You Don't Miss Your Water...

...until your well runs dry. Or until you're well into your 14th mile of a 15 mile run. I planned my route such that there would be plenty of water stops, however, I failed to account for the final 2.5 miles in the hot sun. I managed to finish, but drank about 3 liters of water as soon as I got home.

At the halfway point today, I decided to consume a PowerBar brand Vanilla gel packet. The calories were appreciated, but the experience was something other than pleasant. I'm having trouble thinking of anything less refreshing than a mouthful of cake icing during a long run, but this is exactly what the Vanilla goo tasted and felt like. Avoid the vanilla. The coffee stuff is much better.

Managed to complete 15 miles at a 7:45 pace (including water breaks).

Yesterday's activities included an early morning 7-miler and a 30 mile bike ride out along the Ohio River in eastern Jefferson County and Oldham County.

On Friday, my off day, I took the new road bike out to test the commute to IUS in New Albany. Not a terrible commute, but not particularly pleasant. Eastern Boulevard is not the most bike friendly street. Nor is the 2nd Street Bridge. However, it only takes about 35 minutes from my door to campus, so biking is a viable option.