May 2013 Summary

Runs - 17
Weightlifting - 4
Running Days - 17
Average Mile per Running Day - 10.75
Vertical Feet Ran - 24,000
Injured - Missed out on roughly 100 miles for the month

The best way to describe my month of Running is one of running through an injury.  Amazes me how stubborn I can be about an injury that impacts my running.  If I had a friend who asked for advice regarding a similar injury, I would have told them to stop running for a few days the minute the muscle was strained.  And not do what I just did over the past 5 weeks.  

A solid 3 days to start out the month followed by 2 races and roughly 19 days of very inconsistent running.  This chunk of time is where I lost most of my running days.

To stay positive, I did get in some quality long runs in of 22, 25 and 31 over the month.  Ideally would have like to gotten in another 20+ over Memorial Day weekend but was just happy with knocking out Mt Falcon v1 for the 5th straight month and 10th time for the year.

Weightlifting days is exactly where I expected it to be considering the race schedule and family vacation.  Right when I'm feeling my healthiest and fittest in the weight room I start to back off.  Thankfully I still have my own little goofy Push Up Challenge going.  I averaged 139 push ups a day for the month bringing my year-to-date variance down by 1,200 to (1,415).

I'm still wondering if I'll post anything general on my family trip to the State of Washington.  What I will say now is what a wonderful state it is and what a great time I had out there.  The city of Seattle reminds me a lot of San Francisco and the state itself is as diverse as Colorado in regards to the various ecosystems.

A few things came to mind after my trip out there.  Damn I wish Denver was half as cool as Seattle.  If I didn't live in this wonderful State of Colorado, I would seriously consider living in the Pacific North West.

(Seattle Skyline from the Sound/Elliot Bay)

(Ruud Awakening IPA - One of the better beers I've had at one of the cooler breweries I've visited!)

Looking Forward

My right shin muscle strain turned to a slight case of tendinitis is thankfully getting better and allowed for some consistent running to end of the month.  Starting out June will thankfully be positive as I aim to put in a solid 2 weeks of miles and climbing in preparation for my all time favorite race, Lake City 50!   Goals for the race are pretty simple.  To have a blast, to finish strong and to enjoy Lake City with the family for the long weekend.        

Other then that, wait patiently for the snow to melt in the high country to play in the best playground this state has to offer!