Day 581 – US – Pennsylvania [Somerset to Bedford]

06/11/21

58km

  From Somerset (Pennsylvania) to Bedford (Pennsylvania)

North America

Another day in the Allegheny mountain range of Pennsylvania, part of the famous Appalachian mountains

Another cold start to the run

I headed out this morning for the last longest run of the North American crossing. I knew there would be some uphills too, the most of any day since Seattle. It’s all a matter of being mentally prepared for it. Since yesterday evening, I have been telling myself that I will spend a few hours on the road more than normal. And that’s all that’s required. Once you know what you’re in for, it all falls into place.

Bald Knob summit

I started and let the road, the gradient, give me the pace. There were two “summits”. The first being the “Bald Knob summit” at 2906 ft, then the “Mt Arafat” at 2464 ft. The views from these were stunning, over the endless forests of Pennsylvania. Once these were over, I was on my way down and it felt really good. I could let my legs go, something that had not happened for well over a week!

Blue kies over the plains of Pennsylvania

There should not be any more of these long days (way over 50km) for the remainder of the US crossing. I am glad for this – though I know I am not done yet with the Allegheny mountain range. More uphill coming it seems! I am incredibly lucky with the weather, it has to be said. Bright blue sunny skies throughout… Though it is cold, the sun eventually warms me up and these are the best conditions for the season that I could have hoped for..

Enjoy the video of today’s run: https://www.relive.cc/view/vQvx1Mxp4BO

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Here is the map of today’s run: