Bring it on, Bagley (recap)

Distance: 6.3 miles
Effort Level: Average
In a few words: Beautiful Night

Smaller turnout this week with a total of three people (and one very energetic dog), but smaller groups are certainly nice too. It is a blessing to have Duluth spring, which by all accounts is different the what most of the world would deem as spring.

Trails were in decent condition. The snow from a day or two prior had melted and been packed down. Snow in one or two areas exposed to the direct sun, like the first hill, were pretty loose. Anyone who has run in the sand know exactly what these spots were like.

One of the great features of Bagley is that it accommodates runners of all levels. The one loop is comprised primarily of flats with a few small hills. Upon coming full circle on the first loop, you can run past the pond and continue to the longer and hillier loop. It is pretty similar to the first section aesthetically, but there is a 2+ block slow incline which can take a bit of the wind out of your sails. The sum of the two loops is over one and a half miles. So, we are never too far from the parking area if anyone wants to jump ship early. We did three and a half loops plus one run up the trail leading directly up to the overlook. Max personal heartrate at the top of that overlook path was 180! Make sure to check out the interactive map below.

The newest addition to the group was Eddie B, a coworker. Eddie hasn't done much running for quite some time, but did great, even conquering the aforementioned hill without stopping. Anyone who recalls their first days running know how difficult those steady inclines can be especially when just starting out.

Eddie will be joining us again next week and we will have at least one other new member next week. If you have hesitate in joining us, make sure to stop out. We will continue to map runs in a way that allows for runners of most levels.

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