This weekend’s long run was supposed to be a 16 miler, but there was no way that I could get that in while working. Luckily, I had Monday off, so I adjusted my schedule a little, and on Sunday morning, I ran 1.5 miles with some of my co-workers that needed help with their fitness test.
So, this morning, I went to Southampton to meet up with Chris & Kyle. The two of them are newer runners, but they have been right there helping me with all my training since the summer. Our plan was to run the Manhan Rail Trail from Southampton to The Oxbow in Northampton & back for about 10 miles, and then I’d run the first 3 out and back, solo, for a total of 16 miles. When I arrived, both of them were looking and shaking their heads. The trail was still covered with snow from last week’s storms. Crap! Time to do some quick thinking.
Thanks to whoever developed the “maps” app on cel phones. We quickly picked out a route that we could “start” with.
The first part of the run was about 6.5 miles, and then we were nearly back to the cars. At this point, we parted ways, and I was venturing out on my own, on roads that I haven’t been on in years. This was nice, aside from the weather (29 degrees w/10-15 MPH wind). I had some time to be alone with my thoughts on the “rolling” hill roads of Southampton & Easthampton. When I got back to the car after this second loop, I was only at 14 miles. Good enough. I say only, because I had planned on 16.
Once I got home, and uploaded my Garmin, I looked over my activities and to my surprise, this IS my longest run since I started back running three years ago! Maybe I just wasn’t meant for 16 today.
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