Stacy's Blog

Sunset run with Miles. Trying to get back into the swing of things after vacationing in Colorado. Jared, Ron and I climbed Longs Peak. Jared summited, I made it to the Key Hole and Ron made it to the Boulder Field. I intended to summit again with Ron and Jared, but Ron got dizzy on the hike up and I knew I wasn't going to let him go any farther than the Key Hole. When I got to the Key Hole my legs were sapped and I remembered what was after the Key Hole. So I told Jared to find a group and get to the summit and I went back down to Ron and we headed back down. It was a great day and lots of people on the trail, so we took our time and chatted with everyone. Jared summited at 8:00am and made it down to the trailhead at 1:00pm, safe and sound. Thank you Lord.

It was a great vacation! Getting ready for our next adventure in 10 days. Backpacking in the Beartooth Mountains!

Happy Anniversary!!!! 31wonderful years!! Looking forward to at least 40 more! ;)

Went for a sunset anniversary run.

First day of XC practice. Can't believe it is that time of year already. I got sick on Friday with a raging sinus infection and now I am debating whether to go to the doc. since we are leaving for backpacking on Wed. Ugh. My mileage is REALLY suffering this summer.

Looking back on the last month my running schedule has been less than stellar. I think I can finally put that nasty sinus infection behind me. 

We had a great time backpacking through the Beartooth Mountains. What amazing views and people we met. We are already planning next year's trip! Met an ultramarathoner with his pup on the trail. He was going in, we were heading out. He was right behind us at the parking lot. He and his pup ran 28 miles on Sunday. Really enjoyed visiting with him.

Carrying a 25 pound backpack for 3 days made my legs tired. But, wow, did I feel great this morning at practice! I thought maybe I lost a little endurance since my schedule has been a little sporadic, but I sure didn't feel it today. :)

Speed golf with the team in the morning. Coach and I rode around in the golf cart. :)

Sunset run. Hot and muggy. Ugh!

Moved Cole to U of Mary, ran in Sertoma Park, shopped a little and waited for Tara to get  done with school. It was sooo humid. AP 9:35.

Easy run for the girls. Speed workout for me.  A renegade squirrel almost ran over Coach and I. If not for some nice hurdling and fancy footwork there could have been quite a scene. :)

Finally cool enough to get Miles out for a run.  4 miles trying to keep up with a VERY enthusiastic dog!

1.5 warm up with the team before their speed work. 

Recovery run with the team. First meet of the season was yesterday. Everyone did a great job. The newbies were a little nervous but they finished in fine form!