Today, the difference was all in the timing and weather.
Once again, it was sunny and warm, but the max temperature today is expected to be 25°C, which is a bit cooler than it’s been on recent run days. That helped, because it meant it would not be as hot, no matter when I headed out.
But I also left much closer to my usual start time and it was a mere 19°C at the start of the run, which feels almost comfy at this point in the summer.
The result is a much better pace (6:10/km), better BPM (147) and even a lap (the fifth) where my pace almost dipped below the six-minute mark (it was right on the nose–6:00/km).
The trail was pretty lightly occupied, probably due to the earlier start, and I didn’t experience any issues. The higher humidity was not a factor, given the lower temperatures. I still got all sweaty up in the hizzy, but not as much.
I went clockwise and this time decided to go up Roberts Road if the Trail Closed sign was out. But it was not, and it appears the trail work is complete, so I was able to finish my run without any puddle jumping. Neat.
A good start to the week. I implore everyone to go out and touch trees. Or at least get near them. You don’t have to run, I just do it because it’s cheap exercise.
Stats:
Run 1,052
Average pace: 6:10/km
Training status: Productive
Performance Condition: +1
Location: Burnaby Lake (CW)
Start: 10:27 a.m.
Distance: 5.03 km
Time: 31:00
Weather: Sunny
Temp: 19–21°C
Humidity: 68–63%
Wind: light
BPM: 147
Weight: 169.9 pounds
Total distance to date: 7,065 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 265, Samsung Galaxy S26, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: Scarpa Golden Gate ATR 2 (45/100/145)
Music: Pyramid, The Alan Parsons Project