MesquiteCanyon 50K
The race takes you on various trails including Ford Canyon ,
Mesquite , and
Iron Wood just to name a few. You are constantly
climbing and descending as you watch every foot fall. I found myself having to regain my balance,
several times, after taking my eyes off the trail to enjoy the views and
terrain.
The heat got to me and affected me mentally for a little
while. Once I finally accepted it was
warm out, I mentally told my self to stop being a little baby (it might have
been another “B” word), but I was able to once again truly enjoy the course.
Sometimes you got to stop and smell the roses; and The White Tanks offer
marvelous scenery.
I give credit to all the runners who completed/attempted the
50 mile race. I am amazed at the
physical and mental toughness they posses.
I hope to harness some that toughness next month at the Zane Grey 50
Mile Endurance Run, which I am just a little obsessed with.
I am not looking to shatter any records at Zane Grey; I
simply want to finish in the time allotted.
The plan is two more weeks of steady/hard training followed by a full
three week taper. I am having some
issues with my right knee. It’s got me a
little nervous so I will need focus on cross training while working to heal and
strengthen it. I have come to far this
year to give up now. Finishing Mesquite have giving me a
big confidence boost.
This is now my favorite Aravaipa Running event. I highly recommend it; be sure to get your hill training in or it will kick your butt.
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