Common Calling

Another pleasant day in Cambridge!! Following what will hopefully be the last snow of the year, and a fairly cold week, the temperature rose to 50ºF this afternoon, with quite a bit of sunshine as well. That calls for a run.

My hamstrings were a little tight due to a PE class that decided to require some squats and lifting, so I thought I'd just do a short run. But, after getting going, Charles St. looked incredibly inviting. I took it rather easy, and paused every mile or so to stretch my hamstrings. It ended up being a great decision to extend the run beyond the Esplanade, as the tourist season is starting to pick up, and there were a ton of people out on the streets. It was like people-watching on the go. :-)

5.2 mi loop
Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2634321

Pleasant Run

54ºC and sunny here in Cambridge, MA, one of the nicest days since winter started.
I went for a 6 mile run doing a MoS/BU Bridge loop.
Not sure if it was the weather, or the fact that I've been dying to go for a run for days, but I didn't get tired or even think about stopping!!! My right foot was numb for about a mile, as I had tied my laces a little too tightly on that foot. Also, I need to wear double socks to prevent blisters, as I was desperately close to getting some today. Time for the run was a little less than an hour; right on my goal for 10-minute mile pacing.

6 mile route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2616044