i skipped three days of running to go backpacking in the Sipsey Wilderness this weekend. TOTALLY WORTH IT.i missed friday's run, which would have been Day 5 of Week 4, because I wanted fresh legs for the trails. that was a good call.
we did about seven miles over two days, but there were plenty of hills and i was carrying thirty pounds on my back. i felt a small pang of guilt for not running in three days, but my body feels good. my ankle doesn't hurt at all, so i think we can say it's all healed up.
the Sipsey is beautiful. this weekend the temp didn't climb above 85 degrees, and it got down to the low 60's at night. sleeping on the ground wasn't great, despite the fact that i've done it for years without problems. i guess i'm not as young as i used to be (why does that phrase keep ringin through my head these days?!?).
i always feel spiritually rested after spending a couple days in the woods, and this trip was no different. bring on Week 5, Danny!!time: 24 hours
distance: 7 miles (hiking, with a 33 pound pack, yo!)
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