In the Pursuit of Wonder

Ran 3.23 in 38:35 AHR 156, 77% of max, HR Range 148-163, 30.46 in zone, peak 168, cal 913 based on 232 lbs. 11:57 pace. Brooks Addiction.

The temperature was in the low 70's.  I decided to drive to a canal and try out running on dirt instead of pavement.  I started off on sidewalk for a short ways and passed some brittlebush and globemallow in bloom.  Then I got to the canal and there is a paved road along it and I ran on the dirt shoulder.  Next time I will run on the opposite side where there is a wider flat dirt area.  I felt hot and the HR monitor kept telling me to walk.  I crossed a major road and didn't have to wait long for traffic. I missed my turnaround point and went a little farther than I planned.  I wanted to exactly 3.1.  On the way back most of the way was walking with small portions running.  I saw a tractor pulling a fake cow around in a field training a horse for some rodeo event.  I made it back in under a 12 minute pace which shocked me.  less than a month ago I struggled to do than a cool temperature 2 mile night run.  my hands swelled a little bit.  I don't think it was the temperature that made it so tough, more the radiant affect of the sun beating down.

Ran 1.92 in 20:03 AHR 155, 76% of max, HR Range 148-163, 15.12 in zone, peak 175, cal 469 based on 232 lbs. 10:26 pace. Brooks Adreniline.

 The best I have felt on a run in a long time.  Got just a hint of what people mean when they talk about spring in there step.  I think I need to pack my running gear in a bag, change right after work and hit a dirt path on my way home from work.  I think the pavement is holding me back.

 non-running observation:  I don't think I have ever been in a home where there is a door between the kitchen and family room, yet every sitcom home has a door there.  I guess it is more dramatic to open doors or something.

Ran 1.92 in 19:47 AHR 154, 75% of max, HR Range 148-163, 15.40 in zone, peak 170, cal 458 based on 232 lbs. 10:18 pace. Brooks Addiction.

I've been having some car issues and have had a little trouble staying motivated.  I've missed two days in a row.  This run my legs felt strong and I turned in a PR, but I hated the run.  I even felt (still do actually) a little nausous.

Ran 1.92 in 20:27 AHR 153, 74% of max, HR Range 148-163, 16.38 in zone, peak 165, cal 467 based on 232 lbs. 10:40 pace. Brooks Adreniline

Shins hurt considerably last half of run to the point of limping a bit.

Sick, sun-burned, and my back hurts from being hunched over under the hood of a car all day.