Running Journal, Wednesday, 2011-02-16: Wild

Running Journal, Wednesday, 2011-02-16
Resting heart rate: 55 bpm (60 second test, upon waking)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.56 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,833 calories
Weather: partly clear, waxing gibbous moon; winds from the ESE at 5.1 km/h (3 m/h); 82% humidity; 101.21 KPA (29.89 inches pressure) and risingTemp: 7.2 C (45 F)
Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Terrain: flat; +/- 15 m (27 ft)
Comments: Electricity in the air, tonight--a nearly full, silvery moon, illuminated clouds, a stiff wind blowing them into cotton snow drifts. A fresh rain remained on the pavement and lawns. At Deterding Park's Community Center, I heard drumbeats, rhythmic and steady. A flock of white birds flew north in a high-elevation V-formation, an occasional honk the only audible indication of their passing. Experienced a bit of a dangerous trip over a protruding seam in the concrete sidewalk; two stomps and I came back into control. Ran slow the first half, felt bored, so I ran stronger in the last mile, enjoying the exertion. Ran around the Hurley Way area so Dawn could exercise at the gym. Feeling more comfortable running along the darkened streets. I hear homeowners closing doors, see them moving garbage cans to the curb, watch garage doors open or shut, and watch people pull into or out of their driveways. It seems the same no matter where I run: same lawns, same driveways, same vehicles, same empty streets. A cute, friendly dog trotted up to me as I walked back to Hurley Way; the owner apologized but I enjoyed the opportunity to scratch the dog's ears. A cool night, with the wind--wore leggings, racing shorts, underarmour core, a technical jacket, and gloves; this felt about right.
Goal Time: n/a
Distance (running): ~7.2 km (~4.5 miles); http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4295699; ~631 calories burned
Weight: 77.6 kg (170.2 lbs), ?% body fat
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: after I tripped, felt a bit of soreness in my right leg. This disappeared by the end of my run. My lower back feels a bit sore.
Foods eaten today: oatmeal + bananas + raisins, tomato juice, walnuts, almonds, apple, green tea + lemon juice x 2, milk, heart-shaped pastas with marinara sauce, tropical yogurt, blueberries, cornbread, banana cream pudding