Day 1 of 88

The first run was a little harder than I expected for 3 miles, but I went pretty fast considering the 26 mile per hour wind gusts off of Lake Michigan. The temperature was 51 degrees but it felt much colder.

Running against the wind for the middle portion of the course was almost torture due to the cold air flowing down my lungs. I figure it will only be worse in December, January and February. I have to remember that running faster is a long term goal - 18 weeks and probably into next fall also.

The course is actually more than 3 miles because of the distance from my house to the lake. It's close enough though. I haven't gotten a running watch yet, so I'm using my analog watch.

Total Time: 28:30
Mile 1: 9:30
Mile 2: 8:50
Mile 3: 10:10

Avg Time: 9:30

Two weeks off since the marathon has done some damage. Lot's to do.

posted by jim @ 9:34 PM Permanent Link |