Trail: 3 runs for 25 miles.
Easy: 1 run for 4 miles.
Cycling: N/A
Total: 5 runs for 47 miles.
If the rest of the year could have a theme song it'd be "On the Road Again". This week saw me in Denver, CO for work. This is one of the few areas of the country I'd consider relocating to, just driving up to the mountains gets my heart pumping. Pictures just don't do the landscape justice, it is truly one of those places you just have to experience first hand.
This was my first extended stay within the Denver city limits as most of my trips to CO have been to the Boulder area. Luckily a hotel clerk was able to point me in the right direction. For my Monday adventure I went down to Red Rocks Park & got in a solid 9 miles of running with about 1800ft of elevation gain. Because of a few missed turns I ended up skipping a few points of interest along the route so Wednesday brought me back to the same place. This time I ran the route in reverse, which was much more enjoyable. This route ended up at 8 miles, also with about 1800ft of gain.
Fortunately we were able to finish work early & my coworker really wanted to get out into the mountains. Since we had the entirety of Thursday to enjoy ourselves I suggested we drive up to Boulder & tag a peak or two. I gave him the choice of South Boulder with an optional saddle hike to Bear to get in two peaks or hit Green he decided on the hike up Green. Our route took us on a 7.5 mile hike with about 2500ft of gain.
The rest of the week was pretty boring when compared to my three epic outings in CO. I can understand why so many people are moving to this area. There is enough outdoor activities to last someone a lifetime & I take every chance I get to visit.
If the rest of the year could have a theme song it'd be "On the Road Again". This week saw me in Denver, CO for work. This is one of the few areas of the country I'd consider relocating to, just driving up to the mountains gets my heart pumping. Pictures just don't do the landscape justice, it is truly one of those places you just have to experience first hand.
This was my first extended stay within the Denver city limits as most of my trips to CO have been to the Boulder area. Luckily a hotel clerk was able to point me in the right direction. For my Monday adventure I went down to Red Rocks Park & got in a solid 9 miles of running with about 1800ft of elevation gain. Because of a few missed turns I ended up skipping a few points of interest along the route so Wednesday brought me back to the same place. This time I ran the route in reverse, which was much more enjoyable. This route ended up at 8 miles, also with about 1800ft of gain.
Fortunately we were able to finish work early & my coworker really wanted to get out into the mountains. Since we had the entirety of Thursday to enjoy ourselves I suggested we drive up to Boulder & tag a peak or two. I gave him the choice of South Boulder with an optional saddle hike to Bear to get in two peaks or hit Green he decided on the hike up Green. Our route took us on a 7.5 mile hike with about 2500ft of gain.
The rest of the week was pretty boring when compared to my three epic outings in CO. I can understand why so many people are moving to this area. There is enough outdoor activities to last someone a lifetime & I take every chance I get to visit.
Red Rocks Park was breathtaking!
Obligatory Green Mtn pic
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