Today started with a lovely overcast morning with temps on the cool side, so TDog and I decided to do a slightly longer 3 mile run. We chose a trail that went through the
Minute Man National Historical Park, looping around the visitor center. This park covers part of the route taken by the British army on April 19, 1775 to destroy the munitions in Concord, and their retreat under fire by the local citizens who disagreed with the purpose of this mission. I'm currently reading a book about that historic day called "Paul Revere's Ride" (by David Hackett Fischer), so it's interesting to run along the same path where the extended battle took place and imagine what it was like.
We stopped to read an informational display about Parker's Revenge and took a picture of one of the memorial markers. This one marks a British soldier burial spot. What a lousy day it was for those soldiers -- a long pointless march followed by a dangerous retreat through hostile territory. Plus they had to do it in awkward, uncomfortable uniforms, including shoes that came in just one shape (no separate shoes for right and left feet).
TDog and I had an infinitely more pleasant experience on the trail. It is wooded and shady and mostly flat, although we had to go over a big hill to get there. I took this picture to show how inviting the path is. It's a little blurry (impressionistic?) and there may be a bit of a thumb, but hopefully it gives you an idea. Hey, it's hard to be perfectly still when you're panting and sweating! We saw four other runners which is a lot. Perhaps like us, they couldn't resist the call of a beautiful (and historic) path on a cool summer morning.
We stopped to read an informational display about Parker's Revenge and took a picture of one of the memorial markers. This one marks a British soldier burial spot. What a lousy day it was for those soldiers -- a long pointless march followed by a dangerous retreat through hostile territory. Plus they had to do it in awkward, uncomfortable uniforms, including shoes that came in just one shape (no separate shoes for right and left feet). 
TDog and I had an infinitely more pleasant experience on the trail. It is wooded and shady and mostly flat, although we had to go over a big hill to get there. I took this picture to show how inviting the path is. It's a little blurry (impressionistic?) and there may be a bit of a thumb, but hopefully it gives you an idea. Hey, it's hard to be perfectly still when you're panting and sweating! We saw four other runners which is a lot. Perhaps like us, they couldn't resist the call of a beautiful (and historic) path on a cool summer morning.
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