Sam had her first XC practice on Monday evening. I went dressed to run, just in case but it's a small team and the coach, an energetic young woman who assisted a few years back, said she had it covered. So, I turned on my watch and headed out for my own run! Ran on the road down to the bike path and turned around at the 22 minute mark. Not the most exciting run but happy to have had the chance to get out! Made it back in time to catch the last few minutes of practice. Nice evening. (5.0 miles)
Ryan was away Tuesday and Wednesday for a conference, and we had our annual audit at work, so there was no running those days. Got out Thursday morning into the darkness and ran the cart paths. Windy and quiet. One grouse seen. Legs felt good. (6.0 miles)
Friday, I headed over to Brad to meet up with Keri and Anne for a run. I wanted to get in a few more miles than what we were planning so I got there a bit early and ran up to the summit and around on the mountain side before heading back to the parking lot. It was a gorgeous morning to be out. Nice and cool but warm in the sun.
At 9:15, the three of us headed out onto the east side and did a variation of the old BBU east course. I couldn't tell you the newest iteration of that section but I always like the old route. It was great to have a chance to catch up as we ran along! Anne stopped once we got back to the lot after 5ish miles, but Keri was feeling good and wanted to go for a few extra miles so I joined her, because why not?! Lots of perfectly shaped yellow toadstool like mushrooms seen, and one purple one too. All in all, a fun morning run, and great to get in some miles with friends! (10.2 miles)
Still was hoping for a slightly longer "long" run this weekend, so I headed out with my pack for a 2+ hour run on Saturday morning. Sky looked lovely through the winds right at sunrise but I was not fast enough to be outside to enjoy it while running 😉 Got out the door a few minutes before 7:00 and headed out on the powerlines. Cool but unlike Friday, rather muggy. Still, definitely looking like fall out there and the air is full of that autumnal smell of sweet ferns, goldenrod, ripening berries and fallen leaves. Mmm! Love that. Found one last patch of blackberries to enjoy too! After the Lover's Lane loop and a jaunt on one side of the mountain bike trails by the dump, I headed back towards home and out into the Cathance for a few more miles. Solid morning. Legs felt a bit tired but happy to get in some good home trail miles! (13.0 miles)
Lots of mushrooms out along the trails
Colors of fall 💗
The afternoon turned dreary and rainy so we got a few things done around the house. Not as fun as getting out for an adventure but sometimes necessary!
This morning, I headed out around town for a road meander. It was foggy and slightly misty to start, then got very muggy as the fog started to burn off and the sun began to emerge. Feeling strong and happy to finish up with another 40 mile week! (7.0 miles)
Anne came over to play with Sam for the morning and after lunch we met up with Kristen and Thistle out at Rocky Ridge. A gorgeous late summer feeling afternoon for some apple picking fun out at the orchard! A great way to wrap up the weekend!
These two 💗
Love these silly, goofy kids!
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