Day 80: Relaxed

From Me and the Road

Date: 3/21/10

Consecutive Days Run: 80

Runner: Brandon Wood

Shoes: Sir Isaac Guidance Trainers

Location: New York, NY

Type of Run: LSD

Time of Day: 11:02 PM EST

Distance Run: 18.59 miles

Time Run: 02:22:54

Average Pace: 07:41 per mile

Weather Conditions: Amazing (60 degrees Fahrenheit)

Disposition: Good

Link to Run Detail: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/27638963

About the Run: In my opinion, there are few days each year that are so perfect as today. The sun was shining, there was a light breeze out of North and the temperature was holding right around a perfect-for-running sixty degrees. While I was jealous of the many friends I had running races yesterday and today; Shamrock Marathon, L.A. Marathon and the New York City Half-Marathon to name a few, I had my own, pretty hefty workout to attend to.

Once again, Laminator and I made plans to meet up on the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway. I left my place at eleven AM, setting a nice relaxed pace. Lam and I met after about 5 miles or so and we held on to the same relaxed pace. In fact, for the whole run, I really focused on staying relaxed in my upper body. I’ve noticed that I sometimes tense up through my shoulders and only concentrate on keeping my legs relaxed. Today, I felt good, top to bottom. Lam and I had great conversation and a great time running! All in all, a really wonderful run!