It was Amy's first day back at work after vacation, and I needed to get the run finished before she left in the morning. So, I got up at 6, and got on the run shortly after 6:30.
For me, this is the only way to run in July. The air is still cool. In fact, I think I could see my own breath as I stretched, but perhaps that was my imagination. But the lower temperature makes it easier to run. Not as many people are out at this time, but that works for me. Fewer lost dogs and more bunnies.
I made it all the way to the end of Empire Drive and just around the corner onto Old Ithaca Road. The pacing was a little faster, but I lost some speed on the way back. I also made note of where I was at the 12 minute mark and the 24 minute mark. If I am running 12 minute miles, those marks are significant.
It turns out my 12-minute mark was the corner of Meadowlark and Wygant, and it was about 1 mile from my house. My 24 minute mark was at about 1.9 miles. The 2-mile mark is at about the intersection of Redwing Lane and Veteran Hill Road.
To run the full five miles, it looks like I have to run to the end of Empire Drive, turn left onto Old Ithaca Road, then make the next left on Valley Lane and turn around at the first house that faces the road on Valley Lane.
Can I reach this mark by the end of the week?
Tune in next time.
BMI is 34.8.
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