Longer Run, part 2 - Sat. Sept. 2

Leaving the Notch I reset the clock and headed up Bare Mountain. The Notch is about 500 feet, so that's a 400 foot climb in less than half a mile -- the first mile took me 17:17! Then it was a bit faster--next almost mile in just over 10 minutes, before I had to stop and get twigs out of my shoe. Then the next mile was just over 16 minutes, and the last almost mile another 18 minutes (clearly very tired!). Here's the total:

Time: 1:01:41
Speed: 3.8 mph
Distance: 3.95 miles

Doesn't look like much, but it hurt plenty. If training is about getting sore, that was good training. The Summit House is at about 900 feet, like Bare Mt., , but the elevation map for this portion of the M-M trail is like a sawblade -- look here. Yes, I'll hurt tomorrow but I can't wait to do it again - preferably in company, and just the M-M bit, not the road section.

Unless a marathon is very flat I can't see doing double today's distance, ever--I mean, I couldn't run without variety, but it's so tiring! Gah.

Also N.B. there's a 5K run up to the Summit House on Sept. 17. I recall that it attracts hillclimb specialists, but if Mark will join me it'll be good for a change. . .