Week of January 23rd-29th.

My week by the numbers:

Monday:
2 loops of Headwaters. Descent of 2nd loop via road. Poor snow conditions made for slow going.
1 hr 39 min, 7.3 mi and 1440 ft.

Tuesday:
2 ascents via East Headwaters and descent via the road. Poor snow condition made for slow going.
1 hr 25 min, 6.8 and 1,300 ft.

Wednesday:
Off-1.5 hrs of foam rolling and stretching.

Thursday:
3 miles easy at the Kibbie w/ a couple stairs. 1.5 hrs of foam rolling and stretching.

Friday:
Travel day to Orcas Island. 7 hrs driving and 1.5 hr ferry ride. Short jog and south bend and 15 min walk w/ everyone after dinner.

Saturday:
Orcas Island 25k Race. Tough course. 15.5 miles w/ 4,200 ft of climbing. 2 hrs 30 min. 16th place. Race report to come!


Sunday:
Travel day back to CDA and then Moscow. 8.5 hrs of driving and a 1 hr ferry ride. Short stops to walk and stretch.

Total:
5 hrs 36 minutes, 28 miles and 7,000 ft.

An easy week of running leading into my first race of 2012. The race itself was spectacular and I can't wait to go back in 2013. I was thrilled to achieve my goal and finish in 2:30 for 16th place. Race report coming soon!