Summary - The Scarpa Spin Ultras are a great lightweight trail running shoe that is durable and comfortable for long distance running. I recommend these shoes for technical trail runs with steep uphills and downhills. Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Supportive, Smart design (laces, toecap, outsole), great for technical terrain Cons: Mesh is not as breathable as … Continue reading Scarpa Spin Ultra Trail Shoe Review
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Training Week 2 (Oct 14 – 20)
Weekly Totals 5 runs28.9 miles14,252 ft elevation8:08 hrs moving timeZone 1 - 6:51 (411 min)Zone 2 - 44 minZone 3 - 33 min Zone 4 - 0 min 1 bike13 miles758 ft elevation1:15 hrs moving timeZone 1/2 - 1:10 hrs (70 min)Zone 3 - 5 min 10a Cosmosis, Boulder Canyon (1 take) Monday October 14th … Continue reading Training Week 2 (Oct 14 – 20)
Training Week 3 (Oct 21-27)
Weekly Totals 6 runs25.7 miles9,350 ft elevation6:24 moving timeZone 1 - 3:34 (214 min)Zone 2 - 1:20 (80 min)Zone 3 - 1:28 (88 min)Zone 4 - 2 min Monday Oct 21 Mt. Sanitas w/ Talus and Luna 2.68 miles (1,355 ft elevation) 50:49 moving time (58:44 total time) Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone … Continue reading Training Week 3 (Oct 21-27)
Training Week 1 (Oct 6-13)
Tuesday 10/8/19 Run to Little Sandy Lake from Sweetwater Gap Trailhead. Absolutely gorgeous leaves and scenery. Talus chased a lot of elk. 6.85 mi run (1,604 ft elevation) 1 hr 25 min- moving time Z1/2 - 66 min Z3 - 18 min Z4 - 1 min Kept it light and easy for 1st day back … Continue reading Training Week 1 (Oct 6-13)
2019 Leadville Marathon Recap
The Leadville Marathon will always hold a special place in my heart as my first marathon that also kicked off my love for running. From the mountainous vistas to the fields of wildflowers, you are rewarded with beautiful views throughout the entire race. Hawks soar overhead, marmots bark their complaints as you run past, and … Continue reading 2019 Leadville Marathon Recap
How Running Saved My Life
Tears were streaming down my face as I struggled to breathe. I could barely get enough oxygen to my lungs as my heart pumped ferociously. I felt as if I was going to collapse from exhaustion, but I kept running. I could see the finish line at the bottom of Sixth Street; it looked so … Continue reading How Running Saved My Life
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton