The temperature when I started off was cool at 16 deg C. Windy too, so I was glad to be in the sun. Headed upriver - which is my favorite route thus far. First km was slow to warm up (literally) and to get the clinks of out of the legs. Took a 100m (1 min) walk break every 5 km. Pace under 7 min per km, closer to 6:30.
Completed first 10 km in 1:15, in the city of Enfield (actually it is a suburb, and I know of another Enfield close to London, where my sister and her family live). Took a gel and had to scout around for a bin - the Australians are very particular about preserving their parks and trails - before heading back.
The next 5km back was good, actually. Pace was close to 6:30, and at times under as well. Later I realized that this was due to the slight decline. The 155 segment was good - mostly close to 6:00 as well - but the route was now undulating. The last 2.5km wasn't as bad as I thought, even though I was slower than expected - only 6:00 pace at HR160. But happy that this run was an improvement over the last run - better pace for comparable HR.
Legs felt better than expected; they're a little achy/painful the night before.
Side note: Encountered many friendly folks walking their dogs and children in prams. Also elderly folks walking or cycling. Great way to keep fit.
After thought: Checked out the weather forecast for Orlando in January. High of 22 deg, low of 7 deg C. Comparable weather. That's good news.
Further thought: At least two more long runs to go - back in the heat and humidity. :(
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