Questionable Fuel

This past weekend, my training plan called for a long run of 8 miles on Sunday.  We had a wheeling trip planned, but had to get home in time for the Broncos game, so I was all geared up to run as soon as we got home, mid-afternoon, when the game started.  However, we didn't take the time to stop to eat lunch while out on the trail, since we were in such a hurry to get home timely.

So, my pre-run fuel consisted of several handfuls of cheese Ruffles, two oatmeal cream pies, and half a bottle of Mountain Dew (plus a half a gallon of Eldorado water).

And don't you know, the run kicked ass (I did my "city lap" twice). I don't like what that's telling me...I feel better when I eat like a hippie.  But man, junk food sure can fuel a run.

Noted.

4 Miles 9-14-14

Last night's run sucked. I mean, it was great because I was able to do it (for which I am daily and eternally grateful), and because Skyler came with me on his bike - but it was nothing like the last couple longer runs where I've been faster than ever (for me) and felt high as a kite and bullet proof. This run was a totally average pace, and it was a little tougher than normal.  Disappointing.  Skyler spotting the (possibly juvie great horned) owl on the telephone pole by the railroad tracks was super cool, though. That put him at about eye-level with us, since we were going over the bridge over the railroad tracks on 92nd by Carrabba's.

I'm a little worried about the trail closing by the house until November 1. I'm guessing it's already closed - there were signs last week announcing that it would be closed until November 1, but it wasn't actually closed yet - but surely that meant the closure was/is imminent. I believe they have "detours" and I'm guessing it's just the one or two bridges affected by the light rail crap along 36...but totally have to go check that out and see what effect that's going to have on the running/biking.  I'd been curious if that trail was open year-round (I didn't run on it last winter, because dark), and I guess that answers that question, yay!

I'm dreading all the coughing and hoarking that's going on at home and at work - I'm really hoping for an epic eight miler this weekend, and to be healthy, and trained, for the Moab Half in a month.

Not running- or wheeling-related...Chris said he wants to ski Vail this season when I go.  Well, he's going to snowboard, not ski.  I wish I had the patience to try boarding again, but life is just too short (and I'm too old).

Sunday, September 6, and Tuesday, September 9

Sunday was an epic run. I'm training for the Moab half (October 19), and I had to run my second 7 mile run.  I started out a little after 7 PM, not thinking it would get quite as dark quite as fast as it did...I need glasses in the dusk/dark because ever since my LASIK surgery in '07-ish, my night vision is crap; however, I didn't bring my glasses with me on the run.

When I set out, almost immediately saw a great horned owl in flight - low, and slow, right before the Harley exhaust fish in the city park.  Shortly after that, I started seeing BATS!! So excited. I love bats.  Not long after that, I couldn't really see much. Thankfully there was a nearly full moon, which provided some light so I wasn't completely out of sorts.

The weather was perfect - low 70s, dry.  I FLEW through the run, even had some sub-9mms.  That's a first! I was thinking, during the run, that it was my best ever, of my life. Pretty sure that's true.

Today was four miles, at work. I left in the rain (70*), and it rained the whole time. Still a great run, followed immediately by a Reece's.