My training plan called for a 7-9k long slow run and I was determined to stick to it. I wanted to do at least 5 miles and in the end did 5.25 miles, or 8.4k.
I had breakfast this time, toast and a small banana, with water and coffee earlier in the morning, so was all set for a good run. I checked the weather and it was 8 degrees centigrade, felt like 4, so I wore my marathon finishers top, which is light, and a sleeveless reflective running jacket. I also had gloves and a neck buff because it was very cold starting off.
I was ditching the gloves after a mile, the neck buff after another half, and by two miles I was so hot I thought I would spontaneously combust. It was ridiculous. I tried opening my jacket but that was just annoying; I ended up taking it off at one stage and carrying it, which was even more annoying. I even had to take off my hat, which I really hate. I generally don’t care what I look like when I am running, but today I actually felt people were looking at me I was so red in the face.
But I kept going and lived to tell the tale. I think carrying extra weight makes me Heat up more. So I really need to reconsider my running wardrobe to avoid strange looks on the street. And lose weight. No easy fix for that.
