Today Justin had his 5th birthday party. Tomorrow will actually be his birthday though. He had a pool party and several family members and friends of his were able to attend. Even though it was kinda hectic to get it all setup I think it went great. Though I need to give my wife credit for doing all the pre-party arrangements. All the kids had fun I hope.
Left the house about 7:30pm for a run. I really wanted to go at least 8. Ended up with 8.24. This officially becomes my longest run since high school. I hope there are many more of these and even longer runs in my future.
First half mile had a dog come out of its yard and into the road barking at me. But it stopped after a few steps. At 4 miles I could hear a dog at a house I was coming up on barking. I thought oh great. Then suddenly five deer in single file bolted across the street less than 10 yards away from me. I did not even hear them unitl they hit the street. At 7 miles I startled two dogs laying next to the road in the edge of a yard. They jumped up and barked. Only one came towards me and into the road. I yelled a lot at the dogs and at the house where they came from. I know one of the dogs lives there. I had complained just last week to the animal control officer it had been loose and going through other people's trash. This time I will call them personally. If their attitude is good I will let it go, if not they I will get a warrant. Finally three more deer crossed in front of me in the last half mile. They were about 30 yards away this time.
I felt pretty good running. But after six miles my legs were getting tired. I really want to make an effort to get in more running miles this week. If the legs can take it then I will do it. I also want to get some pool time in as well.
Run - 8.24 miles
| Mile 1 - 8:22 |
Mile 6 - 8:26 |
| Mile 2 - 8:29 |
Mile 7 - 8:21 |
| Mile 3 - 8:25 |
Mile 8 - 8:00 |
| Mile 4 - 8:17 |
.24 - 1:52 |
| Mile 5 - 8:20 |
Total - 1:08:36 (8:19 avg.) |
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