I’m not sure how much longer I can keep this up – that is, Streaking into the New Year. Yesterday, between chores, appointments and work, I managed to fit in a three mile trail run during the middle of a heat wave. I found some enjoyment in the run. Bullfrogs croaked. Skies were blue. And I ran a shady Wood Creek Trail where I stood no more than five feet from a doe, behind me a running creek. Lovely.
Today, I felt better about putting in a run, though the morning began roughly (kids!). I think as soon as my feet hit the dirt this morning’s harshness melted away. HOWEVER, my right calve was extremely tight. I stopped twice within the first mile to stretch it out. After that, it felt better. Besides the tight calve, after sixteen consecutive days of running, my boobs ache. I realize that’s a bit too much information. But I like to be frank about my great enjoyment of the trails as well as the woes of running. They have after all, been bouncing around for 16 days now!
With limited time, I took to the local coastal hills, Aliso/Wood Canyons and headed up Meadows trail. It isn’t Mentally Sensitive, but Meadows is a dang good climb. Though it’s longer, it is much easier mentally for me, being a switchback trail. Love those switchbacks! I almost passed the biker up ahead of me, but when he stopped to rest, I saw that he turned to see me gaining on him. At that point, he hurried on up the hillside. Several other mountain bikers whizzed down Meadows as well, which surprised me for a weekday. I rarely see anyone on this trail during the week.
I felt wonderful after today’s run. Then I was off again, running errands, grocery shopping, washing dishes, doing laundry and finally getting ready for work. Today was my long day – I got home way past my bed time.
Making this entry “shortish” to cut to the pictures . . .
View looking back while RUNNING up Meadows:
At top of Meadows headed to Top of the World:
Look at how many mountain bikers are at Top of the World on a Wednesday morning!!
Breakfast time at Top of the World:
Car Wreck Trail:
Miles run today: 9.40 (15.13 km)
Elevation Profile: