Category: Training journal
Fall 2017 IRL
| November 3, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Training journal |
Fall is when the colors on the trail are my favorite, the long stretches of 100 degree days back to back are mostly over, and you get a rain shower or two but nothing that interferes with footing on the trail (usually). It’s the perfect time for birdwatching, long runs and rides, kayaking, camping, and […] more
IRL August 2017
| September 3, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Training journal |
In this “In Real Life Post” Introducing Sunny Dee Updated picture of Farley’s hoof Why I didn’t run in Yellowstone Tess’s toe update Summer is ending but *this* year I have the best plan yet for not getting all mopey. There sure isn’t a lot of miles on the trails for August to explain how […] more
June 2017 IRL
| July 4, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Training journal |
Welcome to the season of alternative plans. I’m going to do ABC, I mean XYX, I mean MNOP, I mean nothing. No actually I’ll spend money on surgery instead, or a bucket race, or perhaps this will be the season I focus on Farley, oops I mean running, oops I mean getting miles on MerryLegs. […] more
May 2017 IRL
| June 4, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Training journal |
I CAN’T get 3 runs a week in for ANYTHING. 2 runs, fine. 2 runs AND 2 rides? Fine. Just GOING OUT THE DOOR to make that 3rd run happen whenever? Nope nope nope. No can do. *sigh* It’s officially summer here with 100 degree days, early morning light….and an occasional rain shower…WHAT???????? Rain during […] more
Trail Guide Part 3
| May 31, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Training journal |
Trails featured in this post: Steven’s Trail, off I-80 near Colfax Sterling Pointe, Folsom Lake area Lake Oroville trailheads A master list of all the trails featured in “Trail Guide” posts can be found here. Stevens Trail Free parking (BLM land) Runners (horses aren’t prohibited…but good luck to you if you try it o_O) Out […] more
Trail Master List
| May 16, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Training journal |
Current Post Listings Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Grouped by region East of Marysville HWY 20 (Grass Valley, Nevada City area) South Yuba State Park (running: poppy pass or fee) – part 1 Cascade Canal Trail (running: free parking) – part 2 Empire Mine (running, riding: free parking) – part 2 Stevens Trail (running: […] more
Trail Guide part 2
| May 15, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Training journal |
Trails featured in this post: Magnolia/Cronan on HWY 49 near Cool Driver’s Flat near Foresthill Sutter Bike Trail, Yuba City Cache creek trail heads – Judge Davis, Cowboy Camp, High Bridge Cascade Canal Trail, Grass Valley/Nevada City Empire Mine, Grass Valley In case you missed it, here’s part 1 with all the “use at your […] more
