Monday, August 3, 2009

August 2, 1979 (Thursday)

From running log:
No entry, day off.

30 years later:
I had worked a full day on this date in 1979, then spent about 5 hours driving north to our family cottage. Didn't leave much time for running, I'm afraid. But I was eager to hit the trails the next day.

Running on trails has always felt more natural to me than running on roads. It's not only the peacefulness of the woods, with bird songs replacing traffic noise ... it's also the natural flow of pace and stride that comes with facing uneven surfaces and sudden undulations. While running on trails is almost always slower than running on roads, I actually find it more exhilirating. It is ever-changing, while road-running can be a bit boring and slogging after awhile. If you don't run trails, give it a try sometime. I don't think you'll regret it.

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