Some people enjoy running alone. I’m more of a social runner. I love having company while I’m out there pounding the pavement!

We have a small group that runs together a few days a week. Somebody will start an email thread and we decide where we’re running that evening. Some days we have more participants than others.  Today I was the only one .

Many days I would just hit the treadmill, but I couldn’t stay indoors tonight. The weather was perfect! Blue skies, 60 degrees … I headed home to grab some water and ran out the door.

From my house, I can make a big loop around town and get about 4.5 miles. Seemed like a good distance for tonight!

When I’m on my own, I usually don’t push the pace all that much. I usually settle into a slowish, comfortable pace. Tonight I averaged 9:44 which is definitely speedy for me for a solo run.  I’m even more impressed with my splits:

• 1 – 9:56
• 2 – 9:48
• 3- 9:48
• 4 – 9:44
• .55 – 8:58 pace

I finished feeling great. If it wasn’t getting dark, I probably would have made it five!

I did  pause for a few seconds at the halfway point to take a photo. I’ve run past sunsets here so many times, but usually don’t have a camera (or phone) with me!

On Tuesday,  it was hills again. This time we did six. Like last week, my goal time was 63 seconds.

1. 57
2. 59
3. 60
4. 58
5. 57
6. 58

A few times I felt like I was losing steam, but my times were still good. I hope I can keep it up!