Weekly running and x-training, June 8-14

This week's trail running lesson is brought to you by ivy block. Don't leave home without it. *scratch scratch* 
I love to run in the Smoky Mountains and I've posted a few pics along the way because I'm so partial to the place. But, on the other side of this little valley I'm in, lies the Cumberland Mountains. I have to toss a ball over those hills if I want to play catch with tomwhite. The scenery ain't bad in that direction either. 
The south fork of the Cumberland River cuts a nice gorge through the mountains in the Big South Fork National Recreation Area. <img alt="" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/wa1xfb.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"> 
In places, the river meanders. <img alt="" src="http://i40.tinypic.com/2z85nas.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"> 
In other spots, it picks up the pace a little. <img alt="" src="http://i40.tinypic.com/dm352u.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"> 
And, each fall, when the colors are just starting to turn, my track club hosts a little trail race or two up and down and around these hills. Who could ask for more fun than that? <img alt="" src="http://i39.tinypic.com/wh1p37.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"> Last Week in Summary abelisle – all we know is that he kept riding his bike and getting wolf whistles........or maybe his spandex was just sqeaking. alan fletcher – still on injured reserve? Better than yesterday - 17 miles of running for the week and no computer access to properly report about it. Glad you got to check back in. CassadAAmius – 22 miles running, 7000 yds swimming, and 90 min of yoga/pt/core work as he returned from his trip to the southern hemisphere. Keep that AT in check with all the tender loving rehab you know how. Choover - hurry up and get back running.......and enjoy working the Deadwood race. dtoce - doc must be on call dove - 74.4 miles running, 4 miles walking, and some solid weight work, all highlighted by back to back marathon races on the weekend. This coming one week after she had the flu. What a tough showing. Congrats!<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/icescream.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="icescream"> evanflein – No totals yet. Econo – 28 miles running, including a half marathon with family and kick friends extraordinaire, plus some biking, spinning, and rowing just for good measure. Very gud.<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/happy10.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="happy10"> Fortunate One – 34.75 miles running plus his ever present volleyball outings, as he enters taper mode. Nice week FO. Hope the taper treats you well and you reach the line primed and ready. You've trained really well for this one. GGPRunner – 37.8 miles running with a solid 14 miler to end the week. Good solid week after getting back from that tiring trip. Goofyguy – 17.8 miles running, 2 weight lifting sessions, and full shift of shrub and stump removal. Interesting form of x-training gg. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"> hally - 4 miles running, weights, walking, and a whopping 101 miles on the bike, with a 73 mile ride included. She's pedaling like there is no tomorrow. Way to go. janie b good – 15.01 miles running and 1.5 hrs. of tennis in sticky but nice weather. Nice week janie! JJJessee – 29 miles running and a hugely impressive 229 miles biking as he enjoyed his annual tour of scenic Virginia. I hope the multiple bear encounters were from a safe distance. Rest up for that trip out west. jura - 29.5 miles running, 4200 m swimming, 1:20 strength training, plus an ART treatment. Nice to see you back in the fold. Happy to handle things for another week. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/happy9.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="happy9"> ksrunr – 53.10 miles running with a solid outing of near 14 on the weekend. He's starting to crank it back up. A fine week indeed. La Tortuga - 23 miles running, 24 miles biking and 1200? swimming, plus no racing with me. She thinks I dress funny. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/hippy2.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hippy2"> mariposai – 48 miles running with a LR of 18, plus a yoga session, a weight workout, and tai chi. She's like the energizer bunny. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/bunny.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="bunny"> millbot – 23 mile running, core work, and lower body work, as he continues his recovery progress and looks forward to Wasatch. Nicely done. <div style="text-align:left;">Mustang Mom - 4950 yds swimming, 63,56 miles biking, and 6.15 miles walking/jogging for yet another outstanding week. She's a lean mean...........fish? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/surprised.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Surprised"></div>
 Mustang Sally - la la la la la Opie - 42.06 miles running and some yoga, with a LR of 11+ on the weekend. Should have reached 1000 miles for the year sometime during the week. Looking strong.<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_salut.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="salute"> OrangeMat – 18 miles running, 5.5 miles walking, and yoga as she tries to battle back from a bug. Don't overdo it til you get past that fever. Patrick – 16.67 miles running, a lot of push-ups, a lot of crunches, threw a surprise party, and he's getting the race bug once again. Nice job sir.......it won't be a pudgy look for long with that type of activity. How'd the race go? Did the Monk run?<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Cool"> Paul– 21.4 miles running including a 5k race and some serious lawn work. Race report? Pie Jones – 26.75 miles running and 23 miles biking. What a slacker. rasmussenmp – 35.7 miles running, including a solid 3:48+ marathon finish. I dream of a 4 hr. marathon and he's "struggling" through at that pace after rehabbing a stubborn arch injury all week. Gutsy race sir. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_salut.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="salute"> Riley0003 – some running, some walking, some yoga, some stretching, some work on the eliptical, but no totalling. Math is like Nike.....just do it. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/BangHead.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="bandhead"> Ripvanracer - 4.5 hrs. on the stairmaster and 1 hr on the bike as he continues to x-train while letting his injury heal. Then, he goes out on the weekend and races a 10k trail race at some ungodly fast pace. Awesome race rip. Happy and speedy healing. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/notworthy.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="notworthy"> Sans Sauci - On tour with Sting.<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/bunny.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="bunny"> Tamster – 42 miles running with an outstanding LR of 20. Congrats. I've never used the cytomax, but the other sports drinks don't mix well with gels in my tummy. So, I schedule the gel intake where I can wash it down with plain water, and that seems to solve the problem. tomwhite – 20 min of running and 180 min of hiking and biking as he ended the week seemingly pain free. Just say YES to no pain. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"> UncleSteve59 - 41.8 miles running with a LR of 18, and an hour of life cycle on his days off from running. Nice solid week. Yo Mikey – Completed the San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon in an outstanding time of 3:39:10, using a negative split to better his old PR by 13:43. Great racing Yo!

Weekly running and x-training, June 8-14

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