With smoke haze blotting out most of the sun, I set out for my first run since Monday (I missed Wednesday due to a morning appointment and other errands) under conditions that were remarkably similar in terms of temperature and humidity.
The haze may have actually helped, because it kept the sun veiled, but was high enough that the air down at jogging level wasn’t smoky and awful.
I decided to start by the drinking fountain, after getting a drink, instead of at the 0K marker, which saved me having to start the run by going up a big hill. This may have put some extra pep in my step, as the first km was 5:38/km, quite speedy for me. I only dropped a little in the second km and maintained a zippy pace overall for an average 5:39/km, the first time I’ve hit under 5:40 in a good while. My BPM was up to 152, but given the higher humidity and effort, this was not surprising.
I experienced a few moments when the right shin said hello, but it was fleeting and other than that, no issues at all.
In all, a good way to end the week, despite the presence of the smoke haze.
Stats:
Run 961
Average pace: 5:39/km
Training status: Maintaining
Location: Burnaby Lake (CCW)
Start: 9:39 a.m.
Distance: 5.03 km
Time: 28:27
Weather: Sun, smoke haze
Temp: 19-20°C
Humidity: 87-84%
Wind: light
BPM: 152
Weight: 164.6
Total distance to date: 6,635 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 255 Music, iPhone 12, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: ASICS Trabuco Terra 2 (230/515/745)
Music: Eye in the Sky, The Alan Parsons Project
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