I found a new and better way to embarrass myself. This fall has been all about running. I've run a lot of miles and tried to learn as much as possible about running so I can take my new fitness and knowledge into next season. Part of my run focus this fall was to push myself outside of my comfort zone and run some cross country races. I never ran cross country or track in school, so I figured it would be fun. It was, and I think it helped make me a better runner. It also taught me to love off-road running, and all of my long weekend runs are on trails now. My new route is a lot hillier than my previous long run route, and it has tons of variety. I run a little bit on the road and bike path, and the rest is on trails with tree roots and rocks and leaves and then I run through the golf course and do a few laps on the UW-Badger's cross country course....
