Consistently Inconsistent

I had a horrible headache all day Thursday and I was exhausted to boot, so I skipped my Thursday tempo run in favor of rest.  As a result I felt overwhelmingly guilty on Friday, so ran after work even though it was a hot one.  I did my lap course from the house, once with Murphy (dropping him off at the house after the first 2-mile lap) and once without.  It didn't totally suck, but it wasn't great.  I just don't love running in heat. 

So far in my Portland training, I've only managed three of my four weekly runs each week (still better than I did for my Newport training, though).  Like I said, consistently inconsistent.  Next week, I'll aim for 100%.

Today was a great 45-mile bike tour of Vashon Island.  I was apprehensive, because I knew it was going to be hilly as hell and I haven't been riding as much this year.  But the fast girls took it a little easier today and I was able to hang with them just fine, except a few hills where I was dropped (but I caught up each time).  What a gorgeous day!  I saw some of the best views of Mt. Rainier I have ever seen.  Ever.  Just beautiful.  And I felt surprisingly good at the end of the day, though my legs are a bit tired at the moment.  We'll see how well I recover for tomorrow's 16 miler.

Yesterday's Milepost:

Milepost 4.01, My Back Yard (featuring my new trellises that Kevin built and painted last weekend).  iPhone, Camera Bag, Lolo.

The Details
Date: 7/23/2010
Departed: 5:54 pm
Start temp: 75ish, clear, and hot!
Mileage: 4.01
Watch time: 41:16
Running time:  About 40:30 (got stuck at the light at 105th for like the first time ever)
Average Heart Rate/Max Heart Rate: 158/225 (given that my Max is 205, I'm thinking this number is courtesy of aliens or atmospheric interference)
Average Pace/Max Pace: 10.18/8:42
Notes:  Not a great run, but I was pretty sure going in it wouldn't be.  My left hip was very unhappy on the uphill bits, but I think that might have been due to lunchtime yoga.  Also, running in the heat just kinda sucks.