Running journal, Friday, 2006-03-24

Running journal, Friday, 2006-03-24
Resting heart rate: not available (forgot)
Day: Friday
Date: 2006-03-24
Weather: overcast, light rain showers, 2 m/s wind
Temp: 15.56 C (60 F)
Time: 15:30-17:30
Terrain: flat
Comments: First walk since the foot surgery. :) Walked with Lanna today and felt rejuvenated as I gained the sense of community I have not had for the last runs. Brought my umbrella and camera with me. We saw swallowtail butterflies, which Lanna thought was exceptional this early in the year. I enjoyed walking with a friend. The trails were lush and the air was humid from the rain. Rain droplets remained on the plants and rocks, giving everything a wet look. Usual cast of characters for animal sightings, although Lanna pointed out the killdeer, sandpiper, and other birds I can't remember the name of. We met a male and female mallard relaxing in a deep along the trail. They flew for cover as we attempted to go around them. I thought it would be fun to get a job involving a canoe to clean up the trash along the shore. Not sure the state pays for that kind of work. Not a lot of people on the trail due to the showers. Said hi to the joggers who passed us and enjoyed their reciprocation. Talked about many things, and had the realization that perhaps I would enjoy working on software for the field of education. A job helping people learn combined with my enjoyment of working with data. For the first time since last fall, I have an idea that seems worth following-up with.
Time: 120 minutes
Goal Time: n/a
Distance: 8.39 km (5.2 mi) http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=81779
Total Distance For Year: 262.8 km (161.0 mi)
Weight (after run): 78.8 kg (173.75 lbs)
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Wound from foot surgery not feeling strong enough for high-impact, but felt fine enough for two hour walk.
Foods eaten today: can of fruit, banana, soy milk, Super Nut Burger, angel hair spaghetti with garden-vegetable marinara sauce, sliced carrots, and bread