FKT: Matthew Matta - West Hartford Reservoir Route (CT) - 2022-02-20

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Standard route
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Male
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Unsupported
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Total time
2h 15m 2s
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On February 20 I ran the West Hartford Reservoir Route. This park is surprisingly scenic and has a lot of trails. Now I understand why Jeff included turn by turn directions. It's worth studying these closely before going and having the gpx track on a watch or phone. There are many areas where there are social trails that closely parallel the main route. I added close to a mile by taking wrong turns and then backtracking including on an especially confusing area one mile in where a paved trail parallels two different singletrack trails where I ended up catching the correct trail at the end of the loop. I slowed down several times to look at a map. This could certainly go faster. I consumed 1/2 liter of water and 400 calories. I saw two other runners and some people walking. I ran by myself, unsupported.