Blanchard Loop

Nice day today running around Blanchard. Skies threatened rain the whole time, and the trails had less than usual on them for when I ran, around mid-day. I actually ran a fair amount of the loop, and while my steps were slow, I was steady.

There was a wind storm this week, and so many trees were down. Below is a picture of one of them, which has sign on it. I wished I had a rock hammer, as the fallen trees leave many rocks uncovered.

I miss the days when the trail was rough, and the signs were few. Still, thankful to see a WTA trail party out there, making the tail smooth and promoting the ethic of trail care.

Midway through the run, Deb texted me to give me the sad news that Kobe and his daughter died in a helicopter crash. Tragic, sad, sad, so very sad.