Another Sunday, another trail run with the Trail Runners Club. With expected temps rising into the high 80's, I made sure I dressed the part (visor, sunglasses, sleeveless shirt) and also slathered on a healthy amount of SPF 45. It was also the opportune time to test out the new Ultimate Direction Wasp pack that I received courtesy of Sarah from PCTR (thanks again - I'm going to take it). I switched out the bladder to the one from my old hydration pack and it was good to go; I could store my gu's, camera, sunscreen, salt tablets, etc. in the handy dandy vest part.
After hitching a ride with Cody, we started off at Westridge Canyon and made the all too familiar 3.5 mile ascent up (I ran here on Friday too). The club would be doing approximately 10.5 miles today but I wanted to add a little more, so when the crew veered left down to Sullivan Canyon, I continued on dirt Mulholland which is a fire road that runs west with a panoramic view of the valley off to the right. 
Things started to heat up the higher the big fire ball rose in the sky. At the 7 mile mark, I took in a Gu and did an about face to head back towards the turn that the rest of the club took. This rocky trail would head down into the much cooler and somewhat shaded Sullivan Canyon. And mercifully, it was mostly downhill from here on out so I started to pick up the pace a bit. 
Finally, after about 2 1/2 hours and 15.82 miles later, I rejoined the group to take in some gatorade and food before bidding adieu. Cody and I then headed down to the beach to 'ice' our legs (the water was cold) and relax for a few before heading back to civilization. T-minus 7 days before my next 50K.
11 comments:
so what's the deal? give you a ride to the run and get a free plug on your blog? and that pic of you running is pretty bad ass! were you going that hard the whole way? ;)
Glad you got it in before it got too hot. It was in the 90's in Irvine when I went running through in the late AM. Whew!
it was hot this weekend!!! supposed to be even hotter the next couple days up here - yuck.
awesome job on another amazing trail run :)
Love the picture of you rocking the Wasp.
Sounds like a great last trail frolick before this weekend's 50k!
I want one of those!
Your vest looks comfy cozy
and you look good wearing
it. Sarah, can you get me one
(he he he). Enjoy your vest.
Look like you are pushing it hard
or was that just for the camera?
Cheese!
It was definitely a hot one yesterday!!
Another great run!
I have the Wasp; two words of wisdom based on my experience; really clean it out well it can get funky real fast.
Don't over load it, lot of storage and pockets can result in carrying way more than you need...been there done that!
great running pic. pretty much everytime i'm running somewhere 'cool'/scenic i want to get a pic of myself running but there's never anyone around. nor do i really ever take a camera. anyway... great run, especially for the heat!
Just discovered your blog...awesome stuff! I am just beginning to toil with the idea of trail running.
Can you recommend good trail running shoes?
Good luck on the 50K!
@ Stuart - thanks for the info on the Wasp.
@ Nanciufl - each trail shoes fit differently for each person. I personally like the Mizuno Wave Ascends but my recommendation would be to do some research and try out several pairs at a local shoe store. Thanks for reading and for the well wishes!
Oooh another great trail run! From the elevation chart, this sounds POSSIBLY doable for me...maybe after SD you can tell me how to get there/where to park so I can run it!
Or better yet, blogger meet-up! :)
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