Or something like that.
First, I’ve decided to add the Performance Condition stat to each run, because I love stats. Garmin explains it here:
For a real-time assessment of your current ability to perform, look at your performance condition. During the first 6 to 20 minutes of your run, this metric analyzes pace, heart rate and HRV. The resulting number is a real-time assessment of the deviation from your baseline VO2 max, with each point on the scale representing about 1% of your VO2 max. The higher the number, the higher you can expect to perform.
Today, mine was +1, which is a bit better than neutral, but considering conditions, pretty good!
Speaking of conditions, I got a late morning start, and it was already 25C at the start of the run and 26 by the end, with humidity down to around 40%, which is definitely dry mouth territory. I hydrated at the fountain before the run, but even for 2.5 km, it might have been nice to have a water bottle or something with me.
The heat also made me alter my planned short loop. Originally I was going to take the side loops, then come back on the main trail before diverting back onto the Spruce Loop to finish. Instead, I simply reversed course and went back on the side loops, because they are mostly under the shade of second growth forest, where the main trail is a lot more exposed. This was a good call.
I experienced one issue–some cramping in my chest (not the surgery side) around the 1 km mark. I believe this is because, strangely, I was actually pushing a bit. I eased up a little, and it was fine after that. While I did flag a bit in the second km, I made up for it and finished with an average pace eight seconds faster than Monday, despite the higher temperature, at 6:18/km. Still overreaching, but I think it’s going to keep saying that until I’m in better shape.
Overall, better than expected, given conditions. I am pleased. Friday is looking to be cooler, which will be nice.
Stats:
Run 1,045
Average pace: 6:18/km
Training status: Overreaching
Performance Condition: +1
Location: Burnaby Lake (CCW, short loop)
Start: 11:20 a.m.
Distance: 2.51 km
Time: 15:48
Weather: Sunny
Temp: 25–26°C
Humidity: 40–39%
Wind: light
BPM: 152
Weight: 170.4 pounds
Total distance to date: 7,035 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 265, Samsung Galaxy S26, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: Scarpa Golden Gate ATR 2 (15/33/48)
Music: Shuffle play