Surebridge Challenge green from April, 2007. Around midday, hot at start. 71F later in Crompond. Physical & techincal terrain, little surprise but haven't been to Surebridge Mt area in awhile. Hard on the feet, near end a blood blister distracted. About 7' slower than 6 years ago: undoubtedly warmer, more mountain laurel & blueberry, not very tough today & that much older. So, again, it added up to a Surebridge challenge.
Drove to Lake Welch beach first but too much distance from finish area to start & no good shade for car for dogs. So then back to Tiorati but Arden Valley Rd. was closed. Had considered a short brown later but time spent to eventual start, hard enough run & dogs made the decision to skip easy. Dip in the stream by the old Harriman ski slope & then back to WRP via the Shrub Oak library. Beth stayed at WPR, intent on a 10 mi hike. Some 80 mi of commuting for me to get to Lake Welch beach & back.
At WPR this am