Notes
Time Trial.
Ran the Snake River Half Marathon course, no stops, no water, no sports drinks or gu/beans. Race is in 3 weeks, and I'm not
happy with this slow time. I've been lacking in long fast runs this season, because I just cant stand running outside in the cold air. So, it is what it is. It was 38 degrees at the start, 43 at the end, headwind all the way out and tailwind back, probably 5-10 mph. I dressed warmly but the air felt cold before starting and I was cold after finishing. Warm enough while running, but I can run faster at that distance when the air is warmer and I wear less clothes!!! Single digit body fat is a real liability in cold weather... Tried out the new Asics Piranha's with Sole inserts, not sure about them this way, but no major gripes either. Shoe weight with insert is about 7.5 ounces, same as Ronin without insert. Might want to try them with no insert for a 10K and see how they feel.
46:37 first half, all headwind
44:52 2nd half, all tailwind.
1:10:40 @ 10 miles
20:48 final 5K