Ski Ashby!

My new fave xcountry ski spot, Ashby Park. Thinking of an urban xcountry ski tour, hit the parks in my neighborhood on a snowy day. Up next: Beaverdale Park...for a ski or 'shoe. Maybe in the morning before the rain melts it all away...

Xtraining

After my personal triumph at Sycamore 8, Blizzard '09 hit. Wahoo for 15" of snow...I ran twice last week, grand total of 7 miles; I did snowshoe 2xs and ski 2xs. I figure it is an ok thing to mix it up provided I do run a bit (3xs a week, maybe?) as well. I can tell winter sports take the energy out of you much quicker than summer ones; I love it, though. Snowshoeing is stupid fun...

Personal best

Sycamore 8 was by far my best race ever. Time wise, mile/minute time, and fun. I think I could really dig a trail run series; running through the woods makes me feel like a kid again. So does walking in the falling snow...can't keep myself from smiling. What a great thing.

Saturday

Sycamore 8 on Saturday, 9 am.

Hoping to beat my time (1:06) from last year
That my knees hold up for 8 miles of trail
That the Cherry Coke waiting for me at the end will be earned.

More to come.