Marathon Training Run #3
Not a good run...not good at all. As before, plan was to run 3 miles. I got about .75 m done before the knee gave out. I'm so sad about this. I'm already behind in my training and can't afford to lose another week but I think that's what I'm going to need to do. Anyway, got a bag of ice on the knee right now.

The backpacking class yesterday was pretty helpful. I found out that there are two bear types of bear attacks: defensive (bear is making noise, charging) and offensive (bear is watching you). If it's defensive chances are the bear is just scared and is bluffing- stand your ground. If it's offensive, you might be in trouble because the bear is sizing you up for lunch. Also, if worse comes to worse, and it's a grizzly "playing dead" is a good tactic but if it's a black bear- fight back!!! I also found out that it's best to fight back with mountain lions and make yourself appear bigger- raise sticks above your head. In general, don't bother running from bears or mountain lions because then you start looking like prey and they'll chase after you (and they will catch you). We learned alot of stuff about shoes, tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, food, etc. The last session is today from 11:30 - 5:30. I'll probably leave earlier 'cause I need to go climbing @ 6. Talk to ya.