Running at the Farms

Never thought I would find new trails at Shelby Farms Park! I went around a pond that I have before but never knew there was a horse trail that back there! I didn't get to go very far because I had to be back to the car to run with some friends. I am looking forward to going back and seeing where it goes and how far it goes also.
I had a great run with my dog, Annie and friend, Stacy. We ran the Tour de Wolf trail and came across a few folks with their dogs since the dog park is very close by. Even though the weather was a little warmer we had the overcast skies and some wind to keep us cooler. Trails were muddy in the lower areas but we only had to walk around them.
I got in 8.75 miles just short of the 9.5 - 10 miles I wanted to do because I broke my long run into 3 different runs because I got there earlier. I thought I had more miles, I just didn’t add it up! Oh well, I was getting a blister on my big toe and it was getting tender even with me putting a band-aid with lube on it. It didn't get any worst so I am okay to run again!
Lately I have been listening to podcasts on my runs but today I didn't use my IPod at all and just listen to my friend and talked. Back to the IPod, I am enjoying listening about others talk about trail running and all the training going into it. I haven't mentioned it here but 1.5 years ago I had a Cochlear Implant put in and I am enjoying hearing the sounds that I have been missing out on for a long time. That is why I have enjoyed listening to the podcast and able to understand a lot of what they are saying. Plus its blue tooth so no more ear phones!