Fall is upon us. The days are cooler, the air is drier, and the leaves are starting their show. It is time for you to get out and enjoy yourself. It is time to find a trail. I recommend finding a trail at your local State Park or check out the National Park Service website or the National Forest Service website for some incredible places to run. I remember hiking up Mt. LaConte in the Great Smoking Mountains National Park. It was a beautiful day. The air was clear, the sun was bright and the views were excellent. As I passed the 4500 foot mark and took note of my increasing heart rate from the altitude, a man came up from behind me. As I was huffing and puffing up this mountain, he ran right on by. Being a flat Lander, I was amazed at the ease this guy passed me. At the top of the mountain, I got to see his reward. He was lounging on a rock, high on a cliff with a view that was nothing short of inspiring. Nice place to have your turn around point.
You do not need a mountain to enjoy the fall. Just head on out to some place with lots of trees. Many cities are building more and more greenways that don not stay green during the fall. Take care not to turn your ankles during you run. Mother Nature may have blanketed the ground with a carpet of reds, oranges, and yellows, but she may have also dropped some big seeds just waiting to be stepped on. As always, let someone know where you are going and when you will be back when heading into the wilderness.
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