Not the best weather for an early morning run. Snow takes out the berms on the roads. It limits what you can use to come up with a route that’s not too risky.
Today’s route was an improvised 4.7 mile mostly flat-ish route. Pace was 9:29.
Training Log 03/02/2022
Nice, cool morning for a run. Practicing the patience for the longer distances.
Today’s run was a 10.6 mile rolling hills route. Pace was 9:52.
Training Log 03/12/2022
Today’s run was a 5.12 mile hills route. Pace was 9:31. Weight was 151.0
Training Log 02/28/2022
First run of over 10 miles. The mental training to develop the patience to sit back and relax is as challenging as the physical work.
Today’s run was a 10.6 mile rolling hills route. Pace was a “just finish” 10:06.
Training Log 02/26/2022
A post-snowstorm morning. Fortunately, the roads were mostly plowed, and with a bright, clear sky the Sun turned what was still on the road to slush or melted it altogether. Berms were totally filled in with snow — ugh! Run along that white line at the edge of the road.
Today’s run was a mostly flat, improvised 4.22 mile route. Pace was 9:28. Weight was 151.2.
Training Log 02/23/2022
A warm, damp early morning. Temperature was around 55 and windy. I’ll take it. It’ll be 70+ at 4AM in no time.
One thing that goes along with ramping up the distance is not eating anything before the run. Go longer without the pre-run fueling. I always drink about 8 to 10 ounces of a SIS electrolyte mix, but for longer runs I’ll also eat some oatmeal before heading out. Today was the first longer run without it.
Today’s run was an 8.05 mile rolling hills route. Pace was 9:51.
Training Log 02/21/2022
Feels like the first hints of early Spring. The sun already feels very warm.
Another advantage of a run after sunrise is the opportunity to scope out where all the potholes are. Nice to know for those 5AM runs. My wife also saw a skunk early this morning in a neighbors yard. One more road hazard.
Today’s run was a 5.1 mile hills route. Pace was 9:34.
Training Log 02/19/2022
A cold morning. Temperatures were maybe above 10 degrees. Nice and clear early morning skies.
Today’s run was a rolling hills 8.05 mile route. Pace was 9:53.
Training Log 02/17/2022
Took a few days off to rest my back. Shoveling snow sometimes is a bit of a strain. Not an issue, just annoying. I’ve learned over the years to listen to the feedback though — rest when needed.
Today’s run was a fairly flat 7.15 mile route. Pace was 9:34.
Training Log 02/14/2022
More snow, along with shoveling. Lots of covered side streets this time. Half running and half sliding along at times. It is more and at a slower pace on snow-covered streets.
Today’s run was a 2.15 mile mostly flat route. Pace was a snow-slowed 10:17.