Here we Go

I went and ran from First Dam up Logan Canyon.  My goal was to run the River Trail, but it was closed for maintenance today.  The second entrance above the Stokes Nature Center was open though, so I followed it from there up to the point where it becomes single track.  

All in all it was a great run.  I was feeling pretty stiff from my run on Saturday and really needed a nice run to loosen me up.   9:15/mile today.  I'm pretty comfortable at that pace, and I hope I can keep that pace for marathon day.

Today's run was great.  I took off from First Dam and ran up the River Trail clear until the end.  It was quite fun because I ended up passing a guy on a mountain bike.  That will do a lot for your confidence.  I also tried to keep pace with another runner on my way back, but ended up getting smoked.  It was a lot of fun to see what I had left in the tank after that far though.

Although this trail doesn't get far away from the road ever, it is really pretty.  The view when you come up to the last dam is pretty cool.

Another River Run today.  I ran as far as the Single track again.  Today was a little tough.  I was really stiff when I started off and wasn't sure I was going to be able to make it.  After about half a mile though I loosened up and hit my stride.  

The way down was actually a little quicker than normal too.  I decided to push my pace to see what I could do.  I ended up running the back half in 8:08/mile.  I was quite pleased with that.  

Today's run was awesome.  I ended up exploring a lot of new territory.  I started from the parking for the Stokes Nature Center and headed up the River Trail.  When I hit Third Dam, I took the Riverside Nature Trail that goes up to the Guanava-Malibu Campground.  That section of trail is really quite pretty.  I ended up doing a few loops around the campground to get my mileage in.  There is some really cool stuff there.  Half of the campground is abandoned, and there is a really cool outdoor ampitheatre that is worth a look.

Impromptu run while hunting.