13k run

I decided to go out for a run with no particular distance or direction in mind.  i wound up going for a 13k run around First Lake and other areas here in Sackville. it was my first "long" run since the first week of June and i found it tough.  it was also my first run in a normal pair of sneakers (Saucony Progrid Ride 2) in a couple of weeks.  first of all, my running almost fell back into the old heelstrike problems right away.  also, running in sneakers like those feel way to spongy now compared to VFF's.  its like trying to play the piano with oven mitts on. lol  the hip pain started coming back around the 10k point.  i also found it very hot outside as well.  seeing as most of my training for the bluenose was from Feb-May, i never did a long run in weather that was 20+ C outside.  i was thinking to myself "wow if the temp at the Bluenose marathon would have been this warm, i doubt if i would have made it".  in conclusion, i think i'll continue to work on my technique in VFF's and barefoot but stick with short distances until i can stop with the heelstrikes and hip pain.