Spin Through The Neighborhood

9.03 miles 2:00:55 13:23 pace 7:15 am 81 degrees

I thought it might take me 2 hours. This is the longest run for me since completing the Houston marathon last January. Yesterday, I mapped out my route and it felt daunting. I went to bed about 10:30 and hoped to sleep at least until after 6:00.

My internal alarm is set for 5:30. It works well. I'm not foolish enough to think I can run in my new neighborhood in the dark. I no longer live in the suburbs. I tried to go back to sleep, but nothing doing. I read for a little bit, then got up and ate half a bagel and drank a glass of water. Finally, my loft brightened with day breaking.

I made my way through the Museum District from Binz to Montrose then on to West Gray up to Shepherd back to Bissonette and down Montrose on the Rice trail. I crossed Main to Hermann Park, came around the golf course and made my way home.

Here's the thing about going through Montrose and River Oaks on a Saturday morning: Those neighborhoods are full of the aromas of bistros and donut shops.

Not to worry. I had my GU packet. Almost as good.

I had the other half of the bagel, took a shower, and a 2 hour nap.

I'm glad this run is out of the way. I have a 5 miler on the schedule for tomorrow.

Next week is not looking so tough. Runwise or workwise. Yay, me!





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