Wow, but the traffic was thick in places. Right around Eau Claire, at the end of the Jaipur Bridge, it's almost impossible to run because of the people. Even the walkers have to dodge and weave. I love it.
I really like the loop from Edmonton Trail (actually called the Langevin Bridge) to 14th Street (actually called the Metawa Bridge.) It's a great distance, and a fun and scenic run. With the trees leafed out and the sun shining, it's just lovely.
Distance: 10.57 km. Time: 55:48. Average speed: 11.4 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Sunny and 20C.
The Calgary Marathon is still in 37 days.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Getting Outside Should Be Mandatory
It is too beautiful a day to be indoors for long. The sky is cloudless, and the air is spectacularly clear. The western horizon from McHugh's Bluff is breathtaking.
So much traffic on the paths today. I love it. It seemed like an substantial fraction of the downtown population was out walking and running. No blades, and only one or two cyclists that I could see.
I wanted to stay short today, so I ran the 14th Street loop. Nice run, felt good, although The Path Under The Stairs was a little challenging lung-wise. Maybe I was more agressive on it than I thought.
Distance: 6.91 km. Time: 37:13. Average speed: 11.1 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Sunny and 17C.
The Calgary Marathon is still in 38 days.
So much traffic on the paths today. I love it. It seemed like an substantial fraction of the downtown population was out walking and running. No blades, and only one or two cyclists that I could see.
I wanted to stay short today, so I ran the 14th Street loop. Nice run, felt good, although The Path Under The Stairs was a little challenging lung-wise. Maybe I was more agressive on it than I thought.
Distance: 6.91 km. Time: 37:13. Average speed: 11.1 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Sunny and 17C.
The Calgary Marathon is still in 38 days.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Woohoo! It's Summer!
Well, not yet, and it's not hot, but definitely warm enough. I love running in sunshine, with lots of people around. I love the energy on the paths along the river on days like this. I think I've raved about that before.
Edmonton Trail to 14th Street again. It's almost exactly the same distance as the Crowchild loop, but it stays closer to the crowds. It's thick enough along the promenade that I was weaving in and around clumps of people. Crossing Prince's Island, I was forced to slow to a walk until an opening showed up. (I know, I know - I crab about cyclists using people as racing pylons).
Everything is so green, and all the people and sunshine - it's just great running.
Distance: 10.08 km. Time: 54:55. Average speed: 11.0 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Partly cloudy and 13C.
The Calgary Marathon is still in 39 days.
Edmonton Trail to 14th Street again. It's almost exactly the same distance as the Crowchild loop, but it stays closer to the crowds. It's thick enough along the promenade that I was weaving in and around clumps of people. Crossing Prince's Island, I was forced to slow to a walk until an opening showed up. (I know, I know - I crab about cyclists using people as racing pylons).
Everything is so green, and all the people and sunshine - it's just great running.
Distance: 10.08 km. Time: 54:55. Average speed: 11.0 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Partly cloudy and 13C.
The Calgary Marathon is still in 39 days.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
The Rain Waits
It's supposed to dump on us tonight. Yesterday they were saying it would start earlier, but it's holding off.
I ran the long zoo to Edworthy loop again. I really like the distance and the duration. It takes about two and a half hours and I always see lots of people. They've opened the gate to the path below Spruce Cliff now, too, so no more cutting through the bush or through the hole in the fence.
Kind of a cool moment just as I was coming up to the 9th Avenue bridge over the Elbow, right where it joins the Bow. Four pairs of adult Canada geese, with 51 little ones. I think. They're hard to count when they're running all over the place. They ranged from small and fluffy yellow, to not so small and not so fluffy browny-grey. Of course, it's back to agility training, too. (And people complain about the dog poo...)
Today's run:
Distance: 22.58km. Time: 2:05:18. Average speed: 10.8 kph.
Rest distance: 1.36 km. Rest time: 13:00.
Total distance: 23.95 km. Total time: 2:18:18.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) B.
Weather: Cloudy and 14C at the start, cloudy and 17C at the end.
The Calgary Marathon is in 41 days.
I ran the long zoo to Edworthy loop again. I really like the distance and the duration. It takes about two and a half hours and I always see lots of people. They've opened the gate to the path below Spruce Cliff now, too, so no more cutting through the bush or through the hole in the fence.
Kind of a cool moment just as I was coming up to the 9th Avenue bridge over the Elbow, right where it joins the Bow. Four pairs of adult Canada geese, with 51 little ones. I think. They're hard to count when they're running all over the place. They ranged from small and fluffy yellow, to not so small and not so fluffy browny-grey. Of course, it's back to agility training, too. (And people complain about the dog poo...)
