It was a little hot and a humid a lot. But the trail was filled with enthusiastic walkers, runners and bikers.

Ran into old friends – Debjyoti and Rituparna during the 10K run.

I was just beginning my run this morning when I ran into two friends that I rarely – if ever – see in the trail – Payel Routh and Arunima Saha and their daughters! Apparently they do this very regularly. However, they start at a very early hour – 6am. Which is why I never get to see them.

Good to see more and more of my Bengali friends coming out to run/walk regularly. You probably saw the big Chalupa group picture the other day. But Payel and Arunima has done what few Chalupa runners do (any??) – do it at 6am!!!

That is some dedication!

Since July came at 100K, will give it a shot and see if I can match that in August. That put enough pressure on me that on the first day I put in 8 miles (13K) at 11 minute per mile pace.

Came very close to the milestone in May but missed it by 4K. Ironically, three years back, this month was a 100 mile (160K) month for me. Motorcycle and stamina have eaten into my miles. Let’s see how long I can keep up wioth this.

Was shooting for a 8 mile in 82 minutes. Missed it by a couple of minutes. But the miles are increasing. Should be able to post a 100K month.

Also, was pleasantly surprised to run into Indrani Ghose and Debjyoti Roy in the trails.

5 mile run in Jurassic Park this morning!!

Atlanta has been getting the squalls every single afternoon. And the clay soil is not making it any easier for the water to seep thru. The trail area was completed flooded by muddy waters…

Been most disciplined in my runs this week than any other week. Another 4 miles in the trail…

Trying to get back to some running discipline. How I am trying to trick myself is by waking up early in the morning and then getting the physical exercise part done first thing before even my body can start complaining!

Completely overcast sky. The temperatures were low 70s. A constant breeze kept the ambience fairly enjoyable. The humidity of early mornings is, of course, the penalty you pay.

4 miles in my usual trail!!

Last year on this day Nikita and I had put in a 5K run in Fowler Park. Today we went a little longer and did 4 miles (6.5K). It was early in the morning – cool (72 degrees) but humid. We kept a steady 12 minute/mile pace and finished the full distance without any break.

And then did a few sprints after the run!