Epic F-A-I-L

Today's run was a massive FAIL. I was supposed to run 18 miles. In the end, I ran 7.5 miles and walked 4 more.

When I woke up this morning, the writing was on the wall. I knew I was at least slightly dehydrated (slight headache, dark urine), and I knew it was another hot one. I debated whether I should wait until tomorrow, but decided to be a trooper.

I am trying not to overanalyze what happened. Basically, it was just too hot. My legs and lungs didn't fail me. It's just not reasonable to try and run 18 miles when you start at 7 a.m. and the heat index is already in the 90's. And that's the thing about morning runs. As you get more tired, it only gets hotter.

This week I have probably been experiencing minor symptoms of heat exhaustion from running. Even if I run in the morning or late evening, the heat index is in the 90's or low 100's. I've been tired all the time, and I've also had some headaches and body aches that aren't typical for me. I think today it all caught up to me.

Today, in the battle between mediocre runner and heat....heat won.