Wednesday, June 1, 2011

National Running Day

It's National Running Day today. I ran this morning. It was probably the best run I've had since the half-marathon. I walked 5 minutes, then ran 4/walked 1 8 times, then walked the rest of the way home. I had on my GPS and Nike+ both so I could calibrate the Nike+. GPS showed 4.02 in around 50 minutes. Considering that the run had about 15 minutes of walking at the start and end, that is not a bad mile time.

It was warm out and very very humid (95% humidity). One thing I love about running (early) at this time of year is that when I leave my house it is pretty dark. There is light pollution of course because I live in the suburbs near a big city but generally, it's dark out. As I run, I sometimes look at the sky and wonder "hey, is it getting light?" Usually the first few times I realize that I'm seeing the concrete plant lights or big box store lights or overpass lights. But by the time I am warming down and getting near home, the sky has turned from dark to a light blue that says sunrise is coming. It's like a subtle dawn that becomes a sudden light when I notice it.

2 comments:

  1. I just signed up for my first half marathon, but it's Houston...so, we'll see if we're chosen!

    Love your blog and its hot and humid here too :( Blah!

    I came to your blog after reading your comment on Endurance Isn't Only Physical! LOVED the comment, Does Running Hurt? ONLY IF YOU'RE DOING IT RIGHT!!!! hahahaha, so true!
    http://letsmoveitmommas.blogspot.com

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  2. Hey Marissa,
    Thanks for following the link and reading. Good for you signing up for the Houston half! Sign ups for the Austin half started yesterday. way to go!

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