4.75 miles
minnehaha falls and back
36 degrees
Scott and I were supposed to run the Halloween Half this morning, but we both decided it was too much — for Scott it was his feet, for me my gastro-stuff. I was not interested in stopping at every port-a-potty along the route. Instead, I decided to go out for a much shorter run to the falls and back. Mostly I felt good, but halfway in, a growing need to go the bathroom. Boo. I hope I can figure out/fix this problem soon. Other than that, I enjoyed the run. Not too cold, clear, hardly any wind. A beautiful morning!
10 Things
- the tree 2 doors down from me, which was red a few years ago, is a bright yellow this year
- stretches of the sidewalk covered in leaves
- the falls were roaring and misting
- the tinny recording of bells coming from the light-rail train across Hiawatha
- the view! open air, bluffs on the other side
- rowers below — heard the coxswain’s voice
- only a few leaves fluttering to the ground
- empty benches
- the sound of plastic wheels — no chance to look, what was it? A crappy stroller? roller skates?
- the smell of pine needles