Sweet Sunday Afternoon

Heather suggested we try running in the afternoon, so the morning was spent doing errands. Every moment outside was a teaser for the run. It's been so nice out, I couldn't wait to get on the paths.

I got to her place with shorts and t-shirt, a little early and certainly eager to get going. And this time was the same route wise, but what a wonderful run! We both seem to have energy to spare, and much of the run was effortless.

The weather had just about everyone who owns bike, blade, runner or walking shoe out on the paths. It was almost crowded. Past the Extreme Bean coffee shop, we were constantly being passed by bikes and roller blades.

At the bridge to Edworthy, we rounded Angel's Cafe and headed back on the other path, since the ice was almost gone, but the walking traffic was so heavy that we ended up on the grass between the paths, occasionally dodging the low spots where the melt water was accumulating.

We decided to extend the run today, and once we got to the 14th Street bridge, we kept going. We were synced with the crossing lights at 10th, and just past that, we crossed the river under the C-Train bridge.

At 14th, it was up on top, and south toward her place, and we slowed to a satisfied walk for the last block. A great run, with great energy, and a stunningly glorious day.

Distance: 12.78 km. Time: 1:14:29.
Average speed: 10.3 kph (5:50 min/km).

Shoes: New Balance 1061.

Weather: Sunny and 10C.