Windham High Peak Training Run

This is essentially the first Escarpment training run of the year.  Almost two weeks ago I went up Indian Chair in 27 minutes, which I believe is a new low.  I really hoped for an improvement today.

I got off to an early start leaving the trailhead at 8am.  Unlike at Indian Chair, I felt good.  I reached the trail junction and lean to in 17 minutes.  The fun begins after this point.  The trail becomes noticeably more rugged and steeper.  I decided early on I would not push it.

With a good amount of hiking mixed in, I reached the summit in 54 minutes.  I've reached it in just under 50.  So I was pretty happy.  There will be a different strategy this year.  I plan to take it easy going up to the summit of Windham.

I ran much of the way down.  I heard a lot of movement coming up the trail.  I assumed it was a group of hikers.  Instead it was bambi.  With all the hiking I do in the wilderness, it's still a rarity to see deer.  This would be the first time I captured a photo.