Well, it begins. Today is the first day of the RW Challenge for the Philly Marathon (I’m a month in of kinda sorta training for NYC, but this where things start getting real). Rawr!!! Today is also a rest day, which was much needed after this past weekend’s action.
On the running front, I spent both days looping around Prospect Park. During the week I usually run Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and or the piers since it’s close to home and short mileage. Prospect Park is a run, bike, and subway away which is why it’s saved for the weekends. Sometimes I miss living only a few blocks away from Central Park…
Related, I know Central Park inside and out. I know the uphill and downhills. The bathrooms and the water fountains. I know which areas will be more crowded and which are less frequented by pedestrians. I know which spots are safe and questionable. I can even tell you the stories behind the statues along my running routes. Obviously everything important. I do not know ANY of this in regards to Prospect Park. On one hand, every run is like an adventure since I have no idea what to expect. On the other hand, I like consistency as well as knowing where I can hydrate and pee.
Saturday was a 10 miler…Starting in my hood, running 2.5 miles to the park, then circling 2+ around.
On Sunday, my tired and hungover carcass woke up early to bike 5 miles and run 5 miles with John, who is also training towards the NYC Marathon. Thankfully we took this slow and easy and chatted the entire way so it flew by.
Stop looking at me, swan!
