LSD (long slow distance) runs build endurance. I want to participate in the Valley Harvest Marathon on October 13th in Wolfville, NS. As the race gets closer I will decide whether I can do the full marathon or just the half. But in the meantime I will train for the full marathon.
Yesterday, I intended to run 12 miles at a 13:30 pace but I ran the 12 miles at a 13:03 pace and ran 10 miles the previous week at a 13:20 pace. I felt surprisingly good throughout the run. I was running mid 12s to 13 for the first nine miles and then slowed to 14-15 pace because my left adductor was tightening and It took over a mile for me to adjust my posture enough for it to relax. I ran the final mile at 12:54. Felt good.
Next week it is at 13.1 mile run (half marathon distance).
I must be rolling up on my toes and pushing off, because they are still sore this morning. Need to work on my mid foot strike and lifting my feet rather then pushing off with my toes. Another form focus for this week.
Today is an easy run day, just to loosen up. I will let my toes rest a little more and do either an afternoon or evening run.
Today I topped both hills on my Hill Training Loop. The new Trek road bike gearing is more efficient and smoother than the Raleigh Hybrid. I do miss the 28/30 granny gear of the hybrid for spinning up a hill. But surpassingly I was able to power up both hills today and only time and more miles will make it even easier. My average speed has increased 4 km/hr. Looking forward to a few long rides this weekend.
New concept bike from Parlee Cycles that shifts with your thoughts. Another use of your iPhone.
We are packing boxes of books and belongs today. It is sad to think that our home for the last three years will be left in LA where we bought it three years. The bus will make a great home for some other family.
We leave LA Wednesday to head quickly across the country to cross the boarder and return to Nova Scotia.
We have met many wonderful people and seen the best of North America. On to other adventures. -L
We drove the Canyonlands National Park road to the Grand View and then hiked to Grand View Point.
The elevation chart above shows the hike to the point on the far right. The views from this point are 360 degrees with over 300 degrees of canyon floor before you. Photo gallery coming soon. -L
We are located at the green arrow. Just south of Arches National Park and just north of Moab and the Colorado River. -L
The first day we arrived we drove to all the overlooks to scout out the best hikes and times to return. Many of the arches are only a short hike from the parking lots.
Yesterday we rose early to hike the ridge to see Landscape Arch, Double O Arch and serveral others that are included in the Arches Photo Gallery. This hike is best done before noon since the temperatures are well above 100F in the afternoon. A gallon of water per person is not too much. The morning light is best for these arches at the north end of the park. -L
Our Grand Canyon flight, jeep, hike, raft adventure was outstanding. Below are the gps tracks from our flight over the canyon and raft down the Colorado River from Glen Canyon Dam to Lee's Ferry.
We were both glad to step back onto the ground in Page, AZ since the small plane bumped around a lot with all the turbulence from the canyon walls. We then had breakfast and hit the jeeps for a short ride to Upper Antelope Canyon, one of the two beautiful slot canyons (photos coming). Then to the river, through the Homeland Security checkpoint to our raft for an extraordinary ride through the vast canyon and winding river. Photos coming. -L
For the next several months we will be traveling through many of the western National Parks. We are stopping at all the Southern Utah canyon parks. Dropping by Salt Lake City to see friends and then to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, before heading east to the Badlands and then down to Oklahoma for a Prevost Owners rally. If you are along the route let us know; we would love to have a drink together and catch up with you. -L&P
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
The Bandelier National Monument is located in the Frijoles Canyon in northern New Mexico. The above map shows the Main Loop Trail that we hiked today. Passing ceremonial house, cliff dwellings, long houses, and the Tyuonyi Pueblo.
Click on the photo above for slide show and photo gallery. -L