Today’s run was notable for two things:
- It was windy as heck, which is quite unusual for Burnaby Lake
- I did my first 10K in over two years!
After doing the 7.5K run on Monday, I knew it would feel like a regression to go back to a 5K, and I was curious to see how a 10K would feel. The weather looked decent–8C and dry–so I headed to the lake and like Monday, started at a slower pace, heading clockwise, with the idea of a 10K in mind.
I knew by the time I approached the 5K mark (oddly, my slowest lap) I would keep going, so then it was a question of 7.5K or 10K. That got answered when I hit 8K and knew I’d keep going. I even had enough pep to offset my slow pace at the halfway mark.
The last time I did a 10K was on November 6, 2023 (Run 826). Weirdly, there is only a one-second difference in the average pace then vs. today, so I’m apparently pretty consistent.
I had no difficulty doing 10 km today. At no point did I start wishing the run was over or shift to WHY IS THIS RUN STILL HAPPENING GOD I WANT TO LAY DOWN. In fact, my stats were perfectly cromulent, with a faster pace than the 7.5K run and an average BPM of 151.
In all, I’m very pleased knowing I can still pull off 10 km.
The other notable part of today’s run was the wind. Burnaby Lake is usually pretty calm. It’s often dead calm, as the water at Still Creek illustrates. But not today. At one point near the start of the run I had to tug my cap down to keep it from getting blown off my head. Even though I only wore two layers again, it was still sufficient, even with the wind.
Overall, I am happy with today’s result. We’ll see if the legs/knees are also happy in a few days.
Stats:
Run 1,011
Average pace: 5:56/km
Training status: Productive
Location: Burnaby Lake (CCW)
Start: 10:30 a.m.
Distance: 10 km
Time: 59:30
Weather: Cloudy
Temp: 8-9°C
Humidity: 85-81%
Wind: light to strong
BPM: 151
Weight: 169.8 pounds
Total distance to date: 6,880 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 265, iPhone 12, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: Saucony Peregrine 15 (150/225/375)
Music: New Adventures in Hi-Fi, R.E.M.
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