Hi everyone,

I am vacationing in South Dakota next month and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on where to run. We are going to the Black Hills area. I need to get some long training runs of 12 - 14 miles in. I was looking forward to running on the Mickelson Trail but, a friend told me I should beware of the mountain lions there. I have not heard or read anything about this. I didn't think they were in this area. I thought I just had to watch out for buffalo. I'm also a flatlander and I know that it is going to take me a couple of days to adjust to the altitude. I can hardly wait for the challenge. Can someone please give me some help on this matter!!! I don't want to miss out on my runs. This is my time for myself everyday. Thanks everybody!!!!!