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April 12, 2006
A Effortless Run of Effort
Huh?
After an 11-day hiatus from running up here at elevation, I fully expected that a hilly half-marathon pace workout was going to be painful. Not so much. Pleasant surprises abound. I ran 3 miles easy, then 5 miles at half-marathon pace effort. I did time the run, but I ran by effort while I was out there, and my effort was right on pace. Happy camper, that is me.
To race or not to race, that is the question. Shall I drive 2 1/2 hours each direction to race what sounds like a very hilly and very fun 5k trail race out in beautiful Montana? Or, shall I do a 5k time trial here at home, all-the-while saving a day and a bunch of gas? I cannot decide.
What I do know is that if the present weather conditions continue, I will be road biking outside any moment now. The interior roads of Yellowstone National Park remain closed to vehicle travel. They've recently been cleared of their feet and feet of snow and debris and are open to bicycle traffic only for a few more weeks. Friends say that last weekend, with its miraculously warm weather, brought dozens of bikers each day. I'm hoping the weather will hold, and that I can join them for my first outdoor ride of the season here at Yellowstone on Sunday.
Posted by Meghan at April 12, 2006 8:39 PM
Comments
I'm making the same decision for next weekend...should i drive 2 hours each way to go run in a 4 mile mud race in New Hamsphire? I think I am going to go with yes. But that's b/c I know the race director and I'm not too busy these days (and I've never run in NH and I need to add it to my state list...) If you've got time to kill, go for it! But then again, I sometimes hate racing b/c of all of the logistical time it sucks up..it's a tough call for you on this one!
keep us posted! and great run!
Posted by: Audrey at April 13, 2006 5:52 AM