A semi fun route until Veteran’s Memorial Trail then uphill what seem like four miles. More steep inclines on Waterfall Glen main trail and a lot of scary descents! Like Great Americans American Eagle; lifts you off your seat scary!!! Or I’m just old! Thank you Cara Runners Association for multiple water stops from Tinley to Lemont. I think I’m gonna stick to road cycling; gravel isn’t for me. I’ve maintained a good pace going; went through all snacks & several bottles. No lunch stop told wifey I’ll be home by 2pm. 2nd visit to waterfall glen and still haven’t seen the falls! Saw a 🕷️ so big in port-a-potty you could see his face! Imagine what’s in those woods. Right toes numb by mile 75. Right leg cramp mile 81. Probably combination of heat and shoes. I enjoy this start into Freedom Park; much easier than busted up oil refinery roads of Blue Island. Although but routes have minimal traffic, it doesn’t get crazy until Pulaski Rd & Swap-o-Rama.