Or hat, or gloves! It’s spring like weather today in Nova Scotia! I’d love to say it’s officially spring but that might not be true….give me a few more weeks and I’ll let you know if Spring has arrived.
Today I was supposed to run with my friend/coach but we had to postpone it until Monday, which I was totally fine with. The sun was shining, the sky was blue and the temperature was…. +5C (felt like +3C)…Saaaaaswweeet!
I planned on running today no matter what. All morning I fueled my body with water and food so I’d be ready to run at noon. I got my running gear on and headed out on the sidewalk for a run.
Pre-run fun!
It was a perfect day to run. No jacket, hat or gloves needed for this run. The plan was 5k.
I had to cross the street twice. Once at a cross walk and once randomly as the sidewalk ended. There were a few long inclines (hills) that slowed me a down a little but also sped me up on the down side 🙂 Bonus!
My run went like this (per kilometers):
- 5:41
- 6:03
- 6:00
- 5:55
- 5:24
At 4.51 km, I saw that I was just over 26 minutes and thought, holy shit I’m going to get a sub 29 – 5k…so I sped up. {insert mistake} I went too fast too early. Once I figured that out and was at 4.89 km I sped up again and pushed it to the end.
NEW PB!!!!
Needless to say, I was happy with my run. 29:34 (5k) – a NEW PERSONAL BEST by 5 seconds. I recently ran a sub 30 – 5k a few weeks ago which was a goal I’ve had for a while. I’m getting faster 🙂
I wondering if I didn’t have to cross the street/wait for traffic early in my run, if I could have run faster 🙂
Do you have to cross at cross-walks when out for a run?
Do you stick to trails only? (Our trails are still snow-covered)
Do you mix it up, trail, road, sidewalk?
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Adorable picture — and HECK YES TO THE PB 5k! Killin’ it!
Thanks!
Woo hoo!! Congrats on a new PB! You are on fire, lady!
I’m glad it’s finally warming up a bit for you. Great job on your new PR, you are just killing it lately 🙂 I have a couple of running routes that require me to cross the street but I usually stick to the ones that don’t, it can kind of interrupt a run if traffic is heavy.
Nice going on the speedy 5 km! YAY! And glad you are finally getting some warmer weather.
I think spring has arrived here in Alberta too! May have to go jacket less in the next day or two! Congrats on the new PR!
Congrats on your PB! I try to mix it up. Road mostly, but grass, trails, etc. when i can. Here’s hoping the sun is there to stay!
So jealous that you ran without a jacket, hat and gloves! Congrats on the PB too! I prefer trails or very quiet roads as me and my dog do not like running on a leash together (I spoil her).
I’ve had the pleasure of a hand full of non – cold gear wearing runs in the last few months – and they were blissful! Very excited because I think all the cold gear cam get packed up soon! Congrats on new PR!
I have to cross a street twice, the cars are always kind but I feel ya! Nice work!!
Wow, great PB. I did my first full 5k since November on Thursday and I’m back up to 34 mins from a PB of 30. Hoping to bring it back down soon. I ran in a t-shurt and 3/4 leggings though, which was awesome!
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