Maxweg

Did a nice 10KM this morning on the way to getting ready for the next race and a new year of racing. The season is changing... We're headed into what I hope is a colorful fall.

Put on your boots. Let's go for a run.

BTW - Registration for the 2012 UTMB opens on 16 DEC!

Valley

I'm there... In that training and motivation valley following a race or other event. After the UTMB 2011 I spent the first week walking (my quads were like jello). This second week I've run only three times.

Time to get motivated again as the Alb Marathon is right around the corner on 22 OCT. I've spent the last couple of days debating if I'm going to run it or not. Following this morning's run and the incredible weather we're having today I'm in. As tradition holds this will be my last major race of this year's race season.

Am off for a walk.... Head in the right direction!

Inspiration...

Wow... This video "The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc - Running Through Nature" is worth a watch!

Middle Earth

UTMB 2011

A series of pictures from the UTMB 2011.
Race report to follow shortly....

Pfaffensee

Had a lovely run yesterday morning around the Phaffensee. But would you believe it, my dang left calf is screwed again. This time the pain is on the exterior of the calf, where the week before last it was focused largely on the interior of the calf. I'm not certain what's going on. Is it stretching? Warm up or cool down? Two weeks ago I thought it was related to my increased use of my Vibram Five Fingers, but I have not worn them in two weeks and have really concentrated on stretching. I'm becoming seriously worried that I'm not getting in the mileage I need leading up to the race... Crap!!!

Straight Up

Had a good week this past week going into the final for the UTMB. Got a couple of good "Jim Brown" runs in. Am getting nervous that I've not done enough of those jokers....