Jim, have a very safe and enjoyable trip. I'll seriously look forward to the return story thread and pictures.

I thought of you tonight, I live at the top of a very long hill. It's only 1.2 miles and my goal is to eventually run the whole thing with my leg (achilles injury). It feels good and I run farther each day and then walk the rest. It's an elevation change from 850 where I park to 1264 in 1 mile so it's pretty steep.

I doubt I'll run 6 miles like you did at the gtg but each day it's stronger.

Have a great trip Jim.