Run 437
Average pace: 5:27/km
Location: Brunette River trail
Distance: 5.06 km
Time: 27:24
Weather: Sunny
Temp: 24ºC
Wind: light
BPM: 157
Stride: n/a
Weight: 160.3 pounds
Total distance to date: 3497
Device used: Apple Watch and iPhone 6
I skipped Tuesday’s run for assorted reasons but was convinced to make up for it today after the weather unexpectedly took a turn for the better. That it should take a turn for the better in mid-July is something but there it was. And so I headed off to the river trail under clear skies, a steady temperature of 24ºC and a slightly higher degree of humidity thanks to the previous night’s rain.
As always I tried to keep to a steady pace but somehow ended up with a much better performance compared to Sunday’s run. The first km was as per usual the fastest but while the other four were slower they were very consistent, varying only by a few seconds or not at all. I felt good throughout and both legs felt a bit stiff at times but were otherwise fine. I ended up with a pace of 5:27/km, besting Sunday’s by 11 seconds. Even better, my BPM plunged from 169 to 157. My doctor will be pleased. I am also pleased.
There’s not much to elaborate on–no runaway dogs, mad cyclists or anything, just a nice solid run with minimal fuss. I will probably shift my next run to Friday evening and see how it feels to get out with only a single full day of rest between runs.
