Driving and yacking

I noticed a few things out there on the roads today. One is that people driving in cars don’t seem to like runners. At least they make faces that seem to indicate that they don’t like runners. But then again, a person’s personality seems to change the moment they sit in a car, buckle the seat belt and close the door. It’s like folks wrap themselves into a torpedo where it’s impossible not to be a jackass.

Either that or they would rather be out running.

The other thing I noticed was that a disproportionate number of women talk on cell phones while driving in comparison to men. That said, it seems that all women driving in late model SUVs must speak on the cell phone while driving. I suppose it has something to do with the ruggedness of the terrain of those suburban side streets. After all, why else would someone drive something as ridiculous as a Land Rover.

Hey, it’s a safari out there.

Anyway, I felt strong enough to double up today/night. The afternoon outing was a cool 16 miles in a reasonably brisk 1:46:11. The second one was a 5-miler in 34:26. I felt like I was going faster than that, but then again I always feel like I’m going faster than I am at night. Later, when I look at my watch, the pace is just average.

But I feel fast… that should count for something.

Here’s the updated count for the week:

Monday – 20.2 in 2:17:44
Resting heart rate – 41
Weight – I don’t know… 160-something

Tuesday – 16 miles in 1:49:56
Resting heart rate – 44
Food – veggie delight hoagie from Subway brought home by my wife; two Morning Star Farms veggie chix patties; Crazy Richard’s Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter and blueberry preserves sandwich; banana; three Clif Bars; big bowl of Special K with strawberries; animal crackers; coffee

Wednesday – 1st run: 16 miles in 1:46:11
2nd run: 5 miles in 34:26
Resting heart rate – 43
Height – still just about 6-foot-1

Miles during last seven days: 111