MDay -26 -- Tue. Aug. 25

Schedule was for an 8 miler, but complication: it was beach day! Well, nothing wrong with a run along the beach, so that's what I did. Mapped out the distance from Salisbury, at the mouth of the Merrimack (our spot of choice) north as far as the next river. This turned out to be about 5 miles -- longer than I'd planned, but fair enough, and easy not to get lost. It was a bit later than I'd planned, too, as we left home late due to work email. Two hour plus drive, so it was 1 p.m. when I jogged off, in very full sun, but not too hot (mid-80s), and with a nice sea-breeze.

Out along the road exit of the reservation (stopping at one mile to stretch), then down to Salisbury Beach, under the pier, and off north. Mainly firm sand, and managed to stay just above the waves (beach very crowded due to high tide) except at one spot. Pace was quick for some reason, and I stopped once I reached the rocks at the next river. Then back via roads, simply for the change and to avoid the crowds on the beach. Feeling a bit tired/sore at that point, but plugged on; back into the reservation and stopped clock there. Stretched again, then jogged gently back the last mile and a half, for these results:

Time: 1:06:53 + 10:06
Distance: 9.02 miles + 1.23 miles
Pace: 7:25s and slower

Comments: somehow felt like a bit more pace today, though it made for a different kind of soreness a the end. Had no water bottle, which was unfortunate, but had good water right before and after the run. Double digits, so only need single digits tomorrow. Nice!