The A2B Journey ended today’s is on the northern edge of the Mojave National Preserve and ¾ miles from the 300 mile mark. . . . some amazing natural sites and wonders in the preserve . . . . a quirky run . . . . the fight or flight question.
Tortoise tracking in the Mojave . . . . Sleeping in as a motivation to run fast . . . . Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes!
Run vs rest. . . . Early runner’s high! . . . Best preparation time!
Exploring new greenway paths . . . . Hydration pre-, during, and post-run. . . . Good pre-run stretch = longer, faster strides. . . . How to make stretching more effective (and fun)!
Exploring run . . . . Wrong turn leads to unfamiliar . . . . Finding friendly landmarks and new friends.
Great run from first stride! . . . Running with Linus and Lucy. . . . Singular focus on PR. . . . Rejuvenated by effort.
Location of the funky half blue moon revealed . . . . Finally able to give my calves a proper stretch . . . . Misty endorphins . . . . Removing emotion from a mind weighed down with work.
The ascent to Cima begins. . . . Searching for rhythm . . . . Second wind saves!
Western ghost town resurrected . . . . Blind man’s ukulele blues . . . . Reversing trauma . . . . Mental meandering.
Singing sands and booming dunes! . . . . Long, hot runs and staying hydrated . . . . How to fit fit 10 lbs. into a 5 lbs. bag.