Double Digit Training

June 24, 2010 at 12:14 pm Leave a comment

This weekend Team Challenge moved to a new milestone, double-digit distance. Since Bailey is nursing what appears to be “shin splints” she took the weekend off. Stacey and I missed training with the team on Saturday due to a commitment. Saturday was in the mid-seventies for a high. The team practiced early (7:30 AM), and the temp was in the mid-fifties. Not bad weather.

Stacey and I made up the missed practice this morning. The temperature maxed out at 92 degrees today, and the morning temp was well above normal. We were to run 10 miles. I wore my Camel Back with ORS hydration drink. I felt great even with the warm temps. I was perspiring quite a bit after about 8 miles. Due to a concern of over doing it, Stacey and I decided to shut it down at 8 miles.

I immediately went home to change my dressing, and take a shower. On days like these, I must follow my protocol to change my dressing, and stay as sterile as possible. I can’t afford to be less than diligent about taking care of myself. This is the type of weather that can cause a central line infection, or become dehydrated. So far so good.

Hopefully, the weather is much cooler next Saturday. We run 11 miles…