A seasonal Saturday morning in the middle of summer. I would have preferred to get out an hour earlier, but my body wanted more sleep. Temperature starting out was 68deg with 79% humidity and it climbed to 77deg by the time I was done. The trail was quite busy as it often is throughout the paved section, but as going down the gravel, less and less people to see. I’ve never really ventured down the gravel section and certainly not all the way to the end. It was a very beautiful section. Shade cover unfortunately became less often, temps continued to rise a bit of course, and a like 10-15mph headwind made the last 8 miles more challenging. I ended up walking about .5 a mile to bring my heart rate back down and get my mind in a happier place again. I remembered I had my headphones with so popped those in and finished out the last 3 or so miles feeling quite strong again.
It was a solo unsupported run. I wore my hydration vest and had 4 huma gels + a bag of energy chews that I consumed throughout. I had 24miles on my training calendar today so figured might as well give this one a go. My husband did pick me up from the finish as the description read there isn’t much for parking on Ott Rd.