4.5 mile Trail Run
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always enjoyed being outside. I used to play with the neighborhood kids until the street lights came on and my mom had to beg me to come inside. I still love being outside. I love walking trails, boating, kayaking, and swimming. Last week, I found a new trail that I’m obsessed with.
This afternoon, a friend and I ran the trail.
It’s 2.25 miles to the bridge and 2.25 miles back. I love trails that don’t circle around because once you go so far, there is no stopping and you have to come back.
It also helps to find shaded running trails. It keeps me cool and allows me to run longer.
4 1/2 miles complete!
This was the first time I ran without tracking my miles or listening to music and I did a pretty good job. I hate hearing myself breathe, it makes me want to stop.
The views were gorgeous the entire trail. We sat and cooled down on the bench before taking off.
I had to stop and grab an ice water at the closest place, McDonalds. When I got home, I had a slice of peanut butter toast on my Energize bread and a bowl of popcorn!
Now it’s time to start packaging for the collection!
What is something you’ve never grown out of as a kid?
mmm I want that popcorn ? looks like a beautiful run
Thanks Em!
I love trail running! Looks like a beautiful route!
So pretty:)
That looks like such a beautiful place to run! I just found your blog and love it! Such pretty pictures!
Thanks Bethany & welcome!!
OMG! you are my hero! You look amazing!
🙂
Gorgeous trail!! You make me want to go for a run tonight !
Thanks Leigha!
Peanut butter toast is the best!!
YES!
Hey!
I just found you again. I followed you for a long time and then lost track of not only you but myself. I am so in love with this new blog of yours and I can’t wait to read up to see how beautiful life has been treating you!
I hope you’re having an amazing summer and I am looking forward to more posts from you!
Mel
Thank you Melissa! :):)
What a gorgeous run- looks like you had perfect weather!
It was gorgeous:)
That trail looks amazing! I will have to find that once I move there. I know who to ask now for all the great trails 🙂 Do you have any tips/tricks on shins& knees hurting during running? Also, I made some bomb pumpkin cashew butter if you want to check it out: http://www.thesweetlifediaryofahealthnut.blogspot.com/2015/09/homemade-pumpkin-cashew-butter-recipe.html . Only 35 days until I’m Charlotte bound and I cannot wait!
Thanks Tori!
I get bad shinsplints and it really helps to run on grass, massage them, use a foam roller and ice ice ice!
I’m excited to check out your recipe!!
& you’ll love CHARLOTTE!
this trail looks amazing! And I feel the same way about hearing myself breathe when I’m running. I feel like I sound worse and then it makes me feel more tired than I actually am! I actually admire people who run without music on a regular basis!
Glad I’m not the only one! I tried to do it the other day and it didn’t go as great!