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Month: November 2013

Twin Peaks in the Dark

Twin Peaks in the Dark

Following on the smashing success of last weeks pre-dawn run up City Creek Canyon to Ensign Peak, I thought I’d go for a repeat.  This time I took the trail on the SE side of the canyon, following it to the East and up to both of the Avenue Twin Peaks.  Aside from a dog who brushed against my leg and freaked me out, the run up was uneventful.  On the way back, I followed the north ridgeline (which looks…

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Protein for Recovery

Protein for Recovery

So, I was wondering how I could reduce my DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.  You know, how on the 2nd day after a big workout or run you are crippled with stiff sore muscles.  Well, if I wasn’t such an idiot, or had just done a little reading, I would have learned that you should ingest certain things to RECOVER from strenuous activity.  Namely, protein. So, right after the morning run two days ago I chugged a protein shake. …

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First Early Morning Run, City Creek to Ensign Peak

First Early Morning Run, City Creek to Ensign Peak

Fitting in a good trail run is tough when you have a family that A. Demands your time; and B. With whom you really want to spend quality time.  The most obvious solution is to run at times when I would otherwise not be spending with family.  Or, when I would otherwise be sleeping.  I decided to try out waking up early and hitting a trail with a headlamp.  I am 100% an evening workout type of guy.  Waking up…

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Exploring Steed Creek with Aaron

Exploring Steed Creek with Aaron

So far, as most of my runs had been solo – I was sticking to the Davis Creek Canyon drainage – just because that is where I had gone before.  This Saturday morning I hooked up with a guy I met online (sounds bad, right?) on a FB page of other local trail runners.  He showed me up the canyon just north of Davis Creek – the much bigger Steed Creek Canyon.  The trail was much better traveled, and the…

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A Steep Bushwhack Up Triumph Trail

A Steep Bushwhack Up Triumph Trail

Apparently never content with running trails I have already explored, I set off on this Saturday morning to explore another new route.  I had previously failed in following Triumph Trail up the north side of Davis Creek Canyon, but had since believed to have spotted where I took a wrong turn.  So, with a new set of running tights to protect against some chilly morning air, I set off. The first part of the trail I already knew, and had…

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