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I'm shooting for up to two laps on the Bison Ridge loop in South Park. This will be my first time running with my new Salomon Speedcross 3 shoes. Considering the weather looks iffy, and I just hiked nearly 10 miles yesterday, I might only be able to do one lap reasonably.
Then there's my left foot. No pain on yesterday's hike! Fingers crossed for today. Once again, I'm focusing on forefoot strength and form, with my left now mimicking my right as best I can. I'm also going to be careful on every step, since I'm coming to realize the importance of not beating myself up on longer runs.
Today, I will also run my RunKeeper app to get the exact mileage of my loop.
Result:
One loop, 7.7 miles, in 1:29. It rained. Not heavily, just enough to make it feel disgusting out. Shoes felt good, and once again, no pain! And I'm happy with my time, even plodding up the hills at a snail's pace with my hands pushing down on my quads/knees. It's going to be important to keep my leg muscles from getting too stiff, as too much pressure on my knees may be generated on descents as a result (antioxidants). Fueling's going to be an issue on trails, too. I've so-far "felt" that I need to consume one energy gel every three to five miles or so, to maintain top form. I also estimate I'll need to consume an additional 2-300 calories every 10 miles, e.g. Clif Bar or something of that sort. Do-able.
TIP: If you use Salomon Speedcross shoes, and you're worried about slipping, you should attempt to strike surfaces at a running speed, with the whole tread down. Otherwise, you'll probably slip. The shoe bottom could use a few more lugs, but that's neither here nor there at the moment.
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