Kennedy Creek Run #2

I pulled into Capital and there were only four people waiting for me there. I was thinking perhaps this was not going to be a big turn out until I reached Steamboat Chevron and picked up some more runners. The big surprize came at the Kennedy Creek trailhead, which looked like a parking lot. Everyone crawled out of their cars, and I introduced Olympic Trials qualifier and UW All American, Bill Koss. After some stretching, off we went - 20+ people and three dogs. This week I encouraged everyone to to not turn left on the trails, but to go straight - it's a little less mountainous.
Achilles and I began to walk while the group was stretching, but it wasn't long before they caught up and he began tugging at his leash. I waited for a bit after the group had run by because I knew if I released him too soon he would follow. Apparently I did not wait long enough and he caught their scent and took off like his tail had been soaked in gasoline and lit with a match. Even then, I thought he would not catch the group and then turn around. However, he did catch the group, forging to the front, much to Graydon's chagrin. Achilles has a tendency to run back and forth in front of the pack and gets in the way. I was worried that Achilles might get tired and then get lost, so I went out after him.
One hour and eight minutes later Graydon rounded a curve and just behind him came a dog looking like he was 90% tongue. Right now as I write he is sprawled out on the floor and I don't expect him to move much.
Thanks for running today. Next week is our big fundraiser the Lakefair Run. Bring your running gear to jog the course afterwards. Stay tuned to Millrun for more Lakefair Info.