get on out there...

so a few observations and such from the last few days of running...
it appears the some of the systems and their settings interfer with my stats..
for example - the first run as per endomondo always ends up being the slowest mile - i think that even with the 60 second delay i am still getting acclimated with getting started by the time it kicks in...
i think i can deal with that...
then if i am running around town - the top of the hill gets messed up as the traffic around here has increased exponentially and i have to wait to be able to cross...  i can stay on the sidewalk on this side of the street but that only gives me a mile at best... i have thought about just waiting until i am across the street to get started...
BUT then today I noticed that there are other parts along the road - like at the coffeehouse - where you yet again have to stop for traffic - now I understand the importance of all that - dont get me wrong ... i just need to come to terms with how it is interpretted in my stats.
from there - i got some new winter weather running shirts for my birthday.. they are wicking material with some thinner form of fleece on the inside and a hood...  i wasnt sure how i would feel about it today as i headed out for my run - WOW - loved it!  the thumb hole for the sleeve was a nice touch... the higher collar even without the hood up was good against cold drafts down the neck... and overall i was pretty darned warm...  looking forward to using it again...

and lastly - I tried to push myself today... not sure it was an all out push but... i looked over some stats - noticed I had been averaging about 60 second of running with a 60 second break.. i decided to test myself on two fronts... the first part of the run - i calculated quarter mile distances thanks to mapmyrun...  i succeeded with 2 out of the 3 quarter mile runs in that section...  then i opted for 90 secs on 90 secs off...  that worked out OK too... and at the end I found I ran even longer

Gonna try it again tomorrow and Monday...
not sure how the rest of the week will pan out with work travel etc and sleep deprivation with early hours...
do admit i am looking forward to some time away from home...