Today was the first time EVER that I have run on a track.
Well there was that one time in HS during phys-ed but to call what I did "running" would be very generous.
As can be expected I thought it SUCKED.
Yes, it sucked worse than running on the bike path.
WAAAAAAY worse.
First there was the unrelenting SUN which beat down on me mercilessly for the entire run THEN the surface of the track, which is squishy, made my shins tire almost immediately.
However my shins did get used to the extra work and though they still were angry they allowed me to finish.
The good thing about the track is I was able to track my distance which was 2.5 miles and accelerating through the my intervals was easier. I'm guessing because it was flat. Dull and flat.
My friends and I has company, three dudes who decided to sit on the bleachers and watch us and my friend's sons' baseball camp who were on the turf and decided to ignore us!
I slathered on the sunscreen but still got burned. I should have worn a hat but the only hats I own are large straw sun hats approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation. If I would have run with one of them on I might have taken flight! I need to find a hat I can wear when I run and NOT a baseball cap which offer no real sun protection.
Any suggestions?
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Running on a track provides more cushioning than pavement, but you have to work harder for each step. If you want a real challenge (I know you don't), try running on the sand at a beach.
ReplyDelete"Sunday Afternoons" makes UV hats that have flaps in the back to protect your neck. The sport hat has an opening for a ponytail too. http://www.sundayafternoons.com/store/womens-sport-hat.html
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura!
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