Running update - This has been a very difficult week for my running. On monday I planned to run 10 km but I came back home walking after 8 km; wednesday I stopped my run after 1 km because I felt terribly weak and tired. For this reason I took 3 days off to recover. This morning I tried to run again and I succeeded in doing 10,7 km, on an ondulate path, without any problem.
In consideration of the difficulty of being able to follow a schedule because of the heat and the humidity I made the decision to not enter any race until october and running 3 days a week instead of every other day.
It’s difficult but I must learn to listen to my (old) body, I don’t want that the same of 2 year ago happens, when I had to take many days off. At that time, for the stress due to the efforts, I got a very painful aphtous stomatitis on my tongue: drinking and eating became very difficult.
A Jump in the past - In the past racing in summer was not a problem for me like now. Here are the photos of 2 races in 2011.
Capodimonte – This week some photos of Capodimonte, a beautiful hamlet on the Bolsena Lake. Before the lockdown an important triathlon competition was held in the lake and on the lakefront.
Have a good Sunday
I feel you on the slowing down...summer is really tough on me. I am envious of runners who don't seem affected by the heat. But it looks like you were able to while away the time in a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteCapodimonte is a very relaxing place to spend the time: the ancient hamlet, the lake, the country, the local food .... and a very scenic route to run through!
DeleteScaling back running until it's cooler out sounds wise. I sort of wish Hood to Coast was later in the year but hopefully it won't be too hot there. Your pics of Capodimente are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI see that Hood to Coast is at the end of August. I am sure you have a strategy to race in that period. I remember many years ago (1987, aug. 30th) a 12 km race in the morning in Rome. There was a mistake a we ran 2 km. more. The heat was terrible and we jumped in every fountain we met.
DeleteNice photos, I really like the clock tower, it's impressive! We're all slowing down as we age, not fun but that's the way it is. All we can do is adapt. :) Have a good week ahead.
ReplyDeleteYou are right and I have learned the lesson! Have a good week.
DeleteCapodimonte is beautiful! It looks like the perfect place for a triathlon.
ReplyDeleteTaking a breat and listening to your body is a great move. You say you are old - but you don't look it, Stefano!
Thank you but .... I am.
DeleteCapodimonte is perfect for the triathlon and for running with many routes on the road, by and around the lake and through the country.
Again, more beautiful pics :-) Capidimonte looks like place rich with history. It’s always wise to listen to & respect one’s body, no matter the season. I do believe we feel the struggles a bit more in the heat of summer, though.
ReplyDeleteYes, Capodimonte is another Etruscan and medieval town beautiful to visit.
DeleteYou are right, no matter the season but the latest 3 summers were for my running a real problem.
what a beautiful place and gorgeous images!! good luck with the runs, summer must be a difficult time to run!!
ReplyDeleteGetting older for me summer is always more difficult. I have to learn to slow down in this season.
DeleteI'm glad you took a break and are feeling like your normal self again! Way to listen to your body!!
ReplyDeleteI have learned this lesson too late!
DeleteI'm glad to hear that your short break from running wasn't due to injury! Sounds like you just needed a rest- the heat really does make it hard. I hope this week is going well for you! Love the photos as always.
ReplyDeleteThank you. The only way to "defeat" the heat is running in early morning. Today I made the workout at 06:00 and I was not the only one, I met other runners!
DeleteI'm sorry that the heat & humidity are effecting you so much but great job listening to your body! we can keep running but we have to adjust
ReplyDeleteI agree. Better slow and short than nothing.
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