March 17, 2013

I'm using every available opportunity to get outside, and with the weather slowly shifting to magnificent spring, I'm having to exercise some serious self control. Can't blow up now. I haven't yet paid the price for the foundation to support all my lofty plans. I'm getting closer, but slow and steady is the plan. We're heading down to Moab on March 23 to run the 12 hour solo event during the multiple trail running events put on by GeminiAdventures. There's so much going on, it's like a little trail running festival. It will be a good test of my self control. Go slow.  

  

Year to date miles run: 213 

Year to date elevation gain: 44,026ft

"As soon as you have made a thought, laugh at it."  -Lao Tzu

 Good Water Canyon

 Dan and Dan taking in the view.

 It was hard to keep a consistent pace. Too much to see.

 Head down, trying to close the gap on Dan C. Dan G just behind.

 Solo trip to Stansbury Island. Following the ridge on the right to the peak.

I think of trips with the dogs as solo.

 Getting closer and the dogs seem to be questioning my route.

 Heading down the west ridge of Grandeur. All my friends are faster than me.

Plenty of adventure and insight out there.

 Chasing Mike again.

 Caught up with him long enough to get this.

 I love this town.

 Going steep never gets old to me.

 Maybe that's my way of avoiding actual, quick leg turnover, running.

A chance to run fast.