Run 467
Average pace: 5:17/km
Location: Brunette River trail
Distance: 5:04 km
Time: 26:39
Weather: Clear
Temp: 14ºC
Wind: light
BPM: 160
Stride: n/a
Weight: 155.3 pounds
Total distance to date: 3720 km
Devices/apps: Apple Watch and iPhone 6
Tonight’s run was almost what I’d call relaxed. I never pushed, I just moved along at a steady pace, content to put in an effort but not go crazy trying for a new personal record or anything.
It was cooler and the sun is now low enough even when heading out at 6 p.m. that there’s no worry of it getting in my eyes. The air had that early fall chill to it and with more red, yellow and brown leaves crunching underfoot, the change of season is palpable. Because it was clear the light remained good throughout the run but by next week the sun will have set while I’m still running and it always feels a bit strange to run in the gloom of dusk, with that subtle urgency to finish before it gets dark because the trail has no illumination to guide you.
My BPM was back down to something normal, so the previous run may have been an anomaly. I experienced no issues or discomfort so overall I’m pleased or as I said above, content. It was nice, it was efficient. I didn’t feel like going out tonight but as always* was glad that I had by the time I was actually running.
* exceptions being the times I’ve injured myself; those times would have been better slumped on the couch watching Netflix
