Good run – back on track
I did get up to run with Ron this morning and had a pretty satisfying run. It was a little disheartening to wake up while it was still dark out, but the sun came up at about the time we met up (6:30) and it was a gorgeous morning. It was actually a bit hot. Not hot like August hot, but warmer than ideal. We did our normal course. There were a ton of runner’s out there – I guess a lot of people are getting ready for NY or another fall marathon. The run felt good – I didn’t push it too hard, but I still think we were running a little faster than 8 minute miles. I’m going to do another shorter run on Friday and then a long run on Sunday. Sunday’s run will be a real test for me and will hopefully give me some insight on my goal for the marathon.
I added up my September running log and it looks like I ran about 110 miles in September. I can’t be totally certain, because I estimate the miles based on the time of my run and I’m not even sure what pace I’m running these days, but I think it’s close. Either way, that’s definitely the most I’ve ever run in a month. This month will probably be pretty close to that as well – maybe even more because even though I’ll be tapering at the end of the month, I’m going to be cycling less and running more until then.
Run – October 4
Time: 58 minutes
Average Heart Rate: 144
Distance: ~7.5 miles
Conditions: Beautiful clear morning, a little warm actually
Route: West Side Highway to Battery Park