Another 26.2

One week until race day! And the other special treat today is running under the new 35W bridge. It's just as beautiful from below as from other vantage points.

Run stats:

• 60°F
• 3.5 mi.
• 29:16
• 8:20 min./mi.
• 429 calories
• Miles to date: 511.11
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 9:15 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Went just a few blocks with Lepi today. Talk about a lazy run; at least I have a lazy dog to blame!

Run stats:

• 65°F
• 2 mi.
• 20:00
• 10:00 min./mi.
• Miles to date: 507.61

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 9:12 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Today I just felt like doing a short run, so crossed on 10th instead of the Stone Arch.

Run stats:

• 65°F
• 2.42 mi.
• 20:04
• 8:18 min./mi.
• 294 calories
• Miles to date: 505.61
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 9:03 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

500 miles!

Run stats:

• 65°F
• 3.9 mi.
• 34:05
• 8:42 min./mi.
• 459 calories
• Miles to date: 503.19
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 9:11 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Was not in the mood to run today. And, as it turns out, my postponing merely made it worse, as this afternoon was *hot*.

Next run breaks 500 miles, though!

Run stats:

• 75°F
• 5.02 mi.
• 46:00
• 9:09 min./mi.
• 480 calories
• Miles to date: 499.29
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 9:26 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tomorrow the 35W bridge opens. I took a photo in that direction when crossing on Washington, but will need to upload it later.

Run stats:

• 68°F
• 3.9 mi.
• 32:45
• 8:22 min./mi.
• 480 calories
• Miles to date: 494.27
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 9:21 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The past 3 days were spent sailing. A wonderful time, almost like life itself pauses for a moment. So otherworldly.

Today was back in the office. But as always, a day with a run is similar to the sailing trips. A day with a pause. A time to reflect, exert, look around, and marvel.

Run stats:

• 62°F
• 3.9 mi.
• 33:12
• 8:29 min./mi.
• 486 calories
• Miles to date: 490.37
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 8:33 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

It rained quite hard during portions of this run, but it felt nice. The temperature was just right, and not windy, so I didn't get chilled.

And I had my iPhone along and started getting concerned, but no apparent rain damage was sustained.

Smoked salmon and eggs for the post-run celebratory snack.

Run stats:

• 63°F
• 10.04 mi.
• 1:33:43
• 9:20 min./mi.
• 1208 calories
• Miles to date: 486.47
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 1:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

I vote that every day is this perfect.

Run stats:

• 58°F
• 3.9 mi.
• 32:15
• 8:14 min./mi.
• 472 calories
• Miles to date: 476.43
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 12:54 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

This week kind of got away from me, so no running since Monday. Time to make up mileage this weekend.

Beautiful morning, beautiful lake, and beautiful people. This is why I run.

Run stats:

• 48°F
• 5.02 mi.
• 46:17
• 9:13 min./mi.
• 597 calories
• Miles to date: 472.53
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 10:12 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Kind of muggy this morning, so I felt pretty slow. Fairly dripping with sweat afterwards. Uninspiring run.

Run stats:

• 70°F
• 4.87 mi.
• 45:25
• 9:19 min./mi.
• 585 calories
• Miles to date: 467.51
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 10:11 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)