Friday, Ann and I both took the day off work to get a long run in-- the day before she flew to Croatia for a two week vacation.
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A mushroom-covered log on Trillium Trail |
Ann used the
Trail Factor 50k course and modified it to start at her house and go down Holman, then take out the final up-and-down, and end up Birch back to her house. It was so different from our usual loops, with many added up-and-downs off Wildwood and Leif. Total elevation gain: nearly 5,000ft over the entire 31 miles.
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Susan topping out the second-to-last hill on Wildwood at Firelane 1 (mile marker 11) |
It was tough, but glorious. It was a perfect day for running, too: the sun rarely broke through the clouds and trees, but it was warm enough to wear our cute skirts. Can't ask for more than that!
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The best rock inscription, just off Nature Trail |
The funny thing about running 31 miles, rather impromptu, is that it feels just the same as running 22 (last week) or even four. The more I run, the more I realize that whatever distance you decide you're doing, that's where your body sets its expectations.
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Ann stashed water at mile 20-ish, on Firelane 5 at the Saltzman trailhead |
I'm going to miss Ann lots, but since she ran nearly 80 miles in the past week, she can use her vacation to its fullest and REST!
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A new, real "trail closed" sign on Maple Trail. NO BICYCLES! |
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