I had two goals today:
- Have a little more pep than the last run
- Get out before it got hot
Success on both counts, woo. Although my first three km were all around the six-minute mark, I finished stronger and barely slipped under, for an overall pace of 5:59/km. BPM was 152, which felt right, given it was a little warmer.
But not too warm, as I again began my run before 9 a.m. It got up to 20C during the run, which is fine.
There were no complications during the run, though there was a bizarrely high number of people with dogs in the first km or so, like everyone had decided to all go out at the same time. All the dogs were on leash and well-behaved, though.
And I got my first full-on look at a garter snake this spring, as it slithered directly across the trail in front of me, probably deciding to book it when it sensed me approaching, which was maybe not the best idea, because I had to dodge a bit to avoid stepping on it.
After the run, I saw this sign warning of bears with superior eyesight:
Overall, a good start to the week. Temperatures should be a bit more seasonal for the remainder of the week, but I’m going to keep in the habit of heading out early.
Stats:
Run 931
Average pace: 5:59/km
Training status: Productive
Location: Burnaby Lake (CCW)
Start: 8:56 a.m.
Distance: 5.03 km
Time: 30:06
Weather: Sunny
Temp: 19-20°C
Humidity: 77-73%
Wind: light
BPM: 152
Weight: 168.4
Total distance to date: 6,490 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 255 Music, iPhone 12, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: ASICS Trabuco Terra 2 (85/171/256)
Music: Savage, Eurythmics
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