May Summary

Runs - 19
Workouts - 4
Injured - 0

The Bad: As I've pointed out, two things have frustrated me this month. One being the fact that I had to taper much more then I cared to going into Jemez. Would have loved going into the race not so much in full training mode, but with a few more runs and miles in the system. I honestly feel that this would have paid off nicely heading to Lake City. Then again resting the injured body parts isn't the worst thing for me so I digress.

Two, and easily the most frustrating, was my fuel intake during Jemez. Gotta do a better job on this matter or I will crumble while in the heart of the San Juans. I know better and just didn't bother taking in the necessary liquids and carbs. Great lesson learned here cause it sucked how one mile I was feeling solid only to lose it a few miles later.

The Good: Since Jemez, I've been running pretty strong. Of course there were a few days of tightness but overall I've very pleased. So encouraging that it's giving me a positive outlook as the San Juan 50 closes in.

I also am really happy with how the Jemez 50K went down. As tough as the day was at times, never did I want to quit. Never did I have thoughts of "man this sucks" go thru my head. The opposite actually. Loved the brutal ups and downs, the vibe of race day for an ultra and the level of fitness by the competitors. It was such an amazing thing to be a part of and consider myself so lucky to experience it all.

Bottom Line: Ending the month on such a positive vibe, it's easy for me to get ahead of myself in regards to races and running in general. Leadville or Bear? More weekly miles? More vert? Gotta check myself here. I think the best thing for me to do is take this month as it comes. Get some miles in, run and complete The Solstice and rest up a bit. I'll decide on the 19th, hopefully around 5pm, what my next step will be.

What I do know is it's finally summer and summer means playtime above treeline!!!!