I didn’t plan on heat training today. But I get off work at noon now, so there’s always that possibility – especially if you do what I did. I drove to the nearest trails after work, which are significantly inland from my usual trails, and after the initial semi-interesting Trabuco Creek Trail, I began a steep rolling hill adventure that was hot as hell. I’m telling you! For many of my ten miles this afternoon, there was not a tree in sight.
The only good thing that came out of my run today was that I saw an old student riding his bike on Trabuco Creek Trail. And this is what I said while running after him, “Um! Um!! I know you! Excuse me! What’s your name? I know you!!”
(Duh!!! I was a little speechless, you might say). Anyway, he finally stopped his bike, and I could not for the life of me remember this very good and respectful student’s name. I said, “Do you remember me?” I’m sure I looked completely different in my running attire and gear compared to how he was used to seeing me. (He looked the same – it’s only been a year after all). Well, he said he remembered me, told me his name and shook my hand. So polite. Good news, he graduated this year. So there you have it! Something good always seems to come out of a run. Even though I had a pretty miserable run, it was definitely worth it. I love seeing old students, especially this one!
Starting off on Trabuco Creek Trail:
More of Trabuco Creek Trail:
Crossing over to Trabuco Ridge Trail:
Running up Trabuco Ridge Trail:
Weeeeeeeeee!
Is it time to turn around yet???
Ahhhhhh. Santiago Peak straight ahead:
I drank every single ounce of my 64 fluid ounces on this run. I don’t think I’ll be returning anytime soon – at least not in the summertime:
Yikes, that looks like a very long and hot trail. Well done for toughing it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Johann. It really was hot as heck. Yet, oddly, I am drawn to return. : )
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