Tonight I was going to mark my little road on our land. I had my gps and a bottle of spray paint. I thought I could run and mark it then come back with my wooden stakes afterwards. Off I went. I decided to mark every 1/2 mile. Going pretty good through the first half mile and then I heard the coyotes. They were off in the distance but not very far.  I got to .82 on my gps when they came after me. Luckily my husband had come to work on the gate so I called to make sure he was still near by. You could hear the coyotes all over the place. Guess the full moon brought them out. I decided I better turn around and head back to the pickup. They followed me for the mile back to the pickup. When I turned to go the last .25 they stopped following me and just kept howling.

I am not sure what to take with me to keep the coyotes away. I have some spray for stray dogs that my DH gave me.  I could take our dogs with me but that might attract them. I turn my music up loud to keep them away. I am open for suggestions.

I love running on my land. I love the road, the sounds, the sights, and the alone time but I don't like the coyotes and the snakes that will be out soon. Maybe I should carry a pistol.

Ha! At least I was able to get my run in. I had to do a little more back and forth then I wanted but oh well, better then being eaten by a coyote. Wonder if they would have attacked me? Glad I didn't find out.

I did get the course marked. Come on over for a run. See you on the road.