Fun in the woods

On Saturday night, I was already getting excited to run the next morning. The rain was coming down off and on and I knew the trails would be somewhat sloppy in the morning, which I enjoy as long as they're not flooded. There's also something about running after a rainfall that is refreshing.

This morning, I set out along the Hinkson Creek Trail again and headed up to some paths I rarely take in the wooded areas next to the larger dirt paths. It was a fantastic workout. I ran into a few dog owners along the way, but they were great and pulled their dogs aside as I ran by. One group of people even said they didn't want their dogs getting me muddy. That was nice.

There are some good hills to run up and down in these less-traveled trails. There is a pretty good one near the trailhead as you first enter the Grindstone Nature Area.

Once I got out of the woods, I continued to head down the trail until I got to the MU Recreation field and then turned around. I took the gravel trail all the way back home.

This was a great run on a pretty nice morning. Try out the trails in the woods if you get a chance, it's another good change of pace.