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.
