Windy Run, Autumn Sun

Run: 5 miles in :35:52 min. @ 3:40 p.m.
Weather: Sunny and Windy, 72°F, 42% Humidity, Wind: From WSW @ 21 mph, gusting to 29 mph; feels like 72°F.
Average Mile Page: 7:13 min./mi.
Course: A short trip around my neighborhood.

brittle orange leaves
dance along tree lawns freely--
"come along, let's play!"

Though I set out to do nothing too ambitious, only desiring to head out after school this afternoon for a short jaunt around the neighborhood, I ended up pushing it at a fairly brisk pace. The original intent was to stretch out my legs and get a feel for how "things" were working, more than wishing to really "train."

Having spent some time these last few days at my childrens' (and student's) cross-country meet, I felt particularly energized and anxious to see if I still had "it," or anything for that matter. A little melodramatic, I know... in the end, some of the same recent aches resurfaced in both my knees and ankles... aches that I could feel during the run, but could focus away with a concerted effort.

It's hard to know if the aches are the continuing side-effect of my recent poor runs or perhaps my shoes are not working right... the left knee I'm used to having occasional problems with by the lack of stability in my heel seems somehow "newer" and unfamiliar.

Breathe in, breathe out… YOU AND I ARE ALIVE!