LSD Debates

So after a rest day and some much cooler temperatures I managed a much better 5km run than on Monday. The sky looked like it would open up any second and even my weather app told the weather to "suck it" but I headed out anyhow to make sure I got my last 5km of the week done. Now to enjoy another rest day today in anticipation of tomorrow's big 19km LSD run on the Salt Marsh trail. I've been debating if I should do two loops or do one out and back. The loops offer me the ability to change out my water half way through and possibly towel off. The downside is that once you finish one loop there is often a mental struggle to go back out again. Then there's the out and back option, which kind of makes me feel like the distance isn't as long since once I hit 9km I'll just turn around and head back, but I'll also need to make sure I carry my water and any food I'll need with me. Thankfully this isn't a big deal since I won't have my sidekick Nutty with me for this one (too long for him). I am siding on the out and back option since I'll get to explore a new section of trail, even though it seems a bit dull from my initial impression. Here's hoping the rain holds off!