Trail Running Granny

I had bootcamp at 5:00a, it was a hard upper body work out, but I am getting used to this and as hard as it is, I am loving it. I love getting up at 4:20 and getting my work out in and then heading up to hike/run with friends in the mountains.

This morning I picked up Ardath at 6:30 and we drove to the Upper Millcreek parking lot, when we got out of the car it was 49 degrees, when we got back to the car it was 58 degrees.  It is shady on the Great Western and Dog Lake trails.  I think the Pipeline is too exposed for the heat we have now, so our plan to stay high was perfect.  We had a great time, not anywhere near the foot/bike traffic we had on Sat.  By the time we got home, at 9:30 it was 78 degreees. I would not want to hike or run in that much heat.  I am lucky to have the mountains in my backyard.    

Oh my goodness, I have gone from being scared to death and intimated by bootcamp to LOVING it!!  I never in a million years thought I could enjoy strength training. I come out of there soaking wet and feeling like a million bucks!  It is so hard, but so satisfying, why did it take me 54  years to realize this?  I guess I am a slow learner!   I finally dropped 2 pounds, the weight is coming off slow, but my clothes fit better and I feel stronger every day. 

Julie asked me to help her start running. I was thrilled she asked for my help.  We ran on the JRP today.  We did a 10 min. warm up and then ran 2 min. and walked 2 min. and then did a 10 min. cool down.  We did 3.25 miles together.  I am so happy that Julie is doing something for herself, she has been consumed with Paul's care and has not made time for herself.  I hope I can get her  hooked!!  I was very proud of her.  We took her cute new puppy Ziggy with us, she is an adorable Goldendoodle!  I am going to run with her tomorrow too.

Another great work out at bootcamp!  3.33 miles with Julie on the JRP,  a tiny bit faster than yesterday.

Kim and I hiked Clayton Peak in Big Cottonwood Canyon.  We got lost and did alot of bushwacking and bouldering.  The peak is over 10,000 ft.  the views were spectacular and there were tons of wildflowers.   Then went to Lone Star for their famous fish tacos and ice tea!!

Boot camp was a  lower body work out today, tough, but I am getting tougher, it is fun to actually feel myself getting stronger.

Ran and did the stadium stairs for one hour with Bootcamp. 

Now I am ready for Butlerville Days and all the family to come play at our house tonight.

HAPPY 24TH OF JULY!!!!!

Kim and I hiked around Solitude while our guys mountain biked.  Easy day, talked about books and stuff.  Nice.