Late‑Night Miles, Warm Air, and One Happy Dog
Tonight turned into one of those unexpectedly perfect running nights. I got off work a bit early, and even though it was already nine, Dixie was buzzing with that “let’s go” energy. So we headed out for a run under the streetlights, the air still holding onto the warmth from a day that climbed up to around 20°C. It was warm enough that by the time we got home, the house was sitting at 75°F — about 23.8°C — definitely on the toasty side for this time of year. I’ve still got all the windows open because I’m refusing to turn on the AC this early in the season.
The run itself felt solid. Dixie was excited right from the start, ears up, tail going, ready to move. She’s had a spoiled day — I took her for a walk, Kim took her for a walk, and then she still had the energy for a run. She kept a great pace beside me, and we even stopped for one photo along the way. There were signs everywhere reminding people to pick up after their dogs, which made me laugh a bit considering how many times Dixie had already been out today. She’s definitely not leaving anything behind.
I wore my running tights and a long-sleeve shirt, which made me feel fast at the start but a bit warm by the end. Still, the effort was worth it. The stats tell the story — a steady 2.74 km with most of the time spent right in the aerobic zone, a comfortable 9:02/km pace, and a nice balance of running and walking. It wasn’t about speed tonight; it was about getting out, moving, and enjoying the moment. Dixie was happy, I was happy, and the night air felt good after a warm day. Sometimes that’s all you need.
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