So the training continues as I got in a 20+ miler today. With a little help of my friends.
The whole gang before the start. How dorky are my compression socks?
Colin and Kristin (who are training for the Comrades Marabthon) suggested running in the hilly but incredibly scenic beachside town of Palos Verdes. We rallied Josh, Nina and Jimmy Dean to come along for the ride. And you couldn't ask for better running weather: 60s, overcast, perfect.
Jimmy and Kristin leading the group early on down the horse trail.
PV loves them some horses.
A random stray peacock.
Taking a quick breather after our major climb of the day.
We all met up around 9am and got started soon thereafter. The 20+ miles we covered in Palos Verdes had a variety of terrain (and elevation): horse trails, dirt fire roads, dirt single tracks, streets, gravel...etc. Nina (and her husband) came along for about 10+ miles of it and then it was the 5 of us for the rest. We took it pretty easy at the beginning portion of the run where it was mostly trails, then picked up the pace when we hit the rolling coastline streets of Palos Verdes Drive.
Yup. We were spoiled today.
Not coincidentally, this is also where it became painfully obvious that I was still nowhere close to the league of those speedy foursome. While I kept up for a couple of miles, they were still in conversational/chatty mode as I was struggling for air. Thinking about my race next weekend (and to prevent a heart attack), I eased back on the throttle and was content to let the Fantastic Four run ahead.
We rendezvoused back at our cars where we headed over to a nearby cafe and spent the next 2 1/2 hours eating, talking and laughing. A great, great day.
12 comments:
great job today! was a ton of fun. (thanks for letting me steal a couple photos). you're all set for next weekend!
you were in my backyard running the trails I run!!! I live in San Pedro "East Palos Verdes" I hope you liked it......
hey you were on my trails I love running there! we are spoiled but at least we are grateful and run in the beauty of it all!
Aw, what a fun 20+ mile run with your friends!
Oh, and your compression socks do rock, by the way.
yeah, your socks are hot.
i feel like you were just injured and running 0 miles and now you're running 20mi, a 50k.... not fair. not only are you a dude who doesn't gain weight but you also bounce right on back from injury/running hiatus.
What a great scenic run! Thanks for taking and sharing the pictures Billy.
Wow! Awesome run and what amazing weather and view!
Guess who was in Rancho Palos Verdes last weekend? And guess who was too lazy and unmotivated to do a long run (or any run, for that matter)?
Dude...I would have GLADLY kept you company and run with you while the speedy foursome took off. But looks like you all had a blast out there (and afterwards too)...great job getting in a hilly long run before this weekend.
Good luck, Billyburger - I'm sad I can't be your sherpa...but I'll be sure and drink a Pepsi in your honor that afternoon. Have fun and don't follow any stray pink ribbons.
"Where are all the runners?!"
right on! for the 20+mi you put in, you should be more than ready for next weeks 50k. It looked like you all had a fun time.
Wow! I can appreciate the hard work you put into this - good luck in your race!
Nice job, you're gonna rock SttS, keep you head and your cool down an you'll bang that nail in!
Palos Verdes looks like a beautiful place to run.
Good luck this weekend!
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