I didn't run until after 12, but it was humid with some light sprinkling. I just wanted to go for an adventure run, so I did. I started up birch. My thighs were a bit sore, so I took it nice and easy. The dirt was perfect. Turned onto the trail that went back on the side of the canyon. I pushed the pace a bit, but didn't get any faster. I then tried to find a trail that went over to the next canyon. While I was looking, I heard a rustle in the tree. At first, I thought it was a hawk, but it was too big to be a hawk as it flew away. It was an owl. I looked up in the tree where it came from, and there was another owl! They were huge! It quickly took off, so I continued searching for the trail. Found it, but the trail was a road less traveled on. Continued up to cedar canyon. I'd only xc skied it, and there were some cool trails going straight up the mountain. Explored some more, then followed the trail back. When I got back to birch, I went up some more past the third gate. Coming back down, I sped up. Super fun run. My pace was around 9 minute miles. It got warmer towards the end, but never too hot.
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