I visited my village yesterday. Hills by the road were so beautiful that I could not resist getting out of the house today for a hike. I never had gone on the trails ad hills which are so close to my home. Actually, no one goes there besides a few farmers. Tractors have made a nice mud-road there.
The trail started 2 km away from my house at the end of a colony on top of a hill. I walked to that point and started running at very comfortable pace. Half hour down I had passed two hills the trail being lost into the village I was already running on the hill slopes. The third hill was bit steep and I was exhausted too. Then I hiked over the top and ate tup-sakhar-chapati which I had taken along.
Farmers along the way were looking as if I was a pagloo (crazy). Few people called me on my way back and asked if I had lost my way. I told them that I was just roaming around and I am from Saneguruji vasahat. They told me to go straight home; I nodded with a smile.
The round trip must be around 12km. I had my first trail running experience. Leaned lot of things. I must keep some things in mind if I am to continue more running.
1) Dry-fit shirt and possibly all the clothing. I had my cotton shirt drenched I sweat and it was getting uncomfortable.
2) I head band might be helpful to stop the sweat coming on my eyes. You can't always use handkerchief while running.
3) Lighter shoes must be more comfortable. Good fitting sandals might help me more. Would like my toes feel free.
For now, building up some mileage and staying on my legs for longer time should be my concern. Shouldn't be thinking of speed. :P
Tractor road. I went up to that farthest hill.
Lots of such orchids were blooming.
Farmers
Panhala gad, Jotiba hill and some nearby hills.
This couple didn't had ox to plough.
