Mon-AM: 28 mi (4:40) // Afton State Park
Afton bridges (18x)
Relatively easy loops around the Afton course: first loop in 2:35 in the cool morning dew, then an abbreviated second loop in the heat. Ended up taking the short cut back to the parking lot (cutting off the last few miles of the 2nd loop -- i.e. the Meat Grinder, etc.). Was thinking about doing the full 50k this morning, but changed my mind after jumping in the St. Croix River. Seemed like a good place to call it a day.
07-16-13
Tue-AM: 10 mi (1:32) // Minnehaha Park
Intercity (1x), Ford Rd. (1x)
Some easy recovery miles in the heat. Ran the first mile with Ashley & Sam, then went down into Fort Snelling before heading back up the other side of the Mississippi. Shade is definitely a friend on days like this. Found a fun (and free!) mini-waterpark too:
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| Oh boy! |
Wed-AM: 9 mi (1:26) // Mississippi trails
Bridge Which Must Not Be Named (2x)
Man, it's hot. Stopped a few times to look out on the river and enjoy some shade.
07-18-13
Thu-AM: 9 mi (1:11) // Upper Mississippi loop
Bridge Which Must Not Be Named (2x), Franklin St. (1x), Lake St. (1x)
Along the riverfront: 2 mile warm-up, 6 mile tempo (~7:30/mi), 1 mile cool-down. Heat advisory is still out, but the hot wind provided some relief. Wasn't really planning on a quicker run, but thought running a bit faster would mean a few less minutes in the heat. Kept the effort under control with the race about a week out.
07-19-13
Fri-AM: 9.5 mi // Fort Snelling State Park
Pike Island (2x)
A couple loops around Pike Island after a warm-up with Ashley and Sam!
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| Cruisin' |
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| Loving the tree canopy on Pike Island. |
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| My favorite tree on the island. |
07-20-13
Sat: 0
Rest.
07-21-13
Sun-PM: 5 mi // Upper Mississippi loop
Lake St. (1x), Franklin St. (1x)
Easy run, with Ashley & Sam.
Totals: 70.5 mi (11:06, 30 bridges)
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