A few days ago, I got some Peregrine 15s to replace my increasingly hole-ridden ASICs. They are probably the most reserved-looking runners I’ve had in a while:
Which is fine by me, I don’t mind flashy shoes, but I don’t need them. They definitely feel more cushiony than the ASICs and have toothier lugs, which might come handy during the wet season that will last the next six months, but feel like six years.
Speaking of wet, I didn’t run yesterday because it was raining so hard in the morning and I didn’t have time in the afternoon. I timed my run for this morning when rain was least likely. I was 3/5th right! More precisely, it started to lightly sprinkle around the 3.5 km mark. ?The real rain waited for the walk back, so yay, sort of.
The new shoes were fine. I may have tied them too tight, but they otherwise seemed solid and comfy in that “don’t really notice them” way, which is my preference for trail runners. I find if I notice my shoes when running, it’s usually not for a good reason.
I started out at what I thought was a moderate pace, but turned out to be 5:30/km. I had no idea I was moving this fast, but my body apparently did, because my pace collapse to 4:48/km for the second km before falling into a faster cadence for the remainder and an overall pace of 5:39/km. It was mild and I felt slightly overdressed with two layers, but once the rain started, I think it was the better choice.
There were no issues on the run and only a few other people out, thanks to the dismal gray weather. I did not have to dodge any salmon today.
Now I need to decide if I want to run again tomorrow, as I very rarely run on consecutive days. I will ponder.
Stats:
Run 983
Average pace: 5:39/km
Training status: Maintaining
Location: Brunette River Trail
Start: 10:20 a.m.
Distance: 5.03 km
Time: 28:27
Weather: Clouds, some light showers
Temp: 11°C
Humidity: 90%
Wind: light
BPM: 147
Weight: 164.6 pounds
Total distance to date: 6,745 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 255 Music, iPhone 12, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: Saucony Peregrine 15 (5/4/9)
Music: Shuffle mode
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