Back on the Metacomet-Timberlin Loop for some training. Tried to push it on the downhill off of the tower, only to roll my unstable ankle, so had to back off a bit. Super hot day and buggy. As noted, when I completed this loop with my friend Laura last year, the Metacomet Trail between Chamberlain Hwy and Orchard Road has been reworked. I believe it adds about a mile than the original GPS file and is much more convoluted as it used to be on ATV trail. Given my ankle roll and the heat I was happy with a faster time than last year, but know it can be improved! Some overgrown sections near Girl Scout Pond. I ran alone, but would have been nice to have some company.
I used my UltrAspire Spry with 1L of water and some gummies. Probably could have used a bit more water.