June ended up being a great month. I had my highest totals for miles and vertical feet with 250.72 and 42,094 respectively. The San Juan trip was fantastic and paid off quickly. The following weekend I ran the North Fork 50k and cut 17 minutes off of last year's time. The unofficial time and my Garmin showed I finished under 5:30. My official time has me at 5:30:20. I didn't feel great for the race but I ran strong. I am thrilled with my effort, fueling, strategy and result.
This month I plan on pushing my mileage up to 70 miles a week. The 100 degree temps and smoke are getting old. It makes it tough some days to get out there but I have to make it happen. 6 weeks until Leadville. I'd like to find another race to jam in before then. Hope Pass and the 4 Pass Loop are on the schedule for this month.
Pushing forward.
I wouldn't worry about another race, focus on high elevation training and if you can a couple trips to Leadville for course scouting. Hope Pass as double traverse and would be good to see Powerline. I am curious to know what the descent looks like coming down to Twin Lakes.
ReplyDeleteKeep rocking it!!!