Two runs in PA -- Wed. & Thu., 1-2 August

Based at Shawnee State Park in lovely Bedford county, managed to run both days we eveninged there. First day I was bushed from the drive and set-up, etc., but I followed the 3. 4 mile lakeshore trail, laid shale around the (artificial) lake, nice course; stretched it by running from the tent, and all the way back, thus:

Time: 37:52
Distance: 4.95 miles
Speed: 7.8 mph

It was pretty hot (middle of a heatwave, in fact, probably still over 80 even in the early evening) and I was flagging. The next day it was similarly hot, but I had had an easier day (only in the car for 50 miles, instead of 200 or more!) and was willing to take on a hilly trail off the lakeshore. I ran with the camp map, and had to check as I went, but the highlight was part of the historic Forbes Trail, an army marching route from pioneer times (steady uphill in woods), then doubling back on to some other trails with wicked steep patches, up and down. Overall:

Time: 1:04:23
Distance: 7.53 miles
Speed: 7 mph

Comment: I seemed to have less time and less energy than I'd expected throughout the trip, but these two runs were definitely worth the effort.