Turn your rut into a groove.

am--5.5 DI/Scary Bushes/Running Center Loop. Chilly morning, but it's nice to get this short week started. RHR--48.

pm--4.5 Telegraph to the church. Felt a bit draggy this afternoon. I'm actually looking forward to some trail running this week & maybe a jaunt it 2 in PV.

am--5.5 2x Scary Bushes/Running Center Loop. It felt cold out this morning, but there's something appealing about that. I was lucky enough to run w/ two different groups of girls. It was fun chatting w/ some folks I don't talk to enough. RHR--53.

pm--2.5 Warm-up and some cool down w/ the kids, sandwiched around their awesome workout. 

am--9.25 Rim Circuit w/ double loops on the top (1st--counterclockwise, 2nd--clockwise) at what amounted to a light tempo effort, even if the pace wasn't quite there. (The undulation and footing of the trails kept the pace from getting too crazy. ) This was nearly a perfect run w/ the exception of the wind. RHR--52 

I'm thankful for running and coaching and trails near home. 

am--4 Morning run in Pine Valley. A light snow was coming down in the beginning but subsided by the time I was done. I made it to the Grass Valley turn before flipping. I love running in Pine Valley. It forces me to listen to the body and go fairly easy because of the elevation. Happy Thanksgiving. 

pm--6 Barrel Roll. I love the trails. They make me feel strong and happy and free. Out there, I'm in my element. Plus, it feels good to give bikers a scare on the inclines. 

am--8 Canyons/Kidney Loop. I got up a little late and was bummed it wasn't cold enough for tights. Tried some Altras again. I picked them up last month at the motherstore--Runner's Corner. There's a definnitely a different feel--a lot of cushion compared to what I'm used to. RHR--55. 

pm--10 SC Mountain. Delayed in getting out, so I could go w/ the bros--Tom and Andy. What a beautiful day and beautiful run. The view at the turnaround point is magnificent. It's like you're on the mountain at the center of the world. Actually made it up the switchbacks climbing Sidewinder w/out walking. That's a victory.

Nice week. I completed the SCRR Triumvirate--Barrel Roll, Suicidal Tendencies, and the Rim trails. I ought to make that a bi-weekly thing. My soul would swell.