Got in just under 4 miles last night at the pool park.  Interesting sights and encounters along the way. First was the group of 4 men smoking pot on the trail. I could smell them long before I turned the corner and met them.  A little sketchy, since it was heavy dusk and I was alone, but they were happy doing their thing same as was i so we exchanged 'hellos' and continued onward. Next was a ferocious dog barking, snapping and pulling terribly on it's leash, attempting to attack. The owner kept an appropriate distance and apologized. The dog was about the same size as my foot so I wasn't terribly worried. Next was the woman with the stroller (presumably with a baby) standing in the dark, perfectly still and in the easement, doing nothing.  just odd.

And last, when the run (and swim practice) was over, DS and I had a great sighting of the Antares rocket launch from 100+ miles away.  At such a distance, I was not expecting it to be so bright and big. very cool.  Would love to be in Chincoteague next to Wallops sometime for one of those launches.

qotd: any interesting/odd or noteworthy encounters on the trail recently? see above for me. Nothing outstanding, but it was just a funny run with a bunch of odd encounters happening all together.

Got a nice 9-ish mile run up Emigrant Ck, near Chico- soaked in the hot springs for about an hour afterwards- it's a tough life but someone needs to do it

might get a short run in this evening depending on what time we get back

qotd: had clouds chase me up a mountain last week, was pretty neat- can't outrun clouds

Warm indeed, we're supposed to get to 93 deg today - typical fall day around here.  I'll run after work today.

wc - from yesterday, congrats on the marathon - sounds really great.

qotd:  I had a few interesting encounters on the 2nd night of Grindstone, people on a bridge over a stream, a guy splashing his face with water, people standing near a building. . . .  only thing is, they actually weren't there.  Not on a trail but the night before the run there were two people going at it hot-n-heavy in the restaurant parking lot.  I know it wasn't an illusion as there were two other people walking to their car (we had stayed well clear of the rockin' car) and we just sort of laughed about it before we went our separate ways. I guess the old slogan that they still have on tee shirts is true, Virginia is for lovers.

Got in a great 4.6 last night under a nice bright moon.  My first run since OC, I chugged along for 3/4 of a mile and then it was like turning a switch.  I ran the rest at 5kish pace.  I am not sure what got into me but it was fun and I felt great.  It kinda makes me want to run a 5k....kinda.

QOTD: I saw plenty of stuff at OC....illusions.  But funny thing is it was all during the day.  I guess I just have a habit of making something out of nothing out in the woods.

Have a great day!

Checking in a little late today. Got out of work about three hours late then came home went to bed and died for a few hours. DW finally drug me out by the heels and we went for a short run/walk.  She walked and I ran my 5.1 mile loop meeting her with about  1 1/2 miles to go then walking back together.

Runtrail - I don't really worry about people smoking weed as long as it's the genuine stuff and not laced with anything.  Get the biggest, nastiest dude totally stoned and they become nice little pussycats .  Sometimes I think we should build bonfires of the stuff and let everyone inhale . Bet the world would be a easier going place.

WC - Happy 70th. Great way to celebrate.

QOTD: Nothing notable recently which is kind of disturbing. That's part of why I run in the woods.  About a month ago, the night I sprained my ankle, there was a car that was apparently smoking weed and later I heard the guys howling at the full moon.