Today's run:
Distance: 22.58km. Time: 2:05:18. Average speed: 10.8 kph.
Rest distance: 1.36 km. Rest time: 13:00.
Total distance: 23.95 km. Total time: 2:18:18.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) B.
Weather: Cloudy and 14C at the start, cloudy and 17C at the end.
The Calgary Marathon is in 41 days.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Friday Again
Out with the lunch time crowd again. I rather liked the Edmonton Trail to 14th Street loop, so I thought I'd try it again. I started out with lots of energy, so my speed was up there. I was out just before noon, and going east, you don't see the crowds that you get to the west of Eau Claire. Add to that the fact that it's Friday, and the cool weather, and I expected to see way fewer people out. But the sun was trying, and I suppose that was lure enough for most of us.
I really had a good pace going, I think. I had good breath, and a good stride, with quick turn-over. Two days without a run makes a big difference. I thought briefly about getting out yesterday. The paths were clear, as the snow melted on contact with the pavement. But still, ten or more centimetres of snow, and cold and windy, and broken trees everywhere - it seemed a bit much, so I wimped out. And besides, I did two 10 km runs on Tuesday.
Just at the C-Train bridge, I ran into Carla going the other way, so I turned around, and we made our way to Eau Claire. We stretched and caught up with each other, and then I headed home.
Distance: 9.12 km. Time: 50:47. Average speed: 10.8 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Cloudy and 9C.
The Calgary Marathon is still in 43 days.
I really had a good pace going, I think. I had good breath, and a good stride, with quick turn-over. Two days without a run makes a big difference. I thought briefly about getting out yesterday. The paths were clear, as the snow melted on contact with the pavement. But still, ten or more centimetres of snow, and cold and windy, and broken trees everywhere - it seemed a bit much, so I wimped out. And besides, I did two 10 km runs on Tuesday.
Just at the C-Train bridge, I ran into Carla going the other way, so I turned around, and we made our way to Eau Claire. We stretched and caught up with each other, and then I headed home.
Distance: 9.12 km. Time: 50:47. Average speed: 10.8 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Cloudy and 9C.
The Calgary Marathon is still in 43 days.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Double the Fun
I completely forgot I had planned to do this. Gord's Running Store hosts a group run every Tuesday, and I've been thinking of checking it out. So I planned to do so tonight.
I met a small group at the store, and at 7:00 sharp, we headed out and eastward down 8th Avenue. Some of the faster runners disappeared in a hurry, but there were a few of us who ran together for the first couple of kilometres.
Down 8th Avenue, and then south along Nose Creek. The path splits and we took the one that went west, toward Tom Campbell Hill. By now the group had completely spread out and we were pretty much each on our own. I circled the hill, then headed through the gate at 13th Street, down Thomson Avenue, zigged to Abbot Avenue, zagged to 12A Street, then finally on to 12th Avenue.
At 11A Street, I headed uphill, to a path that rises steeply, then in the last five metres, rises really, really steeply, to Jamison Avenue. This cul-de-sac turns into 5th Avenue, which I followed downhill again, to 6A Street. It's all kinda convuluted, since these streets and avenues have to follow around the bluff.
At 4th Street, I headed uphill (yikes, what a hill!) and westward at the top on 7th Avenue. Across Edmonton Trail, down 3rd Street, up 2nd Avenue (another hill, this one so steep, they've blocked it off to traffic). Down Samis Road, and up Centre Street to the store.
Nice run. I also ran part way there, and part way home after.
Distance: 9.85 km. Time: 56:21 Average speed: 10.5 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Partly cloudy and 13C.
The Calgary Marathon is still in 46 days.
I met a small group at the store, and at 7:00 sharp, we headed out and eastward down 8th Avenue. Some of the faster runners disappeared in a hurry, but there were a few of us who ran together for the first couple of kilometres.
Down 8th Avenue, and then south along Nose Creek. The path splits and we took the one that went west, toward Tom Campbell Hill. By now the group had completely spread out and we were pretty much each on our own. I circled the hill, then headed through the gate at 13th Street, down Thomson Avenue, zigged to Abbot Avenue, zagged to 12A Street, then finally on to 12th Avenue.
At 11A Street, I headed uphill, to a path that rises steeply, then in the last five metres, rises really, really steeply, to Jamison Avenue. This cul-de-sac turns into 5th Avenue, which I followed downhill again, to 6A Street. It's all kinda convuluted, since these streets and avenues have to follow around the bluff.
