I cheated again today as I was running solo and just did another straight 20 minute run.
The weather was very mild — 15ºC, overcast and a light breeze. The sun briefly came out near the end. I wore a long-sleeved t-shirt but found it too warm. Note to self: stop overdressing — again!
With the muscles in my upper legs still a bit sore from Friday’s run, I managed the first 10 minutes with a slightly better time but it felt much easier than the previous run. The last four minutes, on the other hand, were harder as I struggled to maintain my pace. It paid off as I finished with an average of 5:29/km vs. Friday’s 5:33/km, a four second improvement. Nice!
The trail has deteriorated to the point of silliness and I am really hoping the city will be putting fresh mulch on at some point soon. There are long stretches where the mulch cover has completely stripped away due to the rain, exposing the clay and stones underneath. The worst part remains the numerous exposed tree roots, which constitute a genuine tripping hazard for runners and walkers alike.
Also, the fountain is completely clogged. But it works! And no bees! (yet)
