Training Log Archive: bl

Bear Brook, used CSU training from last fall. Started near Hayes Field - first part hard due to thickishness, relative lack of contour detail and lone boulders. Kept away from the logged area, got into the area of dense boulders & did ok - lost contact at the end & made my way E being thirsty/tired. A good-sized group swimming at Bear Hill Pond. Nice day, no bugs to speak of.

Before running

Another slog after work and Y. Felt ok initially heading into breeze and humidity was low but got too hot on Clinton going downwind in sun & became a semi-desperate shade seeker. Watched Tracks the other night, a bit sugary in places but talk about functioning under a glaring sun in a most inhospitable desert....

KImball Pond, still early, nice NW breeze across the water. Went CCW on East Side Tr. and didn't recognize a fair amount unless looking back. Took the spur to the end (thought it was a peninsula) and was surprised to see that it connected with Loop Trail. Tried for a clear photo of a curious doe but couldn't get focus. At parking, saw a couple of happy lady kayakers just setting out into the lovely morning.

Almost late summer

SPS after Y & work, kept to shade. Nice west wind when I was on the track. Track surface is spanking new. Saw a woman with two young yellow labs - chatted with her a bit. Walk & jog is my MO for the time being, maybe when it gets cooler.... Goal at outset was 4 mi. At Audubon, visited the raptors again - the bald eagle is 27 years old, captivity since '88.

Rain arrived yesterday with a vengeance. And darkness is coming in its usual subtle manner.

Saw a Denver boot today: $315 in fines and $100 impoundment fee & needed to be dealt with within 24h & it was about 30 hrs & counting.

Old Bog loop early, still cool, dark as in impending rain, some thunder but rain
hasn't happened 2 hrs later. Too much walking. This used to be bread & butter; now more like something that needs re-acquaintance.

Y.

BHS track about 5:20 - a few laps but too hot in sun for me. Spent 10' back & forthing at a bit more than 3 on the shaded back stretch, getting OOB & called it a day.