Archive for January 10th, 2009

I’ve been wearing my HR monitor lately and one of its many uses is to keep the pace down.  Yesterday I employed it for just that, averaging 67% HRR (146) on my 9-miler, avg. pace 9:18.  I’m ashamed to admit it’s been a couple months since I’ve run at such a leisurely speed.

I didn’t wear the strap much last year, but the last time I recorded a run with that same HR was in September.   It was a 5-mile recovery run and my pace was 10:25.  Granted, it was 77 degrees that day, but Daniels/Runworks says that’s only worth 15 seconds at most so that’s a sizable difference.

My resting HR is changing, too – 46 yesterday.  Since it’s been 48-50 for a while now, that’s the cherry on the sundae.

Speaking of Sundae, or rather, Sunday…I’m looking forward to tomorrow: Doggie Poo/Audra (my Steamtown mate) will be in town and we’ll be doing a long run on Forbidden Drive, the gorgeous trail over here.

Besides the fun of running with Audra, I’m excited to get back to that particular running ground.  I’ve actively avoided it recently because a sweet online friend of mine was attacked on her local trail system in December.   It’s made me think twice about being out there alone, especially in the winter when there are fewer runners out.  I’m sure I’ll get over it, but it’s spooky, nonetheless.

So this is as good a time as any to remind you all to be careful.  Just because you’re a moving target doesn’t mean you’re impervious to the evils that lurk, as much as we like to think we are.

And on that uncomfortable note, have a great weekend everyone.  May your runs be light, effortless and big fun!  Weird kissing emoticon for you all.