10 AM
Walking (on trails) 1:02 [3] 0.65 mi (1:35 / mi)
Drove to the Houstatonic Rail Trail, a soft, flat trail with some shade.
Plan was to try some running for a change, to see how the back and legs might feel.
First up was a walking warm-up, just and out-and-back on the southern portion of the trail starting from the cemetary.
Trail Running 17:07 [3] 1.5 mi (11:25 / mi) +35ft 11:10 / mi
Second portion was a run while trying to relax and take it easy; no heavy breathing, just concentrating on good posture, i.e., head up, back arched slightly. Felt OK, but no way I wanted to run another 1.5 miles beyond this.
Walking 8:26 [3] 0.5 mi (16:52 / mi)
A short walking break, to let the legs and lungs recover.
Trail Running 15:32 [3] 1.5 mi (10:21 / mi)
Another running segment, a bit easier since there was a 35' drop on the way back. Put a little more effort into this leg, but not so hard that I was hurting.
Walking 16:24 [3] 101.0 mi (10 / mi)
Cool-down walk.