In the saddle

May 26-June 1: 55mi. 5 runs. Back on track and feeling better. Not so much sleep for tonight however, as I finish the last of my current illustration work. You can't win 'em all. The 3 hr barrier was a decent goal achieved this week. Also very happy to have run at least three days with lots of hills. A similar range, to perhaps 60mi next week. Hopefully a 4+ hour run for next weekend.

June 1

18-20mi. 3:10. Ran from home to the Wolf Creek Trail. About 35 minutes of climbing at the start and then a nice rolling, gradually uphill trail until turning back near Hubbard Creek. North Fork Wolf Creek was running cold and fast. Very crossable, but also wet :) Speaking of which, it rained a LOT today. I missed out on most of it during the run. Just some spit. The trail/woods were still relatively sopping from the rain last night. Not something we talk about too much in this part of the cascades, so I'll save that soaking feeling for the parched days in August and September. 1xc.b. 2xgu. 3xH2O. (casIII)

May 31

HIKE: A great 2hr, late afternoon hike with S on Patterson Mt.

May 30

12mi, 2:09: Up onto Lucky Jim Bluff as accessed from community ski trail southwest of Brown's Farm. Ran from home/FS 800 for about 50min before the powerwalk climb to the near top o' the bluff. Great views and a fine spot for a snack before turning around. 1 x c.b. 1xgu. 2xH2O. (casIII)

A good indication of the bluff's edge, and of the much flatter valley bottom heading northeast to Mazama.

An excellent craggy snag near my snacking spot.