Intentions
4 weeks to build a MONSTER [altitude training]
Bring yoga/stretch/mobility back [x4]
Miles [27.38 mi]
Monday, October 6
Recovery Report
- HRV: 44
- Resting HR: 56
- Sleep score: 79
- Training readiness: 25
- Body battery: 67
Weight Goal
Morning 3 in La Sal - Another good sleep and I'm feeling mostly recovered from the trail race. If I get the chance to hike today I plan to do it with more vigor.
Morning Strength (10 minutes)
Plank, push-ups, squats, lunges
Today we visited 2 arches, Wilson Ache and Looking Glass Arch. Climbing on Wilson was allowed and I mustered the courage to go all the way. It made me a little nervous being on the top, but the view was amazing. There was no one at Looking Glass and we sat on the rocks and took it all in for several minutes. The last 10 feet or so up to the arch was too steep for me.
After we went back to Moab and had lunch at Cactus Jack's. This was my favorite. I had Huevos Rancheros and wings. We were all tired and decided to head back to the inn and relax for the evening.
NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)
Tuesday, October 7
Recovery Report
- HRV: 48
- Resting HR: 52
- Sleep score: 79
- Training readiness: 55
- Body battery: 79
Morning 4 in La Sal - We said our goodbyes to the Mount Peale Inn and drove to Deadhorse State Park for a trail run and sight-seeing.
West Rim with Big Horn Overlook
Distance 6.40 mi. Time 1:09:21. Avg Pace 10:51 /mi, Total Ascent 561 ft.
How did I feel - This run made me very happy. I was out of breath most of the time.
Lunch Strength (10 minutes)
Plank, push-ups, squats, lunges x 5 rounds
We had a long drive to Torrey and had dinner at the Broken Spur Steakhouse. I had sirloin and smashed potatoes. It was delicious.
Wednesday, October 8
Recovery Report
- HRV: 36
- Resting HR: 61
- Sleep score: 57
- Training readiness: 22
- Body battery: 44
Weight Goal
Morning 1 in Torrey - My recovery numbers suggest that I didn't rest well, but I slept ok. However, we could not get the room dark enough. The Broken Spur Inn is nice and the Restaurant is amazing.
We had pie at the Gifford Homestead and then hiked Cohab Canyon Trail. I got pumpkin and peach pies. We had dinner at the Broken Spur restaurant and it was as good as last night. I got the same steak but with a sweet potato.
Thursday, October 9
Recovery Report
- HRV: 42
- Resting HR: 57
- Sleep score: 75
- Training readiness: 47
- Body battery: 67
Morning 2 in Torrey - I rested well but still feeling the the week's load. We're getting ready to drive to Fishlake National Forrest and are hopeful that the forecast of rain doesn't come to fruition. We got a little lost driving to Fish Lake and it cost us an hour.
Fish Lake Run
Warm up - leg swings, hops
Distance 6.03 mi. Time 59:44. Avg Pace 9:54 /mi. Total Ascent 197 ft.
How did I feel - The elevation was 9,400 ft and my breathing was challenged.
We drove to Bryce Canyon City and had dinner at Bryson Canyon Pines Restaurant. It was ok. I had elk chili and a salad.
NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)
Friday, October 10
Recovery Report
- HRV: 38
- Resting HR: 59
- Sleep score: 68
- Training readiness: 36
- Body battery: 49
Morning 1 in Bryce Canyon - It rained for the first time yesterday and last night. This morning it is damp and cold. Looks like today will be rained out. We did take drive to the Bryce Canyon Visitor's Center where we watched a movie. We stopped by Ruby's Inn and looked around.
Lunch Strength (10 minutes)
Plank, push-ups, squats, lunges x 5 rounds
We were finally got a drive through Bryce Canyon but couldn't see much for the fog.
Dinner at Ruby's - I wasn't too impressed. I had the Rustler's Ribs.
NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)
Saturday, October 11
Recovery Report
- HRV: 42
- Resting HR: 55
- Sleep score: 73
- Training readiness: 60
- Body battery:66
Weight Goal
Morning 2 in Bryce Canyon - The Bryce Canyon Pines Hotel is probably my least favorite of the the places we have stayed. It had the best bed and was quite. Having a restaurant in the parking lot was useful.
It rained all night, but we are hopeful we will get to see some things in the park.
Bryce Canyon Run
Distance 10.01 mi. Time 1:31:36. Avg Pace 9:09 /mi. Total Ascent 367 ft. Max Elev 7,956.0 ft.
How did I feel - I am so glad I decided to run this multi-use path from Inspiration Point. I did out-n-backs on a couple of campgrounds and Fairyland Canyon.
Drive to Salt Lake City - We stopped in Panguitch and had lunch at the Flying Goat. I had a Cafe Breve, burger and fries. It was long drive to Salt Lake City. I would like to know how many miles I drove this week.
NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)
Sunday, October 12
Recovery Report
- HRV: 37
- Resting HR: 61
- Sleep score: 53
- Training readiness: 18
- Body battery: 30
We were up at 3:30 to catch the airport shuttle. I did not get enough sleep.
