It was windy and rainy off and on today. I tried procrastination, but it didn't work. So about 5pm it looked like the rain was stopping so I headed out and was going to run a 5k course 2 times, possibly 3 if I had the time. As I was driving over there, it started to rain. No problem, I've brought a water repellant jacket to wear. I warmed up for 1/2 mile and during that time it started to down pour! I wasn't going to go back without my miles, so I decided to run the course twice. I started up the course but about 1/2 mi into it, I wasn't enjoying it. It was raining so hard and I was drenched. So, I saw one of the trails off to the side and decided to ditch the course and hit the trails.
I did a couple of miles on the rain soaked, muddy trails and it was awesome! Totally different experience, the mud was fun, the rain wasn't such a bother even though it poured the full 45 mins I was running. I finished my mileage at about a 9:30 pace. Not bad for the killer hills I found on the trails and the few times I walked for a period of time.
I'll definitely be hitting the trails more! I just ran until I came to a Y or a T and went a direction at random. I noticed when I came back with the Garmin that I went around in circles a little. No matter, I wasn't trying to get anywhere, just enjoy the change of scenery and the trails. I can see how Twinkie loves the trails!
After only a couple of hours of sleep last night and now with only a possible 4.5 if I fell asleep immediately, I've got to get to bed. I'm exhausted. |