I finally managed to link up with the PARC runners at Sawyer Camp. They usually meet at 8am on Saturdays for the long run.
The thing is: they all run faster that I do. 
Oh well, the point is not to be faster but to be ready for Big Sur. So I ran mostly at a 10 minute/mile pace for 14 miles. Out to the end of the trail, back again, then out for a mile and back.
This time, I took the effort to properly stretch and massage my legs after the run.
So there is a lot less pain and ache.
Next week, I’ll do another 14 miles and maybe upgrade to 16 miles the week after.
My goal is to keep 14 miles as my base long run mileage: one I would run every weekend if there are no special events I am preparing for.