10'll give ya 20

Wanted to run at least 10 miles today, maybe more like 12. Set out from the house and hit the Eastern Trail about two miles away. The shoulder and a bit of road and sidewalk, as well as cars is always a pain, but to get the miles in without driving it had to be done. The Eastern trail is flat and straight, so every chance possible to get on one of the many, many side trails that skirt down to marshes, rivers, and ponds was taken. This was a welcome reprieve from the relatively hard pack for the first 4 miles or so then after four road crossings I reached a new section construction dudes were working on. So the new dirt underfoot was nice and cushy. A stream crossing, a strange rock village with fire pits, a small Hobbit style bungalow, and some fun ups and downs via old bridges and mud holes made for a rather fun run. That being said my 10 or so turned out to be 20 which was a bit tough on the upper thighs for the last hour or so. All-in-all a good run with some fun exploration and interesting new trails.

efficiency: Just ran with water and Raw Revolution Bars. No bonk, no cramping, no blisters, no stomach issues.

distance: 20
duration: 3:07:30
pace: 9:23