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This question is not innately tied with the Norwegian Singles methodology, but asking here as the data-driven running community. Feel free to remove if inappropriate.

We all know that a run can depend on a lot of different factors such as weather, terrain, and fatigue. My question is - do these things matter if your heart rate and perceived exertion is the same?

Let's say I do two runs:

One run is Portland, Oregon in a lovely 15°C with a breeze. I'm well rested and fueled and run a easy 4 mile run at an 8 minute pace. My average heart rate is 130 bpm with a rate of perceived exertion of 3/10.
The next week, I take a flight to Tampa, Florida where it is still 31°C. I'm still tired from my flight and ate only fast food from the airport. I run 4 miles at a 10 minute pace with a couple of walks when heart rate starts to elevate. My average heart rate is 130 bpm with a rate of perceived exertion of 3/10.

From a training perspective, are these runs the same "value?"

I understand that NSA and running in general is far more about consistency than conditions. This isn't meant to dissuade myself or anyone from running when the day isn't perfect - this is simply a theoretical question that may or may not have a definitive answer.

Going to be spending a lot more time in Montgomery traveling for work in the near future - I don't see too much daily traffic here besides the hero posting the There's Nothing to Do In Montgomery threads, so I wanted to share my thoughts for discussion and posterity. My hope is that this will be somewhat interesting to anyone else new to the area and spark discourse with any locals here.

Food: As someone who did not know anything about Montgomery, I was extremely confused on why there were so many Korean restaurants in the area. I ate at Another World (Korean restaurant) and Yummy Yaki Mongolian Stir Fry. They were both humble, no frills restaurants that just put food in front of you and left you alone - depending on who you are that's a good or a bad thing.

Recreation: I anticipated having some downtime in the future so I stopped by Montgomery Whitewater to see if it warranted a longer visit. As everyone knows, it was dumping rain today and I was surprised to see a group of friends still sending it on the raft. Between the rafting, rope course, and ice skating beginning November, I fully expect to buy an annual pass ($200) and get huge value out of it. The only thing that I found disappointing is that the local bike trail is only a mile long which doesn't seem long at all.

Shopping: I may need some basic furniture in the near future and I'm a big fan of consignment stores because you can offload the goods once you're done with them. I checked out Pratville Pickers off a recommendation but the place was almost entirely empty and felt almost eerie as a result. I'm sure the place crowds up on the weekends. There's a large selection of curios, trinkets, and Amish furniture but definitely geared towards novelties rather than core essentials.

I doubt anyone wants to hear about my experience with Montgomery Pilates or the local Wal Mart so I'll leave things there for now.

Is there anything that anyone would like to hear a newcomer's opinion on? Would follow up posts be welcome? I'm pretty much down to try anything throughout my visits here.

Is training effect independent of speed?

Dear Diary: My First Day in Montgomery