After that loop, it warmed up quite a bit so we shedded layers, gloves and hats. Shay was afraid to remove her hat as she feared what her hair would look like... I pulled mine off and she knew she couldn't look nearly that bad!
After that loop, it warmed up quite a bit so we shedded layers, gloves and hats. Shay was afraid to remove her hat as she feared what her hair would look like... I pulled mine off and she knew she couldn't look nearly that bad!
Dave and Peggy left after one loop as Melissa, Shay and I took off for another. Yep, the left achilles kicked in... Melissa out ran us after the first mile, but Shay and I plugged along. We decided to the Advanced Red loop. I haven't been there in almost 2 years. This one has a heck of a lot more drops and shorts, steep climbs. I thought this might be good practice for Cross Timbers. Shay and I just laughed as we ran through it. I swear, my legs almost gave out on me a couple times! We both whooped and hollered as be finished Red and got back on the safety of Green.
Our pace was definitely slower than the first loop, but that's OK, we planned it that way. We pushed each other, tried to keep the conversation going. When I almost stopped for an extra walk break, she talked me through it. When she mentioned she planned to walk up the big hill once we exited the trail, I just said, "Let's see." We both ended up running it just fine.
It was a good day. I was almost afraid to go back, but my Draper demons are gone. We worked hard, and deserve a nap!
Happy Trails!
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Excellent job, my running friend!!
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