Run stats:

• 55°F
• 3.9 mi.
• 33:18
• 8:32 min./mi.
• 488 calories
• Miles to date: 232.23
• Map of route

That apartment is also where I saw my dad for the last time, when he and mom were down to see a Leo Kottke concert with Katie and I on Nov. 24, 1996. (he died Nov. 26)

Run stats:

• 50°F
• 15.38 mi.
• 2:27
• 9:34 min./mi.
• 1895 calories
• Miles to date: 228.33
• Map of route

Run stats:

• 62°F
• 3.9 mi.
• 34:00
• 8:43 min./mi.
• 458 calories
• Miles to date: 212.95
• Map of route

Run stats:

• 68°F
• 2.41 mi.
• 21:00
• 8:43 min./mi.
• 283 calories
• Miles to date: 209.05
• Map of route

First, the bad: Eric couldn't run today as planned, so I ended up going quite a bit slower on my own. And I cut out a few blocks at the end, too, so I just missed 18. Still, not a bad effort. And a nice sunny (but not hot) day. WIth nice breezes.

Good news: over 200 miles run this season! So by the end of the marathon, I think I'll be looking at 300.

Run stats:

• 65°F
• 17.7 mi.
• 3:03
• 10:20 min./mi.
• 2145 calories
• Miles to date: 206.64
• Map of route

Run stats:

• 55°F
• 2.41 mi.
• 19:15
• 7:59 min./mi.
• 305 calories
• Miles to date: 188.94
• Map of route

Just realized that I've been using the wrong Stone Arch route this spring for data calculations; since the 35W bridge collapse last August, my route is really 3.9 miles (versus 3.78— the first route I drew was quick and sloppy). Probably not enough of a difference to go back and revise those entries, though...

Run stats:

• 42°F
• 3.9 mi.
• 33:13
• 8:31 min./mi.
• 487 calories
• Miles to date: 186.53
• Map of route

Eric joined me at about mile 5.5 and we continued to the end together. Thanks Eric— I know I could not have ran a sub-10 min./mi. pace for 17 miles on my own!

Run stats:

• 40°F
• 17.0 mi.
• 2:43:00
• 9:35 min./mi.
• 2101 calories
• Miles to date: 182.63
• Map of route

Run stats:

• 70°F
• 3.78 mi.
• 34:10
• 9:03 min./mi.
• 440 calories
• Miles to date: 165.63
• Map of route

If that's true, my long-run just went up to 16.1 miles.

Run stats:

• 68°F
• 2.41 mi.
• 23:00
• 9:33 min./mi.
• 296 calories
• Miles to date: 161.85
• Map of route

I also did not quite hit 15 miles either, but that's okay— it was a thoroughly enjoyable run, and sometimes that's more important than a longer but more miserable run.

Run stats:

• 65°F
• 13.69 mi.
• 2:15:00
• 9:52 min./mi.
• 1740 calories
• Miles to date: 159.44
• Map of route

Run stats:

• 50°F
• 3.78 mi.
• 36:00
• 9:32 min./mi.
• 461 calories
• Miles to date: 145.75
• Map of route

The good news: it certainly wasn't too hot like some early spring runs can be.

And really, there was little snow on the ground. But some icy spots on pavement and concrete to watch out for. Walking on them was worse than running on them. My only brush with injury: I slipped and started to fall near the Lake Harriet Band Shell during a walk break, just as another runner was passing me who quickly grabbed my arm and helped steady me.

Thanks Mr. Anonymous runner--- that was very nice!

Run stats:

• 30°F
• 12.72 mi.
• 2:05:00
• 9:50 min./mi.
• 1629 calories
• Miles to date: 141.97
• Map of route

Run stats:

• 3.0 mi.
• 26:29
• 8:50 min./mi.
• 361 calories
• Miles to date: 129.25

Run stats:

• 2.0 mi.
• 17:39
• 8:50 min./mi.
• 240 calories
• Miles to date: 126.25