This morning was the coldest yet. It was about 27.5F (-2.5C) when I started and only warmed up one degree by an hour later. There was basically no wind (except the 5mph "wind" always hitting my face.) I set out for an hour long run with the treat of a cup of coffee at a local cafe waiting for me at the end.
It was good that it was still dark when I left because my running getup was supremely dorky. I couldn't find my long exercise pants, so I had slightly cropped ones over my silk thermal tights. I wore my long sleeve technical running hoodie and over that, my rain coat/windbreaker jacket with the armpit zippers open. I also had thin gloves on and a stocking cap. It really worked well, but I'm pretty positive the staff at the coffee house had a good laugh once I left. That's ok. The last 30 minutes the sun had come up, but by then, I was in the zone and didn't care what I looked like. I was feeling so good.
It was one of those runs that just felt darn good. At first, it was a bit cold and I struggled a bit to adjust my lungs to the cold air, but once I warmed up, the cold air didn't bother me. I changed up my route so that I would end near the cafe. I'm getting really good at estimating that. I reached the sidewalk across the street (where I wanted to end) at one hour and 23 seconds. Well, then I jogged across the street to avoid a car, but that doesn't count.
I love to let my mind wander while my feet just carry me along to the music. I can see why some people record their thoughts during their runs. I always think I have interesting things to say during my runs, but by the time I get around to blogging, the thoughts are gone.
I ran to 154bpm Definitive and then finished with 156 Running to Elysium from Podrunner. I should really check if there are more podcasts out in those bpm ranges! If these were tapes, the sound would be distorted by now. That's ok. I don't get tired of them.
In 1:00:23 I ran 5.29miles for a pace of 11:25 min/mile. The last half of my run was mostly at 170bpm, but the average for the whole run was 164bpm.
Bunny count: 21!
3 comments:
Hi Melly! Loved your description of your dorky running outfit- makes me feel a bit better!! I just started on the C25K today, with trackies & a tshirt (not too shabby), some fairly sad old runners and a huge lightweight rain jacket which my hubby brought home from a mens conference a few years ago! By the time I was nearly home, the jacket sleeves were sticking to my sweaty arms, and billowing in all sorts of funny places while I ran. It was good to be wearing it though- I felt sort of covered up so gawking drivers couldn't really see how jiggly everything is!
Looking forward to getting less jiggly soon. LOL! To 5k and beyond!!
Melly,
You should be an author. I love the your vivid detail of the route you ran today. You have a great since of humor and you motivate me to keep getting better everyday.
Mia
Juliet, congrats on starting C25k! It's a lot of fun. Don't forget to upgrade those shoes before too long. You'll be running before you know it and those can make a lot of difference!
Mia, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I try to get better every time, but in actuality it's more like I get better maybe three times, then take a step back, then move forward again. Kind of a dance!
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