eagle-vail trail of awesomeness

i heart this trail... it's beautiful, just the right amount of hilliness and right behind my house!

First of all, I am pumped out of my mind because I just ran the most efficient (i.e. good, relaxed yet strong form) run since... ummm... yeah... I can't even remember when! I was able to crank out about 6 miles and feel fine! My stride felt good (albeit a bit shorter than I can get it once my hip flexors sort themselves out), posture was good, breathing... good! (see, lots of exclamation marks... PUMPED!!!... !)

Now, I know better than to think my form will be like this permanently but man I hope so. At least I hope we're going in the right direction and this wasn't a fluke.

On another note, over the past 2 weeks I've noticed a change in scenery: the wildflowers are starting to disappear and some of the aspen leaves are beginning to turn a golden hew. Fall is definitely right around the corner and after Fall.... SKI SEASON!