A little further

So, I've been trying to think like a dog! Who would of thunk it!!! I get moved from the best running area in the world into the dog infested backwoods! Now don't get me wrong...I am beginning to like it out here. When there aren't dogs trying to get a bite it is the most marvelous running you could imagine. I am going to post some pics in the coming days of the beauty of the Ozarks.Today I investigated a little further down Redbridge road. I kept going until I heard the deep bark of a big dog. I totaled 7.53 miles at 5.3mph. I have figured out one reason I am so tired and slow. All of my run routes are extremely hilly. There is NO flat! In some ways this is good.I'm needing speed work! I am considering a race this coming Saturday. If the Sweetheart says okay then I'll go, otherwise I will keep running up and down these dog infested roads and I do mean infested. If there's one dog at a house there's five! Today I passed a very run down place. Cars strewn about with the hoods up, trailers, metal parts, tires, and stacks of wood, the house seemed to be a combination of trailer and camper, three good ole' boys were cookin' something? They saw me and boy howdy did they stare! I heard the twanging of the deliverance theme in my head. Needless to say I was cordial as I speed up!Have a good one!!!

Redbridge Road

So, every run save one will be an out and back run. Yesterday I ventured out onto Highway W. Now mind you we are out in the boonies! This highway is two lane, 55 mph. It is banked like Talledega on the curves so this will require some getting used to...

My main concern is, of course, the dogs...and there were plenty! Not one came out onto the road after me, but a golden Lab-like one came helter skelter towards me but stopped like he was shot right at the road.

Otherwise they just looked at me...they are hillbilly dogs...looking at me just like the cows did...thinking.."what's up with the human? Why is he running?"

This new route is rolling hills, very beautiful! Views of the Ozarks Mtns. I loved it! 6.35 miles (note the exactness now of dist. due to the Garmin effect!)

So I have Bull creek turnaround, Redbridge turnaround. My next adventure will be back to W but the other direction to Cash spring road.

Today I go to the "Ponderosa" Bluegrass festival. We play just before Rhonda Vincent and the Rage. This is a big deal for our group. I may try to get some video.

I got my 305 trees in the mail yesterday! I've planted 15 of them!? It's hard work but the effort is worth it, I've always loved trees, birds, etc. So I'm planting pines, and wildlife cover type plants.

I know many of you are getting ready to race. Wish I was but I'm still kind of recovering from my recent marathon. Best of luck to you and Godspeed!! Peace!!