Ross talked me into a Pine Valley run. I figured at worst I would just hike. Trying to climb Browns proved that my calves were not quite ready for that up hill. So I would hike and Ross would run ahead then wait for at view spots. Then at around mile 3 I was able to run to the Summit and on to the Oak Grove trail. I was convinced I was going to turn around and just run down Browns. Then I saw the views at the top of Oak Grove and decided I needed to run down that trail. I wouldn't call it a bad decision but it was challenging. The downhill destroyed my quads. Then we hit the bottom and it was really hot. Luckily we had a creek to cool off a couple times. I'm glad I got out and ran this morning. Saw some deer (1 buck), fox, and a coyote. 9.55 miles (hiked 12.55 miles)
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