The highlight of the week was breaking in our stay in Colorado with a nice 5k run with mrC.
We headed back to Coot Lake because we loved it so much last year when we were here. This time we decided to run some of the trails beyond the lake loop to explore a little more. I love that all the trails are soft.
We used the 4:1 intervals and sort of just kept going left on the trails. This took us away from Coot Lake and toward Boulder Reservoir. Everywhere we looked we could see water and mountains, and beautiful sky. It was amazing.
Lots of things made this a tough run ---> feeling a little of that time-zone hangover that you get after a really late arrival, it's later in the day, 72 degrees and sunny, Boulder's mile high elevation, a very painful side stitch. But, it was all about the views.
Finishing the run was a relief but we also felt pretty good about it. We might have been slower and it might have a little painful (breathing) at times, but we ran a 5k.
What you don't see in the photos is that the place was actually crawling with people walking, running, biking, letting their dogs swim in the lake. It was a very busy Sunday at Coot Lake.
The rest of the week:
Monday - Sprints (elliptical) 20:40 x 12 + dirty dozen arm workout x2
Tuesday - Sprints (run) 20:40 x 10 (slow run for recovery!) then drive from Delaware to Connecticut
Wednesday - Legs (shred) ---> OMGosh! This made me sore!
Thursday - Treadmill walk and arms (dirty dozen) 2x
Friday - Rest day - Yoga with Adriene video: yoga for sore muscles
Saturday - family visits and travel (Boston to Boulder) - postponed my PPB burpees for Sunday
Sunday - Run
Did you hit any goals last week (official or unofficial)?
Does elevation affect your runs?
As usual, I’m linking up with Holly and Wendy for the Weekly Wrap!
Sounds like a great week! The views from your 5k look fantastic!
ReplyDeletePeople in Boulder are sooo lucky to have those views every day!
DeleteI don't think I've ever run at elevation, but it sounds hard! I think those amazing view would make it worth it though.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard because you forget about it until you suddenly feel like you've never run (or hiked). So deceptive! But yes, the views are worth the struggle ;)
DeleteLooks like such a pretty place! I'm glad you got to enjoy some RnR with your hubby!
ReplyDeleteIt was his first real workout in weeks. He's such a trooper!
DeleteWow, such a pretty place to run! I am glad that you were able to spend some time with your husband too!
ReplyDeleteHe's my favorite running partner so I'm glad too ;)
DeleteYay for a 5K!! I have never run in Colorado (or any place with en elevation such as that), so I have no idea how tough that would be. Now, get those burpees done LOL ;-)
ReplyDeleteHaha, got them in along with my two minute plank today! I think coming from sea level in MA makes it even harder to run in Boulder, but I love to do it!
DeleteThat's looks like a beautiful place for a run. And, I love the softer dirt trails. Yes, I think it felt tough due to the elevation! I've run a few times in CO and I could definitely tell the difference. You did a great variety of workouts during your travel week! Thanks for linking.
ReplyDeleteIf I could run on dirt trails all the time, I would. Such a big difference.
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