My last run was only 2.5 km, so to address the OCD of having my total run distance end in a decimal, I either had to do another 2.5 km or up the proverbial ante and do 7.5 km, which I haven’t done since June 25, 2025.
I chose to do the 7.5K. It went fine!
To make sure I’d have enough stamina, I set off at a deliberately slower pace and finished with an average of 6.01/km–so close to coming under the six-minute mark! My BPM was a bit higher, but despite being milder (7-8C), it was also breezier, so 151 seemed acceptable.
I didn’t experience any issues, though a stitch in my side threatened but didn’t fully materialize after the 5K mark. As a minor boost to my ego, I even passed another runner around 7 km in (she was running very slowly).
The trail was a bit damp after yesterday’s showers, but the newly resurfaced section along the sports fields is still holding up. The section past this, before you get to the rowing pavilion parking lot, is pretty floody and required a few dextrous leaps past some large puddles. Hopefully they resurface this bit soon.
Overall, a fine start to the week, and it’s nice to know I can push past 5K without any trouble (though I suspect my legs will be a bit stiff tomorrow).
Stats:
Run 1,010
Average pace: 6:01/km
Training status: Productive
Location: Burnaby Lake (CCW)
Start: 10:26 a.m.
Distance: 7.5 km
Time: 45:12
Weather: Clouds and sun
Temp: 7-8°C
Humidity: 83-79%
Wind: light to moderate
BPM: 151
Weight: 170.9 pounds
Total distance to date: 6,880 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 265, iPhone 12, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: Saucony Peregrine 15 (140/217/357)
Music: Shuffle mode
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