Gimme Shelter

Pre-Run

Spent a good part of my work day lost in thought about getting out for a run in the pm. Global warming was in effect today with January temps near 70 and strong spring-like storms in the forecast, didn't want to delay getting my endorphin fix.

Had to stop for some grocery items and hit the beer store on the way to the park...

Course
 
...took the touring road to shelby's landing boat ramp with a couple loops around the "cc" camp area and then finished with some randomness around the big camp ground to flesh out the mileage...

The Run

...flat course meant no walk breaks and an easy/steady pace...completed 3.8 miles in 37:17 (9:49 pace)

Wildlife

...not much to speak of...spotted a gaggle of geese out over the water from a distance...haven't seen a deer at all in my two visits this week...

Nuts & Bolts

...kicked it in my new balance mt 1010 shoes...breathing was fine and no worries physically...tried to envision running a good race this weekend at the Icy 8

Recovery Beer

Icehouse Edge Tall Boy = Refreshing!

Random Run Note

...with storm clouds in place, a mild wind blowing strong and a kinda-sorta creepiness in the air, I heard the Stones' Gimme Shelter guitar intro playing in my head...all for naught though, as the storm held off and even caught a glimpse of blue sky at the finish...Running is Fun