Ran 11.5 total miles today in the mountains (Rockies) at 7:00 am. I am currently on a fly fishing trip with friends, and the area we are staying in has excellent trails for running. The trails consist mostly of dirt/gravel that have been packed down by cars. They weave through nice scenery, bridging three or four small streams while remaining relatively flat. In the morning, the air is cool and the trees are damp from the previous nights mist. It seems as though you almost forget that you are even running while winding through this serene setting. Unfortunately, a small shin-splint seemed to slow me down towards the end of the run. For being so small, those things can hurt like hell. Besides that, however, this mornings run was great! | 