A weird weather front moved in, so was unseasonably warm and humid, last night. We started after sundown at 7 p.m. in SM Park. The trail conditions were perfect; the soil was just moist enough to be tacky without being slick. Nine Trail Nerds showed up. We ran the first 4.6-mile loop in 40 minutes. A couple of runners left after the first loop. I led the first part of the 2nd loop (in the opposite direction) slowly, and then picked up the pace for the last 2/3 of the loop. We ended up with a 34:18 2nd loop!
It always feels great to hit the trails hard and fast (at night). Luckily, I get to do trail-tempo-runs 2 nights per week! Most of the other runners in the group that I run with are 15 to 20 years younger than me, so it keeps me sharp. My speed and technical abilities are increasing with age. That's a good thing!
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You must be on the Barry Bonds regimen! All of his stats increased with age as well!!!
heheheeh
see you on the trails
Yeah, that's why I'm so darn lean. ;-)
yay!
Aging like a fine wine, just like we are supposed to.
Actually, in my case: Aging like a fine Belgian Ale.
So I've got something to look forward with aging:) Nice night running!
I'm sure I'm several years younger and I know you could kick my butt! I hope to improve with age as well!
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