I headed out again a bit later than normal, though earlier than yesterday and once more the trail had people on it, but it was generally OK. The off-leash dogs behaved themselves, at least.
It was sunny and warmer, which would normally be nicer, but it made me feel a bit dope as I started the running part around the 4K mark. Then a shoelace came untied. Then I had to pee. I was concerned that someone might come across me today on the side trail that I use as a toilet (I swear it’s not as bad as it sounds). I’m not sure what I would do if that happened. Stopping mid-pee seems worse than not stopping, so I’d probably pivot slightly away so my back was more to them.
But I digress, this has never happened.
The odor of spray paint was in the air as I approached the overpass and I noticed two guys up near a pillar working on a cartoon dog in a suit. It was kind of cute, as one would expect. I’ll take a picture next time.
The run part started slow, but I warmed up and after that kept up a fairly torrid pace, with the second km coming in at 5:25/km, my fastest pace in quite awhile. As a bonus I didn’t feel like I was killing myself to achieve it.
I continued to run most of the way home and in the final block a guy ahead of me was smoking a joint, offering a new variation on the runner’s high.
I hate the smell of pot, for what it’s worth. Bleah.
Anyway, it was a good outing and I hope to have a similar one after work tomorrow.
Stats:
Walk 15 Average pace: 7:26/km Location: Brunette River trail Distance: 7.61 km Time: 56:36 Weather: Sunny Temp: 17ºC Humidity: 62% Wind: light BPM: 130 Weight: 170.8 pounds Total distance to date: 114.79 km Devices: Apple Watch Series 5, iPhone 8
