Trail Run
Saturday AM was spent running a 10k loop in Patapsco State Park. It was a chilly 32 degrees when we started. Hello...spring? you there?!
I was able to use this iPhone application - Trail Guru - which tracked our distance, pace, stopped time, elevation, and other stuff as we ran. Kind of a pain to run with my phone, but since I was wearing a jacket - it fit nicely in one of the zipper pockets.
- Mileage: 6.17 (.03 away from the full 10k, but I am a rounder)
- Time: 1hr,5mins that includes 2 mins stopped time.
Around 5 miles, we stopped to admire this beautiful stream.
Then, we walked over this swinging bridge before running the mile back to our starting point.
Near our car, Kevin spotted a huge set of old stairs to explore, so up we went. I was a tad freaked out because the steps looked overgrown and creepy, plus they were reeeally stEEp.
When we got to the top, there was a large flat area, full of bricks and stones. Must have been the remnants of an old building - maybe a mansion. I wished that Doc and Marty would show up and take me for a quick ride back to check it out. ;)
I thought this piece looked cool and regret not snagging it.
There is so much more I need to fill you in on - namely, my first mountain bike race (!!), but I didn't get a chance to download the pics yet. Sorry!
I will say that today is definitely a REST DAY for me. My muscles are currently screaming at me...asking me why I would think they were ready for a mountain bike race after only going out for one ride prior. Clearly, I am a newbie to this mountain bike racing stuff. More on that later.
Try to enjoy your Monday and I hope to catch up on all of your blogs as soon as possible!
14 comments:
GORRRGEOUS trails!!
Enjoy your much-deserved rest day!!
awwww that sounds like such an awesome run :)
My iPhone jealousy has just increased ;)
Wow, that is gorgeous!! Great job on your trail run.
That swinging bridge looks fun!
Looks like you had a pretty eventful weekend! I was holding my breath for your race report. You are such an adventurer!
Love the pics of the trail...those steps do look steep.
The steps go up to the ruins of the abandoned St. Marys College. Local lore has it that the spot is haunted.
Be forewarned!!
Beautiful run! Can't wait to hear about the mountain bike race!
haha htat's ok I did a triathalon after only training over a weekend. My body wasn't very happy with me after that either :)
What pretty scenery! Definitely rest up!!
Very cool pictures from your run and that was definitely a cold start. Brrr! Can't wait to see more about the mountain biking. Hope you are recovering well and feeling better!
Great pics. Minus the temp it sounds like fun.
I have never done a trial run, but I think I would love it! I need to find a friend whose into running!!!!
I'm glad you took pictures because it looks beautiful there. So cold though! Ugh!
Is there anything the iPhone can't do?
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