It's Not Quite Prospect Park

But the distance is similar.

I did a modified versiomn of the Fresh Pond route, going the long way around the pond twice.

Mental trickery was involved with starting that second loop: I hate doing repeat loops!

Again, I felt that strange cramp in my right side for most of the run.

By the start of the second loop, the pressure had eased some and I was able to pick up the pace. The cramp didn't get really going again until I was almost done, when I could ignore it. But I felt it the whole time.

I've been using water bottles because of the heat and humidity but I'd think I would also potentially get a cramp in my left side, as well, if the cramps were a result of my arms swinging differently.

Overheating? Too much water beforehand?

Ideas? I'm not usually a cramper and these are really making my runs feel onerous.

I want it to be fun, not an ordeal!

Well, the second half was pretty nice today.

About 12 miles, I think-maybe less. Still more than I've done in a while!