Today was the first day I did some running since the Sunday marathon. I am so priviledged to have a park at the bottom of my street that has a 2 mile all-purpose hiking/biking loop trail and about 2.5 miles of hiking trails.
It has been a long time since I've run the trails and I have been looking forward to running them when my structured schedule of training would end, so that I could hit the trails. It was a beautiful fall day in the park. The smells and sites of the foliage was in its fullness. I ran the trails at a very slow pace and even came right up to some deer who were not at the least bit intimidated by me. I could have petted one but I don't trust those big four legged creatures. My legs are still a little sore but it was fun to get wet and muddy shoes after running 3 miles on the trails.
I plan on running as much as I can on trails during my 2 months of down time.
6 comments:
Trail running is the best. Yes, I'm with you on how much fun it can be to get wet and muddy and not care.
Stay tuned...
wow the leaves are really thinning out up there! that is a nice luxury indeed to have a run place so close. hope your legs and all heal well after last weeks smokin performance!
Looks like a beautiful place to run! Trail running is probably great for recovery.
I love those trails! Can't wait until my knee calms down so that I can hit them for my long runs.
:)
Jodi
That is beautiful...you ARE lucky! What a beatuiful way to recover..
Coming from a native Californian (me,) the Cleveland Metroparks system has been such a pleasant surprise. We have it so good for a metro area.
I'm with you. Enough pavement for awhile.
Repeat after me: I pledge allegiance to the trails
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