I am back to my regular running schedule after last week’s weirdness.
It was sunny but chilly, as befits winter, but my three layers kept me warm and it actually felt nice on the sunny parts of the trail. Conditions were good–the titular frost in the shady areas was not an issue, as most of it was on the trees and vegetation, not the trail itself. The pavement and sidewalks to and from the lake were worse.
I decided on a short loop, as I started a little later in the morning. This was deliberate, as I wanted it to warm up and thaw a little to avoid icy conditions.
For whatever reason I was feeling a lot peppier than the last run and except for flagging a bit on the second km (I may have been a little too zesty on the first) I was averaging a very consistent pace, finishing with a solid 5:42/km and a BPM of 144. I am pleased with this.
A fair number of other joggers were out, all bundled up with their gloves and toques, but I suppose any sunny days in winter are prime for running, especially when it’s above freezing.
In all, a good start to the week.
Stats:
Run 1,002
Average pace: 5:42/km
Training status: Maintaining
Location: Burnaby Lake (CCW, short loop)
Start: 11:21 a.m.
Distance: 5.03 km
Time: 28:41
Weather: Sunny
Temp: 4-5°C
Humidity: 82-83%
Wind: light
BPM: 144
Weight: 169.0 pounds
Total distance to date: 6,840 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 265, iPhone 12, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: Saucony Peregrine 15 (100/155/255)
Music: Shuffle mode (but mostly Pink Floyd's song "Echoes")
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