AM – started easy and felt good so I built on it. First five miles I capped at 150 (max was actually 148 and average was 142) and the miles were clicking at under 7:30. Ignored HR for the last five and went steady (starting at just around 7 minute pace and then moving a bit under). 10.5 miles. Not zippy, but I was happy with how it felt.
Justin’s burro race write up is over at Running Times.
Found this site – anyonecanenter.com to be interesting. Next contest appears to be the rock skipping contest.
Racing a 5k tomorrow night. I think I ought to be able to get under 18, and if I do really well master PR by dipping under 17:30.
This photo from mtnrunner2 is pretty cool.
Hal Walter’s book … ordering today.
Thinking about this 50 (also see Bryon’s update on it)… just may not play well a month after Pikes, but more importantly once we get into the throes of school, fall soccer. (update – I have been notified the race is full … !)
Peter Bawkin’s attempt at the Mosquito – Ten Mile Range traverse.
PM – easy 5.5 with Jayson. Poor bugger. I talked his ear off. We just beat the big thunderstorm though and so that set up for a nice cooling down from the the heat.
Negative split that 5k. Master PR.
ReplyDeleteYou've been talking about the burro race for while, but still. . .nuts. Very mountain folk- ish. Great stuff.
I might have a GC run lining up for Nov. A little late in the year, but ...
Matt - Nov. is a bit late. Shorter day light and I'd expect some snow flying at the north rim. Still ... keep me apprised. The Grand Canyon is a holy place on this planet.
ReplyDeleteSteamboat 50 is full unfortunately.
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