My run got off to a slow start as my legs just didn't have much pep in them this morning but fortunately heading onto the trails helped me perk up for a decent workout. The cooler November days are nice

We spent a few hours up in Flagstaff this morning so Lulu and I enjoyed another 4 mile hike up onto the Observatory mesa while my wife had her acupuncture treatment. Much cooler up there but the rain held

I wasn't sure if I wanted to stick to another road run or preferably get back on the trails - ended up feeling the trail was more desirable and that ended up the plan. The initial 3 and a half miles were

My legs are still feeling the strain of my increased mileage overall the past few days so I decided to skip a plan to run half road and half trail and just head out on a road loop. It was mostly flat with

After yesterday's tough trail run that had me with almost 1200 feet of climb and a strong run overall my legs were a bit tired - so it was a productive but bit easier 8 and a half busy road miles. It was

The tropical storm rains that caused widespread record and damaging flooding throughout Arizona finally subsided overnight and the morning was sunny and mild and I felt good and ready for some miles on

November has started off with torrential raims across much of Arizona with widespread flash flooding that has inundated many towns and shut down a lot of roads - fortunately our location has escaped any

Another day of dark clouds and periods of rain so I stuck to the smooth roads instead of the slippery trails. The rain wasn't heavy and it's good that we're getting much needed moisture. I headed out to

Mother Nature dumped more rain onto the already soaked landscape so my run was a very damp affair. But the miles were strong even with treacherous footing on the muddy trails. The first road miles was

Since heavy rain was (once again) in the forecast tomorrow I figured it was a good day to head over the mountains to Prescott for some hiking down in Copper Basin with Lulu. It was beautiful and quiet

A long but pretty boring run along city streets and the busy highway that netted me a sweaty and good 9 and a half miles. Not very exciting but my endurance is improving nicely. I'm down to one month before

We spent a few enjoyable hours up in Flagstaff so my wife could see her doctor and get some shopping done while Lulu and I headed up and out of the trail. The recent snow high up on Humphreys Peak looks

The days after my long drive had me out on the road and trails with a long 9 and a half run - things are really progressing nicely. It was an easy flat, then gentle descent into Old Cottonwood before heading

It was a long day but at happy one as not only did I manage a good 5+ afternoon miles on the trails, I helped a beautiful little Brittany Spaniel on her drive to her forever homes. I slept overnight at

More fun and productive miles on the trails as my training is steadily improving and the steadily work load us becoming easier to accomplish. The first mile and a half climb to the trailhead is always

After yesterday's pitiful run that had me struggling to cover a weak 3 miles I wasn't sure how my legs would feel on this stormy day. Fortunately the heavy downpour and hail hit us up shopping on Sedona

More off and on rainy weather as the tropical storm remnants are slowly moving along. At least I was able to put in a good 8 miles on the road (even though it was pretty boring). I did get to check up

A beautiful day to enjoy a few miles on the local trails before another round of tropical storm rain rolls through the southwest so I took advantage of the day for a good 10 km workout this morning. My

More gry skies and sprinkles of rain to accompany my run up into the hills but a good all around run to wrap up my weekend. Totally trail today with a tough 4 mile mostly uphill grind along the Copper

Saturday dawned cloudy and cool but no rain was in the forecast so it would be good conditions for a run. I had thought about a long run up onto the Copper Chief Trail which branches off of the Blowout