Another 26.2

Another door in a former grain elevator.

The weather continues to be lovely for running. Today was nearly ideal: overcast, cool, breezy, and only a bit of humidity to keep it from being an A+.

Run stats:

• 67°F
• 3.5 mi.
• 30:15
• 8:35 min./mi.
• Calories: 406
• Miles to date (2009): 293.1
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 9:17 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Grace at Lake Harriet.*

Considerably cooler, so I was thrilled to run. Sarah and Grace ran along for 3 miles, too. Very fun to see them get into running.

* - Even though this photo looks like it was altered with a Photoshop filter, it wasn't. Somehow I got this effect by accident with just the (iPhone) camera. But I really like it. =)

Run stats:

• 75°F
• 5.0 mi.
• 48:30
• 9:41 min./mi.
• Calories: 623
• Miles to date (2009): 289.6
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 2:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The Troll Tree, Lake Harriet

Another sweltering morning run. It might be time to head into the rec center and do some days on the treadmill in air conditioned comfort.

Run stats:

• 72°F
• 3.5 mi.
• 33:35
• 9:30 min./mi.
• Calories: 431
• Miles to date (2009): 284.6
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 9:17 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Lake Harriet.

Went to bed early and woke up early, so I went running this morning to avoid the heat and humidity.

Well, I avoided the heat. But humidity: 1, me: 0.

* - Not my cleverness, but rather Gabe Ormsby's.

Run stats:

• 70°F
• 4.8 mi.
• 45:08
• 9:18 min./mi.
• Calories: 579
• Miles to date (2009): 281.1
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

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Looking under the 35W and 10th Ave. SE bridges.

I've been struck by the cathedral-like space under the new 35W bridge, especially as I look toward the 10th Avenue SE bridge when running on the parkway. I tried to capture that in this photo, but it's much more interesting in person.

Run stats:

• 70°F
• 3.5 mi.
• 30:57
• 8:48 min./mi.
• Calories: 415
• Miles to date (2009): 276.3
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 3:09 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Railing, East River Road bridge over I-94.

I originally wasn't going to run today because of the heat, but decided I had to so I could try out my new shoes. As it turns out, a breeze made it quite comfortable. It was also fun to try a new route, heading south to Franklin, going through Riverside, and returning on the Washington Avenue Bridge.

Run stats:

• 78°F
• 3.0 mi.
• 26:36
• 8:54 min./mi.
• Calories: 357
• Miles to date (2009): 272.8
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 9:01 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Boats at Lake Calhoun.

Possibly one of the last really nice summer Saturdays for running. After this, it sounds like it will be more hot and humid.

Run stats:

• 65°F
• 9.0 mi.
• 1:26:12
• 9:35 min./mi.
• Calories: 1107
• Miles to date (2009): 269.8
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 9:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Another view of the University Steam Plant.

First sunny day in a long time. Nice!

Run stats:

• 67°F
• 3.9 mi.
• 33:09
• 8:30 min./mi.
• Calories: 484
• Miles to date (2009): 260.8
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 3:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Trees on campus.

Feels a lot like Seattle here these days, with the cool and rainy weather. Perfect for running (no rain when I was out).

Run stats:

• 52°F
• 3.5 mi.
• 29:50
• 8:30 min./mi.
• Calories: 435
• Miles to date (2009): 256.9
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 4:03 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Sign.

Perfect weather today. Perfect.

Run stats:

• 70°F
• 3.5 mi.
• 29:45
• 8:30 min./mi.
• Calories: 434
• Miles to date (2009): 253.4
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 10:48 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Repaved parkway and bike path, as viewed from the 10th Avenue bridge.

The new paving and striping look pretty cool from up here.

Run stats:

• 68°F
• 2.4 mi.
• 19:59
• 8:18 min./mi.
• Calories: 292
• Miles to date (2009): 249.9
• Miles (2008): 610.4
• Map of route

Posted by Kristofer Layon at 10:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)