July 16th Results (2.25 miles and up)

I couldn’t rally and get there Tuesday evening, but the run went on. Thanks to Laurel for stepping up to guide you after her full day’s work in Rec Sports (and a fuller day of motherhood).

She tells me some of you did bonus distance today, as far as 2.7 miles. Blame me for not giving her clear directions to give you. Next week you’ll get to step BACK in distance, to 2.5 miles.

Beth’s earlier run reminded me of something I meant to tell you all. If you can’t come to class, which she couldn’t today, try to run the same distance at another time – which she did and Ben will do.

TUESDAY’S RUNS

(with your actual distance, if checked, and per-mile pace)

Joyce – 2.25M in 39:24 (17:30 pace)

Ashley – 2.7M in 27:57 (10:21 pace)

Beth – earlier ran 30:30 (13:33 pace)

Malisa – 2.5M in 39:42 (15:49 pace)

Anne – 2.7M in 29:01 (10:44 pace)

Will – 2.7M in 24:22 (9:00 pace)

Debbie – 2.5M in 39:42 (15:49 pace)

Lauren – 2.5M in 27:38 (10:49 pace) welcome to class!

LESSON 10: Dressing Down

When discussing running clothing, we’re really talking about the weather: how to find protection from it and comfort in it at the extremes of temperature and precipitation. Observe the 20-degree rule, which states that during a run the temperature will feel 20 degrees warmer than it is. Dress for a warmer day than the temperature shows, or dress in layers that can be discarded as you warm up. Choose fabrics that don’t soak up sweat – or rain. On truly cold days cover the hands and ears, and you’ll feel warmer all over. Wear a cap with a brim to protect from sun and rain, or to keep headlights from blinding you.