It is a bit ironic that my return to racing after an injury hiatus was on the 4th of July because running to me is the epitome of freedom. After a long, educational week of patrol at Arches National Park the desire to race prompted me to take a comp. day on the 4th and travel to Crested Butte for the 42nd annual Gothic to CB 1/3 Marathon. I was anxious to see how my foot would handle the brutal concrete and pavement downhill in the last 4 miles of the race, but much to my suprise and delight it held up amazingly. Strategy wise I chose to hammer the uphills in the first 4 miles of the race and coast in on the downhill, but it wasn't necessary since both my legs and foot held up fine. However, WHEW, I am feeling the soreness today (something I haven't felt for some time). So the results of a month and a half of not running...first place for the women and a personal record on this course!! On the downside I missed my annual Agate Creek/Monarch Crest run with the Jane gang, but word on the street is that my long time running comrade has fractured her knee cap in a horse accident. Best of luck with a speedy recovery Janey.
As for me, back to the Needles today! It feels good to be back in "my park." Good run this morning, weights (still waiting for some muscles to appear in these puny arms), quick road ride tonight, and now Avatar. Sadly (for us), Ranger Brad is leaving in a week, but good for him since he is off for some bike touring on the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide. Not to worry though he will be back come fall.
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