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Monday May 20, 2019 #
8 AM
Running (Trail) 2:38:16 [3] 17.16 km (9:14 / km) +517m 8:01 / km
slept:6.5 shoes: Salomon S-Lab Wings 8
It's surprising how hard it is to make plans with only one car at Tree Hugger ABC. At home, there are many days when 'Bent and I leave our cars parked. We're realizing that when we do drive, we often go different places at the same time. I'd always assumed we'd downsize to one vehicle in retirement but I'm not so sure now.
Since 'Bent, Mrs. Gally and Tarno had planned a long run at 8:30 a.m., I could either stay home or run home from their starting point, Mrs. Gally's place. I chose the latter. I did two escarpment climbs, including "Straight Up" at Blue Mountain, which became slapstick with the steep slope and slippery mud that didn't provide any grip in places unless I grasped at tufts of grass. I got mud up to my wrists and down the front of my body from falling - typical adventure racer look. Other than a few ups and downs around Blue, I mostly followed the Bruce Trail. The wind was insane so I ran quickly past the oldest trees.
After coming down The Grind, I decided to try Mountain Road to the George Christie trail network at Eleventh Line. I'd thought there might be an off-road bike trail parallel to Mountain Road but there wasn't, and it was super busy and unpleasant. I guess the boring rail trail is the best option for running home from Blue Mountain.
My body seems to be dealing well with this sudden burst of training. No significant aches and pains. I'm not fast but the hills are feeling OK.
Since 'Bent, Mrs. Gally and Tarno had planned a long run at 8:30 a.m., I could either stay home or run home from their starting point, Mrs. Gally's place. I chose the latter. I did two escarpment climbs, including "Straight Up" at Blue Mountain, which became slapstick with the steep slope and slippery mud that didn't provide any grip in places unless I grasped at tufts of grass. I got mud up to my wrists and down the front of my body from falling - typical adventure racer look. Other than a few ups and downs around Blue, I mostly followed the Bruce Trail. The wind was insane so I ran quickly past the oldest trees.
After coming down The Grind, I decided to try Mountain Road to the George Christie trail network at Eleventh Line. I'd thought there might be an off-road bike trail parallel to Mountain Road but there wasn't, and it was super busy and unpleasant. I guess the boring rail trail is the best option for running home from Blue Mountain.
My body seems to be dealing well with this sudden burst of training. No significant aches and pains. I'm not fast but the hills are feeling OK.