Is it Fall yet? Sept. running...

[Tri Girl]

ran 7 miles in the rain on the trails today. The trees protected me from the wet stuff, and I had fun on a couple of the open sections slipping down the muddy-red clay.
I ran with 5 friends and was dropped within the first half mile, but I really don't mind. I truly enjoy being out on the trail in the quiet, not having to keep up a conversation, hearing the raindrops pitter-patter and getting lost in my own thoughts. Not to mention stopping to take as many pictures as I want and not worrying about others thinking I'm nuts (which I am). It was turtle-city out there today (I must have passed a dozen in the 7 miles). Here are a few of my favorite photos from today.

Me leaping over logs
a trail-colored turtle I almost stepped on (sorry buddy)
and a field of yellow wildflowers by the lake.
It may not be the prettiest place I've ever lived, but there is definite beauty all around.







Sorry I always post pictures. I can't help it. I love taking them, but I will quit posting them if it's annoying.