Cold at the start
Trail to Devil's rest
Trying to pick for a view from mid-way up to Devil's
Adrien's doing "puppy-run" - go out fast, come back to slow me
He was dang unhappy about that 5M steep gravel road downhill I used for my last training test. I know, it sucks. But it's good breakdown of ankles, knees and quads:) This picture of last road piece doesn't do a justice on the previous miles (especially those last 2 - yikes!).
Another climb - to Angel's Rest (rocks formation far in a view) via Bridal Veil
Angels' Rest and gel stop - can't you say I am still trying to swallow?
One mile to the car. 16 miles and some 3500 feet of gain on a beautiful day in a beautiful Gorge. Last run in the Gorge till November. I am looking forward to easy explorations there during winter time and sharing my passion for this most wonderful place in Universe. Come over, join in!
Nikki's interview - a great view on training.
12 comments:
I wish I could join in. Soon I hope.
These pictures are adorable, Olga!
Meghan
You certainly look like there's nowhere else you'd rather be. : ) : ) : )
It looks gorgeous! Sounds like a great run, and a much needed one. You look happy and healthy, how's the hip?
Beautiful Olga! I wasn't sure if you were cold in the first picture or just neede to make a dash for the trees!
breathtaking!!!
Looks like a great run Olga! Hope your hip is feeling better now. I'm going to attempt one more training run up in he Cascades before the snow flies. I'm hoping to get Rob to join me but he does not know that yet. There is a 17 mile loop from Corral Pass that goes way back into the wilderness. Corral Pass is the top of the first loop of White River 50M.
Would love to join you for a run at the Gorge some day.
Cheers!
Trail Scat
Definitely a beautiful area! Neat pics and looks like a grand ole time!
Awesome Pics, that's the happy Olga we know & love!!
oh, how beautiful!!! you look so happy in your pics :)
Looks like a fun day on the trail!! The photos are beautiful!
There you were, going through Heaven and Hell in the same 28 hours, just like your life. Never a dull moment in the life of an Ultrarunner and a Bear, Congrats.
Love
Mike B
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