Easy shakeout to get the legs moving, calves are still super tight from running flat for the first time since my injury on Sunday. Picked up a pair of the new sportiva Akashas. Excited to test them out and do some more running up towards Gold Hill and also be able to hit the flatties. Rubber looks sticky!
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Town Lake 4.3 miles -> 7:27pace
Legs were super tight again at the end of this short run. Woke up not feeling very sore (ever since Sunday legs/ soleus have been very tight). I think the legs aren't used to running flat and fast and its going to take some time. Not a problem. Might get a sports massage. Wasn't feeling very deserving of my tacos after this mornings performance compared to my normal 10 miler at this pace. Haven't done much these past few days but sit around and slackline to build balance.
Thursday: Afternoon Shakeout (Local Trails) 3 miles -> 7:19
Feeling good, still some residual calf soreness but slowly going away. Wanted to get the legs going. My plan is to do a long run tomorrow downtown before I head back to Boulder at 1pm. Akasha does amazing on the insanely technical and rocky trails around Town.
Friday: Townlake (Negative Splits) 6 miles ->7:09 pace
Good to get some miles with the bro! Legs were feeling good and wanted to go a bit further than normal since the injury. Feeling pretty good about my spits with a nice little warm-up mile. Back to Boulder..... (not looking forward to the snow) Weather in Austin has been in the 70s and blue sky 0 clouds. Perfect.
Saturday: Green Mtn (21) 8 miles -> 3k vert
Terrible conditions. Crusty hard packed snow all the way down ranger that made it practically impossible to run. Going up the Amphitheater wasn't that bad but I was forced to hike for many reasons. (Coming back from running flat at sea level is hard). Bailed on Gregory canyon and fooled around on flagstaff, lost a bunch of time there but oh well. Headed down crown rock and back up a bit of the Amp to hit 3k. Good to be back in Boulder. Waiting on dry trails though...
Sunday: Magnolia out n' back (short) 6.5 miles -> 1.7k vert -> 8:47 pace
Avoiding the trails due to the terrible snow conditions and the warmer weather. Decided to hit the roads for a short out n back on Magnolia Road. Forgot how steep the first miles were, legs were really feeling it. Want to get faster and better at running sustained ascents, feel like this is a good segment to run. Not pushing it too hard on the descent. Happy Easter.
Total: 29.8 miles -> 4h 47m -> 5,551 ft
A very diverse week of running. Started off the week in Austin and finished the Weekend off in Boulder. Making good progress coming back from my injury. Glad to test my speed on some of my favorite running trails in Austin. The atmosphere is amazing and you can't beat the views and the weather, and of course Taco Deli. Still keeping the mileage fairly low as to not re injure myself. Came back to Boulder with some horrific snow conditions. Had to hit green, but then decided to trying some more running out on Magnolia. Being patient.
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