Just go with the flow - Evening Run

I just finished a 11.945km running that lasted about 0hh:56mm:19ss !

With the sudden drop in temperature, it was much better today when I started my run, barely at 50F (or around 11 degrees Celsius). That means much less hesitation, and much more motivation. I wish the temperature stayed like that all summer! Anyways, I went again for my run without any expectation for pace or distance. In fact, I checked my watch for the first time after more than 5 miles, so I really just ran based on my body's sensations. It turns up it was one of my best runs this month, and maybe the longest. And I still had enough energy after to go for a 3+ miles walk with the dogs. I think sometimes it's good to just go with the flow, and forget about any rigorous training.

For once, I started a bit earlier in the afternoon and got plenty of daylight left even after my run. However, unlike the bright sun and blue sky on the cover photo (taken around mid-day during another dog walk), it was much darker and gloomier (as seen on pic below taken right after my run). Another advantage of the cooler temperature: no bugs! That's why I could start in the forest for about 2 miles before going back to the asphalt. Like I already said, the softer trail ground, and slightly reduced pace (to avoid roots and other obstacles) make for a nice warm up, and help me avoid one of my usual mistakes of starting way too fast (although the first mile was once again the fastest).

I thought I was too far behind to reach in May the same mileage I ran in April, but this run brings my total to 101km. With 4 days left, it should be doable to finish May around the same total. It will depend on the weather this long week end (Monday is holiday here).

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