D.N.F

I don't have a clue what happened today. I assumed my pre-long run preparations were adequate, which included; no running the day before, drank lots of water, got a fair amount of sleep, the kiddo went to daycare, and I dressed for the weather. My plan was to run a solo 21 miler.

Earlier in the week I devised a double loop course that was half dirt trail and half road. This morning started later than I had hoped, but I was dressed and out the door by 9am. It was nasty out there. As Coach would label it, "pea-soup". The ground was wet resulting in the clay-like soil sticking to my shoes. Little did I know this would be the least of my problems.

Awhile back I bought a hydration pack. You know, the backpack style. Lets just say it was not a good experience. It was rubbing and felt heavy, so I shed it before the first mile. My back was bothering me from the beginning and the pack didn't help matters.

I couldn't find the drive or will to run today. Plus, my back was going from discomfort to pain. I tried walk breaks. I tried slowing down. I got rid of the hydration pack. Nothing worked. I finally quit at 5 miles. Immediately I felt better, but then I started feeling bad about the failed run. So, I went for a bike ride. Riding the bike took more effort than usual, but the ride was enjoyable. During the bike ride I built myself back up and tried to go running again. I didn't even make it two miles the second time.

I have no idea what happened. This is one for the Coach to answer. I think its the extra day of running. This is exactly how I felt last time. I wanted to run, but hated to actually run.

Through it all I walked 2-3 miles. I stop my watch when I walk. So, the numbers you see are actuall run time. Maybe I'll try to pick up some extra miles on Sat/Sun.

Activity: Run (both runs combined)
Mileage: 6.52 miles
Time: 1:13:32 -- 11:17 pace
Location: Kingwood
How I Felt: 4

Activity: Bike
Mileage: 13.17 miles
Time: 1:16:15 -- 10.4 mph
Location: Kingwood
How I Felt: 8