Sun, 10/17: 10.2 miles, 1:43:39, 10:06 pace, 60F, some stops, no pain.
FLT north from Parade Grounds
CJ and I went down to the Parade Grounds entrance of Letchworth State Park to try the Finger Lakes Trail from the south going north. I headed out, made it through 2 gates ... and went to what I thought was the trail which went into the mud of a creek. I tried to backtrack but got sort of lost. I ended running in a loop to put in mileage so I wouldn't get totally lost. CJ walked my straight line route and turned around before she headed into the mud that I went into. Now that I have looked at the Garmin satellite view and the FLT map, we can see where we went astray. Oops!
My compliments to CJ, she is the girl for me! Some girls would have liked to stay home ... she went down to Letchworth and walked trail on a beautiful fall day! She wants to be a active girl ... yahoo! I'll make a trail runner out of her yet!
Sun: 6.4 miles, 1:10:22, 10:59 pace, 58F, 1 stop for hydration and gel at the turn, no pain.
FLT south from the dam
On the way back, we stopped at the dam entrance. I went back out 3.1 miles, then back 3.3 miles. I was very careful not to trip on roots ... especially on the way back when I knew I was tired.Mon, 10/18: Well deserved rest day. I didn't sleep well on Sunday night, felt like crap all day, survived on caffeine and determination. I think I am bit allergic to fall. Went to bed early.
Tue, 10/19: 6.7 miles, 53:24, 7:58 pace, 50F, dusk, calm, 1 stop for hydration and light, no pain.
FF Cobbs Hill run, 3 Y's, long way back
CJ and I headed down to Fleet Feet for the Tuesday night Cobbs Hill run. I did 3 Y's and took the long way back. I stopped at the bottom before I headed back to hydrate and put on my headlight. CJ did a 1.8 mile walk with the walking group.
I felt a bit better today but still had allergies. But staying home from a run was not even an option. A rolling stone gathers no mosss. We stopped at Wegmans for supplies. We ate a leisurely chicken and potato salad dinner. Later, we had cherry pie and vanilla ice cream for dessert. Yummm!
Wed, 10/20: 3.2 miles, walk with CJ, 55F, sunny, a bit windy, no pain.
Garmin Connect Activity for Walk with CJ
CJ and I got out for a nice walk around the neighborhood. It got a bit chilly by the time we got done.
Thu, 10/21: 6.2 miles, Garmin died, 42F, dusk, light rain at the start, no stops, no pain.
I got home and knew I needed to run, no matter what. It was tough getting out the door. My Garmin died pretty quickly but I continued onward. There was a light rain at the start that went away after 20 minutes. I think I ran about a 8:00 pace. I ran up Seneca to Titus to Winona, then up to Cooper Rd. I ran back down St Paul to Ridge and back. It felt good to get out.
Fri, 10/22: 4.2 miles, 31:40, 7:32 pace, 50F, dusk, cloudy, calm, no stops, no pain.
Garmin Connect Activity for FF Happy Hour run
CJ and I headed down to Fleet Feet for the usual Friday night Happy Hour run. I had someone keeping my pace for a little over 2 miles. I pushed up the Highland Ave slight grade, lost him and blazed down Monroe Ave like usual. A sweet run! CJ walked 2.2 miles. She has been out four times this week!
Sat, 10/23: A perfect rest day ...