At 4th Street, I headed uphill (yikes, what a hill!) and westward at the top on 7th Avenue. Across Edmonton Trail, down 3rd Street, up 2nd Avenue (another hill, this one so steep, they've blocked it off to traffic). Down Samis Road, and up Centre Street to the store.
Nice run. I also ran part way there, and part way home after.
Distance: 9.85 km. Time: 56:21 Average speed: 10.5 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Partly cloudy and 13C.
The Calgary Marathon is still in 46 days.
Change-Up
I was hoping to get a good distance run in over the weekend in Saskatoon, but weather conspired against me. That, and I was having too much fun spoiling my grandson. So today was my first run in about five days.
Just to keep it interesting, I crossed the river at Prince's Island right off, and headed east. I thought about running the short zoo loop, but for what I was planning, it probably would have been too long. So I crossed back at Edmonton Trail.
From there, it was past the cranky parents of a single fuzzy Canada gosling. Wings spread and hissing, they don't back down. There was a girl ahead of me that walked gingerly by them, and I don't blame her.
From there I headed all the way west to 14th Street, crossed to the south side of the river again, ran back along the promenade to Prince's Island, then homeward.
My right calf was awfully tight for most of the run, but at about the 8 km point, I realized I wasn't noticing it any more. Since I got home, I've been stretching it. I hope the tightness doesn't linger.
Distance: 10.12 km. Time: 55:15 Average speed: 11.0 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Mostly cloudy and 10C.
The Calgary Marathon is in 46 days.
Just to keep it interesting, I crossed the river at Prince's Island right off, and headed east. I thought about running the short zoo loop, but for what I was planning, it probably would have been too long. So I crossed back at Edmonton Trail.
From there, it was past the cranky parents of a single fuzzy Canada gosling. Wings spread and hissing, they don't back down. There was a girl ahead of me that walked gingerly by them, and I don't blame her.
From there I headed all the way west to 14th Street, crossed to the south side of the river again, ran back along the promenade to Prince's Island, then homeward.
My right calf was awfully tight for most of the run, but at about the 8 km point, I realized I wasn't noticing it any more. Since I got home, I've been stretching it. I hope the tightness doesn't linger.
Distance: 10.12 km. Time: 55:15 Average speed: 11.0 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Mostly cloudy and 10C.
The Calgary Marathon is in 46 days.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Early in the Day
I decided to get out earlier than I usually do. I was out the door shortly after 10:00. Not too many out at that time of day, and I ran the big loop, to Crowchild.
This morning, there was a news story about issues pedestrians and runners have with rude cyclists. I agree it is a problem, with many cyclists seeming to be totally absorbed in themselves, using the rest of us as racing pylons, or obstacles to their hell-bent progress. Whether it was that story that raised some awareness, or just that the only cyclists out at that time of day are the courteous ones, I can't say. But almost every one that passed from behind either used a bell or gave a verbal warning. Thank you to all.
And another note: I just recently realized that the emal notifications that someone has left a comment have been lately intercepted by the spam filter. There have been a few that I've missed. (Sorry, Nony!)
Distance: 10.04 km. Time: 57:38 Average speed: 10.5kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Sunny and 18C.
The Calgary Marathon is in 51 days.
This morning, there was a news story about issues pedestrians and runners have with rude cyclists. I agree it is a problem, with many cyclists seeming to be totally absorbed in themselves, using the rest of us as racing pylons, or obstacles to their hell-bent progress. Whether it was that story that raised some awareness, or just that the only cyclists out at that time of day are the courteous ones, I can't say. But almost every one that passed from behind either used a bell or gave a verbal warning. Thank you to all.
And another note: I just recently realized that the emal notifications that someone has left a comment have been lately intercepted by the spam filter. There have been a few that I've missed. (Sorry, Nony!)
Distance: 10.04 km. Time: 57:38 Average speed: 10.5kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Sunny and 18C.
The Calgary Marathon is in 51 days.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Well, darn...
I got the email this morning:
"Thank you for applying for the
ING New York City Marathon 2007.
Unfortunately, you were not selected in
the random international lottery drawing."
So I'll be doing my alternate self-inflicted birthday present, Middle Beach.
It's a bit of a downer, but also a little bit of a relief, since what Middle Beach will cost in total, might just cover one night at a New York hotel.
Today's run was fun and fast. Just to 14th Street, but it's such a beautiful day, and so many people are out.
Distance: 6.90 km. Time: 37:26 Average speed: 11.1kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Sunny and 19C.
The Calgary Marathon is in 52 days.
ING New York City Marathon 2007.
Unfortunately, you were not selected in
the random international lottery drawing."
