Saturday, March 05, 2011

Running Journal, Saturday, 2011-03-05: A Wisconsin Summer in Sacramento

Running Journal, Saturday, 2011-03-05
Resting heart rate: n/a (forgot)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.38 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,824 calories
Weather: partly sunny; winds from the SW at 5.6 km/h (3.5 mi/h); 40% humidity; 102.25kPa (30.2 inches pressure)
Temp: 21.1 C (70.0 F)
Time: 12:30-14:52 p.m. (2:22:00; 8:21 min/km (13:27 min/mi))
Terrain: flat; +/- 31 m (102 ft)
Comments: It felt like a Wisconsin summer's day, today. Trees have exploded with flowers and grasses are green and vibrant from winter rains. I passed a magnificent deep-purple tulip tree, today, at Alexon Way and Tono Way. Or it may be a magnolia tree--my neighbor suggests waiting until the fall to see if it has the magnolia's cones. A brief internet search seems to indicate, maybe, Magnolia soulangeana. On Park Road, a husband and wife seemed to be pulling up unwanted plants from the shoulder of the road near their driveway. I found two swans and one peacock (thankfully, alive) in the pond, today. A man was at Del Paso Park taking pictures of his two children. The 2001 Porsche Boxster Cabriolet convertible (navy blue) remains on the ASB Auto Wholesale lot at Myrtle Avenue and Auburn Boulevard--now only $9,950; I suspect something may be wrong with it? After 45 minutes, I consumed my first Hammer Nutrition gel (raspberry) as I reached Garfield Avenue.  As I wound my way toward Winding Way, I passed two men taking a rest from transporting an old wood stove on a dolly. One remarked to the other, "If you are not going to sell it, we probably could have just let it drop." Lots of people assisting with repairing a church along Winding Way; painting parking spot lines, sweeping of leaves and plant debris, painting, and landscaping, including cutting down and mulching a large tree. On Barrett Road, I downed the second Hammer Nutrition gel (chocolate). I run past a community called "Fallen Oaks Estates" on Lincoln Avenue, and I wonder at the strange name. The houses look new and well kept. At Gibbons Park, a men's tennis match briefly captured my interest while I refilled my water bottle. Someone on Facebook asked for feedback on what I think about while I run; in no particular order: curb cuts--watch my step; judgmental thoughts about people who abandon all manner of items along my path; is that a vehicle approaching me from behind?; how much water can I drink so I conserve enough to last me until the end of my run?; watch out for seams in the concrete; slow down and enjoy the run; someone is on the sidewalk--do I have enough room to allow them to pass?; if I purchase a large bottle of Hammer Nutrition gel, how will I package it for individual servings for use during a run?; that is an interesting house; vehicle approaching, head for the shoulder; wish I had a camera to capture that; how would I engineer a tool to efficiently clean trash?; I want to show Dawn this; I wonder if xyz will be there again this week?
Goal Time: n/a
Distance (running): ~16.99 km (~10.56 miles); http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/29168882 ; ~1,038 calories burned
Weight (after run): 76.6 kg (168.87 lbs); ?% body fat
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: none
Foods eaten today: toaster waffles x 6 + real maple syrup; milk; Tempt Mint Chip Ice Cream; 

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