20K; orthopedist

I had to get up really early today to do my 20K. I had an orthopedist appt for 8:15 am, and had to get the kids to summer camp before that. Whew. I'm going to be tired later, but I'm managing OK I think. It was still dark when I left, which is saying something because it gets light really early now, as it's almost solstice. The weather was better today - cooler! 57F (14C) and clear and perfect for a nice 20K.

I was a bit worried that my fingers might start to hurt this morning, but I needn't have. They hurt a little for 500m or so and then it was fine. Actually, the whole walk was great. I felt really good this morning, despite the lack of sleep, broken fingers, etc.

It's still slow going with typing, so I won't belabor this. Total time: 2:03:17 for 6:10/km with ave HR 143. 5K splits 30:25 (slight downhill), 31:18, 30:38, and 30:55 (slight uphill). I'm happy with this!

Garmin data here.

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After my walk it was orthopedist time. They took more x-rays, and not only are my 3rd and 4th fingers broken, but I have a small chip broken off my pinky too (avulsion fracture). They gave me a nice pretty pink waterproof cast to wear, which feels much more secure than the splint and can go in the shower and the pool!

In one of life's little ironies, my friend Lisa got bitten badly by a cat and is also all bandaged up; she is left-handed and is finding things difficult since it's her left hand. We had a good laugh and had our picture taken in the lab.