Single: 3:30pm trail run, easy. I guess the good thing about getting back
into schedule is that it really lengthens the day. I got a great amount done
and was able to duck out to enjoy the beautiful day in the afternoon. Since all
my runs this week are meant to be crawling anyway I went up Dry Creek then
toward City Creek to the 4,5 trail junction and back. I forgot what a challenge
trail running can be. It was rocky, muddy, steep and windy. Needless to say I
had a ball. It was just such a beautiful day and everyone else thought so too.
I saw the most people I’ve ever seen on the trail today, mostly cyclists.
After today’s run I’ve decided I probably have to go back to the orthotics
or take a different approach to weaning myself from them. I’ve contacted a few
of my PT friends for advice but if anyone has had experience with going off prescription
orthotics after running on them for 8+ years let me know. The main problem was
that in addition to my knee “issue” returning my left foot also started hurting
again. It amazes me what such a slight change in foot strike can do to the rest
of your leg.
Jon, this average pace is all for you. You have to love it. But in my
defense Dry Creek is a good climb and most of the level was very muddy. The
toughest quarter mile had a 313ft climb by the Garmin. Mi 8-R1 Avg. 9:11 HR 142
Asics DS-Trainer #1: 158 / / Asics DS-Trainer #2: 147 /
/ Saucony Rides #1: 152 / / Saucony Rides #2: 145
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