Back At It

Got up today and felt like getting out instead of sitting on the couch.  Went up near Little Dell Reservoir to do some scouting so I took the binoculars along with me.  I didn't even need them because there was nothing up there.  The deer aren't doing much of anything right now other than sleeping under trees where I can't see them.

It started raining right when I got off work so I wussed out and hit the treadmill.  Did an interval workout in the Altras.  I've decided that intervals are the only way I can stand running on the treadmill.

5 minute warmup
15 minutes @ 10:00 pace on 10% incline
2 minute recovery
5 x 2 minute intervals @ 8:30 pace on 10% incline; 2 minute recovery between sets
5 minute cooldown

Easy 4 miles at the JRP.  Just trying to stay motivated through the weekend.

Slept in a little then went up to the BST in Sandy.  Did the HPHM 10K route in the Altras.  Calves were feeling pretty worked after but didn't have any problems.

59:26

Went up by Little Dell Reservoir to do some scouting.  I knew there would be a ton of people out doing the same thing today, but most of them were just sitting in their cars, glassing.  I decided I'd get out and put myself on top a certain mountain that allows me to have a 360 degree view of the surrounding area.  So I grabbed a bottle and my binoculars, then headed out.

The trail I took is not maintained at all and I was getting worked by all the oak brush in the area.  There are also a few sections where I just decided to bushwack so I could get certain views.  Came out with some gnarly scrapes on my legs (since I was in shorts) and even tried to put my eye out once on a branch.  Just as I made it to the top of my mountain it started to snow.  Since I was in shorts and a light jacket, I thought it would be best to get outta there as quickly as possible.

I really enjoy runs where I have a goal in sight and just go for it.  I secretly love bushwacking and having my legs destroyed by mother nature.  Masochist?  Maybe :)