Sunny and cool day, perfect for day testing gear, route and fitness. Gear: tried out Flipbelt zipper model purchased at REI in the morning. Brought phone, keys, Kaiser and Clipper card, sesame snack. Wonderful item, didn't notice it at all unless I was appreciating or taking things in and out of it. Also tested Altra Superior 3.0 shoes on first trail run. Comfortable, light and traction was incredible and confident, especially with trail being damp after rain from days earlier. Clothing was wool socks, arm warmers, tank top and t-shirt, along with thin cycling gloves, Sugoi windbreaker and Headsweats cap. That's it, pretty simple and perfectly layered, etc. Route was gorgeous and as challenging as you want to make it. Bathrooms and water fountain midway and at top. Fitness: Ran/walked slowly and steadily. I was happy with my fitness, knowing that I'm still in foundation stage of running. Kness started showing signs of irritation around the base of left knee. Walked on and off once on Fern Ravine, and knees irritated more descending Wild Rose, so I walked much of that trail. Was able to run on the flats back to the Bridgeway trailhead. This route is one of my favorites, and a perfect testpiece to gauge my fitness.