A little while ago, I saw a video by ultra-runner Michael Arnstein (which is also a fruitarian) in which we follow him during his daily commute in to work (15 miles) which he does running (so 30 miles in total) ... I immediately though "hey, why did I never thought of running to work?" ... at least occasionally since I commute 9 months of the year on my bicycle. I had the opportunity to try it out today using the same route that I ride back home, which is about 9km (so a total of 18k in the day).
Here are both runs on Strava:
It's not exactly the best run around since most of it is on the side-walks or directly on the road, but it was fun. I used one of my wife's small backpack to carry a few items and a bit of food to eat while at work (2 slices of raisin bread and one bagel). I don't know if that backpack (which is similar to this one) is meant for running, but when tightly secured it didn't move at all. I had my iPhone in one of the waistbelt pocket and listened to some podcasts both way.
My knees are a little sore, but overall I'm feeling fine (a little sleepy though). While my wife thinks I'm crazy, I may be doing it again ... but not everyday since I have to cycle. I'm pondering, however, if that may not be the way to commute once winter settled in from November to February.
My knees are a little sore, but overall I'm feeling fine (a little sleepy though). While my wife thinks I'm crazy, I may be doing it again ... but not everyday since I have to cycle. I'm pondering, however, if that may not be the way to commute once winter settled in from November to February.
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