07-06-2026 Run

Woke up after getting a good night's sleep, got ready for an early-morning run. I started a little before 6:40, and it was already starting to get sunny, not so much morning marine layer. I stretched before the run, and that was again quite helpful for reducing right leg discomfort after the run. Ran down by the park and back toward home for a total of five miles, more than I have run in a while. Felt okay, and I had negative splits throughout. I was really sweating by the end, though.

Avg pace = 8:15/mi

Total distance = 5.03 mi

Elapsed moving time = 41:32

Avg heartrate = 134 bpm (Coospo)

Relative Effort = 32

https://www.strava.com/activities/19201588707

Got home, had some pie and ice cream for first breakfast, then later I ate some cereal while I watched highlights from Stage 3 of the TdF. My right ankle was a little tender, and I initially thought it was from the faster runI did some research on phone plans and watched a little more TV before showering and getting ready for lunch with Earl. We ate at Fuego Grill, a relatively new Mediterranean restaurant at the corner of Midway and Valley Pkwy. Food was dense, a lot of falafel in the sandwich and a ton of french fries. We talked about his numerous health issues as well as their cruise and our trip to Maui. Kelly has quit as the pastor at her church, and she is taking a job as a chaplain at a ritzy retirement home near where they live. It was a little hot but still pretty nice riding home, enjoying the cooling breeze. I got home, and in the afternoon I made a decision about which carrier, Mint Mobile, to switch to, and ordered the new service. Received my bikepacking extended saddle bag and handlebar bag and checked to see that they fit on the bike okay. They are both fine, although the handlebar bag is smaller than I expected it to be. The saddle bag is expandable and can get really large if needed. I hung around the house for the rest of the day, not much to report.