Day 19: Exploring New Routes and Battling Sleep Deprivation
A Balmy Start A welcome change greeted me this morning as I set out for my run: a positively balmy 9 degrees! It felt almost tropical compared to the sub-zero temperatures I've been battling recently. My Garmin Forerunner 955 (which, let’s be honest, acts more like a drill sergeant than a fitness tracker) suggested a 47-minute base run. Now, 47 minutes is a bit of an oddity in my running world. My usual routes tend to be either a quick 30-35 minute jaunt or a full-blown hour-long adventure. As if Garmin had whimsically decided to throw in a curveball, I found myself plotting a route that didn't quite exist in my mental map. The Treasure Hunt This uncharted territory of 47 minutes meant some improvisation was needed. I decided to explore some new streets around Rochester, taking in the sights along the Esplanade and the historic Rochester High Street. Of course, my unfamiliarity with the area led me to a couple of dead ends, turning my planned route into a bit of an impromptu tr...