Mt. tom test course,
short version (out and back to the NE, then out and back to the SW). About 2/3 bare ground, and what snow there wasn't much of an impediment, soI wasn't surprised the time was a good bit better than a couple of weeks ago.
Of course the other factor is that I warmed up a little. Usually I just park about a hundred yards away, walk up the hill, and start. This time, despite feeling crappy during the warm-up, as soon as I started the legs felt good. Got to remember that.
Still surprised by the good time. If I recall correctly, at some point during the jog back to the car, the thought passed through my mind, "Not bad for an old man." :-)
Though I shouldn't get too pleased with myself until I can do that pace for two laps.
Perfect day, 30F, no wind, sunny.
Looking at the mapped route, seems like I hit my watch a couple of times, because splits 3 and 5 are bogus. Don't remember doing it. And also, perhaps went a few meters too far at the SW end. Usually there's a pine tree I turn at, but didn't recognize it this time until I was past it. I suppose I could go out some time and leave a streamer at each end.