Noteworthy 16-miler

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9.4.2010

Nice run this morning, full of notes:

* 16 miles in 2:31 was a bit slower than I wanted, but it’s worth pointing out that 10 miles into the run I was just a tad slower than 9 minutes a mile. The last six in about a 10-minute mile pace were on some big-time hills. But then looking at my run overall on a map, it looks like the whole thing was full of ups and down. Total elevation gain: 1,003 feet.

*It pays to run early. At a yard sale around 6:45 a.m., I found a $5 toy organizer that is usually about $30 new. What a steal.

* I ran 5 miles with my dog, his longest run in several months.

* The weather was awesome — 64, low humidity and breezy.

* Cows don’t like my singing. I was jamming out to some O.A.R.’s “Hey Girl” when I passed some cows. They just stared me down.

* I’d love to write more, but now I have to hop in the car for 2-plus hours to visit some in-laws in North Carolina. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

6 responses to “Noteworthy 16-miler”

Steve

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September 4, 2010

Studies have shown that cows love O.A.R., but they don't get to hear it often, and this makes them sad. They were just in awe to hear you come around singing it. Trust me, you made their day.

Congrats on the run, and the bargain. 🙂

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Fitz

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September 4, 2010

Nice run! Do you always run with a camera? I've wanted to for some time, but being very anti-gear, I'm not sure where to put it. Any suggestions?

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@iRun2BeFit

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September 4, 2010

haha nice recap! You're a goon for singing on your fun, sounds like fun!

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AndrewENZ

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September 6, 2010

That cow looks frightened!

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David H.

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September 6, 2010

@Steve – The black cow requested "About Mr. Brown," but I denied it.

@iRun2BeFit – Don't knock it until you try it. Plus Bob on "The Biggest Loser" once said that there are some good health benefits to it and it can help regulate breathing. So it's not all just for the fun of it. Plus if I can't sing or talk on a long run, then I'm running too hard.

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David H.

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September 6, 2010

@Fitz – I actually have been taking my phone with me – the Blackberry Curve, which has a great phone. Surprisingly, with the cover I have with it, it doesn't shake around in my pocket too much. Kinda nice.

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