First early AM trail run. I don't want to commute today and have to ride home in the 98 degree 90% humidity, with good chance of thunderstorms.
Went out at about 5:35, well covered with bug spray. It was peaceful and nice, but it definitely felt harder for me at this time of the day. When I go to the gym at 5:15, I warm up on the TM for a few minutes and that helps. When I ride early, I go with no expectations of speed, and I often record averages that are super slow. I did warm up when I walked up the street to the trail, but I think i needed more.
Of course, when I got down the steep descent, I had to go to the bathroom, had no tissues, so I made the decision to run the other way on the trail, at a junction, and back. So, probably ran 2-2.5 miles. I am glad I went, and I was totally soaked when I got back up the hill. I slowly run down the side of the street with the grass to cool down, before I have to walk up my driveway.
Definitely need to drive to a different trail next time. At least my feet feel fine!