#:DATE 2021.05.08 #:WEATHER room temperature #:DISTANCE 10.5 miles #:PACE easy I was feeling good, so I ran a longer distance this time. I had to walk the last 1 1/2 miles because of: a) really bad chaffing (there was some blood); b) acid reflux; c) cramps in my calf. It was something of an ignominous conclusion, but it felt good to be limited by something other than my shitty knees and poor fitness. This was a very scenic run, too, mostly it was on the trails down by the river. I think I am going to get a new pair of running shorts. Until now I have just been wearing this pair of swim trunks, and I think the elastic part around the mesh has maybe dry-rotted, causing it to rub more than it used to. I have not really had problems with chaffing before, unless it was on much longer distances than 10 miles. I'm looking forward to trying to get in a weekly long (> 10 miles) run.