SCHEDULE: Run, Stretch
RUN:
Length: 6.45 miles
Time: 47:44
Pace: 7:23
Calories Burned: 1,004
CONDITIONS: Rainy, chilly
NOTES: After taking several days off after the Foxboro Against Diabetes 5K (unintentionally, the hustle and bustle of graduation week interfered with a lot of stuff) I finally got out for a run this afternoon. It was pretty raw outside, at times it drizzled, but for the most part, it was just a really cold dampness that hung in the air. I decided to change my route a bit, and instead of hitting the roads I ran down a dirt trail near my house in the Minuteman National Park (in Lexington). This was pretty cool – I think that I will run the entire length of it tomorrow for my weekly long run.
While the extra day off may have been annoying to me, there is no doubt in my mind that it probably benfited me. After warming up, my legs felt fresher and looser than they normally do. When I was running I felt great. I think the little extra rest was very much needed, possibly more so than I originally thought. I felt so good that I was able to run the whole way without my iPod (my headphones broke). Usually I either need the thrill of competition or my pump up songs to get me through a run.
I calibrated my Nike+ SportBand after the race last weekend and it seemed to be better this time around. I will wait to put out my final verdict until after the Newton 10K this weekend so that I can have an official time and distance to compare it to.
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