Followed, of course, by a walk. To the stats!
Just Your Average Run
Running
Running, Running, Runn….SNOW!!!!!!
Yup. That’s right. It was a fine, mist of a snow fall this morning as I ran. Here are the stats, and map.
Best Laid Plans
My alarm went off at 4:30 AM because I had the intention of going for a run this morning. However, my body made it clear that wasn’t going to happen. And the worse part of this whole situation is that it’s raining! I love running in the rain. Anyway, now the plan is to run after I get home. I’ve got my fingers crossed that it’ll still be raining.
Today’s Run, Plus a New Phone!
My phone messed up again today. I was about 4 tenths of a mile from home when it put Runtasic on pause. You can see the gap on the map. I actually ran all the way back to the house. Anyway, my phone has been acting up a lot. The screen locks up for minutes at a time, drops Blue Tooth connection on a regular basis, and generally runs like crap. So I went to T-Mobile and got myself a new phone. Turns out all those runs in the rain, not to mention my perfuse sweating, cause water damage to my old phone. So I decided on the iPhone Xs, which is water resistant.
Running
A couple of new records today: The fastest 10 K (1:12:50)and the most calories burned (1603). I didn’t try to establish any new records. I didn’t even pay attention to the pace. I just chose a route and ran comfortably. My heart rate did hit 210, but that was at the steepest part of the trail at the 5.88-mile mark. And it was just a quick spike, nothing extensive.
Today’s Workout
Today’s workout consisted of two runs and two walks. For some reason, the last walk did not create a map or a table of states.
First Run:
First Walk:
Second Run:
Second Walk, at which time Tina rescued me.
Best Run for 2018!
| 1.0 mi | 09:42 min/mi | 72 ft | – |
| 2.0 mi | 09:36 min/mi | 16 ft | 49 ft |
| 3.0 mi | 09:23 min/mi | 23 ft | 56 ft |
| 3.15 mi | 09:37 min/mi | – | 20 ft |
 | 00:28:41 Fastest 3 mi |
 | 00:29:37 Fastest 5k |
 | 09:34 min/mi Fastest Average Pace |
Running Stats
I am way ahead of my goal for total miles running for the year. I set a goal of 420 miles. As of today, I am at 418.2 miles. The total amount of miles I ran in 2017 was 331.8 miles. I’ve run 86.4 miles more already this year. I’ve got 4 months to go. Looks like I’m going to be adjusting my goal for 2019.
Okay, Run’s Done
I’m just sitting on my deck enjoying the sunshine, watching the birds and my cats interact (it’s hilarious), and letting my body cool down. Soon enough I’ll get out of Dodge.
About Running
I really do love running in the rain. Granted, it means 100% humidity which results in me sweating like a torrential downpour. I don’t care. It also takes me longer to cool down, despite both the low temperature (61 degrees) and the rain to help cool me down. It’s the rain gear. It retains the heat I generate during the run. So, I am dripping all over my chair as I type this. Sweat was dripping off my hat like rain dripping off the roof. And Smokey is trying to get close to me to lick the sweat off me for the salt. Yes, I know. She’s a weird cat. But, she is the kitten – gots to love her.
The only disappointment about today’s run is I couldn’t offer Tina a sweaty hug. She always turns me down. Yeah, it hurts. But I can handle rejection. Really, I can.
Now, if you’ll excuse me I’m going to go take a shower. And no, those are not tears running from my eyes. It’s just sweat. Yeah. Sweat.
