Afternoon Run — May 26, 2026

I headed out around 3pm today and knocked out 8.3k in just under 46 minutes. The legs felt surprisingly good – I was hitting a 5:31/km pace without really pushing it, which is exactly where I want to be for these mid-distance runs. The route was mostly flat with only 42m of elevation gain, so nothing too demanding on the climbs.

The afternoon heat was there but manageable. I've been trying to get more comfortable running in warmer conditions, and today proved I'm making progress. My breathing stayed controlled the whole way through, and I had that nice rhythm going where everything just clicks. No walk breaks, no fade at the end – just a solid, consistent effort that left me feeling strong rather than wiped out.

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