Went on a great hike yesterday with some minor rock scaling. Thought about it afterwards, should have gotten a push-up pic over one of the gaps you can climb down into. About shoulder width and 20-30 feet down, would've made for a good one to have someone snap it when there were people below for scale!

A big 150 today! Who's excited about getting that many done in a day? That's two sets at best for Steve, probably not even a warm-up, but it felt like a lot for me.

That would have made a killer pic!!
And yes, even the mighty Thor feels 75 pushups at a whack! (ouch)

good thing you didn't fall, get your arm stuck and then have to cut it off

Oddly, when traversing some of the areas where we were going over/under/around rocks, there were several jokes made about that. I was the only one with a knife though. In the unlikely event of an emergency, I promised I would run around with my hands in the air screaming as opposed to cutting them apart though.

So, my left leg completely cramped up on my 30 miler Saturday. At about mile 22, there was a rest stop. When I pulled in, my left arch cramped. I worked it out, ate a banana and refilled my water bottle. About 1 1/2-2 miles later, my hamstring started pulling, so I straightened my leg out, but then my quad and hammie completely tightened up, so I stopped.

I got going again and my right leg had a similar but milder cramp. On the last 1/2 mile in, my left leg seemed to cramp on every pedal stroke. When I stopped for good, my quad, hammie, calf and arch all cramped up, so I just stood there, left foot still clipped in, leaning on my right leg and waited it out.

I've never cramped like that, but I've also never gone for over 2 hours on a bike before either. Pre-hydration and prior evening meal I think were key. I'm also adding two bottle cages to my bike for my next ride in June.

All in all, I managed a 3:26/mile pace for the first 15 miles (North and West zigzags with the wind out of the SSE)and finished with about a 4:40/mile pace overall, after three stops and leg cramps on the return trip (South and East zigzags against the wind). I'm pretty happy with my 2:12 time.

Well done Chief. Sounds like it was a bit rough on you, but you pushed through it at least!

I totally missed your post. Sounds like you had a pretty good time this weekend.

After spending the first 2/3rds of the weekend at graduation ceremonies and parties, it was very needed to get out and work off some energy! 8 hours outside playing event photographer in 95 degree heat wears you down pretty fast!

I ran 5.3 miles on Saturday! Personal Best.

Still haven't decided if I'm going to try running in the Florida heat or not..... I'm leaning towards YES.

Way to go Pup and Matt_B!!!!

I think you have identified the issues ok. Dehydration, lack of prehydration and rest and you have not done the distance, so more riding needed.
Having said that, you did and amazing job! Glad you pushed through it ok!

Mani! Mani! Mani!
I think you should, but enjoy it. Run on a beach so you can say you did. DOnt let it take over the vacay.

I love running in the Keys... fairly level, just the right amount of humidity and sea breezes to be very comfortable for a nice long run...

Slow motion running on the beach, definitely. It looks so glamorous on TV, I'm sure it works just like that in real life.

Look out for sharks though, and zombie face eaters.

Running on the beach is NOT all it's cracked up to be unless you can find some really hard packed sand. I hate to burst your bubble and all. Just sayin...

I was thinking more along the causeways (sp?)... there is a great stretch just south of where we are staying without much traffic. Lots of people just park on the side of the road and fish. Or in Pass-A-Grille by all the little shops and on the sidewalk that runs along the beach.

Oh, yeah! Run on the wet part!! The dry stuff is a great workout, but you wont last long on it!
Fivefingers are great for running on the wet sand.

If you're on the Gulf side, you'll enjoy it more barefoot. If you're on the Atlantic side, wear shoes. It's a bit "shelly" over there!

When I was a little pup (16), I went to Delaware to visit my aunt and uncle for a couple weeks. I ran on Rehoboth beach, and it was pretty cool. And yeah, just to say you did it is about all I suggest.

You've earned your rest, my dear, enjoy it!

Nice job on the 5.3, by the way!!

I was just picturing a hot Baywatch sort of scene honestly, I had no illusion that running in sand would be easy or fun. My volleyball time gives me enough of a clue that running in sand isn't "fun"!

Stay away from where the gators are too!

Between gators and face eating zombies, your 5K time should be pretty good!

I did it! I changed my name! presenting "Wonder Woman"!

:Hi five:
::super hero chest bump::

How YOU doin', WonderWoman?

^^ Has shirt and underoos with your "picture" on it!

Hi WW!!! Nice spandex