Summit junkie!

Pipeline trail with Jun:

I wanted to get back onto the trails today, so the Pipeline trail in Millcreek Canyon seemed like a great choice because there isn't a lot of elevation gain and it is one of my favorite trails. I wore my new Altra Lone Peak 1.5 trail shoes for the first time and they were incredible. The upper is softer than the original and they're just super comfortable and felt fantastic the whole way.

The weather was almost perfect and we had a very enjoyable run out to the point and back, chatting most of the way. My knee felt great most of the run, but it did start getting tight with about a mile to go, so I know it isn't 100% yet, so I'll stick to the flat trails, road and track for the next few weeks.

I was out late entertaining clients on Monday night, so I didn't get in my usual weight session at the gym, so I got up early (too early) to hit the gym for some weights. I had a really nice session for about 50 minutes working my upper body and core.

PM: Hit the gym for a fast 6. I felt worked.

6 on the track at the gym right after I had deposited two Navajo tacos into my tummy. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeooooooooooooooooooh!

Gut. Bomb. Kaboom.

4 at the gym. Flat and boring.

Highland/Alpine loop solo:

I had a very busy day with 5 soccer/baseball games and a gymnastics meet for my kids, so I only had an hour to run. I did my Highland loop from my house to the Alpine Hwy, to Kohlers (I think they changed the name), west to 6000 W. and then south back to my house. The loop is exactly 7 miles and I ran it faster than normal and felt solid the whole way.