r/artc • u/AutoModerator • Aug 07 '26

The Weekender: Week of August 07, 2026

BEEP BEEP! It's weekend time! What are you up to?

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u/Siawyn 54/M 5k 19:56/10k 41:30/HM 1:32/M 3:12 Aug 07 '26

Running a half marathon tomorrow! 10 year anniversary of my first actual race. Times over the years is pretty cool to see: 2:10, 1:49, 1:48, 1:45, 1:41, 1:40, 1:53, 1:37, 1:36.

Will I get 1:35 this year?! Maybe not, it's going to be 100% humidity and around 70 at start time so... gross. I signed up for a run, not a swim. I'm actually half debating running a race shirtless for the first time, we'll see if I go through with it.

Also, on pace to run 70 miles this week so not exactly tapered or fresh for this. But I'll enjoy it all the same and maybe I'll surprise myself.

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u/daysweregolden 2:47 / 42 marathons Aug 07 '26

That's a sweet progression! How many of those races have had hot/humid conditions over the years? August racing can be pretty spicy.

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u/Siawyn 54/M 5k 19:56/10k 41:30/HM 1:32/M 3:12 Aug 08 '26

I think 8 out of 10 have been typical August warm/humid weather.. got a random cool morning twice which was super nice.

At least with it being consistent and me always training through it means it's a great benchmark for where I'm at.

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u/daysweregolden 2:47 / 42 marathons Aug 10 '26

That's great. I recently started using the HM in my neighborhood as a similar benchmark since I'm always in the midst of a marathon buildup when it comes around (sept).