Distance: 5.20 miles
Time: 47:30
Pace: 9:08/mile
Weight: 196lbs
Terrain: Rolling Hills
Temperature: Fairly cold
Gear: Adidas Running Fleece, Long-Sleeved Adidas Climacool Shirt, Adidas Long Running Pants over Adidas Running Shorts, Nike Air Zoom Vomero Shoes, Reebok Stocking Cap
Hydration: None
Fuel: None
Medical: None
Recovery: Stretches, ice, Aleve
Shoe Mile Count: 211.14 miles
Days until Marathon: 31
Despite ominous forecasts, to this point at least, today's weather has actually been rather mild, at least compared to the last few days. The snow-packed roads of yesterday were slushy or clear today and it was warm enough that I was able to run without the extra layer of tights (please use the term "compression pants" from here on out; it sounds tougher - ed).
No major challenges, other than chafed nipples. Obviously, this is more hilarious than harmful, but on a slightly more serious note, they were sore enough to distract me, and it occurred to me that running in or near snow and sludge requires a greater level of concentration. It's therefore something I shouldn't neglect when preparing, particularly for the longer runs, or I could find myself slipping on some loose snow or tripping over a pothole. It's a pretty simple fix. Cover them in tape, or at least lube them up with some Bodyglide (calm down, that sounds way sexier than it is), and the issue is nullified.
Off tomorrow, then I'll be shooting for 18 miles this weekend. Depending on the weather, I might have to switch to Saturday instead of my preference of Sunday, but we'll see. The forecasters haven't exactly been spot on to this point.
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