10 miles/16.1km in 1:39:56 incline 1%

Today was the day to push myself further than I’ve run in years.

Unfortunately, I was still battling a lingering cold, which made things tough from the start. By the final 3km, I had to switch to a run-walk strategy, thanks to a combination of challenges: the cold sapping my strength, low energy reserves, and dehydration.

It’s clear I need to rethink my approach to nutrition and hydration—not just during the run but in the days before and after as well. Lessons learned for next time!

Todays film quote:

“I need as much water as I can carry.”

Mad Max (Mel Gibson) – Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome (1985)