Being that it's summer time and Saturday, there were actually people and horses out on *my* trails!
I first caught up to a horse and rider around mile 3. He 'sped up' but I caught him in a 1/4 mile. He then let me go by, remarking he couldn't believe "how fast" I was moving. I didn't try to change his belief of how fast I ran; he evidently didn't realize his horse was ambling along about 1 MPH.
I ran over to the lake beach, and then started back. There was someone on the trail in front of me..and they go into a big clinch as I approach. " Hi there folks" I sing out LOUD as I continue running toward them. They disengage, and have the sense of humor to laugh with me as I pass them and say "I'm going this way, and not coming back. Carry on". I don't tell them they should move off this well travelled trail...
Being as the husband was out of town for the day, I didn't feel any pressure to get home at a certain time. I am getting very familiar with these trails closest to the lake. I would follow one trail for a few miles, then take an intersecting trail back to a water source (ie camp restroom) to refuel, and carry on. I can pretty much carve out a run where I am not double backing on myself with these trails.
Very nice day on the trails!!
It's a great summer for trail running, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to run around Salt Fork sometime...looks pretty.
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