Up late enough for the rain to have passed through, or at least the first wave of it, yet early enough to avoid any direct sun or heat. In other words, I was at the Phelps Road trailhead for the Metacomet by 8:30 a.m.
Beautiful day to be doing anything, especially an easy run in the woods. A couple deerflies "bugged" me, but it made me think that this summer hasn't been bad at all for the pest.
My body felt good for the entire 3.4-mile round trip. I am thankful for that.
Some dark clouds to the west over Manitook Mountain
