Super Big Bike/Run/Hike workout - In order to preserve my fitness and not stress my ITB today's workout was mostly on the bike. It all began with a ride along BST to Birch Canyon. Lots of hills and since I left at noon it was HOT. 2 hours and 5 mins later, I found myself at the wilderness boundary sign. Time to hide the bike in the trees and continue on foot. Tired and hot, I wasn't moving real fast up the canyon. I also got stuck behind a horse train heading up the canyon and they weren't too helpful in letting me past. Took a good half mile of walking before they decided to let me by. Thanks. In about 3.5 miles (in 66 mins) I found myself at the saddle between Birch and Smithfield Dry canyon. I looked around, spotted the black clouds heading my way and called it a day. Time to go home. Dropping the 3000' was much easier than the climb and in only 38 mins I was back on the bike. My route home was designed to be as fast, flat, and easy as possible. I was tired. Unfortunately I hit 3 separate thunderstorms and a nasty headwind. At least I wasn't hot anymore. Overall, a very long tiring ride all for only 7 miles of running. Well worth it. I love that canyon. Its very nice on the eyes. Leg felt decent during all but about 2 miles of the workout. Pain level is very low, but I do know I am not out of the clear yet. Its tricky trying to balance keeping my fitness while giving my ITB a chance to chill out. T-Bike - 3:10 2400' vert T-Run/Hike - 1:44 3000' vert
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