Sunday Run 2/28/2010
28 Feb
Along Upper Tampa Bay Trail
My typical weekend run, which should be around 4 miles, was cut to 3.4 today. I just didn’t have it in me. I ran a good first mile and a half, and then I got a little sidetracked. Plus, I couldn’t help but to see the giant notice letting trail-goes like myself know that starting 3/1/2010, to park at the Channel Park Trailhead and at the Wilksy Trailhead (Upper Tampa Bay Trail), you will have to pay $2. (Or you can purchase a year-long pass for $50.) I understand the need to raise capital for upkeep of the trail, but those of us who are already financially strapped can’t justify paying $2 to run the trail when we can run at other places for free. (My gym membership is $56 a month!)
Running Under Linebaugh, Upper Tampa Bay Trail
I will just go back to parking down at the first Trailhead instead at Channel Park, which hopefully will remain free. But to run up to where the bridge is on the trail and then back again…well, I would need to continue upping my mileage into the 5-6 mile range.
Bridge Near Linebaugh, Upper Tampa Bay Trail
So, I began mapping runs around my neighborhood, and exploring new places to take my weekend runs. If I am going to pay to run, I want some excellent scenery.
P.S. I need to buy a SpiBelt . The armband that I purchased for my iPhone last year is just far too annoying. I just need to shove my damn phone & keys into a lovely SpiBelt and then run, without worrying about it shifting about. My iPhone is so heavy on my arm it’s distracting at times.
