Notes
I really struggled again. The conditions were tough, first warm muggy day of the year and no shade in this neighborhood. I know a lot of it was that. My goal was to not feel overexerted/overheated and I really never did, but still struggled. Each leg felt like a ton of bricks that I was dragging around and my body feels bloated, heavy, uncoordinated, and clunky.
I'm not happy with the pace at all, but it is what it is. I *am* happy that never once did I let my mind give in to the tough day, especially the last hour as it either felt very warm or I pushed into strong wind. When it felt tough, I got tougher back inside my head and resolved to keep moving ahead.
I did briefly consider finding a new, air-conditioned hobby such as cross-stitch, but only for a second. :) I will see though. If every long run is like this, I might revise my summer goals to shorter races. There's time to reajust if it doesn't get better.