So I'll be doing my alternate self-inflicted birthday present, Middle Beach.
It's a bit of a downer, but also a little bit of a relief, since what Middle Beach will cost in total, might just cover one night at a New York hotel.
Today's run was fun and fast. Just to 14th Street, but it's such a beautiful day, and so many people are out.
Distance: 6.90 km. Time: 37:26 Average speed: 11.1kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Sunny and 19C.
The Calgary Marathon is in 52 days.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
All Over The Map
Emotionally, that is. Wonder what's up with that? I miss Nony. I miss Tru. I haven't seen Roxanne on the path for ages. Nevertheless, I do feel better after getting out and running off some of what ever weird karma is following me around today.
I was only going to run the 14th Street loop, but once I was out there, I felt more than good enough for Crowchild. It's becoming my standard daily run, that. I even passed a couple of bladers. Obvious beginners wobbling across the river on the Crowchild footbridge, but I'm happy to pass anyone.
I've been considering trying one of the running groups again. I also have an idea for bit of a challenge run. These are some things that I may try in the next couple of days. Stay tuned.
Distance: 10.07 km. Time: 55:30 Average speed: 10.9 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Sunny and 19C.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 30 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 172 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 53 days.
I was only going to run the 14th Street loop, but once I was out there, I felt more than good enough for Crowchild. It's becoming my standard daily run, that. I even passed a couple of bladers. Obvious beginners wobbling across the river on the Crowchild footbridge, but I'm happy to pass anyone.
I've been considering trying one of the running groups again. I also have an idea for bit of a challenge run. These are some things that I may try in the next couple of days. Stay tuned.
Distance: 10.07 km. Time: 55:30 Average speed: 10.9 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Sunny and 19C.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 30 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 172 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 53 days.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Mom's Day Run
And it wasn't part of the Forzani Mother's Day Run. But I was out there in the rain.
I tried the Zoo to Edworthy Park loop again. This time I threw a bit of a variation into it, by braiding the route. That is, on the way from the Zoo to Edworthy, I crossed the river at Prince's Island, then back at 10th Street, then over at 14th Street and back again at Crowchild. On the way back I did the same. It probably added over 4 km to the run.
The rain wasn't too heavy when I got out the door, and it stopped before I was half an hour into it. Even so, it thinned the crowd. It was pretty quiet out there, although there were quite a few out running. There was a small group of protesters at Eau Claire, but I didn't catch what they were protesting. They were just getting the banner unfurled and the placards out as I passed.
Otherwise, a nice quiet run.
Today's run:
Distance: 24.18 km. Time: 2:18:17. Average speed: 10.1 kph.
Rest distance: 1.52 km. Rest time: 15:00.
Total distance: 25.70 km. Total time: 2:33:17.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) B.
Weather: Light rain and 5C at the start, cloudy and 7C at the end.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 32 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 174 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 55 days.
I tried the Zoo to Edworthy Park loop again. This time I threw a bit of a variation into it, by braiding the route. That is, on the way from the Zoo to Edworthy, I crossed the river at Prince's Island, then back at 10th Street, then over at 14th Street and back again at Crowchild. On the way back I did the same. It probably added over 4 km to the run.
The rain wasn't too heavy when I got out the door, and it stopped before I was half an hour into it. Even so, it thinned the crowd. It was pretty quiet out there, although there were quite a few out running. There was a small group of protesters at Eau Claire, but I didn't catch what they were protesting. They were just getting the banner unfurled and the placards out as I passed.
Otherwise, a nice quiet run.
Today's run:
Distance: 24.18 km. Time: 2:18:17. Average speed: 10.1 kph.
Rest distance: 1.52 km. Rest time: 15:00.
Total distance: 25.70 km. Total time: 2:33:17.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) B.
Weather: Light rain and 5C at the start, cloudy and 7C at the end.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 32 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 174 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 55 days.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Time for Lunch!
It feels like ages since I ran at noon, and today I had the opportunity. Fabulous! Great weather and lots of runners, and walkers too. And I'm tanning!
I was only going to go as far as 14th Street, but I felt so good being out in the sun among people, that I pushed on to Crowchild. One thing I like about noon is that everyone is on foot. There are very few bikes, so the pedestrian path/bike path splits don't matter much. You can choose which to run on if you run into congestion.
Great run!
Distance: 10.30 km. Time: 53:39 Average speed: 11.5 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) B.
Weather: Sunny and 18C.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 34 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 176 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 57 days.
I was only going to go as far as 14th Street, but I felt so good being out in the sun among people, that I pushed on to Crowchild. One thing I like about noon is that everyone is on foot. There are very few bikes, so the pedestrian path/bike path splits don't matter much. You can choose which to run on if you run into congestion.
