Pipestone Canyon Trial Run

April 6

5+mi, 35:23: A little bit short of six, but quite up-tempo as these things go. I didn'ty plan to run fast, but I was late getting into town and left the car at home. (as)

April 8

15mi, 2:22: A legit LSD run in the hills. 1800ft of climbing throughout. Snow, mud and sunflowers all in the same run. Joined by Andrew, who kept the pace steady and made sure that we didn't go too fast. His longest run by about double this year, so thanks to him for coming along and keeping me company. Also got the car stuck in the snow enroute... big adventure.

Week: 40 miles! Hot diggity. Still making steady progress. More challenge in the workouts than necessary -- again. The hill, unintentional tempo, LSD (with climbs) trifecta is not a great idea in the long term, but right now I am feeling no ill effects. Overall mileage still reasonable of course, so that helps. Look for mid-30's to 40 again this next week. A 1/2 marathon trail race in Pipestone Canyon next weekend. A tempo run on Tuesday or Wednesday.