AM: 1pm medium run. Typical Sunday routine, church, family time, a little in
lab and then a run. I wanted to split it up as the weather was very windy and I
wanted more afternoon family time. However I would compare this run to cheating
death. I got to the park and my car temp said 57°F outside. I was wearing
shorts and a long-sleeve as it was VERY windy. By about mile 2 the wind had
become very chilly. By mile 3 it was drizzling. By mile 4 it was hail/sleeting
on me. My extremities were going numb. Mile 5 was just numb pain. The last two
miles were mercifully with the wind. When I got back to the car it read 37°F a
20° drop!!! Ran the Memory Grove/Capital loop. I ran it much harder than I
would have for a recovery run but I was just in survival mode. Mi: 7.2-NB Avg: 6:51
HR: 150
PM: 6:45pm easy run. Much much better experience than
earlier in the day. After spending a nice and relaxing afternoon with my family
I headed out to the park after dinner. Exact same run as earlier but I parked
outside the park to “even out the mileage”. I was dressed for the temp this
time and not being wet or blown around by the wind really helped. The creek was
full with the rain water and very relaxing to listen to. I was lucky enough to
run into Chad. It was great getting to chat with him even if it was only for
about 1.5 miles. I really have to get my schedule together so that I can plan
runs with others again. The last two days were a great escape from my
work/accident week of stress. Things really came together and between the nice
relaxing family time today, getting to cook dinner both Sat and Sun (VERY
relaxing to me), and getting to run with people though only briefly tonight.,
it allowed me to clear my mind and I look forward to this next week. Especially
Del Sol. I almost forgot to mention that counting the week Mon-Sun this week
(92-miles) ties my second highest mileage week ever!!! Mi: 6.8-R2 Avg: 8:07 HR:
145
Asics
DS-Trainer #1: 43 / / Asics DS-Trainer #2: 7 / / Saucony
Rides #1: 48 / / Saucony Rides #2: 0 / / NB825: 485
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