Root and rock trails

Yesterday afternoon I ran with G.T. in the heat along the "tour de trail". G.T and I were bemoaning the fact that the trail ain't what it used to be. Quads have made the trail quite rocky and root laden, so you've really got to watch your footing. A total of 13k, and the last few k seemed a struggle, as my mind was telling me to stop. I soldiered on though. Maybe it was the lack of hydration and heat? Nah.