I'm starting to enjoy the late evening runs in the dark. They are done partially out of necessity (it's just easier to do after the kids are in bed). Tonight, I could look up and see the stars in the sky. Everything was quiet. I didn't see anyone else. It was sort of like I had the neighborhood to myself. Relaxing, in a exertional sort of way.
The only downside is that I seem to run more slowly at this time of day. Why is that? Not sure, really. It usually feels like I'm cruising along pretty well, but when I actually check my pace at the end I'm above a 10-minute mile (anything less than a 10-minute mile is a victory for me).
Distance: 2.88 miles (this is the exact same distance as my last run but it was completely an accident that they were identical; I didn't plan it that way)
Weight: 208.8 lbs (Pain Center Downtown scale)
Results: This was a pretty comfortable run. There started to be a little fatigue in the right calf toward the end, but not too bad overall. My knee had only the most vague soreness/tightness toward the end.
What I Learned: besides I seem to run more slowly in the evening, not much. There is a 5k planned next Thursday and I'm confident I'll be able to do it, probably not quickly, but I'll be able to do it.
Plan: Run Thursday, if time allows (it's a busy week).
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