Notes
10 miles out, 10 miles back. Longest run so far, and first of three 20+ mile runs in this cycle. Was dry for 11 miles, then the skies opened up, and every inch of my body was soaked thoroughly. It was a total monsoon, with wind and torrents of horizontal rain (even got hailed on a couple of times). I was colder and wetter than I've ever been. That actually "encouraged" my pace on the way back. I went out slowly (8:57 avg), then back a little quicker (8:02 avg). Felt comfortable, pace-wise, the whole time. Could have gone faster than 8's on the way back, and could have run further (although not in the present conditions), so it was a good confidence builder. Average HR was low, too, which is what I was shooting for. I'm a huge believer in ice baths, but since I was nearly hypothermic after this run (took both hands to start my truck, and was shaking badly on the drive home), I chose a hot shower instead.