Running journal, Wednesday, 2006-05-03

Running journal, Wednesday, 2006-05-03
Resting heart rate: 51 bpm (60 second test)
Day: Wednesday
Date: 2006-05-03
Weather: Sunny, 3 m/s wind
Temp: 20 C (68 F)
Time: 08:38 - 09:41
Terrain: flat, mild hills
Comments: Recovery run day. My earliest start ever. I reacted negatively to two police cars parked in the turnaround area on Bridge Street this morning. The signs clearly state, "No Parking" and they were chatting away, motors running. Obey the law so I can use the turn-around, police people. The weather was perfect. Bright sun, mild wind, cool temperature. In the morning, the rays of the sun shine through more of the atmosphere (dusty haze here in the Central Valley), which I enjoy. I ran slow, hovering around 5.0-mph, staying on the pavement. I ended the run feeling strong and not even tired, my knees did not hurt. My ankle was a bit sore. Said hello to many people, who responded kindly. Stopped and drank at the Nimbus Dam, and a biker who stopped pointed out that someone took a hammer to the stone foundation of the drinking fountain, chipping the edges. There is another runner I am seeing every day, and I enjoy the community. Almost ran over a female wild turkey just before the mile 21-marker. I forgot to mention on Monday that I saw a monster bee near the flower I picked. It was all black, the biggest bee I have seen. Finally met a couple on the private asphalt trail, and they didn't seem to mind that I was using it. They waved and greeted me. It's sort of as I thought, the owner puts up a sign but the people living there could care less.
Time: 63 minutes (1:03); 8.1 min/km (13 min/mi), or a 5.68 -hr marathon pace
Goal Time: n/a
Distance: 7.8 km (4.84 mi) http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=161412
Total Distance For Year: 476.6 km (283.2 mi)
Weight (after run): 78.4, 18% body fat
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: Left ankle a bit sore, left knee a bit sore
Foods eaten today: Powerbar