Because winds were supposed to be gusting, I went with three layers today for the run but apparently the gusting stopped before I started. Still, at 4ºC I did not feel too overdressed. The weather was overcast, which was a nice change from the previous run’s torrential rain. As a result, the path was mushy but fully navigable. No ark needed.
I decided to run to a set distance today instead of time, choosing 8 km since my usual 45 minute runs seem to be in that range, anyway. I improved drastically on my previous run, as you’ll see below, and ran a little extra to get to the starting point. My pace was very consistent, which I’m happy to see. The calves both felt a bit sore as I ran but are fine now. I think they are adjusting to the longer distances but at this rate I suspect there will be no discomfort in the next run or two.
Today I was joined on the path by a couple of people with their dogs, a nice lady walking clockwise and, of course, a pair of shopping carts (said nice lady moved them, as both were originally on the path itself):
You may ask me, “Why would someone wheel a shopping cart into a park with a semi-smashed pumpkin in it?” and I would answer, “Because people are mental.” Since there were two carts (the other was sans pumpkin) I am left to wonder if this was a group effort (“Hey guys, I have this great idea…”) or someone with motivations even I cannot divine. I expect the carts to be gone next time but I thrill in anticipation of what may take their place!
Results:
Total distance: 8.20 km (previous: 8.01 km)
Average time/km: 5:38/km (previous: 5.53/km)
Best time/km: 5.21/km (previous: 5.31/km)
Errata: R.E.M.’s album Lifes Rich Pageant is a great album to jog to. Most of the songs are uptempo and unlike some of their albums, none of them is filler. It’s a bit short so I had to pad out the playlist with a few songs from Document.
I still have not heard Tiger Woods chime in on the iPod since his li’l scandal broke. A coincidence, probably, but it seems kind of funny.
