Notes
Easy run with Helen at Banks/Vernonia. Helen ran a 17:38 5K PR earlier in the day at Mt. Hood CC! Decided to tack on more mileage a few hours afterward to make sure she gets enough miles in for the week. Today's run was a 3.5 easy-moderate progression uphill from Manning, then back 2.5 miles @ Helen's goal Half-Marathon pace + 1 miles easy cooldown. My body felt stiff and slow in the beginning, but the second half of the run felt great! We were going around 6 flat pace and it felt effortless. Helen is definately in great shape and will be even better when she gets a chance to taper next week for Sauvie in 8 days. Just past the 5.5 mile post, we encountered a giant crater in the trail where they are replacing a culvert. Had to carefully crawl down to the bottom and then back up to get to the other side. Hopefully they fill that in soon. Had a great run and weather was perfect!