Back to training, but with a twist for the next few months. My upcoming races are all night races in an effort to avoid the Texas summer heat. Night races will be a unique beast for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I'm afraid of the dark, so my shrieks will be incredibly entertaining for the other runners. Second, processing how to navigate a trail in the dark with only a flashlight and headlamp is a skill I don't quite have. Tonight was my first night run out at the Greenbelt on the outer loop, along the ridge, down the power line and hill of death, across sculpture falls, and up the super highway and hill of life. Running with a group this evening kept my fear of the dark at bay and, although I had a few precarious trips on roots and rocks, there were no tumbles tonight. At this rate, it's going to be a great summer for running!
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