8.01 miles, 1:10:35, 8:49/mi, w/ 1100+' elevation. Bear run. Literally. First time I've ever encountered a bear on a run and it was about 2 miles from my house. On the plus side, I saw it first, turn around, and departed the area without it seeing me. Then, likely due to my loud singing, I never saw it again despite having to loop around to the sole exit point. On the minus side, my bear spray, cell phone and my remaining common sense were at home. Oops. |