Got in just over 40 mi this week for the first time in many months. The hamstring issues, while still present, have diminished a to where they are relatively manageable. My mileage breakdown went something like this: 11 mi, 8 mi, 3 mi, 3 mi, 7.5 mi, and 8.5 mi. Just over 19 were trail miles run in Salomon Speedcross 3s. The road miles were primarily done in the Mizuno Wave Inspire 10s (with the short runs being done in Inspire 8s).
The best run of the week was this morning. The weather was outstanding,with cool temps and low humidity. The trails are more lush than I've ever seen them. Running after mile 2, the greenery is so thick that it kind of leans in on you in an almost oppressive manner. But that is what makes it exciting, honestly. The rains that have fallen up to this point have really done an amazing job keeping plants green when they would normally be yellowing and wilting in the July heat.
The best part of the runs on the trails this week is the amount of mulberries available throughout the river course. I literally have taken no gel packets with me in weeks. The trees are the best aid stations a runner or cyclist could ever hope for. I stopped a couple of times this morning to grab a handful of berries before continuing on my way. The second stop had little to do with actually needing energy, and much more to do with the delicious flavor of the berries.
Have a happy and safe holiday and keep running.
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