Trail Running

We ran our 5km on Tuesday night.  It was humid but we did well.  We started out around 6 p.m or slightly thereafter.  There are not too many nights left to run in the BLT trail as it is getting darker and darker, earlier and earlier.  On our way out it wasn't pitch black but was getting there.  At the 2.5 km mark around the "waterfall" we stopped for a minute and took a few pictures of the "fall" but it looks like most of the leaves are now on the ground.  We started at the Coke Plant and went in 2.5 and back out 2.5.

On the run we started out fast because we both wanted to get it over with and 5km sounded like a "short" run and we wanted to get out before dark.  As a result from starting off too fast both of us had shin splints but after our minute rest at the water fall our legs were fine.  

We saw one of our protégés in the trail just finishing when we were starting.  We were both in our own world and didn't even see or recognize who she was until she waved her hands in the air and caught our attention.

In the end we ran 10 seconds faster then our last 5k even though it was more humid.  We are both strength training now on our off days so that will help us with our speed as our legs and core get stronger.  The last 5k was 40:46 and this one was 40:36...still 41 seconds off the PB but we will get there in time.

After the run Twin 1 went home and did her workout video which wasn't as bad as she had thought but doesn't want it to happen very often (but you know the rule, when we skip a workout we have to make it up).  Twin 2 was feeling dehydrated and wasn't feeling well so her's is doubled up tonight or make up for it on Sat/Sun.  Again even though the weather is cooler we still need to hydrate and that is something we tend to forget this time of year.  Also while in the trail we wear our brightest shirts so we can be seen in the dusk/dark.  Soon we will have to get out the headlamps.

On a side note - Twin 1's hubby went to Tim's for a coffee this morning and brought her back a "treat".....Happy Halloween

Its a little squashed from the trip into work but still good all the same.  Its basically a Boston Cream donut with decorations but she'll take it!