Anyway, I decided to replicate this run our trail club did a few weeks back. Scenic, challenging at the start and at the end, but otherwise pretty smooth sailing through some gorgeous single tracks. We got started around 9am and already, we could feel the heat of the day coming on (forecast called for temps in the 80's). We snapped this pic at the start while we were still smiling:
Hello stray pink ribbon. Where to now?
The first 4 miles is essentially all uphill so we kept our paces reasonable while we rose out of the brush and above the skyline. With not a cloud in the sky, it made for beautiful scenery and for the moment, dealing with the sun bearable.
The large clockwise loop itself connects a couple of parks together so we got a whole variety of terrain and trail. My favorite part was when we started on the single track down the Backbone Trail leading to Will Rogers but really on this particular loop, there really isn't a "bad" or "boring" section.
On Backbone...and in shade!
Ok, I take it back - once we exited Will Rogers and dipped into Rivas Canyon, this part really stunk. I'm sure me being partially dehydrated, baking in the sun and caked in salt had something to do with it. Whatever the case, my jovial self was reduced to a struggling mess from about mile 12 on.
We finally made it back to Temescal Canyon and to our cars after about 15 miles. First order of business was cracking open an ice-cold Coke out of my mini-cooler. Oh man, did it taste sweet. From there, we grabbed some lunch and replenished carbs/protein before parting ways.
Great day for a run...if you went out early enough. Next time, I'm carrying 4 handhelds instead of 2. Hope you enjoyed your weekend!
Big plans racing wise coming up for yours truly...stay tuned.
8 comments:
Nice! Good to see Lori out and about! Looks like a warm day indeed, check out those 26oz bottles you can get they make all the difference over the 22s!
man that Lori has a potty mouth! :)
sounds like a great run. It was definitely hot and dry today. I ran 10 through the trails and went through my 20 oz plus some extra when I stopped and filled up.
Mmmmm... cold Coke after a hot run. Have you ever tried Otter Pops? They are particularly tasty after a hot run.
Please promise to take me on this run when I move? PUH-LEEEAAASSSSEEEE??
Awesome dude, you are back with a vengeance!
Always enjoy reading about your trail runs. Show me a side of LA I never get to see. Thanks for sharing.
sounds like a great run - or at least 12 miles of a great run! I need to learn how to take videos during my runs, they make all the difference. (p.s. the link to the TRC run is broken)
Thanks for making me do our annual Crucifixion Run -- I felt like the sacrificial lamb being forced to crawl on the alter the entire time (but at least I slept really well on the plane).
I will begrudgingly admit that I had a blast out there with your effervescent and jovial self, waxing eloquently about random, non-sequitur (?) topics.
Anyway, I appreciate the 15 mile pity-run...I know I kept you out there alot longer than you had anticipated. You're one of my favorite people, billyburger - and I'm already looking forward to next year's crucifixion.
(oh, and I'm still in med school...not yet a M.D...please, don't give me any more credit than I deserve)
Man, the scenery in LA is great, and if I didnt have obligations in Austin, I'd seriously think about moving there.
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