Run 905: Outside!

Pre-run: Low cloud but nice ‘n dry otherwise.

For the first time in a week, I convinced myself to run outdoors, in nature and stuff. It was just past noon by the time I started, but thanks to chilly low clouds, it still felt like early morning. I wore my running pants and while shorts might have been fine, I didn’t feel overdressed.

I opted to start the week gently on the river trail, and my first lap was surprisingly swift at 5:31/km. I quickly ran out of proverbial steam, falling to 5:41, then 5:44 before picking up the pace and eventually ending where I started at 5:31/km. My overall was 5:37/km, which is perfectly cromulent. My BPM was 150, which is also fine.

There were a few people on the trail, but not many dogs. I don’t think I saw any on the trail. I did see two Great blue herons, but they were hanging out on the river, not the trail.

Overall, a good start to the week. It was nice to run outside and not get rained on. I will savour it while it lasts.

Post-run: Another shot of the river, but with bonus heron hanging out.

Stats:

Run 905
Average pace: 5:37/km

Training status: Maintaining
Location: Brunette River Trail
Start: 12:02 p.m.
Distance: 5.03 km
Time: 28:13
Weather: Low cloud
Temp: 6-7°C
Humidity: 79%
Wind: light
BPM: 150
Weight: 168.6
Total distance to date: 6,385 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 255 Music, iPhone 12, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: HOKA Speedgoat 6 (155/280/435)

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