Plan for the run: I created a pyramid interval workout with my Endomondo App. (The Pro and Premium versions have this feature.) Basically it was running for longer and longer periods with a walking break. Running intervals were .4 miles, .5, .6, .75, .8, 1.1, 1.25, 1.1, .8, .75, .6, .5, .4; and walking breaks were always .1 miles.
Weather: Started off around 10:45am around 30* and warmed up to around 40* by the time I was done. Sunny, blue skies. The snow piles are starting to melt, which wound up creating its own set of problems. I did not get splashed by any drivers going through puddles, but there were some close calls, and one point where I had to stop on a hill and wait for a runner to pass the other way because of the massive ice flow melting on the sidewalk.
Route: I started at the Lock and Dam and planned to run up to the U of M Railroad bridge, then down the other side of the river and cross again at Ford Street. Ultimately, I wound up crossing at Lake Street because the east side of the river was universally a mess. That path was cared for by the University of Minnesota, City of Minneapolis and City of St Paul, and they don't all suck that badly, so I think we have to assume there's a weird shade/sun issue with that side of the river. Before the run I was happy for a route that had hills. During the run I thought I'd been a touch mad. See miles 4 through 7 for reference.
Nutrition: I found a hand held water bottle during a shopping trip with my Pooky Bear this week and was excited to give it a go. I also found some organic gummy chews while grocery shopping and was excited to give them a try. I couldn't really tell a difference between those chews and Chomps other than one is carried in my grocery store. That alone is something of a recommendation though. Post run I had chocolate covered almonds and then a strawberry shake at Jamba Juice.
Execution: I really liked having an interval program planned, and I also liked that it was a different distance every time. That kept me mentally engaged. Except at the end I kind of hated that the running intervals were getting shorter. Why am I not back at my car? Can I be done yet? At least I had a reason to run faster. Not that you could tell it in the times. The end was where I ran into a few big puddles, including that one that was calf deep. That was truly awesome. I found out that while my shoes may drain, smart wool socks certainly do not.
Pictures: This was certainly a better route for pictures than last time. Also better was that I kept the camera in a pocket while I ran and mostly took it out while walking. I wound up taking pictures for much more of the route than last time, and got a couple real gems towards the end.
Post Run: After the run, I started to get really cold as predicted but a warm shower straightened everything out. I had a mid afternoon appointment, followed by shopping at REI. In the evening I did about 20 minutes of stretching and am now back to feeling like Gumby.
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