Tuesday: 5.74 miles of running followed by a .62 mile uphill walk "cool down."
I explored new territory and found a route along lots of horse ranches.
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| When you are loaded, you spend lots of money on a fancy gate for your ranch. |
Wednesday: Arm weights + crunches. Specifics on Daily Mile.
5.21 miles of running followed by a .76 mile uphill walk "cool down."
I attempted speed work in a new park that I thought was flat, based on what I saw from driving past it a few times. It turns out I was wrong and that speed work is very challenging on an incline. But I still tried all the intervals I set out to do.
Goal was 6x800 in 4:08 with 90 second rest intervals. 4/6 weren't bad.
Friday: 5.7 mile tempo run. Goal tempo pace was 9:20; my average pace was 9:07. Flat route for a change.
Pushups+Crunches, more here.
Saturday: 8.15 mile run, Average pace was 9:42. I don't really know what this run was as it wasn't quite an official long run. Just running.
Total running miles: 26.18
Plus a little hiking:
Sunday: 5.22 mile hike at East Canyon.
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| Elevation Gain: 1153', all in the first half. |
I guess while it's maintained by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, it's technically the Santa Susana Mountains.
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| Snake hanging out in the middle of the path. Luckily it isn't the kind that rattles. |
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| Also came across this crazy little lizard. Bronze body, bright blue tail. |
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| At the top, looking West-ish |
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| At the top, looking East-ish |
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| On our way back down, looking North East |
Wait, you have to be loaded to have gates like that? I should return mine; I had them gold encrusted, to keep it classy.
ReplyDeletehahaha. I bet your neighbors love you :)
DeleteThe scenery there is unreal. I would completely flip out if I saw a snake on a trail! Nice job on those paces even with the hills!
ReplyDeletewow - you are definitely not in jersey anymore! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI was getting really jealous your trails, but then I saw the snake. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteI really wanted to do more trail running but the potential wildlife encounters here make me think I shouldn't do it alone. I can't keep all the rules straight for rattlesnakes, bears, mountain lions, coyotes... But apparently in the summer the running group does trail runs once or twice a week. Safety in numbers?
DeletePretty pictures! Looks like you are having a great time!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are amazing. I can't get over seeing snakes when I run - it still creeps me out big time!
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