Did the commute to work on foot today.
Started in the dark @5:45. Weather was great- mid fifties I think. Carried our 3M club's Liz Hurley entries to the mailbox at Decatur general - 10 this year. a couple first time 5K in the group. Felt good. After mile 2 , I started to negative split each mile until I was in sight of work. Miles 7 and 8 were 7:10 and 6:56. Took the short route down Highway 24 because the train got me off course. I regretted it. Its a 1/4 mile shorter but that road is busy and has no shoulder. Caught a few nasty whiffs while passing the Wayne Farms south plant (chicken kill plant) on ipsco rd. I'm glad they make the chicket nuggets and not me.
I felt tired at 4pm when it was time to head home. I was well fueled though and it showed. Ravioli and trail mix for lunch. Cliff Bars in the afternoon and plenty of water (some coffee too). I stayed pretty steady and averaged 7:34/mile on the 9.4 miles back (long scenic route). Got a whiff of the other wayne farms plant (chicken cooking). That was a pleasant smell. Two other olfactory highlights were McCullom's seafood and a guy tilling his garden. I love the smell of freshly turned dirt for some reason. Its was considerably warmer in the afternoon. Miles 8 and 9 were 7:14 and 7:22.
Got home and then took the dog and Elliott for a 1/2 hr walk. | 