Yesterday morning I met my friend Susan for a run on Al Foster trail. I had never been out on this trail, which runs alongside the Meramec River...so it was a nice change of pace to run out here.
Plus, Susan and I don't have to go to work. Score!
It was a pretty trail-- with trees and bridges and mosquitoes. I think next time I'll pack some bug spray :)
There was even a little train track that ran parallel to the path for a while... I think they have train rides on Sundays. How cute is that?
Since I'm a dork that took my camera along on a run, I forced Susan to take a picture with me.
Luckily, Susan's a good sport AND used to my nerdiness.
We're going to try to run together about once a week and explore other trails in the area. Any suggestions?
On another note, I'm still trying to decide what marathon to run in the fall.
Here are the three finalists....
- Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon
- November 7th
- $60 registration
- Average race temp--55 degrees
- Thoughts
- On my birthday!
- Never been to Raleigh--could see my friend Mary
- Good running temperature
- I could see my darling friend Mary. I miss Mary.
- Travel would be expensive--we would have to fly
- Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
- November 6th
- $60
- Average race temp--mid 50's
- Thoughts
- On birthday weekend, but I wouldn't be running on my birthday
- Apparently, Indianapolis is a nice city, but I'm as excited about it as other cities.
- Close enough to drive
- Good running temperature
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon
- December 4th
- $85 registration
- Average race temp--56 degrees
- Thoughts
- Never been to Memphis as an adult, but have as a child
- Might be during David's final's...and that would suck
- $$ goes to charity. I like that.
- Good running temperature
- Training for a race in December would be WAY better than for a race in November...as far as avoiding long hot runs.
- We could drive there.
- Apparently, this one sells out, so I would actually have to make a decision
- Most expensive
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