The walking speed, not the temperature.
I headed out a bit earlier and conditions were pretty much the same, though I’d say it felt a wee bit warmer. The biggest difference was my pace and BPM. Compared to yesterday, my BPM went from 126 to 118, while my pace dropped from 9:13 to 8:58/km. Yes, I averaged under 9 minutes per km for 9 km. I was not expecting this. But maybe I just felt good getting out, and the weather was pleasant and there were baby geese and all.
My plan is to do an hour-ish walk every day when I’m not running, save for Sunday and birding days (usually Saturday). This should help keep me fit, while having less impact on knees and other sensitive parts of my body. It also lets me pause and take photos, and touch trees. As a side bonus, maybe it will also help me lose some weight if I don’t gorge myself upon arriving back home.
Stats:
Walk 104
Average pace: 8:58/km
Location: Brunette River trail/Burnaby Lake
Distance: 9.02 km
Time: 1:20:56
Weather: Sunny
Temp: 14°C
Humidity: 50%
Wind: light to moderate
BPM: 118
Weight: 168.6 pounds
Devices: Garmin Forerunner 255
Total distance to date: 779.5 km