Wednesday
Ash Canyon Loop: 6.8 mi (+969 ft); 11:04 pace
Thursday
Carson River Flats: 7.3 mi (+44 ft); 10:24 pace
Saturday
South Washoe to VC: 15.1 mi (+3,185 ft); 11:53 pace
Thursday
Carson River Flats: 7.3 mi (+44 ft); 10:24 pace
Saturday
South Washoe to VC: 15.1 mi (+3,185 ft); 11:53 pace
Sunday
Combination Short: 2.9 mi (+222 ft); 10:12 pace
Combination Short: 2.9 mi (+222 ft); 10:12 pace
Weekly Totals: 32.1 mi (+4,421 ft); 6:00:13 on trail
Given the pending relocation of the domestic trailhead of Trail Option, my primary goal of late has been to maintain my fitness level and keep my head clear through the ups-and-downs of buying, selling, escrow, planning, etc... I hope to have some good news soon.
My general maintenance strategy has been to keep the mid-week runs at a Base level and run as time allows. This is followed by a weekend Long effort that has averaged 15 miles over about three hours each Saturday. Those runs have been nicely varied and very fun. A couple weeks ago Darren and I joined the Tahoe Mountain Milers at Kingsbury South to run an out-and-back on the TRT. The haze of the devastating Rim Fire had yet to clear, but our group managed to get above it, mostly. Last week, I accompanied Darren as he ran the Headlands 50 north of San Francisco. We stayed in Novato and on Saturday morning Darren toed the line with over 100 runners for the 50 Mile, as he sought a Western States qualifier. He ran a smart and steady effort to finish 22nd in 9:27:17 (he's now qualified). The 50-mile course has at least 10,000 feet gain. While he ran, I explored the course, occasionally mingling with contestants as we shared sections of trail.
This week I picked up the mileage a bit and enjoyed a great run from the south side of Washoe Lake. An early season storm rolled in and I had some great rain squalls (and even some snow-pellets on McClellan Peak) as I worked my way back to Virginia City. This week I poached trail from the VC100 equine endurance race, and though I was eventually passed by two riders (including our friend Lou) I kept a good distance between groups of competitors. It was funny to run into one of their aid stations and be offered a carrot or two (that's better than some of the Leadville stations!). It rained for about half of the 15-mile run. Always an enjoyable oddity of high-desert running; I hadn't been rained (or snowed) on since the Buffalo 100 last march.
The Trail Option team has also been busy on the Senior circuit. Dennis and Mary kept pace in their 50/70 year at the Little Grand Canyon Marathon in the Buckhorn Wash of the San Rafael Swell in Utah. The heat and mosquitoes required some adaptations but they worked hard and came close to beating six hours - a good feat given the conditions. Although they couldn't really compete in their hard-core age-group (50-99), as the most senior competitors in the event, they finish 37th and 38th out of 45 competitors. It was their fourth marathon or better race this year! Next up, St. George. Nice.
Looking forward to some Fall events once the dust settles and I know my new address; until then, we'll keep steady...
Previous Weeks...
Week Summary 9/15/2013
Tuesday
Given the pending relocation of the domestic trailhead of Trail Option, my primary goal of late has been to maintain my fitness level and keep my head clear through the ups-and-downs of buying, selling, escrow, planning, etc... I hope to have some good news soon.
My general maintenance strategy has been to keep the mid-week runs at a Base level and run as time allows. This is followed by a weekend Long effort that has averaged 15 miles over about three hours each Saturday. Those runs have been nicely varied and very fun. A couple weeks ago Darren and I joined the Tahoe Mountain Milers at Kingsbury South to run an out-and-back on the TRT. The haze of the devastating Rim Fire had yet to clear, but our group managed to get above it, mostly. Last week, I accompanied Darren as he ran the Headlands 50 north of San Francisco. We stayed in Novato and on Saturday morning Darren toed the line with over 100 runners for the 50 Mile, as he sought a Western States qualifier. He ran a smart and steady effort to finish 22nd in 9:27:17 (he's now qualified). The 50-mile course has at least 10,000 feet gain. While he ran, I explored the course, occasionally mingling with contestants as we shared sections of trail.
This week I picked up the mileage a bit and enjoyed a great run from the south side of Washoe Lake. An early season storm rolled in and I had some great rain squalls (and even some snow-pellets on McClellan Peak) as I worked my way back to Virginia City. This week I poached trail from the VC100 equine endurance race, and though I was eventually passed by two riders (including our friend Lou) I kept a good distance between groups of competitors. It was funny to run into one of their aid stations and be offered a carrot or two (that's better than some of the Leadville stations!). It rained for about half of the 15-mile run. Always an enjoyable oddity of high-desert running; I hadn't been rained (or snowed) on since the Buffalo 100 last march.
The Trail Option team has also been busy on the Senior circuit. Dennis and Mary kept pace in their 50/70 year at the Little Grand Canyon Marathon in the Buckhorn Wash of the San Rafael Swell in Utah. The heat and mosquitoes required some adaptations but they worked hard and came close to beating six hours - a good feat given the conditions. Although they couldn't really compete in their hard-core age-group (50-99), as the most senior competitors in the event, they finish 37th and 38th out of 45 competitors. It was their fourth marathon or better race this year! Next up, St. George. Nice.
Looking forward to some Fall events once the dust settles and I know my new address; until then, we'll keep steady...
Previous Weeks...
Week Summary 9/15/2013
Tuesday
Carson River Flats: 4.6 mi (+19 ft); 9:49 pace
Thursday
Goni East: 3.9 mi (+515 ft); 11:06 pace
Saturday
Marin Headlands Loop: 15.8 mi (+3,077 ft); 12:48 pace
Thursday
Goni East: 3.9 mi (+515 ft); 11:06 pace
Saturday
Marin Headlands Loop: 15.8 mi (+3,077 ft); 12:48 pace
Weekly Totals: 24.3 mi (+3,611 ft); 4:50:11 on trail
Week Summary 9/8/2013
Wednesday
Week Summary 9/8/2013
Wednesday
EF Treadmill: 4.0 mi (+0 ft); 10:10 pace
Thursday
Goni East: 4.8 mi (+581 ft); 11:43 pace
Saturday
TRT - Monument Pass OB: 15.3 mi (+2,393 ft); 12:27 pace
Thursday
Goni East: 4.8 mi (+581 ft); 11:43 pace
Saturday
TRT - Monument Pass OB: 15.3 mi (+2,393 ft); 12:27 pace
Weekly Totals: 24.3 mi (+2,973 ft); 4:46:49 on trail
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