Wasn't able to get out yesterday, so I planned my long run for today. I went up to Butler Fork and climbed up to the Desolation Trail junction where I stashed some food, water and supplies just in case I needed them. Did a route that I'd been eyeing since last year.
About two hours into the run I got an enormous headache. I never get headaches when I run so I was a little concerned. Once I dropped down into Millcreek at the Terraces, I found someone who had some Aleve to take. I also refilled my bottles at the water spout there and pounded a full bottle before taking off back up the canyon. The meds took about an hour to kick in, but I felt much better afterward.
I spent most of the run soaked from the waist down due to the heavy rainfall the night before. The overgrowth in some of the places also forced me to walk. As much as I wanted to tear through it, it's wasn't worth risking injury less than a month out from The Bear. Other than the headache, I felt like I had a pretty good run. Energy was ok and my legs felt great.
5:20:02
5,700' vert | 