July 12th, Wednesday,  Midnight

“I got that old time feeling.”

A cool, breezy evening on the boardwalk in Avon was the setting for tonight’s very positive run for me and some striking photos from Arlene.

While the local lifeguard crews were having their annual contest on the beach, I sent out on a  four mile run. The wind was out of the south at 12 to 15 miles very steady.  I set as a goal today to run 1 mile under 10 minutes just to see if that was still in my fitness arsenal.  I headed south first into the wind. It was steady but not cold, rather enjoyable actually.  Mile one was walking and jogging: mile two was a steady 12 minute pace.  On mile three I cheated to get the time I was seeking.  I turned and headed back north with the wind in my sails.  I was pleasantly surprised that I finished the mile in a very comfortable 8:59.  In truth the watch read 8:59.88.  So I guess we need to round that up to 9.00 flat.  I will take that.  Mile four was another steady, relaxed recovery.  This was the first effort that actually felt like training in two months.  No leg or foot issues.

Cheeseburgers and some cold Sierra Nevada’s at Paul’s Pub in Belmar during karaoke night followed.

Stats –

I-Mad –  0   Very nice!

a.m HR – 54BPM

Weight – 152#

Sleep – 8 hours

Workout – 4 miles on boardwalk with  Mile  #3 at 9 minutes