So, for the first time I managed to go running! Before I either have been too tired (at first), too busy (more commonly) or it was already dark. Anyway, check it out! I went clockwise, and the slow North straight stretch on the left hand side of the map is a damn steep staircase, over 500 steps up, along a terraced vineyard. The GPS didn’t like it for whatever reason, which is really disappointing. Then again, I only made it 2/3 of the way up the first time without walking, and under 1/2 the second time. Check out that elevation profile - its not lying!

Over an hour for 5.6 miles is not great, but between the stairs and a lot of pausing to look around, that’s fine. I ranged from an 8:15 to a 9:30 pace, scenery dependent, most of the time. My last quarter mile or so dipped deep into the sixes, which was a whole lot of fun.

More later, I promise. Its a wonderful place to run here, the weather and terrain is perfect. It would be better if my Forerunner charger hadn’t broken leaving me with around one hour remaining. I may have to buy a 301 this weekend if I can find one, with that as an excuse!

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