Late Summer Weather

Yesterday was a strange day. A few hours after commuting to work in the dark, driven rain, the sun magically emerged and the temperature soared. I decided that once December hit, I would allow day to day weather have a say in my weekly workout schedule. So seizing the moment, I drove home after work and hit the pavement. My new favorite route is a half marathon on the Charles - the distance works perfectly from my house. I run to the Arsenal entrance to the Charles, then down to the Mass. Ave. bridge on the Boston Side, across the river, and then back on the Cambridge side. I've started to map out different distance on GMap - the google based pedometer. This route can be found HERE.

It was a really pretty run - featuring the occasional awkward and often failing long jump across puddles. I tried to push myself a bit. When I did the same run last Sunday, I did it at a leisurely jog. This time, my goal was to be under 2 hours. I came in at 1:54. Over the next few months, I will be running longer distances, and several official 1/2 marathons. One goal is to try to run one in under 1:50. If I can do this, it will help set up a second goal, which is to run the marathon in under 4 hours.

The long run was followed by a great Boston Symphony concert and a pretty late night - so it's off to work now and then maybe a long nap before my Friday swim..... cheers.