Time: 90:50
Distance: 19.29k
Pace: 4:42/k
Map
After running in Annadel on Saturday, Meagan told me that she would never again run up there. Well, this morning we were meeting up with Steve for another run in the park. I picked out a loop that I felt wouldn't be too rocky as Meagan's foot is still a little sore. We aren't sure if it's the bone (really bad) or a tendon on the lateral side (bad, but icing will help). Being so close to the Trials there can't be any big set backs that would compromise toeing the line. Considering all the factors, I still felt she could manage one last run up in Annadel if we chose the right trails.
My loop had us running up Canyon to Lake Ilsanjo around to the right, up Warren Richardson and down the backside to Channel Drive. The only rocky section would be Canyon and since we were running uphill I didn't think it would be all that bad. Again, Steve and I found the safe path and rocks while Meagan gingerly ran up the hill. She was none too pleased when we hit the lake and then we had to run up the hill where three years ago she told me, "please don't talk to me right now." Three years ago she was huffing and puffing while this year she was able to hold a conversation with Steve and me.
At the top, all the rocks were behind us and it was smooth sailing to the finish. Meagan even hit the front and pressed the pace the final 15 minutes back to our cars. We had to do a little adding on to hit the daily distance goal, but overall I think it was a great loop despite what Ms. Nedlo has to say.
After the run we dropped in Heart & Sole to visit with my old high school coach and see what was shaking at the running store. It was a good visit and always great to catch up with Danny.
Showing posts with label howarth park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label howarth park. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Greatest Training Ground
Time: 110:03
Distance: 22.58k
Pace: 4:52/k
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Through the wonders of Facebook, I was able to chat with my old high school teammate and meet up for a run at Howarth Park. It's a familiar meeting location for runners in Santa Rosa and one that I would visit multiple times during the week when I lived in Nor Cal. Meagan was also game to run with us under our promise that we wouldn't drop her too much... too often. The excitement of being back in the park might just get the pace moving between Steve and me!
We came up with a loop that would be roughly the distance Meagan was looking to hit and we were off. There are lots of climbs, trees, pretty views, a couple lakes, dozens of other runners, bikers, kilometers of dirt trails and wildlife. There were also lots of rocks. I don't remember the trails being so rocky or maybe I was just tougher back in high school. Steve and I were able to find relatively clean routes on the trail to avoid the rocks and we've learned which rocks are safe to step on and which need to be avoided. On the contrary, Meagan's little stubby legs and already sore foot weren't suited to the terrain.
On a number of occasions she was dropped when the trail became overly rocky and she decided to walk. Yes, a Olympic Trials qualifier stopping to walk on runs! I could tell she was getting frustrated, but there was little we could do other than be overly careful.
It was great catching up with Steve and getting a run in back up in Annadel. We are both convinced it's the best place to train in the country. Meagan thinks we are nuts. On the run we also saw Kim Conley and Sarah Hallas who are both talented runners from the area. There were no Sara (Bei) Hall or Julia (Stamps) Mallon sightings today.
Distance: 22.58k
Pace: 4:52/k
Map
Through the wonders of Facebook, I was able to chat with my old high school teammate and meet up for a run at Howarth Park. It's a familiar meeting location for runners in Santa Rosa and one that I would visit multiple times during the week when I lived in Nor Cal. Meagan was also game to run with us under our promise that we wouldn't drop her too much... too often. The excitement of being back in the park might just get the pace moving between Steve and me!
We came up with a loop that would be roughly the distance Meagan was looking to hit and we were off. There are lots of climbs, trees, pretty views, a couple lakes, dozens of other runners, bikers, kilometers of dirt trails and wildlife. There were also lots of rocks. I don't remember the trails being so rocky or maybe I was just tougher back in high school. Steve and I were able to find relatively clean routes on the trail to avoid the rocks and we've learned which rocks are safe to step on and which need to be avoided. On the contrary, Meagan's little stubby legs and already sore foot weren't suited to the terrain.
