I went for my first run in a while - too long but I've been recovering from a cold with a lingering cough that made running a no-go. I can't be a slacker though, with Exercise Your Rights
Asheville in the spring is amazing. It's perfect outside right now. In the 70s, sunny, birds a'singing, flowers a'blooming. A runner's dream.
Since I plan on doing a trail run in the fall, I decided to check out a trail 20 minutes from my apartment at the Bent Creek Experimental Forest.
Asheville in the spring is amazing. It's perfect outside right now. In the 70s, sunny, birds a'singing, flowers a'blooming. A runner's dream.
Since I plan on doing a trail run in the fall, I decided to check out a trail 20 minutes from my apartment at the Bent Creek Experimental Forest.
Red clover like this was along the trail
Aaaah, trail running. This is the good stuff. I spent about a half hour jogging around the area and orienting myself. I saw a few mountain bikers and two walkers -- that was all in the human category. Otherwise, lots of birds, a few bugs, and lots of interesting plants.
I just read there's a 6 mile loop from the trailhead and with any luck I can figure out how to follow that the next time I head out. And for the hot summer days, there's also a lake for swimming.
Too good to be true? Oh well, there's the whole running part. It's easier than when I started, but I still have a looooong way to go to get to 13.1 miles.
On that note, TWICE this week I've seen 13.1 bumper stickers. A little "get moving" message from the universe to me.
I just read there's a 6 mile loop from the trailhead and with any luck I can figure out how to follow that the next time I head out. And for the hot summer days, there's also a lake for swimming.
Too good to be true? Oh well, there's the whole running part. It's easier than when I started, but I still have a looooong way to go to get to 13.1 miles.
On that note, TWICE this week I've seen 13.1 bumper stickers. A little "get moving" message from the universe to me.
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