Friday 091010

The Four Mile Canyon fire in Boulder may delay the Boulder Marathon event.

Met up with JV and Tony this AM for a jaunt over Green.  I got out a little early because I was already up.

As is well known, these two guys are phenoms at climbing.  That fact, combined with the extra helpings of dinner I have been enjoying lately  were very apparent to me as we hit the steeper sections of Gregory and I slowed, and Jeff and Tony basically walked away a bit.  I will admit a mild frustration, but maybe a bit more of a humbling - in watching these guys float away.

At the summit of Green, we took in the views of Boulder Canyon, Sunshine Canyon and the recent burns. Tony headed south to Bear while Jeff and I made our way back down to Chautauqua.  On the way down we ran into another ultra legend – Dave Mackey. 

While I was reminded physically as to how much work I need to do, I was buoyed mentally by sharing some strides and good conversation with these guys.

Even more evident to me is that I have become a total wimp on downhills.  Any skill I had as a downhill runner has been negated with a cautious approach – as I don’t want to roll my ankle or take a spill.  My klutz nature has become a bit of a joke, and there is an element to it that is a bit funny.   That said, it is seriously starting to slow me down on the downs.  Not a big deal right now, but it is definitely something I will need to work on in the future.

11 miles total with 3000+ of vertical.  Love to say it was easy, and while the pace was slow, I was a bit worked today.