On a number of occasions she was dropped when the trail became overly rocky and she decided to walk. Yes, a Olympic Trials qualifier stopping to walk on runs! I could tell she was getting frustrated, but there was little we could do other than be overly careful.
It was great catching up with Steve and getting a run in back up in Annadel. We are both convinced it's the best place to train in the country. Meagan thinks we are nuts. On the run we also saw Kim Conley and Sarah Hallas who are both talented runners from the area. There were no Sara (Bei) Hall or Julia (Stamps) Mallon sightings today.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Double Run Home
Time: 29:27
Distance: 6.58k
Pace: 4:28
My mom and I went to the Starbucks in Bennett Valley this evening to jump on our computers. I had a little work to get caught up on and she has taken a liking to liking anything I do on Facebook. It's awesome. Unfortunately, the shop only stayed open until 7 pm at which point we were asked leave by a former classmate of mine from elementary school. I vaguely remember her, but she is getting married in a month.
Once leaving I slipped on my shoes and opted to run home. I was looking to get in some extra distance and I figured it would be about 6k home. I was a little off in my estimate and I had to add on through Howarth Park which only allowed me to catch up with Greg Fogg. I actually saw Coach Fogg on my run this morning helping one of his athletes at Maria Carrillo with a tempo run. Greg is the co-owner to my high school coach's running store in Santa Rosa. I told him about the items I left and said I had a few more for him to put in the school's trophy case.
It was good to shake out the legs this evening on a flat surface. I didn't have to climb or brake on any descent which has made my quads really sore. By the time my body is adjusted to the California terrain it will be time for me to head home.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Howarth Park to Lake Ilsanjo
Time: 68:38
Distance: 10 miles
Ran with Steve Laurie, J.K. Withers and his little bro Joe Withers this morning. We started at Howarth Park and ran the same loop that I did on Christmas morning. We ran up Canyon, around Lake Ilsanjo, down Spring Creek trail. I started my watch from the yellow poles in HP instead of at the house. The pace was much more relaxed today which I greatly needed. Legs were feeling good today. Had some good chats about my trip to Japan, Martin Smith, and the 3M Austin Half Marathon. J.K. is one of only two guys left on the Oregon team that was coached by Martin when he was the coach in Eugene. Our mile splits today were 7:14 and 6:31 between the yellow gates and the base of Canyon/Spring Creek trails.
Distance: 10 miles
Ran with Steve Laurie, J.K. Withers and his little bro Joe Withers this morning. We started at Howarth Park and ran the same loop that I did on Christmas morning. We ran up Canyon, around Lake Ilsanjo, down Spring Creek trail. I started my watch from the yellow poles in HP instead of at the house. The pace was much more relaxed today which I greatly needed. Legs were feeling good today. Had some good chats about my trip to Japan, Martin Smith, and the 3M Austin Half Marathon. J.K. is one of only two guys left on the Oregon team that was coached by Martin when he was the coach in Eugene. Our mile splits today were 7:14 and 6:31 between the yellow gates and the base of Canyon/Spring Creek trails.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Christmas in Annadel
An interesting photo of Lake Ilsanjo in Annadel State Park.Distance: 11-12 miles
Ran from my mom's place in Santa Rosa to the parking lot at Howarth Park (5:51). Continued on to the yellow gate (11:18) and then ran the mile to the base of Canyon Trail (6:28). Ran up Canyon to Lake Ilsanjo, around the lake and down Spring Creek Trail (26:34). Ran back the same way I came out. Base of the hill to the yellow gate mile (5:43), to the parking lot (9:56) and home (4:50).
Image of the boat dock at Howarth Park.
Felt good to be back on the trails in Santa Rosa. I was able to be back on a familiar run that I did all throughout high school. Usually I don't start the clock until I am at Howarth Park, but today I decided I would time the whole thing. I think most people call the run 10 miles if you run up Canyon, around the lake and down Spring Creek. The trails were much rockier than I remember them being in high school.
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