Sequoia-Bayview Trail

Yesterday after work I headed up to Redwood Regional Park for the weekly
Transports trail run. The course was an out-and-back on the
Sequoia-Bayview trail, supposedly an "easy, baby trail" by East Bay
standards. I was already skeptical, as my ears had popped on the drive
there, but this part of the trail was, mostly, pretty easy. There was
one long, steep hill that was made a little more tricky as there were
goats grazing to thin the underbrush, penned in by an electric fence
that encroached on the trail. Several other short and steep hills made
this far from a walk in the park, but it was still much easier than our
run at Sibley two weeks ago. I was a bit disappointed to find that the
"Bayview" part of the trail was only about 25 meters, but the "Sequoias"
were as advertised. There was a steep dropoff to the side of the trail,
and as you look down you realize that the trees go down as far as they
go up - it was like running on Endor.

I ran most of the out leg solo, but had some company for the back leg.
Call it 7.2 miles in 57:47.

Of note, before the run I had a twinge in my heel (okay, where my
Achille's tendon connects to my heel). It didn't hurt when I ran, which
to me is the difference between pain and an injury. It was super stiff
when I woke up this morning, though, which has me a bit concerned. I'm
taking a long weekend in San Diego, so I think I'll leave my running
shoes behind and see what develops.