Training Log Archive: ultra_amy

Stage 6 of TRR. The route was long (advertised as 19 miles, but really 23+ miles)...and then Dave and I took a wrong turn and added on about 3 miles. I will contest that the turn was poorly marked, as many others took that incorrect turn also. Unfortunate to end the race on this note. Felt strong, and was able to really push the pace to the end.

Stage 5 of TRR. Felt great - was basically running the same pace as Dave on this day. After last year's disasterous run on Stage 5, I really wanted to focus on running this strong and getting to enjoy Vail. It was a great day!

Stage 4 of TRR. Felt mostly ok for this stage, but not 110% - not after Dave took it out super hard from the start. I lost my confidence on the downhill and know I lost some time there. But, it was a super fun stage and great to be done super early.

Stage 3 of TRR - Dave and I decided to take this day slightly easier than the first two days, to allow our bodies to recover and be ready for 3 more days. It was great - my legs felt great and I was able to push the pace even in the later miles. Dave basically let me set the pace. We had a ton of fun out there!

Stage 2 of TRR - the big one, up and over Hope Pass. Legs felt great today, and I was able to climb strong and really work the descent. It was a great day to be out...except for the llama trying to trip me (who does that really happen to?!?). Glad my legs felt much better after yesterday's disaster. Phew. :)

Stage 1 of TRR - horrible day! In hindsight, I think that Dave and I just didn't know how to race well together, so he pushed super hard at the start...I tried to keep up, and we both exploded super early and suffered in the heat and late race rollers. Disappointing. My legs felt like they were completely dead and I had no energy. Hopefully things will turn around for the next 5 days (but what are the odds of that?!?).

Day off - basically a travel day, doing the car transer, picking up Ross, Ashley, and Dave along the way. My legs are totally tired after a week of playing with Brian, but on the other hand, I have so much nervous energy that I maybe should have done something. Oh well!