Soggy, but happy

Miles run: 13

Elevation gained: 1,300′

Minutes spent running in the pouring rain: 123

I thought that my waning motivation might benefit from a new running route.  So I hit up the notorious Turkey Creek bridle out at Umstead.  Holy hills.

I ran the bridle path until it ended and then explored some single-track stuff for a few miles before heading back to the car.  The rain started at about mile 3.  It began as a sprinkle but before long was coming down in sheets.

It was hilly.  I was soaked to the bone.  It was slow.  (Those single-track trails are murder on the pace, especially with all of the slippery roots and downed trees/debris from the recent storms.)  By all accounts, this run should have been a miserable experience.  But it was actually pretty fun!

Oh hey, running motivation?  I think I may have rediscovered you!

Tonight, I celebrated by enjoying dinner (er…a soft pretzel with beer cheese dip) on Raleigh’s most fabulous bar patio.

The Boylan Bridge Brewpub can be kind of a scene when the weather’s nice, but that view?  Makes fighting the crowds of hipsters and their fixed-gear bikes totally worthwhile.

Although beer is clearly the house specialty, I indulged in a cocktail, because it just sounded really interesting:

Pear vodka, yuzu juice, lime and cascade hops leaves.  Yum.

Apparently, tomorrow is Easter.  We have no real plans, aside from a run in the morning.  Followed by mimosas.

Hey, it’s a holiday.  Might as well celebrate!