Great run!
Distance: 10.30 km. Time: 53:39 Average speed: 11.5 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) B.
Weather: Sunny and 18C.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 34 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 176 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 57 days.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Up and Down
That's the kind of day it's been. Running is sometimes the only thing that helps to even things out.
I'm feeling things today. Mind you, I've been downtown twice today, and I can feel the descent of the bluff in the knees a little. My calves are making themselves known right now, too. Maybe I need to do more stretching?
Anyway, I kept it short tonight. I did the 14th Street loop, and it was good. Nothing special, just the usual plugging along.
I have found The Path Under The Stairs to be fun lately. I seem to have lots of leg to power my way to the top, and when I get there, I feel quite good.
Distance: 7.38 km. Time: 40:10 Average speed: 11.0 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) B.
Weather: Sunny and 15C.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 35 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 177 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 58 days.
I'm feeling things today. Mind you, I've been downtown twice today, and I can feel the descent of the bluff in the knees a little. My calves are making themselves known right now, too. Maybe I need to do more stretching?
Anyway, I kept it short tonight. I did the 14th Street loop, and it was good. Nothing special, just the usual plugging along.
I have found The Path Under The Stairs to be fun lately. I seem to have lots of leg to power my way to the top, and when I get there, I feel quite good.
Distance: 7.38 km. Time: 40:10 Average speed: 11.0 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) B.
Weather: Sunny and 15C.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 35 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 177 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 58 days.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Burning Off Some Vibes
It's been a frustrating week. And just because. So it was good to get out and burn off some of that energy.
After such a depleting weekend, I managed to recover enough to have a pretty decent run. Actually I should be in good enough shape to handle that kind of energy expenditure.
I was originally planning to just run to the 14th Street loop, but ended up going all the way to Crowchild again. It's a little cool and a little cloudy; good running weather.
Distance: 10.02 km. Time: 56:01 Average speed: 10.7 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) B.
Weather: Cloudy and 11C.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 36 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 178 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 59 days.
After such a depleting weekend, I managed to recover enough to have a pretty decent run. Actually I should be in good enough shape to handle that kind of energy expenditure.
I was originally planning to just run to the 14th Street loop, but ended up going all the way to Crowchild again. It's a little cool and a little cloudy; good running weather.
Distance: 10.02 km. Time: 56:01 Average speed: 10.7 kph.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) B.
Weather: Cloudy and 11C.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 36 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 178 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 59 days.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
I'm Feeling That
I tried something different today, in trying to get back on track with running. Instead of heading out in the morning (which I couldn't do today), I headed out early in the afternoon. And in another departure from the usual, I headed east at the river, toward the zoo.
I thought that since the loop from the zoo to Crowchild is about 17 km or so, if I extended that to Edworthy, it would be a pretty decent distance run. And I wouldn't lose the crowds like I do when I venture into Bowness.
I wondered how it would go after my impulsive little adventure yesterday, especially at the knees. The first hour was great, with none of the twinges and aches I expected. Even the second hour was great. It was only at about two hours that I started to feel the fatigue. No hurts, just no energy left. The last half hour was a slog. But outside of that, it was a great run.
Today's run:
Distance: 22.27 km. Time: 2:06:25. Average speed: 10.6 kph.
Rest distance: 1.41 km. Rest time: 14:00.
Total distance: 23.68 km. Total time: 2:20:25.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Partly cloudy and 15C to start, sunny and 19C at the end.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 39 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 181 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 62 days.
I thought that since the loop from the zoo to Crowchild is about 17 km or so, if I extended that to Edworthy, it would be a pretty decent distance run. And I wouldn't lose the crowds like I do when I venture into Bowness.
I wondered how it would go after my impulsive little adventure yesterday, especially at the knees. The first hour was great, with none of the twinges and aches I expected. Even the second hour was great. It was only at about two hours that I started to feel the fatigue. No hurts, just no energy left. The last half hour was a slog. But outside of that, it was a great run.
Today's run:
Distance: 22.27 km. Time: 2:06:25. Average speed: 10.6 kph.
Rest distance: 1.41 km. Rest time: 14:00.
Total distance: 23.68 km. Total time: 2:20:25.
Shoes: Saucony Grid Phoenix (Yellow) A.
Weather: Partly cloudy and 15C to start, sunny and 19C at the end.
I'll find out if I'm in the New York City Marathon in about 39 days.
The New York City Marathon is in 181 days.
The Calgary Marathon is in 62 days.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
