First Group Run

FAILURE.

Another reality check. Did first group run 5.4 miles. In tears in the last mile. 

It was miserable, hot yes, but I was mentally prepared for the heat, but my body, not so much. 

I felt overwhelmed, and for a brief moment felt a 1/2 marathon was out of my reach. Then I realized it was my 1st long"er" run in that heat. I CAN do it, right? My body just needs to get acclimated to the heat- and night runs. 

GOAL: More road, less thread mill!

PS: 

• Learned to hold my shoulders down cause they hurt when I run (so weird right)
• I already knew to hydrate but MORE HYDRATION
• Add a package of salt to my drink to help me sweat before I run/race
• Drink gatorade which i thought was the devil
• Increase food with sodium before race. 
• Run with my top off, who cares what they think- (its hot the less the better!!)
• Puke if you have to (Okay I didn't puke but I wanted to)

Who would have thought and evil thing like sodium is going to be so helpful!