Now, can someone tell me that this "governor" is heat related. I couldn't get the running legs going in the heat of the race on Saturday, I couldn't get the legs going on Tuesday and then I couldn't get them going again tonight. Nothing feels strange. I feel like I am breathing a little faster than usual, but that has to be heat related.
Right now I am chalking this up to heat acclimation and that come race day - if it's hot - I will be better prepared than last year. I will keep an eye on my runs and see if there are any improvements.
Any suggestions or recommendations are greatly appreciated.
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I do VERY poorly in the heat. Two weeks ago I almost passed out at just under 40 minutes. This week (after almost a week of no training) banged out an hour in ~18 degrees and raining.
I have no real advice, but you're not alone.
I'm with the heat idea. Even though mine was a good run, I still had trouble getting the legs going. They felt like I had 10 lb weights on each. I ran in the same heat as you and in the same general time (3:30 pm for me).
That said, you did mention that you had the huge weight flucutation earlier due to water loss, tonight could be related to that. Maybe you could try out a gel before a run when you're going out in the heat and humidity...it may give that little boost you need to get the legs moving. The differenty occasions could be related or maybe not...it's a bit of a crapshoot!
I have to acclimate to heat. Or put ice down my bra. Buy a bra. Wear it. Stop at gas stations and stuff it with ice.
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