14+ 2:10:00 (wow ... look at that). I tried a trail near our new house today - since we were meeting to do the walk-through this morning. The run I was supposed to do was a 5.3 mile loop. My plan was to do 2 loops and then add on to get 14 in - this was a good idea, I thought, because then I could get some water in at least once. Well, the plan went awry immediately when I couldn't park in the campground that the trail-guide showed as the trailhead (they will only let campers park there). So I went up the road about a mile and parked in another pull-out and ran from there. Then I seem to have taken a wrong turn -- so, I ended up doing an out-and-back route instead ... with no water. Luckily it wasn't too hot (about 80F right now), but by the end it was hot enough believe me ;-). The good news was the trail was awesome -- and obviously there are lots of trails out there. A few steep sections, but the footing is really good and for the most part it was great for running (not many ankle grabbers). I did get nicked by a cactus -- a cute little "teddy bear cactus" -- they look all soft and furry - but they are not. It grabbed my stomach and I have a neat scratch - mainly it just scared me (because it hurt). Well, I have to grade mid-term exams ... happy family day bloggers! | 