Ethan Cannon

Cleveland ave route. The fair traffic on that street was actually a little calmer than when 280 was closed.  

Really nice day outside for a run. I did a workout, running 4x800 with almost equal recovery along Roselawn avenue. First I ran 2 reps along the golf course side (which featured 40 foot elevation drop/gain), then 2 reps on the Falcon Heights park side. I added 3 seconds for the former and 5 seconds for the latter, resulting in times of 2:21, 2:24, 2:22, 2:21. That's not great, if my calculations are correct. 

6:55 pace, east river flats. 

East river road

Ran in Winona, MN. Fun trip! Run was a little rushed since I got out late. 

Victory race. I pulled away from (although I wouldn't say drop) everyone right from the beginning. I was going conservatively, as I always do, especially when I'm leading. But it seems like everyone else in the lead pack did too. At the halfway, several guys were close. Then the person in 2nd hung around and closed the gap. He passed me convincingly with maybe 0.1 miles to go. So yes, I got 2nd place (again! and to a new winner, again) This was a very slow time for me. I took my watch off so I didn't get splits, which was probably a good thing since they wouldn't have been impressive. Obviously with the move to Labor day, it was much warmer, about 70 degrees this time. How much did the weather / wind slow me? Maybe a little, but not that much. 

Do I have a problem? I've taken 2nd place in 6 out of 7 major 10Ks in MPLS, not to mention my Freedom run results. Taking a look back at those results, let's say that a 10 second gap is something that can legitimately be negotiated by mental willpower, rather than just fitness. In 2 races, I beat someone by 10 seconds or less. In 3 races, someone beat me by 10 seconds or less. I don't think that statistically there is enough evidence that I have a weak mind, even though that's a narrative I have sometimes wondered about. 

The cooldown along the river was something I haven't done before at this race and was nice. On the way home, I was merging onto the highway when I realized my singlet was still draped over my side mirror. Thankfully I was able to roll down the window and snatch it!!

6:57 pace, Res woods via como. Had a little bit of rain, which was nice. 

7 flat pace, Farmers Fields. I recalculated mileage and found that from the start until you get to Cleveland ave after crossing the soccer field is just over 2 miles, which makes sense given how long it takes, and the fact that it feels like a significant chunk of the run (which is a good thing). 

6:56 pace, east river flats

6:34 pace, ERR. Why so fast? That included 6:11 pace on the way back after 6:58 pace going out. When I got to the top of the St Thomas jut on the way back, I checked my watch to make sure I would be home in time to talk to the school bus. Turns out time had slipped by due to my foolishness, and I started to cook on the way back. I did get back right on time at 8:59, thanks in part to the lights going almost perfectly, thankfully.

The construction on Pelham was as bad as it has been, so I had to take the complete detour. Still, I'm seeing plenty of signs of things looking up. Also, my surprising hot take is that I may at least temporarily rate ERR higher than ER flats from my new place. 

6:01 pace, Roseville chain of Parks. Nice morning, arguably the first day of fall. 

6:48 pace, Como lake loop. Ran in the fairgrounds for the first time in over a month. Also, I wore a long sleeve shirt! 

Great run on WRR. It rained enough yesterday that today everything smelled really good and it was windy but the air was nice and clean. The leaves on the river are starting to turn a little brighter, so it was fun to run along Winchell trail with the sun shining through. 6:56 pace. 

6:56 pace, Res woods via Como park. Today I went via Como avenue, rather than the fairgrounds. I haven't made my mind up which way to make my permanent route. 

6:51 pace, east river road. It was misting after a rainy night. 

Ran 6.5 miles with a neighbor, then a bit more alone. Rainy rainy rainy day!

5:58 pace for my first long run under 6 minute pace in a while. I ran due east along Como to the Gateway trail, which I was able to run on for about 5 miles round trip now that I live closer to it. It was a fantastic day, about 60 degrees with a coastal-type misty feel. 

6:48 pace, Como lake loop. Today was my first day of the season wearing gloves! I wonder how I will modify these routes in winter...

6:58 pace, east river flats. Beautiful day. I'll probably get to watch the sunrise from over the train tracks later this year. 

Anticipating a possible shorter distance race in the near future, I ran 8x400 with 90 seconds rest. This would have been good to do on the track. I probably should do that next time. Instead, I ran on Roselawn avenue near Falcon Heights park.  I ran: 66, 65, 63, 63, 62, 63, 62, 60. Unfortunately, I am bummed to report that once again, I was short on distance, this time by an estimated 3 seconds, which would put me at 69, 68, 66, 66, 65, 66, 65, 63 if being generous. I developed some patellar tendon pain. I am not surprised by this tbh, as I have really been increasing my load of hills.   

Res woods via Como, just over 7 flat pace. I probably shouldn't complain. Knee pain was pretty bad at first. 

6:55 pace, Farmer's fields on a nice overcast day. Knee still hurting, but certainly not any worse than before. I've chosen to not run to the river 4 out of 5 times this week, interestingly.