I was surprised last night to find out that a friend from Korea was in town so we went on a walk around town and then had a great sushi dinner. After the race yesterday Cody had mentioned running to Dog and Desolation lakes. I was a little hesitant being the day after my test run and being a little later in the day for family time but in the end got the ok from the boss and we met at 7am at the Big CottonWood park and drive. Cody took me up to his old stomping grounds and we ran first to and around Dog Lake. Then up to 9600ft to look at Park City and Salt Lake City at the same time. Then back down and around Desolation Lake. It was a very scenic run and very entertaining. It was great to get to know Cody better and hear some of his stories about his childhood days on the trails. It was also hilarious to watch how the world was out to get him today. There was a Kung Fu cyclist and a couple attack ground squirrels but you'll have to ask him for details. My legs were trashed from yesterday, for this run and I just tried to do my best to keep up with Cody as he showed me what trail running is really about. After this first set of the run we crossed the road and ran up to and into Donut Falls. Very amazing at the top! On our way out we stopped to soak our very sore legs but a park ranger stopped to remind us that it was a water shed area and we had to get out now or face a $450 fine... Considering I had run my second fastest 10K on a downhill course yesterday I was very happy with how my legs felt. The beautiful scenery (wild flowers, trees, waterfalls and a number of deer including a doe with two fawns) as well as the good conversation I'm sure helped. Avg. 9:36
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