K2 and I drove out to eastern Connecticut to meet Wuzzam and the Old Goat at the Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon birthplace in Eastford, to run the Natchaug Trail from Birthplace, to Gravesite, and a bit extra.

The out-and-back totaled 8.2-miles, with our turn-a-round point being Route 44 (last weekend's endpoint).

Mid-day journey to the Tunxis Trail in Burlington.  Explored from the Nassahegan Recreation Complex along the "white-trail" until I intersected with the "Great Circle" route from October 25th.

Excellent trail, finished with 7.1-miles.

Somehow, I got off route after Devils Kitchen and logged a route between the "white-trail" and the "Great Circle" route.

3-mile run on Main Street in the early morning drizzle; before work.

Black Lizard / Vintage Crime #40 for 2020...

"Black Friday", David Goodis and another descent into hell. First published in 1954.

Vintage Crime / Black Lizard Cover Image

Early Edition

Alternate Early Edition

 3.5-miles on Main Street, Kent and Wisteria, prior to work.

 3-miles on Main Street early morning prior to work.

Music 2020...

Effort #46,  "Grinding Down II"...  the fourth piece from September 12th, 2020 session, known collectively as the "Ground Down" E.P.

Met up with K2, Wuzzam, Old Goat and the Hillybilly for a run along the Nipmuck and Natchaug Trails in Ashford and Eastford, Connecticut.

We met early on Eastford Road, planning to run south on the Nipmuck until it joins the Natchaug, just before "Ladies Room Rock".  From there, we'd see how far we would make it, planning to run out for 90-minutes, and then turn-a-round to the beginning.

We were running a few minutes prior to 9:00 a.m., so we missed the earthquake that was reported in southern New England today.

Crossing Moon Road, down to Bigelow Brook, crossed Ashford Road, past the Hole In the Wall Camp property, and we realized that our turn-a-round point was going to be at some random spot prior to Route 44.  Decision was to push on, a bit harder, and make it to Route 44 "The Hartford Turnpike".

Hit this destination at 6.8-miles, with a final tally of 13.7-miles for the day.  Surprise was the warmth again today, easily reaching into the seventies once again, with full sun.

At the Jerry Stage Bench

Bigelow Brook

Hillybilly just prior to Route 44

Wuzzam  along Bigelow Brook

Hillbilly along Bigelow Brook

5-mile run in McLean Game Refuge, on a day where the temperature was in the mid-seventies!

On this day in 1999...

Watery Hill 6-Hour Run

November 6, 1999 - Somewhere in MA or RI

I completed 30-miles during the Watery Hill Six-Hour Race today, with Johnny Bandit.  

I called it a day at 5:35:00.

"High Points" along the trails I've visited during October, 2020.

• Devil's Kitchen, Tunxis Trail, Burlington Region
• Mile of Ledges, Tunxis Trail, Burlington Region
• Hemenway Lookout, Tunxis Trail, Burlington Region
• Johnnycake Mountain, Tunxis Trail, Burlington Region
• Orchard Hill Lookout, Natchaug Trail, CT
• West Suffield Mountain, Metacomet Trail, West Suffield, CT
• Schaghticoke Mountain Overlook, Appalachian Trail
• Ice Gulch, Appalachian Trail, Great Barrington, MA
• East Mountain, Appalachian Trail, Sheffield, MA
• June Mountain, Appalachian Trail, Sheffield, MA

On this day in 2000...

Watery Hill 6-Hour Run

November 4, 2000 - Somewhere in MA or RI

I completed 33-miles during the Watery Hill Six-Hour Race today, with Johnny Bandit.  

I called it a day at 6:00:00.

And the last of the images from the Tunxis Burlington Run of October 25th...

The Hillbilly in the Devil's Kitchen

The Hillbilly & Old Goat in the Devil's Kitchen

The Hillbilly & Old Goat in the Devil's Kitchen

The Hillbilly & Old Goat in the Devil's Kitchen

The Old Goat in the Devil's Kitchen

The Hillbilly in the Devil's Kitchen

The Hillbilly in the Devil's Kitchen

Music 2020...

Effort #45,  "Grinding Down I"...  the third piece from September 12th, 2020 session, known collectively as the "Ground Down" E.P.

Managed to run an easy 3-miles along Main Street in the early morning before work.

Also, on this day in 1997...

Bash Bish Falls Marathon

November 2, 1997 - South Taconic Trail, MA & NY

The Old Goat, the Gullivers, and a few others rambled out to Bash Bish Falls to participate in a marathon along the South Taconic Trail.  

I managed 26-miles in 6:28:00, with the last few miles being in a driving rain.  This was my 18th marathon.

Bonus images from the October 25th Tunxis Run in Burlington....

The Tory Den

The Old Goat Climbing on Tunxis

The Devil's Kitchen

The Devil's Kitchen

First, this month is designated as "Native American Indian Heritage Month", and we should pay tribute accordingly...

Native American Indian Heritage Month Wikipedia Entry

National Park Service Entry

Official Website

Closer to home, I managed a Road Run on the Hill Street Loop, 7-Miles of pavement.

November 1 - December 31, 2020

The New England 61 Day Challenge is a healthy lifestyle initiative that includes education about healthy eating, physical activity, and positive behavioral changes. It encourages individuals and groups to participate and learn how to make smart choices and develop healthy behaviors.

New England 61 Day Challenge Pledge

Today, I pledge to participate in the New England 61 Day Challenge.

I will make my health a priority and focus on developing and nurturing my body, mind, and spirit.

I will strive to meet the challenge goals of no soda, no sweets, and no cigarettes.

I will remember that there will be bumps along the road, and I'll stay focused for the entire period.

I pledge to learn and grow in knowledge and to make healthier decisions on a daily basis.

I will support my colleagues, friends, and family throughout the Challenge.

I will take what I learned during the Challenge and strive to maintain my new healthy habits.

****  Additional steps we will be working on are:

•           No Fast Food.
•           No Fried Food.
•           No Bread.
•           No Alcohol.
•           Exercise regularly.
•           Drink 64 ounces of water daily.

This is my third consecutive year with this program, and once again I am determined to have a great two-months working toward success.