Fit Mom's Blog

Hubby’s day off is always a good day to plan all of our family adventures, and today was unique in that he was up and out by 630AM so that I could be out on the trail by 10AM.  Temperatures were ranging in the mid-to high 90′s and there is no shade on at my favorite trail running location.  But, I was thrilled to be getting out with no time constraints and knowing that breakfast would be waiting for me upon my return…

What happened on this long run?  Well lots of good things that include NOT seeing a rattle snake, NOT seeing any mountain lions or their tracks, NOT seeing any animals of any sort…getting a little lost but still finding  my way down, and lots of UPHILL sandy trails to run up!

1st really good thing were my new shoes!

I just found out that these shoes are manufactured right in my hometown!! Five Ten is known for their climbing shoes among other things.  The thing that makes them different is how they grip the ground!  I love trail running in these shoes.  {Shh…there is a warehouse sale every Friday here!}

2nd good thing…music. On the trail, I’ve been using my ipod and adore having good music in my ears.   My current favorite opening song is called Crack the Shutters by Snow Patrol.

3rd good thing…well, I did it! 55 minutes of trail running is the longest run I’ve done in a REALLY LONG TIME!!  No Garmin anymore, just me and my heart rate monitor (unattached) so  keeping it really simple. Time.  Increase by 10% weekly.  Few hard runs during the week.  That’s it.

4th good thing…eggs! Hubby made me  eggs with lots of salsa and veggies as soon as I got back!  Loved them.

More adventures await us tomorrow as it’s International Day of Peace and my kid is very excited about carrying a giant Peace Dove to the Assembly!

Hope you all have a great Monday.