So I went back for more Chestnut

Tuesday night found me back on the Chestnut Ridge Loop - we got a bonus day where it was in the 50s when I got off from work. I drove straight to the parking spot and had a great time walking CRL. I have a goal now of trying to do that once a week with the goal of walking the entire thing after work once time changes and the days get longer.

I titled my walk this way because when I'm on uneven, loose terrain or going downhill I walk like a toddler, but when I speed up and try to go faster I look like an old person rushing to the bathroom. It's kind of funny. I had to hustle towards the end of my walk because dumbass me left my regular glasses in the car and the sun was dropping below the ridgeline in places.

I stopped several times to look around and take pictures, and a few times I stopped to let runners go past. It was a tremendous day. I hope that Tuesday might be warm enough to go again. We will see. I can always layer up - it's not at all like riding where the wind on your face makes you colder. My aunt wants to join me so that will make it more fun! Stay tuned.

Meanwhile I'm heading to Blacksburg today for the final Virginia Tech Women's Basketball Game of the season. We had a game Thursday night; I was pretty tired Friday, Rode Zwift for 30 minute yesterday before heading to a 2 y/o's birthday party... Just a crazy, busy week. Hope everyone enjoys another rainy Sunday

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