Tuesday, April 21, 2009

A Very Spring-Like Spring Day

The promise was of sun and warmth. No sun, but we did get the warmth. It's a lovely day out. The chinook arch is standing off a little to the west of the city, and then a clear band of blue sits just out of reach. On the far side, cloud hangs over the mountains, so that everything visible is in shadow.

Down the bluff as usual and across the rive to the promenade. There is hardly any evidence left of winter, just the odd block of ice in the shade of the cottonwood stands. And for some of those, the beavers have already been munching. I didn't see any evidence today, but last Sunday there was quite a bit down by Sein Lok Park. I'd forgotten.

With great weather comes great crowds, and it was busy. No real traffic jams, though I did have to slow in a couple of places to wait for oncoming traffic before passing the odd group.

The Stairs were busy, too, but I didn't have to slow to a walk on any of it; people were reasonably spaced out on them.

A very nice, warm but grey run.

Distance: 6.70 Time: 37:16
Average speed: 5:33 min/km (10.21 kph).

Shoes: New Balance 769.
Today's earworm: L n K (a favourite!).

Weather: Cloudy and 14C.

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