Morning folks! Got in a really, really easy 4 this morning. I had planned to work on my cadence, but decided to work on my run/walk pacing.

I simply wasn't feeling it that early, especially after our youngest DD 2nd birthday party last night, and all the food I consumed, at it.

Great day overall though. We had a house full of happy people, and no tantrums all day.

QOTD: Yes, hopefully I'll finish the entire R2R2R at the Grand Canyon this year, and Tran-zion is still on the list (For now), I've been trying to plan out some super long runs for the summer training cycle, and I've discovered that if I start at my house, the east rim trailhead of Zion NP is only 60 miles away, and it would be dirt roads and trails a the entire way. I may try that, instead of transZion.

MTA: I'd also love to run to Crypt Lake in waterton lakes NP (the Canadian side of Glacier NP). W were in that area for a family reunion years ago, and I think it would be awesome.

Good Morning,

I feel obligated to put in some miles today, so I'll be heading out soon, trying to catch some of the sunshine. My legs are tired from yesterday's run in the snow, but I'd like to do another hill today.

I am missing long runs! I just don't seem wanting to put in the time...

traildc: Have a nice run later!

Birdwell: Oh those terrible twos - never seem to end. Glad it went well for you yesterday!

lace_up: Welcome back, I was missing you! Races in the Caribbean - hmm, sounds nice. Looking forward to some RR's (just sayin'...)

QOTD: I am also a life-long runner without a bucket list. I actually started running races only two years ago. R2R2R is one of my dream runs, and the Hardrock, Western States, and Leadville 100-milers, although I am not sure if I will ever get to run them, yielding to family obligations.

Enjoy a fresh start into the new week, everyone!

Morning all.  Rest day for me.  I was a judge at my church's annual chili cookoff last night.  I need a rest day today.

QOTD - So far just one on my bucket list:  Isle Royale end-to-end.  It's 40 miles.  I've only been a runner for a few years, so I'm sure I will add more as I go.  Especially once I gravitate away from participating in races and move more towards adventure running.

Nothing for me this morning.  Stayed up too late watching a stupid football game and stupid commercials.  Maybe a quick run tonight.  Trying to figure out this foot thing (again).  Spent months in PT, bought expensive orthotics and I am unsure if anything helped.  Can ya tell I am in a pessimistic mood at the moment? We'll keep trying.

mjsmith - chili cookoff huh? Sounds good but just one day off? ha

QOTD: I suppose I have some runs & races I would love to do but unsure if I ever will.  Similar to FTYC, family obligations come first.  It's enough of a struggle to go do local races let alone big races.  Having said that, I do envision a R2R2R someday, a 100 miler someday, and other adventures.  I am hoping that my kids, when they are older, would love to share in some of those but I will never push that on them. It is completely up to them.  Until then, we will deal with the normal kid stuff.

Have a great day!

Hi all,

After a weekend full of running and partying, I'm going to get to work this week with some hard workouts, stretching, and taking care of myself! I'm planning an easy 6 miler today with some stretching/weights afterwards.

QOTD: Short term,  I'd love to do some Colorado and/or Pacific Northwest runs because I've never been out there. Nothing specific yet, but I imagine I will get out there sometime over the next couple years. Long term, I have no idea. Got plenty of time.

 

So years ago we spent a week out on Isle Royale backpacking. In talking to the park officials in advance they very strongly discouraged trail running as it was not compatible with their view of the island. So here we are setting up camp and one of the park rangers actually came trail running right past us. It was on her off-time.

 

Hey, if you want some company let me know. I'd do that one in a heartbeat.

Sign me up, too!  maybe this is why I don't have a list.  Too many runs that I only focus in on the one most recently mentioned!  Seriously though, Isle Royale is an amazing place and trail running, especially in August... sounds like heaven.

I hope to get in my normal 10k loop later today. Have a few errands to clean up first.

QOTD: I have so many things I'd like to do that I really need to retire now and just focus on the fun things in life. But, since that won't happen, I have whittled my list down somewhat.

This year I hope to do either Oil Creek 100k or Tussey Mountainback 50 miler. This depends on if I can get into Oil Creek. In the future, I want to do at least one 100 miler, hopefully more, and include Leadville 100. A R2R2R is high on my list. Also would like to switch to Tri's at some point and complete several Ironmans, hopefully being able to get into Kona.