Did it! 5k. One of my few runs on an empty stomach and no water. For some reason, I wasn’t thirsty though my mouth was dry. About 42% of the run was in zone 4. I like to stay in zone 2 or 3. This run, while not my best, I worked hard and pushed it. Days like this one are numbered so enjoy it. Get out! Do it!
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Angela, I’m unable to run the video, in which you probably noted the number of miles for this outing. Good job! — I’ve always gone out without preceding food or water…a matter of choice, conditioning and, to some extent, mind control….
Hi Bob, think I fixed the video. It was 5k and I was working based on my high pulse rate. What do you mean mind control?
Thanks, Angela. I watched the video! Hmmm–I’m not sure how to respond to my “mind control.” It may have to do with the history that my dear-departed wife was Japanese. Perhaps her innate cultural “Zen” mindset bled over to me during our 49 years…kind of like getting into a zone, pounding the pavement, not allowing external trivia like hydration, pain, weather, etc., to interfere with the end goal: finish (i.e., “Did it!”). Now, if you challenge me that hydration is hardly a “trivial” matter, I’ll be forced to cry “Uncle”!
Diff’rent strokes (strides) for diff’rent folks?
Hi Bob, Sounds like you enjoyed running. I used “mind control” to do my run today. I was tired but determined. Music and great weather helped me focus on humor. While exhausted, I kept going with good form too. And I did it! I almost always run with water. It recharges my battery. Hydration is not trivial, it’s important to the body. You know that. Lol
Congratulations! Good job!
Uncle!
Thanks, lol
Re: Water. And never forget to add a little salt to your water.
I don’t do that but it’s helpful since you lose electrolytes in sweat. If I start to do 2 hour runs, I will. Didn’t know you were a runner?
I’m not (anymore). But I don’t want my electrolytes wash away.
Btw, in my early teens I ran the 100 m in 11.3 sec, on grass. Nobody paid attention 👀
Bare feet?
Sneakers.
Remember your namesake Angela from LA, Angela? She gave me nice info about thirst. And water of course. You should ask her about it.
How is she? I should take time to interact more.
She doing great. And as ever, walking her talk.
I am happy for her. She’s a dynamo.
Btw, here’s your new goal, oh Runner of the Planet.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRlICXvO4XR4HMeEB9JjDlA