Since my local trail is currently a mass of mud, and the local bike trail is mainly under water (really), I debated where to run after work. Then I remembered, what about the high school track? Nice safe location, no cars to worry about!
It was a bit cold, about 32 degrees, hence the full garb until I got warm. The track was a good choice today. I had an exceptionally horrid day at work and could not wait to get alone. With running in circles at the track, I was able to put on the headphones and just run. Mindlessly. Thinking about nothing except the amusements that Adam Curry was able to provide.
Round and round I went, amused to find myself keeping about a 11.30 pace. I guess I can run faster than my usual pokey slow pace. It was just such a novelty to run on flat surface for a change, and even better to not have to worry about traffic, or dogs, or roots or rocks. It was a very good choice for the afternoon run, I got 8 nice miles in.
9 comments:
Nice job! Already looking forward to seeing you next weekend!
wow, 8 miles on a 1/4 mile track is... [calculating in my head]... a lot of laps!
i must know though. who is taking your pictures? :)
Luc, it's the power of the Garmin...I'm not counting anything!
Oh, and the self timer on the camera-Mike is the expert on that!
Great job Kim.
I really need to get back to the track for some faster leg turnover.
Tanya and I are running a muddy 8 miles on Sunday. Opposite of what you did today. Should be fun though.
You are SO good to do 8 miles on a track! Looks like you had a great run.
I see you've met one of my good friends, track. It's a nice place to run an even pace and get those legs turning fast.
Way to get out there and circle the track !
Nice run Kim! You ran so fast, your shirt went from yellow to white-hot!
OK...confession time, I do my speedwork in winter at indoor track and have done 12 miles, and it's a 200 meter track! OH MY!
a mile is a mile is a mile...
the track says 4 times around, and the garmin just unclutters your mind, right.
good job on the 8...did 13 once on a track and it was hard keeping the laps straight...
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