Training Log Archive: Myka

Trail Culture run from a new running/backcountry skiing store in Canmore.
Nice set up, some fancy Innov and Brooks shoes, clothing, packs.
We were running in pouring rain (yay for rain!!!), riverside trail.

C • New shop! 3

Once we were out of the 'death zone', the kids' spirits picked up and they started running down. The Moms took it easy, it was a steep and slippery descent. I was glad to have poles!
Overall, an epic adventure but I am not going back there any time soon!

C • Wow! 2

A challenging hike up Grotto Mountain, with Amik, Dale, Evan and his Mom.
A very steep climb to the ridge. The trail was not well defined, so we were wandering up and down the scree. Eventually, we popped back on the ridge and followed it to the top. The wind was pretty strong and it got more fierce as we were coming down. In fact, it was so strong that for part of the ridge trail, we were crawling as we were not able to stand up! It was pretty scary, specially because the kids were with us and we could see fear in their eyes.
We hid behind a rock wall to strategize and pick the best and safest way out. We climbed over a wall, holding to the rock with all our might and managed to pass the worst section. I think I aged about 5 years in those 20 minutes or so....

A very chatty run with Stefanie on the Montane Trail - fun! :)

An easy run in the hood

Dirtbag session at the Nordic Centre.
Amik came, this time he was running in Salomon Speedcross shoes that Phil kindly donated to him! What a community! :)
3x3min hill repeats
5-2min speed runs on a flat'ish path.

C • Cool! 3