Sunday 072113

All my GPS devices are acting wonky today so I had to figure out today’s run length and vert off a combination of things I have done before, and mapmyrun.  Not a big deal, but I was both amused and annoyed at how reliant I am on these toys and my reaction of the world not being right in having them not working wonderfully like they typically do. 

Of course, the body doesn’t care.  A hamstring has no knowledge that I ran 18.2 miles, Green twice up and down via the middle route, and then up and down the Enchanted Mesa.  My brain cares because I want to have the numbers to crunch, but even if they are not there, the run was.

I was feeling particularly “left footed” today.  I use this term when I am feeling less than sure footed, tired, and just off.  As a result, I am much more likely to take a spill … I lift my feet less, take odd steps and generally go about like I have two left feet.  After getting through the first lap unscathed from any falls – but realizing how slow I had been, I contemplated just running down into Boulder.  But I had committed to meet JV for my second lap.  I warned him that I’d be dragging him but he seemed okay with it.

It has been a bit since I have seen Jeff so it was great to catch up with him (it always is) … parenting, work, Pikes, running, cycling, getting older, shoes, Hardrock, Homie, and machines that turn sweat into drinking water.  The hill just flies by.  Well, I took two minor spills but it still went quick.

I tacked on a bit to round out the miles and time, but the whole run I felt a bit wonky.  Was it a hangover from being at sea level?  The steak I had last night? The skipping of a beer with dinner?  A basic bonk?   A bit too much yesterday?  The early start?  I dunno. 

Green’s 43 and 44 on the year.  72 miles on the week, 6100 + feet (ah, Vancouver), and about 11 hours.

This is pretty awesome looking:

I am sure it would crush me.  Honestly it is the only time I have seen KJ pressed, and kicking at the finish (versus his typical turn around finish).

The wonders of photoshop in our media. (hat tip to LL)

I recognize Gray, Randall, and Nichols on the USMRT, but I can't find results yet.