It's nice to run in the dark, I can't see how far I have to go

Well the time change certainly makes a difference doesn't it? By the time I got home from work and got changed and ready to go, it was dark. Not dusk but dark. I planned on running the same route as I did on Saturday, a bit slower cause I feel I have been running too fast for the time being. I should be building a base not trying to break personal bests. I figured running 5:30 km pace would be perfect and that is what I set out to do. I laced up and set out on my way. The weather was clear and still, 7C. I headed down the street infront of my building and felt like I belonged. I love that feeling. I eased up the first long hill, it's long slow grade makes me work consistantly all the way up. I cruised along to the turn around at 4k, where I felt my right calf start to pinch a little and by 5k it was threatening. I had to stop for a couple of red lights, where it loosened up, only to pinch harder when I restarted. I nursed it a little coming home, easing down the final hill. 42:50 ~ 8km, 5:17 km pace. Pretty close to where I wanted to be, albiet a shot to my ego, which yes, does show it's ugly head sometimes. Peace.