As Jeff and I drove back to Texas on Monday, he told me I had a full of recovery to do what ever I wanted. He would leave the intensity, activity, and duration up to me. But the goal of the week was to get ready and eager to go back to full training by the following Monday. He wanted to to crave the structure and workout again. He said will racing until October, it is important to have planned breaks so that I don't get burned out and stay eager and hungry to train and race. I can say that the recovery week was success in all aspects. It was a fun week, but I am ready to resume to the training.
This morning Heather and I headed out to Magnolia Road up Boulder Canyon. I hadn't been up running on Magnolia in about 5 years, so I figured it was about time to get back up there. Over the span of 5 years, I forgot how hilly it was and about the elevation. Magnolia Road is at about 8100 ft compared to Boulder's 5430. Ewen told Heather that the run was "rolling", but as you can see from the profile, it was a little more then "rolling". We ended up pounding out a little over 11 miles-I made Heather go to 11, just like in Spinal Tap.
Magnolia Elevation Profile (coming back was easier then going out!)
Heather sporting the Fuel Belt
One of the many hills
Amazing view of the Rockies
JK
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