Today was chilly! It was actually freezing when I headed out, but was a balmy 2C when I started (and ended) my run. I opted to wear three layers up top (jacket, long sleeve and sleeveless shirts) and shorts. This proved fine and I didn’t feel I was overdressed once I warmed up. The extra layer was especially nice for the walk to and from the lake.
The trail was a mix of dry, wet and frosty, but because there’s been no rain for a few days, there was no ice buildup. I did approach stairs with caution. The new grid mesh on top of the dam prevented any ice capades there. Sadly, the fountain has been locked up until spring. No post-run sips until March or something.
I chose to run at a deliberate pace to keep the BPM down, and it sort of worked. My overall BPM was higher than Monday at 155, but only slightly. My overall pace was slower, naturally, at 6:05/km, but I’m fine with that. I experienced no issues during the run, though I think the general cold was starting to tucker me out by the final km. There was no big final push here, just a steady roll to the end.
Overall, I’m happy with the result.
I’m less pleased that the watch once again failed to track my BPM for an entire km, though. /me scowls at Apple Watch.
Stats:
Run 730 Average pace: 6:05/km Location: Burnaby Lake (CCW) Start: 10:24 a.m. Distance: 10.03 km Time: 61:05 Weather: Sunny Temp: 2ºC Humidity: 69% Wind: light BPM: 155 Weight: 159.4 Total distance to date: 5385 km Devices: Apple Watch Series 5, iPhone 12, AirPods (3rd generation) Shoes: Saucony Peregrine 12 (62 km)
