Trail Running

For nearly the past two years, I've had a client who has been working on convincing me to try trail running with her. I've always politely declined, citing my physiological disinclination for running in general. Thankfully Marcia never gave up on me. 

Last week, Marcia took me on a 6.5 mile trail run with an 1,100 ft elevation gain- I really didn't think there was any way I could actually do something like this. I know it's possible, for lots of other people out there, but I always imagine it taking an incredible genetic predisposition to be able to withstand physical stress of something described as climbing 1,100 ft over 6.5 miles while running. That just sounds like pure self torture. I trudged on following every one of Marcia's constant footsteps as she jogged up this mountain. There were moments when I could tune out the physicality of running and take a peak at the beautiful scenery around me, but those moments were short glimpses few and far between.

Here's a look at some of the incredible views:

Have you taken your exercise outside yet this spring??