Weak in the Heat

I am just coming off a week in which I did no training or exercise whatsoever, so I was expecting to have lost some of my fitness, but I have been really disappointed in last two days. I had a 40 minute swim yesterday. I lost track of the number of laps, but I'm sure it was less than I normally do. I felt my legs just sinking and sinking. The other two swimmers in my lane were wearing zoomers and I had to work extra hard to keep up with them, so that might also have something to do with why I only lasted 40 minutes, but I didn't feel fast, and I was breathing really hard. I keep telling myself I need to get some serious help with my swimming technique, but I have yet to take any action. I am always too busy, so then I just force myself to do these grueling swim workouts even though I am not getting any better. At least my arms and shoulders are getting stronger. I can tell just by looking in the mirror.

I went running this morning. It was still early, around 8:45, but it was still hot. Hotter than I expected, at least. I have always done my runs in doors on a treadmill, or in the mornings and evenings when it was cool out. I ran at a good speed (for me) of 5.2mph but I was only able to go for 3.64 miles. I was just dying. I should have slowed it down to allow myself to last longer, but I guess I didn't factor in the heat.

So I'm a little disappointed, but It feels good to start training again. I am visiting family for the holiday weekend, and I hope I can still get some training done.