A very, very hard 20km run this morning. Humidity was very high and I struggled, way slower than any recent long run.
My Garmin is not recording any activities in memory.
Running easy vs running slow
I think there is a difference. On my long runs I try to run easy by feel. As I’ve become fitter my easy run pace has become quicker. I can hold a conversation with other runners at about 4:30-4:50/km pace. Of course that can depend on if it is hot and humid like this morning when my easy pace slows naturally. I think that a easy long run should present at least some sort of challenge to your aerobic capacity. I’m not sure that long runs at very slow paces would achieve that.
I am a believer in easy long runs by feel, not forced long slow runs pre-determined by the artificial constraints of a Garmin or heart rate monitor.
Workshop
There is a 2 day workshop starting tomorrow at work. I have to give a one hour presentation to the work shop. This will be a very hard thing to do . I want it to go well, but I am already wishing it was over.
