Did the Lake Run around Medicine Lake last night. I read there was going to be a high of 70 F, so I packed a tank top and shorts. I am not sure what the actual temp was while I was running, but it was not 70 F - pretty chilly. All the bikers were all bundled up. One woman walking actually had a jacket and a winter hat. There were a couple guys running with sleeveless t-shirts that gave me the running club nod saying "Stay Strong Sister".
However, I am not complaining about these temps and being able to run outside! There is a downside - no porta potties out yet, none of the bathrooms are open and the woods provide no cover without leaves. I was SOL yesterday. I realized all of this around Mile 5 yesterday while desperately searching for some relief. The last two miles were very tough and reminiscent of last year - the walk/run with cheeks clenched that I have perfected. At one point I run on a couple boardwalks over marsh. I was actually formulating a plan in my mind that I would climb over the chain link fence on the side of the boardwalk and squat under the boardwalk. I thought this would be great cover, but when I looked down I figured I would just sink in the marsh and worried a little about what types of creatures I may encounter.
Miles: 7 and some change
Pace: 10:00 min/miles
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