Snake on my run!

This morning I had to run 10 miles. I ran on the Ridgeland Multi-purpose trails, where I usually do my long runs. I was about a 1/2 mile from my car when I noticed, what I thought was a stick on the track. Only when I got closer, it started to move.... Yep it was a snake!!! I was about 3 feet long. I backed about 10 feet away and waited for it to cross the path and then continued to my car. After doing a little research, I think it was just a water snake. But it sure scared the crap out of me!