I headed out a little later than usual today for no real reason, just a slower start. The weather was around 10C and blessedly, there was no rain in the forecast. I wore two layers, despite little wind, but this still seemed the right choice, as there is a definite chill to the air now. The sun sort of poked out a few times, but it was mostly high cloud.
I was prepared to do my usual bear-avoidance at the lake by sticking to the north side, but another runner headed off clockwise along the south shore just before I started. I figured he could be my bear detector and so I also headed off clockwise for the first time in a while.
When I got the report that conditions were +9 at the 1K mark, I was surprised, but I did have a good opening lap at 5:36/km. I lagged slightly on the next km, then got progressively faster, with another 5:32/km overall finish.
Even better, I broke my 1K and 5K records again (for the Garmin Forerunner 255), as observed below (highlights are mine):
I’m well past the point of trying to get a PR, but it’s still nice when it happens.
The only issue I experienced were my left toes feeling a bit sore, ironically from a massage last night.
Other than that and a few more people because I was out a little later and the weather was benign for a change, it was a fine start to the week.
Stats:
Run 982
Average pace: 5:32/km
Training status: Maintaining
Location: Burnaby Lake (CW)
Start: 11:26 a.m.
Distance: 5.05 km
Time: 27:55
Weather: High cloud and veiled sun
Temp: 10°C
Humidity: 77%
Wind: light
BPM: 142
Weight: 165.1 pounds
Total distance to date: 6,740 km
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 255 Music, iPhone 12, AirPods (3rd generation)
Shoes: ASICS Trabuco Terra 2 (335/703/1,038)
Music: Savage, Eurythmics
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