…at least that’s the plan, well yesterday it actually panned out that way and I was able to get a quick run in on the way home.As I drove along the freeway I had three choices; two trail and one road, well beach path actually. They were a hilly loop around
Actually there were two options at Eagle Rock; the up and down or a longer loop, I choose the up and down as time was still pressing. I haven’t run here for nearly a year and I had memories of having to break into a walk on the final stretch which is pretty steep. I set off at a slow and steady pace, with a few photo stops on the way and within 20 minutes or so I had made the top, just less than 2 miles and 1100’ gained. I was pleased that I managed to get up in one go as it was also pretty hot; 85f according to my car. Another photo op (see above) took up a few more minutes and I was heading back down, pushing it a bit along the steepest section and giving my quads a good work out, you can check that out here.
Seventeen minutes later I was back at the car and it was all done. A nice run on the back end of the day using what felt like stolen time.
btw, congrats on being an ex-marlboro man/smoker too!!! I didn't know that!... the accomplishment is a big one... :D Great run -- brings trail running to a whole new meaning compared to this part of the world :)
ReplyDeletehi!
ReplyDeleteso are these self-photos? with a timer?
Either way, good stuff!
The photos with the water in the distance are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteUmmm yeah, a short/sharp up and down fo sho. Dude, even though the vid is a little pixelated (is that even a word? LOL) you can hear it in your feet!
ReplyDeleteStolen time... love it!! Smart planning if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteSo how are those quads today? I was a total baby yesterday with my crying legs.
Sorry to say but your guess on the tattoo was wrong. no prize for you... :)
That looks pretty steep! Nice job getting up in one go!
ReplyDeleteoh man, i would have gone for the beach option. i am having serious ocean withdrawal this summer ...
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. Much nicer trail than here in Ohio.
ReplyDeleteI think it was a rabbit (1st photo)