Leg 59 – I, Tortoise
Running hat-less, ugh! . . . . Running with tortoise’ and hares in extreme heat . . . . Embracing the inner tortoise.
Running hat-less, ugh! . . . . Running with tortoise’ and hares in extreme heat . . . . Embracing the inner tortoise.
300 miles and counting! . . . . Running a flatless course . . . . Conversation and laughter with new friends. . . . The race is not to the swift . . . . Whatever you do, don’t stop!
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)!