Very cold run this morning. Layers were appropriate and kept me comfortably warm. First and last time I do this route: the section on Yellow Springs going towards Christopher Crossing is super dark and super sketchy. (Hence my cadence taking a hit today.) I was running against traffic on the tiny strip next to the white line (off of the driving lane) right next to the sunflower field, when a huge truck slammed on the brakes, coming to a screeching halt right next to me. I was wearing a headlamp and reflective jacket, so it wasn’t like he saw me come out of the darkness suddenly - you can see me from a mile away.

I had a moment of panic where I started to turn towards the sunflower field to run across it and get away, but the truck took off and kept on going. It was a bit unnerving, and it did affect my concentration a bit after that.

The dawn was beautiful though.