Original idea was to put in a slow recovery run today. Met an old colleague and runner friend – Dan and had a great time catching up with him.

That slow run needed to be a fast one if I were to also have coffee with the other running group – Chalupa.

Landed up stretching myself to a 8:40 pace for 5 miles. I might need to do some more stretching today and stay off the trail for a day or two. The scar tissue in left quad is showing sign of acting up.

It was a good run though – feeling the light breeze in your face in cooler temps.

Ran into quite a few running buddies in the trail – some twice (Greg and Indrani) and some even thrice (Lia)!!

I was more green than the forest was…

During the 5 mile run in Alpharetta Greenway, I came across this deer who refused to be scared by human beings. I was running with my head down. At one point, I look up and there it was – staring at me. Normally, a few steps later as I approach towards them, they run away. But this one just kept looking at me – perhaps laughing at my pathetic speed.

I knew if I stopped to take a picture, she would bolt. So, awkwardly, I fished the phone out of my pocket while running at the same time and then looking back took a couple of quick snapshots. The picture quality, as a result, was nothing to write home about. I am still marveling at how fearless (or trusting) the deer was.

The ground was soft from last night’s rain. Needed lot more power to get the lift and speed…

Early morning 5K in one of my favorite spots to run in – Central Park, New York!!