I missed my Thursday run ... Again. It was a late night on Wednesday, I was up till past 12 getting the internet and wireless working. A power flicker knocked it out, both the cable and the router. I was on the phone with both Comcast and Belkin to get them fixed and it took 3 hours to do it. What a pain. So I was only going to run 16 or 17 today but since I missed Thursday I decided to make this one a little longer. For a change of scenery I decided to go check out the unfinished murdock canal trail. I ran up Center Street in Lehi and got there at about mile 7. It was snowy and slick in places. I had to be careful with my footing. It was pretty early so I didn't see anyone else there. There weren't even any foot prints. I know its not done but I would have expected people to run on it anyway. Well, I headed east and ran into the big wash. The trail/utility road ran down in switchbacks and was pretty rough. I picked my way cross country through debris until I reached a little creek at the bottom. I crossed it on a little board being used as a bridge. The way back up was even worse but I didn't want to turn around so I picked my way back up the other side and kept going. After 10 miles got off the train to head back home. I didn't want to return on the trail. The return trip was a little shorter so I ended up with 19 instead of 20. By the end I was glad it was only 19. I was ready to be done. | 