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Gorgeous morning for a run. Cornell’s relatively quiet on Sunday mornings so it was good timing to make my way through campus. I was surprised to find a magnolia tree still in peak bloom next to the course start.
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Today’s run was at the perfect time of day for me (6:30pm), and it felt good to complete my entire work day before my run. I wore a new pair of running shoes that I’m having trouble breaking in, so I fussed with the laces for a while before starting out. I have to lace them specially so there is no pressure over the top of my instep or I get what I think is nerve-related pain and it’s very uncomfortable.
Even so, it was the Run of Shoe Troubles, with two stops to try to loosen the laces even more. On the third stop, I took off my socks, which were thick winter socks. I had just grabbed whatever was on top of my drawer. That helped a lot but I was worried that the heels were now too loose and I would get a blister. So I stopped again to tighten up the heel locks. That seemed good, but my feet got sweaty. After the run, it felt fantastic to walk in the grass barefoot before getting in the car. This photo has the Cornell track in the background because my staff parking permit lets me park here. Also, lilac bushes were in full bloom and smell on this course today.
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My first FLRC Challenge run!
Love that left turn after the Cornell Child Care. Nice vista. Missed my turn off Thurston to get to the bridge. It comes up essentially immediately. This could be called the three sets of steps run. I started my loop on Judd Falls. It’s a busy road, so I didn’t want to run across it. The first set of steps for me, then, were up to the observatory. Then up past the suspension bridge. Then climbing back out of the Botanical gardens. I definitely prefer running up than down steps, so it’s great that the loop allows you to take all three sets in the same direction.
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Racing across the suspension bridge on Sunday morning. We managed to finish this one faster than anticipated, as Simon jogged along almost the whole time, with just 3 or 4 very short walk breaks. Going at 8:00am was a good choice, with energy levels high, traffic low, and weather cool.
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I remembered that if you start running from Community Corners on Pleasant Grove Road, you can intersect the course after about a half mile. This gives you an excuse to patronize Gimme Coffee afterwards. I chose to run before work today and I visited not only Gimme but also Adam’s Corners Café, which makes a tasty breakfast sandwich. I recommend the English muffin choice for the sandwich. (For those who are unfamiliar, Community Corners has free parking and is home to both these places.)
I didn’t want to run for a fast time today, so I made myself stop and take photos to destroy any chance of getting a fast time. That way I could relax about it.
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Finally got to run this one late this morning. I have been holding off till campus calmed down a bit 
Really loved the combination of trail/road/sidewalk.
Can’t wait to re-run it when I’m not worried about getting lost 
Only got off track a little, but then I decided to keep my phone out so I could watch the map
It was quite fun…till I hit those stone stairs 
Didn’t mind the first couple sets, but man these last ones got me 
Really wasn’t sure how I would handle the terrain since I mostly run flat, but I am pleased with my performance, especially since it was so warm already!
Ran with my hydration vest too, tis the season 
Really appreciate the effort that has gone into making these courses, THANK YOU 
Looking forward to this one again. 
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