5 trail miles with migangelo and Brine Shrimp! Easy, but I did not enjoy the tropical rainforest weather. But we did enjoy lunch afterward!
Another spur of the moment binge run. I had 3 days notice to prepare for this 34 mile trail run/hike. I believe my friend want to check out the Virgin River Rim Trail (with a side hike to Cascade Falls) (http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/virg-rim.htm) for a future 50K ultra race, but the trail did not prove scenic enough and the deadfall on the last section was numerous. It did have some very scenic sections of views of Zion and some red rock hoodoos, but most of the trail was forest running on the backside of the "Rim".
Had a great run and went a little more minimal this time with NB MT110 shoes. Feet held up great and I enjoyed the lighter weight as compared to my Altra Lone Peaks. Hydration and Fueling was better this time, but still struggled with the altitude and fatigue (high point was 9,500). Experienced some minor lows, but nothing like during my 100k. At times I questioned why I like these distances, but then there was the finish and eating after. Sure no metal or celebration after, this was just a training run, but the sense of accomplishment afterword was/is just as good.
So I need more conditioning. These binge runs are great, but I would like to perform better. I keep saying this, but I am going back to barefoot running, more often, and attempting a better schedule.
1. I love that you call it a "binge" run. Feed that addiction, just don't purge.
2. I love that you are in good enough conditioning to do this on the spur of the moment. What a great way to be.
Forgot to mention and I was meaning too, I got two comments during the run. "Where are your shoe?" My reply, "I don't need those things." The next comment I got by a min wearer going the other way, pointing to my feet, "Now that is what I'm talking about!"Took yesterday off after my 10 mi run Sunday. Just finished 4, was just going to do a fast 5k on my own for some speed work. Didn't run super fast but kept an even pace of just under 8 min/mi.