10.13 miles in 2:06:19 for an average of 12:28/mi and 126bpm. There was a slight drizzle, but otherwise, the weather cooperated very well. At 48 degrees, is was 20 degrees warmer than yesterday, and I am more convinced that cold weather slows me down as much as hot weather.
For a while, I heard someone struggling behind me, and gradually gaining. I thought about speeding up, but thought I better not ruin my heart rate. Besides, one of my objectives is to help other runners feel good about their efforts. When he passed me, he said he was very tired and that made me feel better.
What made me feel best was to walk in the door and hear Charles say, "Holy cow, he look like you're in great shape!" That makes it all worth it. |