After putting in a tough double on Thursday, I needed to run another session this morning. It was just an easy 4 miler, but my sore quads surely weren't recovered from yesterday's workouts. I wanted to run Schoeneck because I enjoy that course, but I figured that my quads would be screaming. I opted instead to head to the Plainfield Recreation Trail. It has been a little while since I've been there. I was thinking about running the neighborhood by my house, but decided not to.
It had rained pretty good earlier in the day. The ground was soaked. I wore a hat since it was supposed to rain off and only. The only rain that came down during the run was a light drizzle. I had to get moving pretty early because I planned to watch a cross country meet all day.
I started off nice and easy. I just tried my best to enjoy the run. It was dark and gloomy, but those are kind of my type of conditions anyway. I did my best not to look at my watch at the beginning of the run. I knew that would make the run fly by faster. I was so proud of myself that I made it to .87 miles before glancing down. That is a big accomplishment.
There were a lot of black walnuts on the trail. I decided that I would kick them off the trail and sort of make a game of it. That made for a nice distraction on this usually boring run. I didn't try to clear every one, but just enough to keep me busy.
With the rain, this trail was nice and peaceful most of the time. It isn't a highly trafficked trail anyway. Weekends can be busy, but weekdays are usually quiet. I had the trail all to myself on the entire way out.
The out part of the run went by pretty fast. On the way back, I finally encountered a couple. They were biking earlier when I parked at the trailhead. They were quite sure where they were then. After a short period, I was all alone again and back to kicking walnuts.
I cruised along and it was quite uneventful. Part of the last mile must've been uphill because it was quite tough. Finishing up was a breeze though and likely downhill.
Toward the end, I passed a couple walking their dog on a leash. They going the other way was another pair with an unleashed dog. Plus, there were a couple cute guys running with their dog on a leash. I guess it was a busy day for dogs on the trail.
Being finished was great. I stretched and felt a little better. I certainly have to do something about my quads. They are so beat up. I need to use the foam roller more often. I need to use it a few times each day.
Tomorrow, I am volunteering to help my friend Tom with his race. I am going to be a course marshal in the 5k over in New Jersey. That should be fun. I am also going to have to somehow get my 16 mile run in. The 5k isn't until 10 AM. It looks like the weather will be cool all day. I guess I'll run later on in the day. It might be humid though. I'd love to run with someone, but I guess I'll be doing it alone. Oh well.
4 miles - 33:26 (8:22 pace)
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