Training Log Archive: Spike

Mook and I ran (and walked) at Finger Rock Canyon. This is a tough climb. The trail is steep and rocky. Even with some walks, I was working hard the entire climb.

After a break on Finger Rock Canyon, Mook and I ran back down the trail.

Mook and I ran up Bear Canyon. It was a good bit easier than yesterday (though it was a bit hotter).

We ran up Bear Canyon, took a break, then ran down (this entry is the running down). The heat was building and the part of the canyon with most sun was like an oven. I struggled the last 10-15 minutes.

Mook and I ran up Wasson Peak. It was tough. My hamstring (which has bothered me since I woke up Monday) was ok, but not normal. After about 25 minutes of slow running it felt better. But, that is when the climb got tough. I had to walk parts of the switchbacks. It is warm here in the Old Pueblo (upped 80s for highs).

Jogged back down from the top of Wasson Peak. We went pretty easy (stopping at a couple of places to take some snapshots). I was a bit dehydrated -- despite carrying a fair amount of water to the top -- and sufferred near the end.

I ran a road race (of all things). I did 4 miles in 27:43. Snorkel was a bit over a minute ahead of me. That's a good bit better than I'd expected. I expected to struggle to get under 32. It is a good bit behind where I'd have been last summer. Oh well. It was a good 3 miles further than I've run on pavement in a long time. It was also a PR! It is a soft PR, though (being the first time I've ever run a 4 miles race). Still, it bodes well -- look for a PR on the Wasson Peak Death Run.

Some time on the trainer...boring...

I did couple of laps of the bunny loop on my mountain bike.