Monday – We drove the car onto the beach this afternoon around 4 o’clock. The temperature was about 74 degrees and the breeze was coming off the ocean from the East. So we walked and sat and sat a little more. After a stop at the grocery store we finally arrived back at the condo. By this time it was totally dark. While Arlene cooked dinner I had to make a decision whether to let this day pass without running or try running in the darkness. I thought the neighborhoods would be pretty well lit, and that I would not have any problem. But it turned out that there were some pretty dark spots, and I was frequently in a state of anxiety about my footing. I tripped on a speed bump two years ago and broke a few ribs. As a result I am a little reluctant to put myself in the jeopardy of hazardous footing. I finally completed the 2-mile loop around the neighbourhood and was relieved to be back in our little complex with good lighting round a half mile walking path that surrounds the area. But I did manage three and a half miles in 39 minutes, some of it scampering under duress. All miles were between 10:30 and 11:00. Was not the most enjoyable run in St. Augustine, but a very pleasant afternoon.
