Training update

My favorite running partner, Eby-dog, and I have been logging early morning Saturday miles.  After letting her cut back for the past two weeks, she will be going long once again.  Our morning routine is to go out for about 60-90 minutes together, then I drop her back at home and keep going on my own.  It is a fun way to start because with her starts and stops, I warm up slowly and get ready for the long haul. 

This week, we will be running along the Missouri River near Townsend Montana.  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/75339742/

Bighorn Mountain Wild and Scenic 50-mile Run

Claudia and I at the finish.

Part of the reason I ran the Fat Ass 50K without much training was to see if I could pull it off.  I did finish it and almost an hour faster than the other time I ran the whole thing in 2009.  In the back of my mind, I figured if I could do that, then I would sign up for my first 50-mile run. 

After debating between the Bighorn and the Rainier to Ruston in Washington, I decided on the Bighorn because it is all off pavement.  While Rainier to Ruston starts in my spiritual homeland of Mt. Rainier and goes right by my friend Erin's house, much of the course is pavement. 

In February, the HURLers (Helena Ultra Runners League) ran from the Sieban Ranch exit toward Silver City and back.  It was a fabulous day with no traffic, free running dogs, good friends, and lots of sunshine is the beautiful Montana winter. 

Barring unforseen circumstances, I am confident as I continue my long run schedule (thanks mountain madness!) that I will get to the start and the finish of the Bighorn run in June. 

Fat Ass 50K - Martin's revenge!!

This Saturday is the annual Fat Ass 50K.  It means there is no formal organization and you bring your own nutrition.  There is a relay option, too, but why run shorter than the run?  I am a distance slowtwitch person all the way.

Although I haven't been running too much, I plan to do the whole thing anyway.  When I did 22 miles last time, I felt like I didn't really run the Fat Ass. 

Wish me luck and send me strength!  Photos: 1 - Danni and I in 2008.  Photo 2: Janice, Martin and me before starting in 2008 (?)  Photo 3 - after finishing - HA!  Photo 4:  Iris and I in 2010.

Working on the skate skiing again this year.

On my first day out of the season, I came to the realization that I don't suck as bad as last year!  I truly love skate skiing, but it is so intensive.  My heart rate goes up and down more than when I teach group cycling!  I hope to get out tomorrow.

A nice Saturday in December so far this month includes skiing in the morning and taking the dog to the woods in the afternoon.  She runs around and I snow shoe.  Fun in the Montana winter!

The Cathedral is a Helena landmark.  I don't know where those bison are from, but it is not Helena.  :)

 

Blog over and out.

Hi all,

While I continue to enjoy life and its many adventure, everyone doesn't want to know about it all the time.   Thus, my blog is on hiatus. 

Call me, email me, text me, I even check Facebook occasionally.  Stay in touch.

Rebecca