Just got in from my "long" trail run. We did just under 8 miles. Same as last week. We were joined by a friend for the first half. He is going through a bitter divorce, so he ran behind me and I just let him talk it out. I did not add much to the conversation except and an occasional snot rocket and a reminder that he did not ask for what he is going through.

Second half was a bit brisker pace, just focusing on pacing and nutrition, and not shuffling my feet when I get tired. That is a recipe for disaster.

So a solid training run. I need some more food and a good stretch before I start to wrangle the dust bunnies.