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Climbing
Had the day off today so took the kids to the climbing gym. Dusted off my 23-year old (!!) La Sportiva Mariacher’s and they still fit like a glove. The gym was great – cranking the classic rock station over the satellite radio. Told my son I used to climb every day, back when this music was called modern rock… Legs were still sore from Moab, and the dislocated finger protested a bit, but we all had a great time and can’t wait to do it again.
Natalie long legs
Lindsey coming down from a successful ascent
When I bought these shoes 23 years ago, I would have laughed if you told me that some day I would be running 100 mile races in La Sportivas. Totally inconceivable.
Need to donate these to a museum
Malcolm working his way up a slightly overhanging 5.8
My girls
I was a little rusty, but still had a few moves left in me
Sno-ab
This is the desert, right?
Looking forward to 34 miles of snow and ice tomorrow. Much different conditions than we had last year. Times will be slower, but it’ll be fun! This is the view from the starting line. We’ll climb a bit and make our way into the hanging canyon straight ahead, then end up on the edge of the rim at mile 10 (top right of pic) looking back down on the start. Then we’ll head south for another 20 or so to finish in another canyon next to the Colorado River. Sun+Snow+5 hours = remember the sunscreen!
Still Kicking
2010 has been a real kick in the butt so far. Both vehicles gone – one due to being totaled in an accident, the other due to engine failure. I’ve been without my car for almost 3 weeks now. Making for some huge van/bus/train/walk to work, and walk/train/bus/bus/run home commuting days. Monday was 5 hours total time spent getting to and from work…
We’ve had our share of sickness, and I tripped at mile 24 of a 28 mile night run home from work 2 weeks ago and badly dislocated my finger. Ouch. Had to yank it back in place and then run 4 more miles home.
Through it all I’ve kept up my training. I’ve been steady at 60 mpw for a few months and have 7 weeks of doing anywhere from a 20 to 32 mile long run. I’m feeling very strong, but not too fast. About right for February, I’d say.
Looking forward to warmer weather, a working finger, and a car to drive.
I still need to write up my report of my WRIAD birthday ride (way back in Oct.). It was epic!
100 mile ride around the White Rim Trail on my 40th birthday.
The Scene Begins 