This is my third day running this week. I don't usually get to run early in the day (except on the weekends) but I'm on "furlough" this week so I get to enjoy the nice weather (60 degrees F) and the less harsh sunlight. Today I ran my typical loop from home and back again. This loop is just over 5 miles and is about 50% streets and 50% trails. I don't usually like to run the streets, but the fairly easy 1.5 miles to the trail head is a good warm-up. Because I am home during the day, I get to run with my best friend and someone that has be very encouraging when it comes to running...my wife Melina.Our run today was a little on the slow side. I haven't done the 5+ mile run for a few weeks now. Making the time in the schedule of our family does not always seem to take the highest priority, and ultimately I end up being done with all my tasks at about the same time that the sun is also finishing its day. However, today's 13-minute-mile pace was not bad, all things considered. It took a little over 1 hour to make the loop. I think we added a few extra minutes taking some pictures and videos (it is not easy to run and take pictures/videos at the same time...nor is it very safe).
Fitness is the #1 reason for the running. All the perks that come along with it are bonuses!
Keep running...
~LB
