Nov. 10th to Nov. 16th

Monday, 11/10--Off

Tuesday, 11/11--Intervals w/Run Wild Missoula

3 min. @ 5k pace x 6 w/1 min. rests, ~50 min. with warm up and cool down

This was the first cold (below 20 degrees) workout of the year, with temps hovering around 10.  I felt a little flat, running about 6 min. pace efforts, but didn't feel like pushing it.  Only three of us made it out this week!

Wednesday, 11/12--South Sentinel plus a bit extra

2,189, 1:04

I had originally planned on running up to University, but realized that may have been a bad idea considering the conditions (windy, cold, and I woke up with a slightly congested throat).  So I went back home after running down towards the saddle a ways, and indulged in hot chocolate.  Temps were about 10 in the mountains, but well below zero with windchill.  My buff started to freeze solid.

Thursday, 11/13--South Sentinel

1,850', 50 minutes

An easy run up and down the hill.  Temps were about the same as yesterday, but no wind on the ridge, so I felt way overdressed.  Legs felt okay, not great.  I still have a bit of a cold, so pushing myself and breathing hard, especially in cold weather, doesn't seem great.

Friday, 11/14--South Sentinel

1,850', 48 minutes

Legs felt good today, and my cold is nearly gone.  This was quicker than usual because I was trying to squeeze it in before an afternoon class.

Saturday, 11/15--University Mt. via Pengelly

3,455', 1:56

Wow.  Today was gorgeous.  I took it pretty easy and took quite a few pictures along the way.  It was a little rough going up University, with several inches of soft snow still lingering.  This was really fun to run down.  I didn't see anyone except for on the Fire Road and Pengelly.

Sunday, 11/16--Up South Sentinel, Down Sentinel & Back

4,144', 1:59

A nice easy long run with some decent vert.  I had to take it pretty slow going down Sentinel, since I'm still getting used to snow running.  Nice to see quite a few people still out taking advantage of the trails.  Temps around 20 degrees.



13,488', 7:27

The first cold week of the fall.  I don't really have anything big in my schedule, so now it's kind of just about staying in shape.  I haven't ever been running this much vertical this late in the year.  The trails may get snowed in for real soon, so it's best to take advantage of them now.