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Gratiot

Gratiot County Run

County Complete

Although this looks like a prolonged run, I turned off the record button twice, so I’m sure I’m missing some time that I was running. Also, some distance, so I probably ran 3.6 miles and was super tired. I had planned to run Saginaw on this trip, but I didn’t want to complete another once I finished with this run. So I’m disappointed because it just means more time in the car to rival another county. But this is part of the thing that makes this a difficult challenge. Driving is a more challenging part of this challenge than the actual running. Who would have guessed?

I met up with my eldest cousin Cheryl and had dinner in the park. She works in Alma, and it was so great to see her again.
I started this run and didn't know which way to head to match my planned route. I had thought that I planned my run in Alma, only to discover that the run was actually in St. Louis.
Here is a look at downtown St. Louis.
I finally figured out N, E, S, and W and was closer to my planned route.
First, look at the water. There was a lot of plant growth.
A look on the other side of the road. I think this is called the "Pine River."
Here is a better look at the river.
Impressive lawns and houses were all over the place on this part of the river.
Very nice neighborhood.
I think the stop sign represents Cheesman Rd. It was closed to traffic over the bridge, and I wasn't sure if I would be able to get across the river.
Here is a look at the southernmost part of the river from where I ran.
There was a machine blocking the way across the bridge, but I was able to run under that machine.
Another look at the river ponds.
I was heading east on the road heading back to my car.
There were a lot of people but not much traffic on this side of town.
There were a few dirt roads back here off the main streets.
...and a water tower picture, of course.
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I will try to do Alma tomorrow. I reached out to my nephew, Leighton, but he’s swamped and probably won’t meet up. However, I did contact my cousin Cheryl too (she works in Alma). So it sounds like we will meet up before my run. I can’t wait. I planned this route about a month ago, but just getting around to it!

Gratiot County

Alma
Alma
Arcada
Ashley
Bethany
Breckenridge
Elba
Emerson
Fulton
Hamilton
Ithaca
Lafayette
Newark
New Haven
North Shade
North Star
Perrinton
Pine River
Seville
St. Louis
Sumner
Washington
Wheeler
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