Running Journal - 2024-04-11

Time: 4:56-5:59 p.m. (1 hours 3 minutes)
Resting heart rate: 81 bpm (~15 minutes after exercise)
Weight (after run; clothed): 82.83 kg (182.60 lb)
Body Mass Index (BMI; note criticisms of BMI): 24.1 (Overweight = 25–29.9)
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 2,025 cal/day
Distance (running): 7.48 km (4.65 mi)
Cumulative distance (2024; ignores XT days): 368.56 km (229.01 mi)
Calories burned: 649 kcal
Average heart rate: 126 bpm
Max heart rate: 148 bpm
Weather: sunny ☀️ 19° C (66.2° F), Humidity 49% Wind: 19 km/h
Terrain: 82 ft elevation gain
Avg Pace: 13'30" /mile
Best pace: 12'52" /mile
Stinkiness air level (0=No smell; 10=☣️): 0/10 (a bit stinky)
Comments: Ran to the garage to pick up our car after repairs. Windy and warm. Felt strong but knees a bit sore. Remembered the 3 things I should always do: 1) Garmin HRM-Pro Plus Heart Rate Monitor; 2) Anti-chafing; and 3) Sunblock ✅ Went with Coppertone Sport SPF Sunscreen Lotion today. My Garmin Forerunner 965 smartwatch Safety and Tracking Feature "Incident Tracking" kept going off as I waited at the stoplight. I was using Intervals (Structured Repeats) and if I was waiting at a stoplight when it flipped from a "Rest" session to a "Run" session, it seems to initiate the Incident Detected alert 😝 It was so frustrating because it happened maybe 6 times. At least I have some sense of what triggers it. The workaround is to hold any button to disable the incident--before the countdown finishes. So I have to watch out for it. I really want to keep it activated after reading anecdotes from people who report its usefulness. However, it's clearly buggy still. I want to mention one thing I really like about the Garmin Forerunner 965 smartwatch--its watchband. It is a silicone band and looks and feels great. I also really appreciate the 5 buttons. The learning curve is moderate but I think I am finally getting the hang of things. Today I ran during afternoon rush hour, and it felt more chaotic. One driver had a sunhat on and they exited a shopping center curb cut without stopping at the sign--I do not think they even saw me, as they looked the other way for oncoming cars. Really run defensively, obey traffic signals, use the buttons to cross when indicated, etc. The weather felt warm and wore my short sleeve technical shirt and compression leggings. Ended the run feeling pretty strong. Listened to an audiobook. Due to the unpredictability of the mechanic, this week I cycled on Wednesday and will run Thursday & Friday instead. Mile repeats on Sunday (magic mile).
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Knees felt a bit creaky, bit tired, but mostly OK
Foods eaten today: Kashi GO Original Cereal with nonfat milk, espresso double shot (x2), banana, Trader Joe's Garlic Indian Style Flatbread with turkey slices, Ito En Oi Ocha Cold Brew Matcha Green Tea - 16.9 fl oz (x2), Sogo Japanese Arare Rice Crackers - 7.05 oz, Amy's Cheddar Cheese, Bean & Rice Burrito with salsa, leftover Dongwon Rabokki Tapokki Tteokbokki - Traditional Korean Rice Cake and Ramen With Spicy Sauce