Need to get out and run. Today is 6 miles with an increased effort on the back end and race pace to finish. Coach has always got a wrinkle in there somewhere. It's never just go run; there is always a purpose. Everything has a reason.
I want to run trails today. Most of my running is on the road and I want to get more time in on the dirt. The weather is still threatening and the weatherman is calling for rain. I'm out early to try and beat that. If I can get the run in before the weather goes completely bad, I can get inside for my swim session.
A couple months ago while I was exploring routes, I noticed a road that seemed to go from the Las Vegas Wash out to the backside of Lake Las Vegas. I didn't think there was anything out there. Probably a jeep trail or something like that. Today is the day that I decided to go and explore.
I follow the mental map I have put together and find where the pavement ends. I get out of the car to a howling wind and a string of telephone poles that lead out and up the mountain. The road following these poles pulls me. I back track a 1/4 mile up the road and find a place to park the car.
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| The End of the Pavement |
My feet feel good and I feel strong. I have an energy today that has been lacking for me a little lately. I feel free. I needed this. There is something about being outside and alive, feeling the fresh air against my skin, the warmth in my muscles. It feels great to be alive. I feel strong. I will be back soon.
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In the afternoon, the skies cleared a little, so Lulu and I took Rufus out to the park to get a little exercise. Lulu has said that she wants to run a race with her Daddy. Maybe a 1 mile fun run for the two of us sometime soon. Wanted to share the rainbow we enjoyed...
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| Lulu Could Not Get Enough. |
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