5 miles + float ... by abby
so, after posting this morning i conferenced with the float group and we decided i had time for a run. but because of where i'm staying this weekend, i had to do a slightly different course, all on gravel. also, i didn't have proper running gear, so i headed out in my river shorts and a cotton tank top and my salomon
trail runner and/or light hikers. (my regular running shoe of choice these days is an asics shoe -- i can't remember the model -- a departure from my favorite adidas shoe that they don't make anymore, and so far, perfectly acceptable, though i am having some trouble with my right hip, which means i should probably get into a more cushioned shoe ... but more on that later). not ideal, but i managed. since i didn't have a course pre-planned from here, i basically just ran for 25 minutes and then turned around. i clocked it on my way home from the river and it turns out it was actually just under 5 miles, but that's okay. plus the all-gravel terrain should count for at least another mile. at least it was flat. but sweet lord it was hot. i left around 11 -- the heat of the day these days -- and plus it's been so dry here that every car that passed kicked up a massive cloud of dust, so i came back dripping and dirty.
which was fine, since i proceeded to throw myself at the yellowstone. so, i'm sunburned and tired, but also showered and happy. i'm fixing to have whole wheat pasta w/ tofu and salad w/ homemade dressing. it's late, i know, but a girl's gotta eat something besides chips and grapes on the river.
i have more to add w/r/t clothing, etc., and will post that plus some more tips tomorrow, my real, true off day.
trail runner and/or light hikers. (my regular running shoe of choice these days is an asics shoe -- i can't remember the model -- a departure from my favorite adidas shoe that they don't make anymore, and so far, perfectly acceptable, though i am having some trouble with my right hip, which means i should probably get into a more cushioned shoe ... but more on that later). not ideal, but i managed. since i didn't have a course pre-planned from here, i basically just ran for 25 minutes and then turned around. i clocked it on my way home from the river and it turns out it was actually just under 5 miles, but that's okay. plus the all-gravel terrain should count for at least another mile. at least it was flat. but sweet lord it was hot. i left around 11 -- the heat of the day these days -- and plus it's been so dry here that every car that passed kicked up a massive cloud of dust, so i came back dripping and dirty.
which was fine, since i proceeded to throw myself at the yellowstone. so, i'm sunburned and tired, but also showered and happy. i'm fixing to have whole wheat pasta w/ tofu and salad w/ homemade dressing. it's late, i know, but a girl's gotta eat something besides chips and grapes on the river.
i have more to add w/r/t clothing, etc., and will post that plus some more tips tomorrow, my real, true off day.
posted by August at 8:57 PM
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