New shoe day! I waited until later in the day to run, just to keep my body guessing as I do whatever final prep for Ragnar is left. I didn't go real long since miles today won't make a difference next Saturday, but I figured changing up times can't hurt, maybe that'll help prepare for the strange schedule of Fri.-Sat. Anyway, I was in Seattle so I hit the Burke-Gilman Trail around 8 p.m. I did a little more than a mile at an easy pace, then must have had some steam to blow off because I took off and was feeling it. Three tinman miles (6:30) and it felt great to get my legs going and push myself. I hit the 4-mile mark or so (I ran for 28 minutes; the mile markers were inconsistent) then turned around, soaked in sweat on a warm night. I eased up a bit on the way back, just enjoyed the evening. I had shed whatever pent-up energy needed to get out, and that felt good. I spent time focusing on Ragnar, thinking about the legs and what's in store (at least as much as you can visualize that thing). Returned in just under 30 minutes, then went and ate a calzone. 57:30. supernova -- 8
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