A bit of afternoon rain before a fantastic clearing of the skies... I couldn't resist a trip to the woods for a run. Had the McCann Farm parking lot to myself, and stuck to the Jerry Stage Trail and Shady Brook Trail for a nice 3-mile loop.
The gypsy moth are really prevalent in this area. We noticed them on Monday, but today it seems like they were everywhere. I ended up brushing at least 30 or 40 off me as I ran up the western portion of the Jerry Stage Trail. The first couple weren't a bother, but honestly it was a bummer getting these things off my face, neck, head and arms.
I ended up at McCann due to K2 mentioning the difficulty he had on Monday, knowing where he was in relation to time. I grabbed good gps coordinates and will get the entire McCann-Whitiker area on one precise map.
Old News Department...
On this day in 1997 I completed my 14th marathon - Nipmuck. It was the 3rd time I completed Nipmuck, and my time was 4:31:44, good enough for 42nd place.
Also, on this day in 2013, I completed my 49th marathon - Hawley Berkshire East. I had Wuzzam with me for this one, which was a real beast. We had a total time on feet of 7:45:15, which was the longest either of have ever been on our feet moving through the forest. It was most likely more than a marathon distance. By several miles... (or more).
In the way-back department, from June 1st, 2002 (fifteen big years if you want me to do the math), a group of Adams-Boys and a few others tackled a long run on Greylock. By the look of the pictures, I can recreate out steps... it was a longish day judging by the snapshots.
Also, on this day in 2013, I completed my 49th marathon - Hawley Berkshire East. I had Wuzzam with me for this one, which was a real beast. We had a total time on feet of 7:45:15, which was the longest either of have ever been on our feet moving through the forest. It was most likely more than a marathon distance. By several miles... (or more).
In the way-back department, from June 1st, 2002 (fifteen big years if you want me to do the math), a group of Adams-Boys and a few others tackled a long run on Greylock. By the look of the pictures, I can recreate out steps... it was a longish day judging by the snapshots.
The Group at Jones Nose
Climbing Jones Nose
Rest Break after the climb
Billy leading us through CCC Dymanite Trail
Another Rest Break
Deer Hill Falls
A very young Trail Troll with Tippi
