Copper Triangle

Mon. July 30-rest day

Tues. July 31-one hour evening swim at the outdoor pool (I love summer). Felt amazing and strong. Did 3 underwater 25 m's at the end of the workout and then a 100 M. fast free to top it off.

Wed. Aug. 1-evening run 5 miles on the creek path south to the dam. It was cool in the evening and because it was getting dark, I had to run home really fast!

Thur. Aug. 2-Bike to work and back. 11 miles in to Light rail and then 16 miles home (in a cloud burst for 20 minutes). Had to go home and dry out and clean my bike.

Fri. Aug. 3- rest day- to Silverthorne in evening

Sat. Aug. 4-Copper Triangle bike ride with the Mumster. 78 miles over 3 passes (Copper Mtn. over Fremont Pass to Leadville. Then over Tennessee Pass and past Camp Hale (go 10th Mtn. Division!!). then over Battle Mtn. through Minturn along the Eagle River and into Vail. Then the long slog up and over Vail Pass. Mom did great considering her sinus infection. We rode togther down Vail Pass into Copper Mtn. Vail pass was easier this time than the first day of Courage Classic, maybe I am stronger, or maybe just not as intimidated. What a fun day of riding!! Thanks Mom!

Sun. Aug. 5- Silverthorne 3 hour hike with Mom. I can't remember the trail name. We got caught in the rain on the way down. and were soaked and wet. At least we didn't get struck by lightening. We hiked with a German Shephard with degenerative joint disease on the way down, Hank, he was pretty cool. Horrible traffic coming down to Denver.

Mon. Aug. 6-rest day
Tues. Aug. 7-Ran 3 miles on treadmill in the AM. (double public hearing week, so no workouts until Wed.)