It was another brutally hot and humid day today. I opted for an evening run again. This would be tough though, as I ate at Buffalo Wild Wings beforehand. I had about an hour rest, before heading out to Jacobsburg. I have not been there in a long time. I was just looking to do the standard 10K loop.
I assume it was still in the 90s or near the 90s when I started before 7 PM. At least the sun was starting to set. I went shirtless and knew I had to take it easy. I never felt too bad, so I guess I'm adapting okay to the heat finally.
I knew I had to go nice and slow, not just due to the heat, but the full stomach too. I got into a nice groove. The early hills seemed super easy. There were a few people out walking the main path. Then, I was quickly on to the singletrack by myself.
I went steady uphill. I got to the one powerline and noticed all the trees were gone. I heard PP&L did this. I saw a deer there and for some reason it ran away, even though I was nowhere near it and not going near it.
I felt okay, as I approached mile 2. A lot of the rocks seemed wet. I guess perhaps it rained earlier in the day. I'm not sure. I continued my uneventful cruise along, over the multiple road crossings.
It was smooth, so my pace was solid. Really, I figured I'd just be happy with a sub 10 minute pace. It looked like I'd be well under that too. There were quite a few mountain bikers out. I saw one near the creek.
I then began to head up the powerline. This was slow and steady. Some mountain bikers were walking their bikes up it. I passed them and was surprised that they didn't pass me back on the downhill. I knew I just needed to get up this hill, because it was much easier after that.
I saw more mountain bikers near the crest of the hill. I was thrilled when I finally reached the top. I then opened it up and little and head down. My pace increased of course and it looked like I was now well under 9:30 pace too.
The rest of the run was flat and easy. I saw a dog walker. I then got onto the road. After that, it was through the other part of the powerline. This section was cleared too and now it looks really ugly.
I came back through the woods. Then, it was on to the parking lot. I finished up just past my car. I knew I was under a 9:15 pace, so I was very happy with that.
This was a good day to take it easy and do something different. Tomorrow, it is back to climbing. I'm hoping to do some Wind Gap AT stuff. Either a couple out and backs or hill repeats. Then, I'll rest up before my 45K on Saturday.
6.19 miles - 57:00 (9:12 pace) 402 feet of elevation gain
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