I woke up at 6 a.m. Eastern Time today, and am sitting in front of a nice warm fire sipping tea with Nelson at my feet while the rest of the house sleeps. This is my favorite time of day. It's about 30F outside, and feels like snow.
(Mr. Nelson, a fine, fine dog.)Yesterday, I ran about an hour on my own, out and back. Altitude was not a problem, except for the breathing part. After an hour Bex met me and took me another 45 minutes on a rolling course, and tried her best to teach me how to run. "Match my cadence," she intoned. Many a time she was walking while I was running. That's a real upper, let me tell you. But somewhere in the middle there I got my run on and did as I was told. "Pick it up, you're slowing down!" I think Bex should start a podcast, where she barks commands into her listener's ears. I'd subscribe! I think I did maybe 8.5 miles, but I ran them instead of plodding them. I surprised myself. At one point my heart rate hit 200 bpm. But I felt fine. Except for the breathing part.
(Bex and Mr. Bex, our most gracious hosts.)As Nelson would say, could he talk, we shall return.
11 comments:
How're they gonna keep her back in DC now that she's seen LT?
I'm sure it only takes three days to get acclimated to the altitude, right? :-)
Sounds like you had a great time in Tahoe.
"except for the breathing part" - HA! Breathing is SO over rated.
:)
what lovely photos - and the way you casually mention you ran for about 2 hours, at altitude!
I am thinking Bex would make a good Marine drill sergeant.
That is a cool run--except for the breathing part...How cool you have someone to motivate you like that! WTG on exceeding your own expectations!
ahhhh sounds like a beautiful time in Tahoe.....welcome home.
What a nice vacation! And taking running lessons from a pro no less! You're going to be one fast gal at the half next month.
Running 8.5 miles. At altitude, no less. Impressive!
Nelson does look like a fine, fine dog.
That Bex must be ex-SEAL or something. Bark bark bark! Woof!
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