Today's Run, June 7

We had a good, spirited run today that's a great platform to build our training on. Here are the numbers:

Time: 40:27
Distance: 4.10
Pace: 9:52 min/mile
Calories Burned: 564

That was a little faster than we should be going at this stage of training, but as long as we remember that we've got a lot of running to do between now and December, we'll be fine.

In our enthusiasm to run together, we were a bit less mindful of others on the trail than we should have been. A few people reported being swamped by our large group as we passed them. As we settle into a training groove, let's make an effort to be as courteous to other runners as we are to each other in the group. A few tips:

1. Run double-file at most--leave plenty of room on the other side of the trail for walkers, runners, and bikers.
2. As we pass people slower than us, give them a wide birth
3. As we get passed by people faster than us, slide over to the right to make the pass as painless as possible.

It's a pretty narrow trail, and we've got a lot of people at several skill levels training, as well as neighbors and people just out for a pleasant Sunday morning stroll. If we keep it polite, though, everyone can have a great time.

NEXT WEEK we are running at 7, not 6 as I previously reported. However, I'm going to be getting a little extra work in, so I will be setting off for an "unofficial" 4-5 mile run just before 6 AM. If you'd like to join me, I'd be happy to have some company. Since the water station won't be set up, bring water if you need to hydrate on a 40-minute run.

I'll be back in plenty of time to lead the official group at 7, so if you're planning on running then, you'll have the full pace-leading experience.

So I'll see you all next week at 7 (or 6), when we'll run for about 50 minutes.