New challenge starts next week

Next Monday, the 10th of August starts my next virtual challenge I have signed up for. 

This challenge runs of almost two months. I have signed up for the 120 mile distance. I figured it would keep me active and keep my miles counting towards something besides training and fitness. 

Sign up if you would like to join. Use this link

WINE Country CHALLENGE 

Training is coming along

Training is coming along. Last weekend I hit my furthest running distance, so far. 9.6 miles. The morning temperatures are getting cooler. I am starting to nail down my nutrition and pacing. 

While running I focused on keeping my heart rate in my Zone 4 and 5. 

I was able to get out on the mountain bike trail yesterday for the first time in awhile. 

Rode the race loop, trying to get some things dialed in on my bike. Starting in the 105 degree heat was hard, but finished my loop in the time I was expecting. 

Need to replace some tires here, which I have just sitting in my garage. Nothing urgent, but the tires I rode on last night were showing some wear. 

While riding I focused on keeping my heart rate in my Zone 4 and 5. 

After the summer monsoon storms, the trails are still messed up. There are a lot of washes along the route that have deep sand. Swapping out my front tire with better tread, while help navigate some of these deep sand washes better. 

I have some work to do on getting my time down, but I know what I need to do. There is time to improve and get faster. 

                                                     

My Favorite MTB Trail in the past few years.

A good warm up on the road, maybe five miles or so, then into San Tan Regional Park.  Dynamite Trail is a great workout, going north to south on the trail and getting some good elevation. At the bottom on the other side I connect with the San Tan Trail and ride around some great rolling hills around the park. I have wanted to explore more of the trails, but the heat sets in. This fall I want to get around the park more and check out more of the trails. With the entrance I use, it's a $2 pay station. I stop by the main entrance on the way out for a quick refill of the water bottles. I end the ride with about a three mile cool down. The elevation gain gets the heart rate up thats for sure. The total distance of this ride is about 22 miles and I have done numerous times.