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566 total / 0 in 2012
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Get a 25 minute 5K and train for the Pasadena Half and the Los Angeles Marathon. Try not to go nuts signing up for races.

Elizabeth C. did a hiking workout: I have no idea how fa...

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  • 7 miles
  • 03:00 time
  • 26:46 pace
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    • Currently 3/5 Effort.
    effort 3/5
good Upper Arroyo Seco 6.72 mi 03:00 26:46 pace

I have no idea how far we went, but it was an interesting hike. It consisted of a long paved path, and then a path along the area that got burned during the Station Fires. Not sure if it was just the fires that were started to contain the wild/brush fires, but it was like being on another planet (um, as imagined by Star Trek, perhaps). There was some greenery, and areas that weren't touched. Otherwise, our view consisted of mostly the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

A couple of runners ran by, which got me wanting to run ahead of my friends... for reconnaissance, you always need someone for that, right? I think this "trail" would make a nice running path, maybe... a quick change of pace. Other than the paved road, the rest of it is woodsy, with lots of animals and birds rustling around.

Effort
  • Currently 3/5 Effort.
  • Michael R.

    Good hike, Elizabeth, and a great location. The trail beyond JPL is really nice and make your way back to Gould Mesa Campgrounds (and beyond). It is one of my favourite running routes at the moment, though the forest service is trying to "close" it until the spring it's rather easy to get beyond the signage and keep running. The best bits of the trail/scenery IMO are beyond the paved road, at about 2 miles in from JPL. In fact, I should be back there in about 1 1/2 minutes for our Saturday long run.

    about 2 years ago Like

  • Jen G.
    Jen G. Nice Job
    Nice Job:

    You're a rockstar. Keep those miles coming!

    about 2 years ago

  • Elizabeth C.
    Elizabeth C.

    thanks for the tip michael. I can't wait to go back. I want try to get to the rose bowl from there.

    about 2 years ago Like