The day started out by waking up at 4:30 in the morning, which is not my favorite time of day. But, it was well worth it for the workout Coach had planned for us. We met up at Brighton ski resort. The original plan was to drive down Guardman's Pass until we reached the bottom of "You Gotta Be Kidding Me". We were then going to run that leg, plus Ragnar.
However, on the way down, the brakes in the van overheated, so we pulled over at about a mile into Ragnar. From there, we ran back to the ski resort. It was a very steep run. It gave me more appreciation for those who ran it during the Wasatch Back when it was hot and dusty from all the traffic.
On the way up Ragnar, I needed to stop in at "nature's restroom." When I emerged from the bushes, I noticed I had stickers all over me and welts all up and down my legs from being scratched by shrubbery. The joys of the outdoors!
When we got to the ski resort, Coach had us do six interval loops (3/4 mile each) while he and some others went back to get the van. I did five loops total. Then we drove to Renae's house and she made breakfast for everyone!
I got home around 10:45 and was pooped. I felt like I just ran the WBR. I took a shower and a three hour nap. Now I am working a ten hour shift and get off at 1 a.m. A long day in store, but I feel good getting in such a great run. | 