Trail v. Pavement

Running is a good thing. I really like it. I'm also falling back in love with the bike, but that is for another time. Today I trail ran; a coupling of the run and hiking in the woods. There is something seriously addictive about running on dirt, dodging rocks and roots, getting a little muddy when it is wet out, smelling the earth...5 miles does not seem far when it is through the woods. Road running is kinda mindless -- I can wander about mentally, listen to sermons and music, pretty much unplug. Trail runs require focus -- gotta be aware of what is in front of me cuz one bad step and I'm on the ground. I could get really used to running in the woods; maybe a day week for sure...next 'race' I'll do is Sycamore 8 on 05 Dec. That is a fun event; last year there was a foot of snow on the ground. This year is looking differently (especially considering it is 60 today and forecast to be so for the next 2 weeks!). It has been really great reconnecting with the part of me that is wired up to be outside, in the woods, hiking/biking/running/camping/fishing...This is a great fix and something that I more and more cherish being able to do. Next up, a night run with the headlamp...