Trying to improve my running

Ran the local loop today. It felt super tough. I think partly d/t the cold, and partly the run this weekend and sore muscles. I was able to go as far as before though I wish I could have gone further but I am glad I at least got out since I didn't feel very good.

Did beacon hill today. I wanted to do it twice. It was super windy and I wasn't feeling great yet again. I didn't get as far up as I have in the past so I only did it once. Hopefully I get over this cold soon so I can do better. I will really want to be able to get all the way up this hill without walking before the end of the month.

Ran the local loop feeling better today hope to get all the way up sombrero peak this weekend.

Finally I made it to the top of Sombrero peak the peak right by my house. This is not ideal for running up. the first half is good though very steep with loose gravel. The last 3/4 mile is more like a scramble and rock climb than a run. I am glad to have made it to the top though finally. I think I will now stick to running up to the saddle or just the base of the cliffs for elevation gain as the last part wasn't very helpful for running training. I made it to the top in just under 1 hour.

Ran up to the top of Wasson peak for the second time. This time I ran up the backside of the mountain it had a little less elevation gain compared to last time, but the trail is so much nicer. I was able to run essentially the whole way up, with a couple of stops to rest. Last time I had to walk a large portion of the run. I felt great getting up there. This also brings me over 13,000 feet of vert for this month, which was my goal. I guess adding in the 3 peaks in the last week will do that for you. I think I will shoot for 20,000 ft to finish out the month.

 Here is a comparison of this trip and last also the tracks for last trip. 

Summary May 19 backside Mar 17 front