I saw three different hawks within the first three miles of the run. In order, a red-shouldered hawk, a red-tailed hawk and a broad-winged hawk. I'm probably only about 80% certain of each identification, but each one was clearly different.
Run itself felt great. I have some knots in my hamstrings, but no big deal. Pace was slow and I kept it easy on purpose. This was also greatly aided by the many puddles and stream crossings, several of each were at least knee deep. Good run. Heart rate still a little on the high side given the technicality of the trails and amount of physical effort, but not too bad. The two days rest did me some good. Glad I did it.
Ran 6.3 miles @ 9:14/mile pace.
AHR/MHR - 144/167
Trails, fire roads.
Very hilly.
Lower 60s, overcast.
Shorts, sleeveless shirt, cap.
5 comments:
I have to admit that crunchy squish is extremely satisfying.
Knee deep water, now that's an off road run! Cool seeing those different hawks.
Great hawk spotting :-)
See you tomorrow at Bradbury!
Awesome hawk sighting - and crunchy squishing. See you tomorrow!
"feeling that crunchy squish always brings great satisfaction". EEEEEEEEWWWWWWW!
When I read your posts, I think, 'Wow, he's such a better runner than me that hills don't bother him, he can run lightning fast speeds without breaking a sweat, and he just must not feel fatigue like sucky runners like me do.' But several knee-deep puddles and streams in only a 6.5 mile loop?! And you think that's FUN?! I'm beginning to think that maybe it's your attitude that makes you such a great runner. I kowtow to you, sir. There is much I can learn from you.
Post a Comment