Today I decided I would explore T.M. for the first time. I arrived around 5:30 in 90+ degree weather and was smart enough to bring a big bottle of water. I tried to get Hayley to go with me and she said "No thanks." I couldn't understand why she was reluctant since we both love to be outside, "one with nature". So, she goes to exercise class in a nice air-conditioned gym, and I head off for the Mtn. The parking lot was pretty empty when I arrived and I couldn't remember what time the RW group started so I set off on my own. I decided to start with the Blue Trail and finished with the Red Trail. Everything was going great until I realized I had to dodge the mountain bikers. I forgot my insecticide, but thankfully the mosquitoes didn't smell me. It started out pretty easy, but then, as I got deeper into the woods, I realized what Hayley was talking about. Rocks, roots, rocks, soft dirt, rocks, uneven surface, and more rocks. All in all, I finished in about 50 minutes.
# of times I fell on my butt-1
# of times rolled my ankle-2
# of times I landed on my knees-2
# of times I fell flat on my face-1
# of ticks I acquired-0
Being one with the mountain-priceless
I now have more respect for the trails and the people who run them.
5 comments:
Awesome. You are now broke in. Sorry we missed you. We meet at 6:00 on Mondays and usually run the paved path. Pretty flat and no rocks. The trails you ran on are fun too.
That is awesome! You should become a TATUR member. I hope to be out there running again someday when my heart allows me too and my new heart dr lets me.
I am disappointed you did not get any ticks. Then your adventure would have been complete. Glad you had fun! A lot of times on Tuesdays especially when it is hot, a few of us have been going up to do some dirt. Usually, there is a few slow runners (Like me and Lisa) and some fast runners (like Jason). You could pick your pace. I try to go for some of the easier trails. I promise we won't get lost.
BTW, are you and Ruth cousins?
funny tz...
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