Shannon & Pam, after months of training, officially became ultrarunners with finishing Way Too Cool 2010 (3/13/10). They continue to run the long distances as they continue to challenge themselves physically & mentally. This is where they post those triumphs and also their tribulations.

December 18, 2009

12-18-09 Day 40 Shannon

Last night I did another night run with the Folsom Trail Runners. What a blast. Pam got to join us this time - woo hoo. I now know for sure that night running is my new passion. Yup, I'd like to be able to get in all my weekly runs in the dark, but I know that's not possible, so I'll take once a week :).

Got in 2 yoga classes this week - yeah. Next week though it looks like I may only get in one. I'll try to do my own practice at home on Thursday.

Today is a rest day - a much needed rest day. I've had a really stressful week (my daughter's car was stolen, work, too much traffic, blah, blah, blah) and I'm really feeling the effects of the stress (mental & physical) this week. This weekend won't allow for me to mellow out either :(. But I'll take and do my best to cruise through the weekend, hope for a less stressful week next week, and then I can take a much needed break from work and "scheduled" life appointments next weekend. :)

This weekend Pam and I are going to try out a new (ok new to me) trail on Saturday to do our scheduled 6 miler. Sunday I have to be up in Auburn by 1p, so I'll have to stay close to home for my scheduled 4 miler (can't join the group at Cavitt) - neighborhood run :(. However, I'll squeeze in part of those 4 miles on the trails behind my neighborhood, so it won't all be bad.

Have a great weekend.

Stay dirty!

3 comments:

  1. I just stumbled on your blog and was excited to see that you all are from my area! I just moved here from SoCal and have been thinking of giving trail running a try. Do you have any tips for easy trails for beginners? Look forward to reading through the rest of your blog...P

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  2. Hi Paris,

    Welcome, please find our trail running group at www.meetup.com/folsomtrailrunners. Click on the link to the right, under Trail Links, for Folsom Trail Runners, that will take you right to us. We are a very beginner friendly group and offer lots of different runs so that you can learn about the awesome trails we have in the area.

    In fact we are doing a run on Saturday starting from Granite Bay that is very beginner trail runner friendly.

    Check us out.

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  3. Just popping back in to thank you for the info. I checked out the FTRs link and joined up. I've only been able to attend a couple of the beginner friendly runs, but what a great group! And trail running is so much fun! Thanks again!

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