My trail run this morning was fantastic. We were moving pretty good for running on a very technical mountain bike trail, somewhere in the mid to upper eight minute mile range for 5-1/2 miles with just under 1,100 feet of climbing.

Unfortunately, I didn’t quite have my shoes tied tightly enough so I ended up with blisters on both of my big toes because many of the obstacles were obscured by fallen leaves. I was also surprised at how unsteady my ankles were… You figure you ride a ton, run a bit, you’re in fantastic shape – you’re light and nimble… A 5-1/2 mile trail run shouldn’t be much of a big deal. Uh, yeah, I was wrong. My ankles were protesting rather loudly on the last mile.

Otherwise, it was a perfect day for a run. Upper 40’s, sunny and for once, no wind. Running with my friends was extra special. First, I’ve never been able to keep up with them – they’re both in that next level of runner category – but the cycling has made keeping up a lot easier.

After we finished, we decided to make it a regular thing for the foreseeable future. We’re all busy guys so I can only hope that this works out.

Afterwards the wife and I took the kids for an easy spin around the neighborhood on the mountain bikes. Next up is dinner followed by bowling. Thankfully this week I didn’t ride a hundred miles before bowling so I’m looking forward to not running out of gas in the middle of the second (of 3) game.

Happy Sunday.