Miles:
1970 total / 646 in 2013
Goal:

Run some trails. 2013- 1st 50, (Cheyenne Mountain 4-27); 1st 50m (Northfork 6-29); Blue Sky Trail Marathon 27.2M (October).

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  • 33 miles
  • 06:06 time
  • 2782 calories
  • 6 workouts
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  1. FIT
    good I know how to pick em' - Run ... 01:30

    Legs are definetly feeling it from yesterday - but evs!
    -Rumble-foam roll before
    -lacrosse ball on hammies and calves sitting on wood box (no carpet to soften things up) - Damn! That is some tough... read more

  2. RUN
    good Tempo-Speed-Whew 5.87 mi 00:51 08:36 pace

    Missed lunch, ate one gel before heading out at 330pm. No water on run. Temp was around 70, mostly dirt some single track on Sand Creek. Definitely feeling last nights workouts.
    m1: 9:15
    m2: 8:15... read more

  3. VELO
    good Spin at home 20.1 mi 01:15 16.1mph pace

    Round two. Thanks Christine - your spin motivated me to add 45 minutes to mine.
    Soaked on that one. Glad I had a bag of stinger gels next to the bike.

  4. FIT
    good Crossfit - Elements #2 01:00

    A bunch of things today... practiced thrusters, assisted pull-ups, practiced the swing for kip (sp?) pull-ups.
    400m run, timed hang, timed holding chin above bar in up position;
    Inch worm pushups... read more

  5. VELO
    good spin @ home 6.9 mi 00:30 13.8mph pace

    Felt like I had to do a bit more today. Kind of easy pace. Used my new Pearl bike shoes - felt good.

  6. FIT
    good WOD #1 01:00

    Day 1... no new lingo that I remember. Good workout, took my time overall.
    Time includes warmup and learning some techniques. This was elements class 4/6 (my first, but rotating schedule).
    -War... read more

  7. walk
    good 7 mi 02:00 17:08 pace

    Walking all over the place for Colfax.. with kids, without kids... to the car, from the car... was not going to log, but legs were tired...

  8. RUN
    good ran 2 mi 00:20 10:00 pace

    running here and there w the colfax

  9. FIT
    good 1st crossfit workout 00:20

    Did my first official crossfit workout today. Technically it was a baby workout, since they were just introducing me to the gym. BUT, it still kicked my butt. More or less a baseline. row, squa... read more

  10. RUN
    good I don't know? Around? Not su... 4 mi 00:40 10:00 pace

    run around here and there with Amy. no watches. no gps...

  11. I got my 50K medal! My wife (who rocks) made me one!! Ribbon and all!! Still not clear why they did not have medals...

  12. RUN
    good ATL with Big Peach Running 6.5 mi 01:00 09:13 pace

    A bit stiff after not doing much for a few weeks (run wise)... stumbled into the store and they happened to have a run tonight, so figured might as well. Had a really long hill... good folks.

  13. RUN
    alright 50K - Trail Race - Hot - Slow... 50 km 07:35 14:38 pace

    Short Version: I finished.
    Very long version:
    Where to start. Trying to wrap my head around this one. I was thinking that this would be hard. It was significantly more difficult than hard. I ... read more

    • Norman M.
      Norman M.

      I'm proud of you Jake. You persevered through a tough day and situation and made the best of it. Hold your head up man, you can call yourself an ultramarathoner now!

      28 days ago Like1 person

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    • Ellen
      Ellen Congrats
      Congrats:

      dude. I am so proud of you. What a tough, tough day but you FINISHED. Bummed you didn't get a finishers medal too :(

      13 days ago

    • Leah Congrats
      Congrats:

      You are awesome - so freakin proud of you Jakester - YOU Ultra amazing running beast !!

      12 days ago

  14. Well... in under 24 hours, I will be minutes into my first Ultra a 50K Trail - Cheyenne Mountain Trail Race. I know one person running the 25K and a few running the 50K. Temps are looking at star... read more

    • Amanda P.
      Amanda P.

      Wow, I'm very impressed. I'm sure you'll do great even if those aliens get you! I just friended Don! Good luck tomorrow but I know you won't need it!

      29 days ago Like1 person

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    • Jake C.

      @Katie - I am with ya... the heat is gonna be tough... I was hoping for like 25F! Of course this got me thinking I must have been TOTALLY nuts when I signed up for Northfork on June 30th!! And ya.. I bet lunch was 1800 calories!

      29 days ago Like1 person

    • Jeanne M.
      Jeanne M.

      Have fun, Jake! We'll be thinking of you! You're going to do great! I can't wait to read all about it! And I sent your buddy a friend request.

      29 days ago Like1 person

  15. Blue Sky Trail Marathon - October 6th! Awesome race in Fort Collins - All trail!
    Just signed up! Anyone else doing this one?
    ... read more

  16. RUN
    great Short run with Hill repeats 5.26 mi 00:50 09:27 pace

    Ran about a mile to a hill nearby and then did repeats up the short side, down long side, up the long side, down the short side... lost track after 4 of those... Ran the hills for over three miles,... read more

  17. VELO
    good spin at home taper? 20 mi 01:22 14.6mph pace

    Trying to keep something going during taper time here. Still never really have a plan... worked long all week - so no chance for anything since last weeks 22.5. I was standing almost the entire d... read more

    • Lisa
      Lisa

      Great spin! I like that you don't have a plan :) That's usually the way I do things too. You are out there putting in the work. That's all that matters.

      about 1 month ago Like1 person

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    • Alyce M.
      Alyce M.

      Yes @Katie! Bring him some sparky shoe laces! I'm curious why you even have to ask. Jake and sparkly go together like peanut butter and jelly. Lol. Great spin Jake! Good luck with the shoes.

      about 1 month ago Like1 person

    • Jake C.

      Hmmm... How about purple sparkles?! Shoes should be good - I called them yesterday and changed to 2 day shipping... so if I do not get em Wednesday - it's off to Boulder to buy a pair in person...

      about 1 month ago Like

  18. RUN
    great Run Colorado Store 10+10+2.5M... 22.51 mi 04:02 10:43 pace

    Well.... you know how this starts... Got the the start late, saw people running. Parked and attempted to catch them. Mile 1 was an 8:01. Never did find folks cause they went a different way. So... read more

  19. Shared Photo

    w Alyce M. and Katie F.