Putting in the Miles

I am a trail runner. Put me on a road and I will pout and not talk the whole run. If I cannot make it out to the trails, I'll hop on my treadmill. Most of the front range trails offer some great tracks and vertical, and I am very thankful for every single minute I get to spend on them.

My weekly mileage averages about 40 miles a week. I'll probably increase to 50-60 here come end of April! I aim for about five miles 3-4 days a week, or as my current schedule allows. I'll throw in some weights and plyometrics when I can as well. Along with my base 5-mile runs, I also do 1-2 long runs per week. I usually plan my long runs on Friday, a.k.a. my 'free' day. It usually takes me anywhere from 4-7 hours to complete one of these runs. What is a 'long run'? Yep. You guessed it. It's a long run! Actual mileage varies per person, but a good mileage for me is anywhere from 20-30 miles (one run). Long runs are essential to endurance training, and are considered the most important run of your week. I could slack on any of my other runs, and do ok. But when it comes to the famous (and very well known amongst ultra runners ) long run, slacking here will cause major un-preparedness here come race day!

I am looking forward to representing Territory Run Co. here in Colorado. This is an up-and-coming business and community of trail runners based in Portland, Oregon. I will be taking their shirt and logo up every 14er I climb here in Colorado, as well as up to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro!
http://www.territoryrun.co

I have a few races and couloir climbs coming up here in the next few months. I'm exited to get to combine my love for writing with my outdoor experiences! Run on! 

“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” -- Thomas Jefferson