Zone 2 Runs Are About Constant Effort Not Constant Pace
My coach scheduled a forty five minute run in Zone 2 for me today. The route that I ran here in Colorado, was perfect for reinforcing the…
A Hard But Stunningly Beautiful Run On The Colorado Trail
As mentioned in my blog post yesterday, I will be running in the mountains for the next ten days. For my first long run in the mountains,…
Mountain Running Is My Training For The Next Ten Days
We made our way from Denver to high in the Rocky Mountains today. For the next ten days, we will be staying in a condo that is…
The Bike Trail Infrastructure In The Denver Area Is Fantastic
As part of our trip to Denver, we have been scouting out possible areas for relocation, now that I am retired. As a triathlete, I have to…
My Second Run At Altitude Felt Much Better
I have written before about running and hiking at altitude. The key factor to remember about altitude, is that it takes quite a while for your body…
I Was Like A Kid In A Candy Store Today
The expression 'like a kid in a candy store' came to mind today, when I visited the REI flagship store in Denver. This expression basically describes situations,…
Travel Days Are Stressful Enough On Their Own
I find travel days to be quite stressful. They often begin very early, and it is hard to relax until you are settled at your destination. Today…
Back On The Trails For A Real Great Run
It has been almost a week, since I have run on anything but city streets, so it was great to get back on the trails this evening.…