Feb 01 2009
Velo Rouge
Hey, remember when I said I was going to run 9 miles today? I lied. The opportunity arose to go for a bike ride with some friends, so I postponed the run until tomorrow. It’s probably a good thing, I feel like my knees needed the reprieve.
We went to a neat little cafe called the Velo Rouge for lunch. As you might imagine, it’s very bike-centric. Funky bike racks and a pump outside, SFBC stickers all over, and lots of old pictures of Tours de France. My favorite was of a rider lighting a cigarette for the rider next to him, that’s what I mean by “old pictures.” The coffee and the food were both outstanding, I might have to stop eating out altogether so I can make Sunday brunch there a regular thing. They have a t-shirt with a picture of a bike on it that says “53 miles per burrito.” I really need that shirt. I wear a large, by the way 
Tomorrow I will be trying for 9 miles, for real.
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Good luck on your 9-miler! I strongly suggest running it outside and just measuring pace by your perceived efforts. Nine miles on a ‘mill might kill your soul. It certainly does mine.
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Yeah, that’s my plan. The distance to the bridge and back is almost exactly 9 miles, and there’s a great running path that starts about a mile from my apartment. I’m looking forward to my first outdoor run!
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