June 18th, Monday

Since I didn't post yesterday, Father's Day, I want to say I had a great day with my dad watching the golf tourney yesterday as well as this morning, having breakfast together.  Here's a little song for my Dad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9X6S-PPRso

I got up at 4:30 AM to run up at Red Rock Canyon this morning and I thought I had just left the windy city but I was mistaken!  My truck door was almost ripped off from the howling wind when I tried to get out to run!  I headed up the hill toward the canyon road and at least twice, the wind stopped me from advancing completely!  I read later that there were gusts of up to 40 MPH and I can vouch for that.  The first 3 miles were into the wind and then the wind moved to hit my right side as the road turned to the left.  Then I got to turn around and the wind was hitting me on the left side.  At times, the wind was so strong, it was moving my left leg across and causing my right leg to trip on it!  The best part was basically being pushed up hill by the wind when it came from behind me.  When I was going downhill, the wind was pushing me so fast that I literally had to slow myself down because my legs could not keep up with the speed my body was attaining!  It was crazy!

I made it 6.51 miles in 1:02:51 for a 9:40 pace (considering  it was probably 11 or 12 min miles going into the wind, I'm happy!)

Here's a shot of the canyon where I usually start my runs.  (Sorry about the shadow of me, I was tired & the sun was at a bad angle) 

I drove home Monday and it was a pretty good trip even with the windy conditions all the way to the Cajon Pass.  Now it's time to try and get my house back in shape.  (Easier said than done!)

Total Miles:  969.77  Pace Runner:  934.54  +  35.23 miles  (I plan to work hard to get this back up around 50 by the end of the month!)

Love you Dad and hope you had a great Father's Day!  <3