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I ran four races in March (three 50K’s and one marathon) to bring my total for the year to: 33,450’ gain 369 miles

Not that you asked for my two cents... but I love my Orange Mud double quiver. It takes a few runs to get used to it, but damn is it ever more comfortable than a traditional hydration pack! ❤️

Tapering for LA Marathon: YTD: 26,529’ gain 266 miles Mar10 10mi road with Sabrina in 2:02! Mar9 5.01mi trail with Ta’Mara 918ft gain 869ft loss 1:11:24 14’13/mi pace

YTD: 25,611’ gain 251 miles Mar7 6.0 road with Sabrina 1:10’47!! Felt strong! Mar5 2.0mi 1-15% incline 30min, EP

YTD: 25,553’ gain 243 miles Mar3 GFP50km 7:08 5900’ gain Rain, mud, sloppy mud, no speed, just steady. Ran many of the climbs! Stayed strong to the finish. Some knee pain from mile 27-end. Managed it. Feb28 4.5mi with Sabrina 13’ gain

YTD: 19,786’ gain 213.5 Feb28 4.5mi with Sabrina 13’ gain

Yesterday I ran a 30KM, road marathon and 50KM PR at the Orange Curtain 50/100 event. It’s a flat bike path event with only a handful of small hills. I felt great for the first 25 Miles and worked hard from 25-31 to stay on target. I feel excited, proud, and thrilled to run my first road ultra (ever) and longest road…

YTD: 19,773’ elevation gain 174.4 miles Feb18 11.4mi 15’00 overall pace run with Kim in GFP. We hiked 1/3, ran 2/3; 1436’ gain 1370’ loss, mostly trail some road for turnover! Feb17 9.39mi 13:18/mi pace 2:05:01 863calories 177’gain

Maybe he can go out on his own to continue coaching independently so you can still have his coaching! Hopefully this works out in your favor In the long run. ❤️

YTD Stats: 18,141’ gain 148 miles Feb 11 8.69mi Run with Sabrina 141’ gain .5mi recovery walk on beach

YTD Stats: 18,000’ gain 139 miles Added 3mi treadmill to my day after 5mi trail

YTD Stats: 17,991’ gain 136 miles Feb 10 5mi 961’ gain Trails easy pace, recovery hiking with Ta’Mara at Mulholland Feb 9 2.0mi Treadmill at 3% incline with intervals, 36min

YTD Stats: 17,000’ gain 128 miles Feb 7 6mi Park run with Sabrina. 49’ gain Feb 6 4.0mi 0gain 0.4mi Intervals on treadmill + dog walk Feb 3-4 SOB 50mi DNF at mile 23 + 18mi road run with Sabrina

Thanks all! I talked it out with my coach last night, made some adjustments to my training plan for February (and to my attitude ;)) and went out today and slayed an 18 mile road run. YTD Stats: 16,957’ gain 117.6 miles

Sadly I missed a cutoff early in my day due to being undertrained and still sick this week. I couldn’t get any turnover on the climbs, and this race has over 10,000’ climbing so that was crucial! That and the sudden heat wave in SoCal added up to another DNF for the Diva! I’ve had several in the last 6 years, and I always…

Wish me luck run-hiking Sean O’Brien 50-mile tomorrow!!! Undertrained for this one and hoping my body and brain hold up alright.

Start by hiking hilly terrain. Hiking briskly is just as effective training as running on hills, and easier on the body. Stick to trail, over road, to minimize impact injuries. Use poles for steep hills. Focus on not moving the upper body too much. Use your arms to propel you, but don’t flail. Practice, practice! And have…

YTD Stats: 11,721’ gain 76.1 miles February - 0.5mi walk.... racing a challenging trail 50-miler on Saturday and enjoying my taper.

YTD Stats: 11,721’ gain 73.39 miles Jan 27 0.42mi 25 flights (200’ g/d) 6:25.14min 0.33mi 25 flights (200’ g/d) 7:02.07min 1.0mi 440’ gain and 440’ descent in 17:41min Running up and down stairs at my house.

YTD Stats: 10,881’ gain 70.89 miles Jan 21 14.3mi 2,946’gain Bulldog loop with Ta’Mara in 4:13:44, walked the distance! Wow.

YTD Stats: 7,935’ gain 56.59 miles

My favorite trails...

YTD Stats: 7,885’ gain 52.59 miles Jan 14: 15.59mi 2913ft/gain 2900ft/loss Bulldog loop with Kim E. again today. Starting temp 39deg F. Took 3 minutes off last week’s total time!! 4:06 today for the loop portion.

YTD Stats: 4,972’ gain 37 miles Jan 13: 2mi 0gain Walk & run at park Looking forward to trail long run tomorrow.

YTD Stats: 4,972’ gain 35 miles Jan 12: 4mi 0gain Ran neighborhood/treadmill on 2% incline

YTD Stats: 4,972’ gain 31 miles Jan 11: 0.5mi 0ft/gain Jan 10: 1.5mi 0ft/gain

Jan 7: Bulldog loop with friend in 4hr for 15.53mi 2949ft/gain 2018 Goals: 200,000’ gain 1500 miles YTD Stats: 4,972’ gain 29 miles

9 easy miles on trail with 1800’ gain today... 2018 Goals: 200,000’ gain 1500 miles YTD Stats: 2,023’ gain 13.47 miles