile run. Feeling a little dehydrated... But only a 12 miler tomorrow, followed by an easy 30 mile ride.