Getting my legs (and feet) back...

Yesterday was my first long run back since North Face 50, and although there is residue soreness (mostly in my feet/arches/ankles) I felt phenomenal. A few of us Coyotes (Caswooka's, Annie, Pedro, Chris, and a masculine unicorn) met with Keira and a crew of runners from all over So Cal at Will Rogers. Everyone was awesomely friendly, which doesn't surprise me, and kept up a quick pace. I wanted to keep my pace easy to moderate since I want to be sure I am fully recovered before picking up my Western States training. Got to wear my new compression socks, and will say I am thoroughly addicted to them now (highly recommended: CW-X, except I've already worn small holes into the front toes!! They need to make them a little thicker.) I am so thankful to have done that specific run with everyone, because my eyes were opened to Rustic Canyon and how to connect Will Rogers to Sullivan and back around through the Topanga Hub. SUPER cool route, on a brisk clear-as-heck day after a good night of rain. We even saw a walrus. Ok, just kidding, but we definitely HEARD one.

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All in all the Coyote group finished a little more than 20 miles with 3,573 feet of elevation and 512 stairs, and kicked back with some seriously good grub at Mayberry in the Palisades. YUM!

Only PART of the crew!

I am excited to pick up my training big time in January, but in the meantime, I am really just taking it easy with some fun runs and cross training. Christmas day I hiked Ocean Trails in Palos Verdes with my mom, dad, little sister, and dog. It was really fun to do some hiking over and on the ocean - much different from the terrain I'm used to in the Santa Monica Mountains. Now, I'm just looking forward to some snowboarding later this week up in Truckee, Tahoe, and some New Year's fun!!!