I didn't take any pictures, but for the record, I headed down to the Centennial Trail Northern Terminus at Nakashima Barn and ran 10 miles this morning. There was a low key marathon going on there, amounting to five out and backs to Pilchuk Creek.
I've never been on this section of the Centennial Trail, which stretches 30 miles down Snohomish County. Its been on my mind for a while, as I know it is popular. The barn at the end is the Nakashima Barn, which was my good friend Stanley's family. He called me about the event.
I checked on the way home, and the trailhead is only 15 miles from the house. I really need to use this trail more---maybe an out and back run to Arlington (16 miles) or Bryant (8 miles). I have it mind that some day I'll take a day and try to get down to my cousin's place in Woodinville, by bike or foot. This is the way, or a big part of it.
Today was hot, by northwest standards. Could say it was glorious. But I don't do well with the sun, so after the run I chilled at home. I got my second shot yesterday, and so all activity needed to be somewhat muted. Not feeling ideal, but Kershaw, Darvish, Greinke and a bunch of other aces are pitching tonight, so all good. Mariners are in first place.
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I spent a lot of time on the Centennial, especially between Snohomish and the trailhead just south of Arlington. The stretch from Bryant northward wasn't completed before I left. I had plans to do my own ultra run with a full O&B after completion, but that didn't quite happen.
You've had quite a weekend of weather up there. Tough night for Ms vs Grienke but taking two of three was great.
This trail is perfect for simple ultras. I did Kendall's Y run a couple times, which was probably down by where you used to run, I'm guessing. This stretch was great--woodsy, with a high bridge crossing over Pilchuk Creek at the 2.5 mile turnaround. I expect I'll run a longer stretch soon--maybe Arlington and back. Greinke was unbelievable, but Ms are on a roll. I'll be watching, but believing comes sometime after Memorial Day.
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