Summer is in full swing and for me that means the Wasatch Front 100 training is in full effect. Raging, full on (just like the Firehose album). I have gotten in some monster long runs on the LHHT so far..............the first one a couple weeks back was fantastic, pushed the pace pretty hard for a long run but was able to ingest solid foods (including a whole bottle of Ensure, and 1/4 of a PB&J). No chafing or major problems.
The most recent one was a different story..........nearly puked after crushing an Ensure, was getting eaten alive by bugs, got stung by a bee, and chafed so bad in the "bikini area" that I was nearly in tears by the end..............I have decided to make some wardrobe adjustments which will hopefully fix that. As for the Ensure/solid food, I'm not ready to give up just yet, I think if I can take in a full Ensure at the aid stations in Utah, I will be in great shape.
Have been feeling a bit "crispy" however, not quite burnt out, but getting there..........very restless sleep that definitely does not refresh. Therefore this week is limited to walks.............last year I punished myself into the ground by continuing to train when I should have backed off, and the result was a very lackluster performance at Wasatch. For better or worse, I'm going to listen to what my body tells me this year.
The music of the summer is turning out to be Hot Sauce Committee Part II by the Beastie Boys, and Radio by LL Cool J. Words don't do it justice, best to just check them out and listen.
Garden is also raging, we ate two monster heads of green cabbage over the weekend, with onions and pierogies.
Finally, my daughter continues to amaze and entertain................she is the greatest, hands down...................I don't know what I would do without her. I fell in love the first time I ever held her and haven't been the same since.
