As per the weather app on my phone when I started the run:
That said, the wind actually settled down shortly after, though the real temperature never budged. I wore two layers and was wise to do so.
I skipped my usual Friday run because it was very stormy (high wind and heavy rain) and knew I’d have time today because The Rains would preclude birding.
Layered up, I headed out and en route opted for the river trail, as it was already raining.
Luckily, the rain remained fairly light and actually stopped about halfway or so through the run. I’m dry as I type this!
My plan was to just run without any particular plan, and I surprised myself when my opening lap was 5:37/km. I averaged 5:36/km and a BPM of 149, so overall a very decent effort. I seem to be getting in the 5:30ish range regularly now. My max. heart rate also improved, but my Training Status remains Strained, which still seems strange to me, but whatevs, as the kids say.
Still, I’m happy with the effort–and for not choosing to just skip the run altogether, which would have been easy from sitting inside my warm, dry condo.
Stats:
Run 979
Average pace: 5:36/km
Training status: Strained
Location: Brunette River Trail
Start: 12:26 p.m.
Distance: 5.03 km
Time: 28:09
Weather: Cloudy, light showers
Temp: 10°C
Humidity: 78%
Wind: light to moderate
BPM: 149
Weight: 163.9 pounds
Total distance to date: 6,725 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 255 Music, iPhone 12, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: ASICS Trabuco Terra 2 (320/678/998)
Music: Green, R.E.M.
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