Category Archives: Run
5.69707776 kilometers
I DID IT!
I broke some personal records today when I ran 5.32692864 after a .37014912 kilometer warm up. Here’s my stats:
- Distance: 3.54 Miles (5.69707776 kilometers)
- Time: 33:37 Minutes
- Average Pace: 9:29 Minutes per mile
- Average Speed: 6.32 MPH
I’m super pumped, because my ultimate goal is to run 10 miles and I can feel my body progressing each week. My lungs are growing stronger and my legs can carry me farther. It’s a great feeling to know I can accomplish just a 5k. I don’t care how I compare with other runners, because there is no comparison to how I felt before I started running. That is motivation big enough to propel me into the next run.
Plus East Aurora is the perfect town for a runner. There are plenty of big shady trees and quiet streets to run down. Today I closed my eyes and ran through every intersection. It’s the type of neighborhood where cars just wave you through, so you get to run uninterrupted. Not too many potholes, nice sidewalks, a great park; I’m telling you, this town is great! The morning jog down Main Street gets a bit too smoggy, but the side streets are beautiful.
Check out today’s run on my RunKeeper profile. There you can see my routes and stats. If you’re a runner in E.A let me know some new routes. I think the one I did today is my new favorite. There will be a 5k run in Niagra Falls in October that I plan on attending. I’m also going to do the Turkey Trot, with Tom! Peace.
Hamlin park
Check out prospect street in East Aurora for some good times this summer. If you are there between 8 and 10 AM you’ll have the place all to yourself, but you might have to share it with me. This spot has been my new morning hang out. They have a great track and some killer tennis courts. If you’re in the mood for a BBQ (don’t BYOB) then bring the carbon because this park is loaded with Grills and picnic tables.
I know some might say, “The weather’s been lousy!” but this morning I popped in my headphones, let the beats rock, and did some serious work! The track is just starting to dry out from this weeks torrents of rain, and it feels great under my Pumas. Kudos to the EA parks and rec. crew. I saw them out there yesterday trimming it up for me.
The park even comes with instructions on how to play smart, not hard. So for those of you who aren’t familiar with the delicate art of enjoyment, just look for the blue and red sign on the fringe of the playground. If you need some motivation, then Listen to today’s warmup track. I needed some techno to blast me through today’s run, and The Chem. Bros. hit the spot.
I’ve been looking for some good stretches and would love tips from any runners. What stretches do you do before starting your day? Do you have any favorites?
