Run - Trail (Sampler Classic) 28:40 [5] 6.12 km (4:41 / km)
7:00am - sunny, high 60's. Been trying to break 30 minutes on the sampler course for over 2 years to no avail. Tried it again this AM. Moderate but not pushing too hard on dirt road to pond, pushed first trail and around pond. Onto X-C section at around 14 minutes. Base of sandpit in sub-20. Finished strong almost 2 minutes faster than previous PR. Speed Intervals on treadmill must be paying off. Could have gained more on hills, will have to work hill intervals into the workout over the next 4-6 weeks until Boulder Dash.
Classic designation indicates route from Soapstone lot via dirt road. Other variation includes skipping dirt road in favor of a double Woodchuck Hill climb.