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I ran 8 miles today in Willowdale State Forest. It was a really great trail run, and I enjoyed the hell out of the terrain. There was this MF-ing huge hill that I ran/walked up, this total monster, and when I got to the top, I only kind of griped when it didn’t exactly continue on a trail. Instead, it landed on a golf course. Why? Not sure. So, I doubled back, found the trail I should’ve taken, and ran down the side of the same hill. Only to accidentally almost go all the way back up the same hill again, thinking the whole time, “wow, this forest has some steep inclines.”
I scared 3 whitetail deer. Then, they scared me. I was running along, and I startled them when they were only about 25 yards away from me. Instead of leaping away from me, they took their first few leaps TOWARDS me. I kind of scream/shouted in surprise, and that got them turned around. Later, I ticked off two red tailed hawks. The first one really shouted at me. The second one just took off, and I didn’t even know he was there until I saw something huge over my left shoulder. That was neat.
The run was great. I really felt full of energy, and I was happy with myself for running 8 miles (the longest I’ve run to date). I felt like I had a lot left in me, especially in the cardio department.
Added bonus? This is the trail and forest where I’ll be running my marathon in November, so this is also an acclimatization effort. Roar.
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Sounds like a great run Chris - I’m so envious! I had a really tough time with my distance run on the trails this weekend.
And what a testament to all your hard work - having gas in the tank at the end of your first 8-miler. Woo hoo.
Roar loudly friend, you deserve it!