Met up with the group to take in the sights of Brooklyn on this sunny, gorgeous morning. We decided to stay in the borough, hitting Greenwood Cemetery, the streets of Sunset Park & Bay Ridge before climbing up to take in the lovely waterfront views from Owls Head Park. A few of us stayed on & headed down to the boardwalk for a few extra miles crossing into Fort Hamilton. On our way home, we ran through Shore Road Park as we made our way back through the neighborhoods towards home.

On our way back to the slope, it was obvious that the inclines & heat impacted our ability to pick it up. We were all suffering as the sweat was dripping down our bodies, thirsting for an end to the numbered streets. As we neared the park, R suggested we visit her beloved bagel hole for a post-run treat. My legs definitely didn't have any issue calling it quits, they were begging for the beating to stop.

Distance: 14.9 miles (about 13 mod-hard, with 1.9 easy)
State of Mind: Through the grit & grime of the city, we saw beauty.