...but I can't hide

5.25 miles, 53:53. Took 3 minutes off of the first time I ran this course. That makes me feel real good. I also kept a close eye on my heartrate, tried to stay down closer to 165, but I did catch myself up at 170 and even 175.

I’m noticing that there are a couple specific events at which I have to check my heartrate: when I pass by a beautiful woman, and even more so when I am passed by a beautiful woman. Those are the times when I have to make a conscious effort to slow down.

But still, staying within the same heartrate parameters and improving my time by three minutes feels pretty damn good. Could be in part because my legs weren’t as fried as they were Monday.

Embarcadero is a nice route.