Was this run all wet?

Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and as well as marking progress in civil rights, it was also a much needed work holiday.

So, I slept in a little and then set out for a training run in the light!

The LA Roadrunners schedule called for 45 minutes; so, I set out and decided to go to Clover Park. There was also some light rain; so, I was in my windbreaker and cap. The pace leaders have been firm to run regardless of conditions as no one knows what the weather will be like for the Los Angeles Marathon. I like the rain anyways, be it for running or mud soccer!

Early on, I felt pretty good and my pace was better than the target, which surprised me, even with stop/starts at traffic lights, etc.

Once at the park, I began doing laps; but, with the rain, I stayed on the concrete and off the muddy grass. I began to feel different. My calves began feeling a bit sore and I just felt a bit drained. My knee was a little sore; but, better than prior weeks.

I kept going, though, through a basically deserted park. A little rain and life ends on a holiday?

Soon enough, the rain was becoming heavier. My times were also worsening. I was trying to accelerate and the response just was not coming.

I then headed for home and completed the run.

It was a disappointment; but, at least I did it. Heck, in April this would not have happened.

50:16 of running
11:19 pace (well, that is better than the aerobic training times at least)
4.44 miles of fun in the rain

Interestingly, when I made it home and switched on the radio, the station was running an ad to sign up for some big event ... the Los Angeles Marathon!