Quad Rock training week 12
In week 12, I started to get things back on track after being sick. I ran five days, biked one day, and took Saturday off to take my family to a Nuggets game in Denver.
12 hours, 9 minutes all training
34.8 miles running
5,800 ft D+ running (and treadmill)
My energy level was low to mid until Friday, when I rallied for a good interval workout on a 12% incline treadmill indoors and a sauna session after. My fitness didn't advance much in week ten, but I didn't lose a step. According to the machine, I went "up" beyond any of the Quad Rock climbs, and at a pace that I'd love to hit on race day.
Saturday, as I mentioned previously, I sat on my butt in a car and in Ball Arena, with Ruthie and our kids, and then we all met my folks in Denver for an early dinner. It was a wonderfully easy and sociable day. Some days I think we should be living in Denver instead of Fort Collins, and this was one of those days.
Sunday I went out for three hours on the rolling and punchy dirt trails east of Horsetooth Reservoir, intending to get 90 minutes of Z2-Z3 running. It was a great run. My legs felt lively during miles 2-12, and I pushed my gas pedal with enthusiasm. If I'd brought another two gels, I could have avoided bottoming out at mile 14. I'm hoping to feel that good and pain free at Quad Rock.