Fri, April 15
5:45am - Ran outside for 30 minutes
Distance: 2.78 miles Average Pace: 10'49"
So, yes I ventured out solo in the dark this morning for the first time! It was actually not that bad! The route was pretty lit with streetlights and I felt safe with my little vest and my phone with me. Plus it felt good running a route that I knew well. I kept my iPod on lower than normal just so I could be more aware of my surroundings. I saw a couple of deer really close which was cool I also saw another odd human situation too. When I approached the train bridge I saw some lights coming towards me on the side of the road. I first thought it was bikers, but then realized it was people walking carrying flashlights? No, strike that - they were carrying lanterns. Yeah. I couldn't see that closely, but they looked like they were swinging these lights that totally did not look like flashlights. Perhaps they were like those camping lanterns or something? I think they may have been wearing workout clothes or sweats, but it was just very odd. I said hello with no response back. Kinda creepy. I began to feel like I was in the movie "The Polar Express" since I was right by the railroad bridge and everything when, all of a sudden...ZOOOOOOMMMMMM!!! a train came chugging past, just after I had exited the bridge (right above me)!! Scared the crap out of me! I might have heard it coming if I wasn't so concerned with the lantern people. I was then convinced that I was indeed on the set of Polar Express. Okay, I believe, I believe!!!!
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