Janice, a runner friend of mine, joined me for a two hour heat training. This is a way to acclimate a runner's body to the demands of running an ultra-marathon (which in my country means you'll be subjected to extremely hot and humid conditions). So as part of my preparation for the upcoming Bohol 50miler I have no choice but to run under the hot summer sun. And while its obvious that I don't enjoy running when its hot, it proved to be a new experience that is weirdly enjoyable for me. It was also a good opportunity to try out the new Salomon XA+ cap and Pearl Izumi arm coolers I ordered online (both of which proved their worth). We did an hour of running then re-hydrated, then rested a bit and after that I decided to do an additional 38mins or so of running under the scorching summer heat (35.5°C). I'm still hoping the weather conditions during the actual race day would be cool and cloudy but if its not, then at least I'm partially ready to take on the heat!btw, I just came across this blog and is surprised that Haruki Murakami is a runner (well, he's a marathoner/ultramarathon/triathlete!)
and for some bizzare yet inspiring news >> Paralyzed "bionic" woman completes London Marathon!
