Waldo Canyon

14 Miles 2:12:19 2 loops
Loop 1 1:04:39 9:14 average per mile
Loop 2 1:07:40 9:40 average per mile
11:30 am) 70's Sunny & Windy
I bit off more than I could chew today. I guess I'm not
ready for higher mileage yet unless I do it on a flat
bike path. The first loop went pretty good. I started
the second loop and my legs felt like they had nothing
left. I pushed as hard as I could but walked more on the
second loop. When I finished I was very thirsty even
though I carried my water bottle. I drank like 40 oz.
in a matter of minutes.
So what did I learn today. I'm not ready for higher
mileage on terrain that involves climbing. Build my
mileage on easier terrain and slowly build up on the
harder stuff.

Bear Creek Regional Park East

6 Miles 48:53 8:08 average per mile
9:00 am) 60's Sunny
First time running here. I did a 3 mile loop 2 times. The
trail was non technical but had some good hill climbs.
I walked a few times but getting stronger and walking less.
Legs were feeling a bit fatigue from yesterdays run at Waldo.
I'm looking to start building my mileage back up to where it
was in Wisconsin. It's taking me some time to adjust but I
feel I'm on my way.

Waldo Canyon

7 Miles 1:04:25 9:12 average per mile
5:30 pm) 80 degrees partly sunny
Second time running this loop. I did a little better pace wise.
I was about 30 seconds a mile faster. I did take a good fall
though. I got a few scratches on my leg. Nothing serious just
deep enough to bleed some. I caught a tree root and went
flying. My water bottle went down a steep drop off and I had
to climb down to get it. I really need to watch my footing here.
It's much more technical that what I'm used to running on.
I did good following the trail but made one wrong turn. I quickly
realized my mistake and retraced back to where I went off.
Good run even though I had a bad day other wise. Thank goodness
for running it's the best stress reliever I know of.

Manitou Incline & Barr Trail

4 Miles 52:57
10:40 am) Sunny 70's
1 Mile Manitou Incline 29:32/ August 13, 32:41... 3:09 faster
3 Miles Barr Trail 23:25 7:48 average per mile
August, 13 27:44 4:19 faster
Nice improvements in 2 weeks. Not sure if it's I'm acclimating
or just pushed harder or both.
Got a blister on my heel today. Not sure why. I guess my foot
is slipping in my shoes. I wore the Cascadia's not liking them
as much as my Brooks ASR Adrenalines.
Beautiful day here! I'm loving COLORADO!!!

Colorado Running Company

8 Miles or so 58:00
6:00 pm) upper 70's sunny
First time running with the Colorado Running Company group.
Good turn out I would say 30 or so. We started out pretty
slow then 2 guys picked up the pace so I went with them.
We went out 30:00 then turned around and headed back. We
made it back in 28:00 minutes. Not sure on distance tonight
but I'm sure it was close to 8 miles.

Uintah & Pikes Peak Greenway

8 Miles 57:01 7:07 average per mile
4:10 pm) cool & sunny
Legs felt a bit heavy today more so than yesterday. Must be that
D.O.M.S. (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) Once I got going though
it worked out pretty good. The last mile was very hard. I don't
think it had a flat spot it was either up or down. Good training
for me though. I want to focus more on hills and I live in a
great spot for that. I look forward to seeing if or how much
I can improve training here versus Wisconsin. One thing for sure
I have a lot more time on my hands to train. No job yet. Not
looking very hard either.

Uintah & Mesa Rd

5 Miles 34:58 7:00 average per mile
5:40 pm) cloudy and cool
I didn't plan on running today but I felt great and decided
why not. I started running and everything felt great. I could
feel my blister on my foot but otherwise all was good.
I did have one fall yesterday towards the top on my way down
I slid of a boulder and scraped my arm and leg. Today I
noticed my tricep muscle is very sore I must have used it
to try to catch myself. My water bottle saved my hand from
being very scratched. My bottle has some good scratches on it.
I had glove but never put them on. I planned on putting them
on towards the top but I never thought of it. I think I was
a zombie towards the top with lack of oxygen and pushing to
my limits.
I'm already thinking ahead to my next race. I think it will
be a 50k The Bear Chase Trail Run. Lakewood Colorado Oct 3.
I need to get training it's only 40 days away.