Sunday, 11/4/2018 to Thursday, 11/8/2018

I ran 2 times this week: 18.5 miles.
I took 55,158 steps these 5 days according to my Pebble 2 HR smart watch.
Common abbreviations: OMEP is my Orange Mud Endurance Pack and NT360 is my NoxGear Tracer360 vest.

Sunday, 11/4/2018: 17102 steps during the day, 11.05 miles, 1:30:38, 8:12 pace, 39F, 87% RH, calm, sunny.

The time changed from DST to EST overnight so I used the extra hour to sleep in. I puttered around and had my usual bowl of cereal and banana. But ... long runs don't get done by themselves. I wore my CW-X tights, an orange Moore Than A Race long sleeve tech, a white Sauerkraut 20K short sleeve tech, Brooks beanie and heavy running gloves. I set up a nice and easy pace and just let the run happen. I wanted 11 and got 11 ... out to Lowden Point Rd. There were some people out (2 male and 3 female runners, a couple of bicyclists and a couple of walkers). I got a bit sweaty on the way back and flapped my shirt a few times. I went straight up to take a shower when I got home ... OUCH!!! I had irritated my right nipple (90%) and underneath my scrotum (10%) ... OUCH!!! So ... the rest of the day I grimaced with pain whenever my shirt brushed my right nipple. Anyway ... my splits were: 8:22, 8:13, 8:07, 8:12, 8:17, 8:11, 8:08, 8:07, 8:09, 8:24 and 8:05.

The NYC Marathon was held down in New York City. Several Rochester runners went down and Barry Cherney volunteered.

Monday, 11/5/2018: 7297 steps during the day, rest day.

Interesting tidbits: I saw a license on a car in the passing lane - ALWAYSL8 and a sticker of Gandalf on the back windows of a minivan - You Shall Not Pass.

Tuesday, 11/6/2018: 19536 steps during the day, 7.35 miles, 1:02:24, 8:29 pace, 57F, 63% RH, 20 mph W wind, sunny.

I voted before work and even got there on time ... win, win.

I Voted Today!

I took a hour of vacation so I could get out just before sunset. It was kind of cool and windy so I wore shorts, my orange Moore Than A Race long sleeve tech, Brooks light gloves and my Brooks beanie. I also wore my NT360 vest.

I set up a nice and steady. I decided to just run Island Cottage and Janes Rd. I turned on my NT360 vest as I turned back on Island Cottage. I could see that it didn't really light up too well which made me a bit apprehensive. I stayed as far left as I could and got the run done. My splits were: 8:24, 8:54 (into the wind), 8:33, 8:15, 8:14, 8:20, 8:37 and 8:56 over the last 0.35 mile. I put in fresh batteries in my NT360 vest as soon as I got a chance.

My NT360 vest before and after new batteries

I took Christine out to the fire house on Ling Rd where we vote when I got home. I had already voted before I went to work. I may lose any readers who are Republican ... but I voted for the Democrats. I could type liberal talking points all day but I will spare you. Suffice to say that I believe the MSM and not Fox News or any of its ilk.

Wednesday, 11/7/2018: 4620 steps during the day, rest day.

My right knee felt a bit funky, I was tired and cranky so I bagged my run that I had kind of wanted.

Oh ... politics. Well ... enough Democrats were elected to the House so that 45 will have checks and balances for the next 2 years or until he resigns or is impeached. The votes were close enough in FL (governor and senator) and GA (governor) that recounts may be necessary.

Thursday, 11/8/2018: 6603 steps during the day, rest day.

My right knee still felt a bit weird but ... I am signed for the 3 races of Dirt Cheap Stage Race for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I may or may not be able to finish. The weather looks wet, cold and windy for a lot of the weekend. Joy ... not! It looks like I will have to dig out all my cold weather running gear.