I took the opportunity this morning to hit a favorite trail running and mountain biking spot of mine: Kill Creek.  I only get out there about once a year and I really try hard to make the most of it. Today I decided I was going to run it mainly because I didn’t want to go through the hassle of getting my bike over there. As I pulled into the park I noticed a sign for a 5k run. It turns out it was a small one and neither them nor I would get in each others way.  I parked my car in the usual spot and took off for the trails.

About 10 minutes into the run I noticed something move on the trail ahead of me. As I got closer, I noticed it was a snake stretching out on the path.  My foot came down within a foot of his head. I think afterwards I ran the hardest and fastest I ever have on a trail. I am not afraid of snakes, I just don’t like them much!

I probably should mention that I got up this morning knowing there was going to be a chance of rain and thunderstorms rolling through the area. I decided to chance it and head out before they arrived. According the weather map, they were at least 2 hours away. Now during my entire run, I could hear thunder over the sound of my headphones…but no rain. As I neared the end of the trail the sky’s opened up and it poured and poured…and poured. I ended up doing the last mile in the rain and became soaked! 

It was a great time though and the rain and thunder really added to the experience of being out there. It’s so peaceful and I love just being one with nature. I didn’t have my camera with me this time but here are some pictures that I took 2 years back. Pretty much looks the same which is what nature is all about!

Here is the storm cell that passed through while I was out there. I guess I should be lucky that it wasn’t anything more than rain! BTW, the 5k race got cancelled.