It was a cool morning to start, which I guess should have been expected; considering the blizzard like conditions that were present when my alarm went off at 0700. We postponed our run until 1000 in hopes that the thin layer of ice and snow would melt by the time we hit the trail. Luckily, our wish came true. The trail was clear for the most part, there were a few different areas that were still covered with snow, but overall at least 99.8 percent of the trail was clear.
We saw some hawks flying overhead; scouting for their next meal, we spooked two deer, and enjoyed the fresh air. With a temperature of about 38-40 degrees, our water consumption was minimal. I drank about 20 mL of water and ate a few energy beans, but for the most part, I felt amazing during the whole run. I don't even think I hit the infamous "wall"! This is a very exciting thing for me!
The best part of the day, we met Zack and my uncle Jerry at the Anchor Bar in Superior, WI. to enjoy a burger and fries (something that I haven't had in almost a year!) What a treat! That along with a Two Hearted Ale, a hot tub and a cat nap in the car on the way home, made for a perfect day! I'm looking forward to taking it easy this week, with some 5,6,7 mile runs. I'm taking today off from running and am getting ready to head out for a nice hike with Wenzyl and Zack.
Happy Running!
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