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
Dear Fellow Back-of-the-packer
| May 17, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Ultra Running |
Dear Fellow Back-of-the-packer, You and I get to hang out at every ultra. Sometimes I find out that you are there because you are battling injuries, or because you have an awesome streak going and this is your 100th 100 miler in 100 weekends (I made that up). Or sometimes you are just like me […] more
Not a born horse lover
| May 16, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Being Mom |
I wanted to ride the pony. Problem, they were playing polo in the arena. It was the night that Matt flies and so Fig was along for the metaphorical ride (but as we will see, not at all game for an actual one). On Daddy-flying nights the most efficient way to ride is to plunk […] 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
Trail Guide part 1
| May 12, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Training journal |
Trails featured in this post: Shanghai Bend, Yuba City Feather Falls South Yuba State Park, near Penn Valley Do you live near me in Northern CA? Are you trying to figure out where the best trails are to get training miles in? These posts are going to bore the hell out of anyone not in […] more
