Looking North at the clouds - Blodgett Peak on far right.
Today, woke to the same scenario. Driveway wet, 48 degrees, blustery north wind. Today, though, I had Kathleen to run with! After 2 weeks of being "under the weather" - she was ready for a run. It had ceased raining by run time but the wind picked up as the front was on the move. We were not sure what the run would produce for Kathleen, so we headed out from home again, toward Ute Valley Park. We ran some of the flats along Centennial and she was still upright and breathing, so we hopped on the singletrack at the far west edge of the park.
We came back up the west edge of the park and Kathleen peeled off for home, finishing nicely with 7 miles. Although she did not get to Run With Jill today, she was meeting her for brunch after Jill ran the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run - a huge road race that, at times, has drawn international runners. Good Times for the gals at The Peak Grill.
After K split off for home, I hopped over the ridge and down into Ute Valley. This was looking back from the rim to Blodgett Peak (9423' summit), with the clouds now breaking up (temporarily) to the north. I was feeling OK so I decided to shoot for around 2 hours and see how things went. These were my first back-to-back runs since the Santa Fe trip so I did not want to blow it. I kept the pace a little slower than normal just so I could try to get some nice running time.
Me with Pikes Peak over my right shoulder...well, it should be...
Headed for home after making some nice rounds in UVP. Ended up just shy of 13 miles and 1:55 running, so I was happy with that and the fact that I ran well 2 days straight. While not physically in the "all clear" quite yet, this was a positive step. Good to be alive and running - Happy Trails!
Shoes - Asics Trabuco
13 comments:
Sounds like you both got some good runs in. It was cool here but nothing like what you had.
Good weekend of runs! Great that you're both out on the trails. Maybe Buffalo Creek next weekend?
This weekend was a treat ... soon enough we will all be wilting!
Great shots - as always!
I'm loving the greenery. I hope the girls had a nice time, that sounds like fun!
Well, your lovely city kicked my butt in the race today but nevertheless, I was so glad to have done it - a beautiful course and definitely a tough workout! Brunch was awesome, your restaurant choice is supurb and I look forward to whatever Kathleen has cooked up to kill me in a couple weeks! Nice running, Steve. Glad you're feeling better and ready to (almost) roll!! Here's to a dryer and sunnier week!!
Great run and pics! Steve hit me up with what you use on your ankle, I roiled again this weekend so I think I we need something!
Hey Brian - bummer about the ankle. I used this brace, which I got at Dick's sports but just about everywhere carries a similar one: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3998241&cp=2367438.2367453.2886723 I would definitely wear it for your hundred if you are rolling frequently. It is not bulky at all. I couldn't leave a comment on your blog?
Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.
Glad to see you both running again! Those cooler temps sound wonderful to me!
Awesome pictures once again:) Kathleen...look at those leg muscles:) We have been a little bit cooler here too but we still have the humidity. Take care guys:)
I got your comment about running a trail together. If you email me at ajhatgmavt.net I will give you her cell.
She mentioned Waldo????
Glad to see you're both back at it and doing well! At one point I was filling up my water bottles with rain water, easy hydration!
Thanks for the nice comment. My top is from LL Bean but I don't think they sell it anymore. It is sunsmart, wicking and terribly comfortable. I wear it a lot. I have two solid ones too.
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