j-lyn's corner

Ran to look at the parade floats. Didn't realize there would be so many people and that all the floats were made by members of the LDS Church and that they would all be there that night to look at them. I was wearing my booty shorts and a tank, I may as well have had a red "A" on my chest from the looks of others. Having my kids in their swimwear (we had just come from the water park) and my husband dressed like he came out of an REI magazine (he was testing out some boots...) we were a sight for sore eyes.

Met up with Sherpa Z to for a recovery run on pipeline. Apparently his recovery runs mean we run at an 8 min mile and then walk occasionally. Not my idea of recovery run pace on a trail... but it felt good to stretch the legs and I enjoyed being carried by someone else's pace.

Not sure on real mileage (didn't track it...) but took the opportunity to run with the Ruby Muir up Gobbler's Knob and Raymond's Peaks. Not sure how two 10,000ft peaks fits into her taper, but she says she doesn't taper.

Pleasant conversation, Ku kept her busy with questions. I had lead legs and was struggling to keep up, even on an easy pace on downhill. Apparently the 19,000ft+ of vert I did last week decided to catch up to me all at once. 

Was really glad I had my minimus on, since the sun stayed down longer than expected and we ran for nearly a half hour in the dark. Met up with Neasts and ran LCC Creek Trail, was a rather pleasant morning with good convo and a pleasant trail. Neasts kept hot on my tail on the downhill, she's getting quite speedy and will be one to watch for in her upcoming events.

Watched speedgoat all day. Planned on running 20-30 in the eve, even found running partners. But my hubby got home and was very against me running that night.... so all plans were nixed, leaving me with a very low mileage week (and this was supposed to be week two of peaking). Oh well! Hope the rest does me some good. I'll probably try to throw together a decent but not difficult week next week and do a 4 day taper after that.