We got out to Grande Cache a couple weekends ago and were able to run most of leg one (we did an out and back). The hills and trail conditions were a reality check for me- no more road running! I need to run hills and trail. That is what is going to help me now! I have a great base, I just need to get more specific.
Here are some shots from Grande Cache:
So as I said, after the run in GC, I decided I needed to get off the roads and onto the trails...and I needed to find some hills to train on! I found some great terrain south of the city. Below is a shot of part of the trail- like mother nature's agility ladder!
The bridge is the Dunvegan Valley Suspension Bridge. I stole this photo from the interweb since I forgot my camera.
And here is a shot of us at the finish line. I was happy to discover I could still push myself into that white hot instesity place. I finished in 1:34:58 officially. I was rewarded with a 5th overall placing, 1st female and set a course record. (it is a new race, only the 3rd year). D finished strong in 1:18- super impressive if you know just how long and steep that last hill was!!
Unfortunately I think the intensity was too much combined with the high mileage (I ran 30km the Friday before the race) and I am now paying for it. As much as I hate being sidelined, I am taking it as a deep recovery week to let things heal up and get stroger. I just hope I am 100% by the weekend so we can make the most of our weekend in the mountains!!
Happy Training everyone...
4 comments:
Feel better babe, Harley and I need you back on your feet soon for our fantastic weekend adventure!! L, D
Boy you are one super fast couple - looks like some beautiful running territory, trail running is so fun and interesting because (like you say)you need some agility to get over/around/through/under obstacles! Enjoy your weekend of mountain running ahead (and recovering for now) :)
A new course record!!!! WOWIEEEEEEE!!!! Love the pic of the two of you running. :):) :)
I think that this rest is going to see you bounce back strong and fast -- you are ever more attentive to your body, and as such, it is responding incredibly well. Keep it up sistah!! :)
By the way we WILL hook in Penticton for sure!!!! :): )
Great trail pics!
As for this..."1st female and set a course record. (it is a new race, only the 3rd year)" Don't qualify your successes...OWN THEM! You worked hard and deserve to be proud of it without contingencies!
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