So the "sermon" yesterday ended up being 5.9 miles long. I made it through the whole thing, alternating between running and walking. Hans, Philip, John, Marisa, and I ran the 5.9 route while Andrew and Chris added onto the route at two different points.
Because Andrew split off with Chris, he missed out on the closed trail experience. :-P Not only were we watching for roots as usual but there was the added pleasantry of brushing between plants that intruded onto the trail and the ups and downs of running in what I guess could best be termed a gully or ditch. It definitely served to keep my mind off of how long I was running or how much effort I was exerting. We eventually got back onto open trails after about a mile or so.
This was also my first time walking on the dam. It was really pretty and very hot without the shade from the trees. Andrew jogged across because as pale as he is he could already feel himself burning. I thought I would take the chance to rest and look around since I don't burn quite so easily.
Hans and I tried to take the "shortcut" to get off the dam (a dirt path that was less steep than going down the concrete) but we had to wade through an inch of water to get back on the beaten path. The other runners who had already crossed tried to tell us to go back (the water looked deeper from their vantage point) but we went across anyway.
I have moved the Garmin forerunner 205 (or something similar) to my running related wish list. For a while I have wanted a heart rate monitor (nothing too fancy really). However, I like the idea of accurately tracking my distance and seeing the route on the screen in addition to tracking my heart rate. And since apparently it is possible to get one for under 2o0 (watch with the heart rate monitor strap) it might not be so far off a wish as I originally thought. In fact, maybe I will be able to get one this semster, lol.
I'm thinking today I might run a light mile or two at one of the tracks or around the neighborhood. I don't want to do too much after yesterday but there's no way I'll have time to run tomorrow.
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Cool about the heart monitor. I've been working out on the elliptical and treadmill at my apartment complex, and I've been getting really annoyed by the "heart rate" display on the machine...how the heck do they know? There's no way to hook up to any sort of sensors/monitors/whatever...
Lol-oh...maybe it's the new psychic brand? I hear those are very expensive...:-P ;-).
lol, considering the #(%@ treadmill wasn't working yesterday, that's doubtful.
Hmmm...maybe it just needed a day to "recharge its psychic powers or energies".
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