WOW, today I did an 18 miler at the greenway. Today, I was determined not to retrace my steps. I like out and back and that is what the greenway provides....but out and back and out and back again was not appealing to me today, so I just ventured around the sidewalks near the greenway for 6 miles and then headed on the trail. Near the end of the trail is another small greenway into another city, but there was caution tape and a sign that said "closed" due to structural damage. The floods happened only 2 days after I had a muddy birthday run on the greenway. I noticed that the railings (about 15 feet off the ground) were covered in leaves and mud. WOW, it was incredible. The rest of the greenway was well cared for, so I know some people worked very hard to clean it up. My goal was to make it to 15 without consulting with myself on how I was feeling. I have to say that I was disappointed with how crampy my legs felt at 15. I was hoping for a strong finish. It just reminds me to respect the run, every time I run. I started my run at 8:30 after my metabolism had already awoken, and I think that might be the cause. I was very hungry through the run but took two gels. Next one is 20 miles. I'm tired today. Whew.
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