Red Mosquito

I ran AND hiked every day in Montana, I estimate I did about 120 miles with about 10,000 feet in vertical for the week. Most of that vertical was in Glacier, but in Missoula, I ran to the M and did the series of switchbacks 4 times each run. The crazy thing is that I ate and drank so much at night, that I actually gained weight. Also, my wife was with me for about 80 of those miles. She's currently in the best shape she's been in for about 10 years and is also contemplating a rim-to-rim excursion at the Grand Canyon this fall.

I've run both days since getting back and woke up early this morning for a quick 10-miler.

that avatar is trippy, earth brother

Alex wrote:that avatar is trippy, earth brother

I gave up a chance to see Reggie Watts at the Wilma Theatre in favor of an extra day in Glacier. Did I make the right choice?

turned2black wrote:

Alex wrote:that avatar is trippy, earth brother

I gave up a chance to see Reggie Watts at the Wilma Theatre in favor of an extra day in Glacier. Did I make the right choice?

no. now you must self-flagellate.

Alex wrote:

turned2black wrote:

Alex wrote:that avatar is trippy, earth brother

I gave up a chance to see Reggie Watts at the Wilma Theatre in favor of an extra day in Glacier. Did I make the right choice?

no. now you must self-flagellate.

The canyons of congealed blood and pus on my back are as deep as my commitment to be loathed by GD regulars like yourself.

First, should we just rename this the running thread?

Second, four and a half painful miles yesterday; first in about two weeks which was full of icing and (not as many as I should have) wall-sits. The pain is pretty much all the time now and I am a very pissed of motherfucker. I will be going to see someone, hopefully this week, to get a more clear-cut plan as to how to move forward. My long-range focus is nailing the Newport half to finish the UHC triple crown but I'd like to add a local half a month before as well as run the Mesa Trail after landing in CO in early October.

Since I started running at the beginning of the year it has been a bright spot during a fairly dark time, I'd like to have it back now.

oasisfan35 wrote:First, should we just rename this the running thread?

Done. Let me know if you guys want the change reversed.

I should hopefully be posting in here shortly, I'm about to start a half marathon program.

i was just going to talk about my biking prowess and the fact that i soon might hit the mountain bike trail they built down the road.

guess i have to find the biking thread.

red calzolaio wrote:i was just going to talk about my biking prowess and the fact that i soon might hit the mountain bike trail they built down the road.

guess i have to find the biking thread.

http://forums.theskyiscrape.com/viewtop ... =24&t=4322

Sgt. Crackpot wrote:

oasisfan35 wrote:First, should we just rename this the running thread?

Done. Let me know if you guys want the change reversed.

Sgt. Crackpot wrote:I should hopefully be posting in here shortly, I'm about to start a half marathon program.

Glad to hear and good luck! I've enjoyed participating in the races this year, keeps ya honest. Here's a video from the start of my last:

Sgt. Crackpot wrote:

red calzolaio wrote:i was just going to talk about my biking prowess and the fact that i soon might hit the mountain bike trail they built down the road.

guess i have to find the biking thread.

http://forums.theskyiscrape.com/viewtop ... =24&t=4322

10 miles in 68 minutes (treadmill)

I targeted Sunday as the start date for my Grand Canyon training. Was gonna take it easy, but some fast dude was there and I just couldn't help myself. It was nice to be back at the gym. Push-ups, crunches and planks afterward. I'm gonna do every other day for the next couple of weeks before stepping it up.

oasisfan35 wrote:First, should we just rename this the running thread?

That's fine by me.

I ordered a new pair of New Balance shoes that are arriving Wednesday; hope they fit! Also ordered some custom tees for our first 5k, they look great

Simple Torture wrote:I ordered a new pair of New Balance shoes that are arriving Wednesday; hope they fit! Also ordered some custom tees for our first 5k, they look great

New Balance people are good people.

7.5 miles with 2,400 feet in elevation change in 65 minutes

Made it out to my favorite trail this morning. It was already almost 90 when I started, but there was a breeze to offer relief. Felt solid the whole way, but never really pushed it. Feel like I'm gonna be in decent shape coming out of summer and a 4:30 at the Canyon seems more than realistic. Saw 4 (!!!!) rattlers, a desert tortoise, a coyote and a glorious sunrise this morning. I fucking love running.

I've been going to the gym every other day for a week now. I was thinking about joining the run club there, but decided there would be very little chance of me going a week without punching the "instructor", who wears compression shorts, socks and arm sleeves for a 5-mile treadmill run.

i biked again today.

I ran/jogged/walked a 15 minute mile today, something I have never done. It was only 2 miles, but our goal for the end of the month is to doing a 5k in 45 minutes or less, so I'd say I'm on my way.

I like my new NB shoes but I'm getting the dreaded new-shoe blister on my right foot. Ugh.

4 X 6:15 minute miles with 2 minutes rest inbetween

Speedwork. Kinda felt like shit.

Simple Torture wrote:I ran/jogged/walked a 15 minute mile today, something I have never done. It was only 2 miles, but our goal for the end of the month is to doing a 5k in 45 minutes or less, so I'd say I'm on my way.
I like my new NB shoes but I'm getting the dreaded new-shoe blister on my right foot. Ugh.

Nice work, ST!

10 miles in 68 minutes

They closed the upper level of my gym for some quick renovations, so I had to run at the Tempe gym. Ran a couple of treadmills down from Donovan McNabb. He's fat.