Today was a great day for a run. The heat and humidity of the past two weeks cleared out Sunday afternoon. The improved conditions therefore provided a more favorable atmosphere, both physically and psychologically, for achieving the success on the orange trail that had eluded me on Sunday.
After I arrived a Valley Green, I consulted a map to determine where I would get on the orange trail. In my previous run, I had noticed an entrance to a trail next to the bridge that's about a mile from Valley Green in the direction of Lincoln Drive. According to the map, this was the orange trail. I planned to catch it at that point, then, and to follow it out to Lincoln Drive, if possible.
Everything went according to my plans. I caught the orange trail a mile out and followed it until it emptied out at Lincoln Drive. While the trail had its share of rocky segments and tree roots, I found it to be much easier than I had anticipated. Yes, there were a few steep hills, but what was important to me is that the terrain was, in general, rather smooth.
Upon arriving at Lincoln Drive, I headed towards Forbidden Drive and then made the run back to Valley Green. I felt good, not just for having run, but also for getting a better sense of where the orange trail goes. Next time, I may attempt to run today's path in reverse. Stay tuned.
After I arrived a Valley Green, I consulted a map to determine where I would get on the orange trail. In my previous run, I had noticed an entrance to a trail next to the bridge that's about a mile from Valley Green in the direction of Lincoln Drive. According to the map, this was the orange trail. I planned to catch it at that point, then, and to follow it out to Lincoln Drive, if possible.
Everything went according to my plans. I caught the orange trail a mile out and followed it until it emptied out at Lincoln Drive. While the trail had its share of rocky segments and tree roots, I found it to be much easier than I had anticipated. Yes, there were a few steep hills, but what was important to me is that the terrain was, in general, rather smooth.
Upon arriving at Lincoln Drive, I headed towards Forbidden Drive and then made the run back to Valley Green. I felt good, not just for having run, but also for getting a better sense of where the orange trail goes. Next time, I may attempt to run today's path in reverse. Stay tuned.
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