Training Log Archive: revy

Coulee run in Lethbridge. It has been several years since our last overnight visit so certainly a bit overdue. Cooled off a little today so the afternoon start time wasn't too bad. Very dry here too - grass is brown and dormant. Found some good trails to run on - memory hasn't failed me yet;) 5x2.5min tempo with 1.5min break in between. I forgot to tell courtney that I was doing these so I think I subconsciously made her feel like she was running slow today...

Nice ride in Golden - was smoky in Revelstoke but due to wind direction it was way better in Golden. We climbed CBT which really climbs nicely then Hemiptera/Odonata. At this point someone in the group (hint not me) got cranky and complained that this trail was boring. I thought it was a great addition to the network. Back via Old Age, Gold Rush and Take it Easy. Great trails for the Epic.

Actually managed to get out of bed for a 6am paddle. So nice and calm that early. Clear skies to the west but smoke drifting in from the east -likely from the fires in Glacier Park.

Easy running around setting up signs for the race.

Last fiver bike race. Only 12 people out and none of the usual leaders so thought I might have a solo tempo effort and I was right. Fun ride though on a technical and rooty course. At times going too fast seemed to be counterproductive as you would bounce around in only partial control. It was interesting finding the speed that worked on the rolling bits where you could keep traction. Won by a few minutes - 10 seconds slower on the second lap so held the pace pretty well.

From Griffith Creek up to View and a few laps on Dusty Beaver, Berm Donor and Tightrope staying close to the water hole so the dog could cool down. He was too focused on trying to catch the frog in the pool to lay down and cool off...

Today we checked out the remainder of the trails at Sol including the newly finished South Caribou Pass trail. The trail crew made it to the pass yesterday - this was a 4 year project and great to see it finally come together in an amazing trail. So much interesting rock work, fun trail and great scenery.

Today's ride also included a climb up the Ridge trail and another lap on Beacon Check and Sassy Toe. The latter two are great and could just lap them. Ridge gets you up high and gives you some great views.

I'd say that there is now enough riding at Sol to make a day trip something worth considering.

Photo gallery link for those that are interested...

https://bartjarmula.smugmug.com/Sol-Mountain/n-kvj...

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