The Grand Canyon (Updated)
So there's this canyon in Arizona, you may have heard of it? It's really deep, like a vertical mile from the rim to the river. It's so big, I heard it was called the Grand Canyon.
I'm so excited - C and I are heading up there next week! I get to run at the Grand Canyon, too cool. I'm not going to attempt a down-and-back, it's too hot for that. But I am going to run along the rim trail, and possibly down the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge, I've heard it's a great view there.
Ash and Johnny are going on a summer vacation - leaving tomorrow and gone for almost two weeks, yikes! I'm sure I'll survive, but it'll be tough.
I haven't run since last Thursday. From no insoles to being sick, it's been a tough week. Tomorrow morning I want to get out, then I'm thinking about hiking on Saturday and I want to do a long run on Sunday. Rest Monday, get a few miles in Tuesday before heading to the Grand Canyon, and then a long run up there, woo hoo!!!!
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UPDATE:
I totally forgot that I have a 5k race tomorrow night! I ran this morning, only 3.4 miles - jeez louise, I couldn't take a deep breath! Isn't being sick just grand? Tomorrow's race will be interesting, to say the least. I think I'll do yoga in the morning, work a little in the afternoon, then run the race. Sunday morning will be a 13 mile run, followed by more work (to make up for some of my hours at the Grand Canyon), and I'll rest Monday.
I realized as I was updating my dayplanner (with Ash's absence), that J and Ash going on their two-week vacation now is actually a really beneficial thing for my running. I am planning on packing in some good training in the next two weeks, along with more yoga. (Can you tell I'm trying to find the silver lining here???)
Comments
Very cool, Angie. I always wanted to see it. I'm going to have to plan a trip.
Posted by: Juls | May 31, 2007 8:54 PM
Okay, so, like, when you're running on the rim, like, don't trip, okay? Like, that'd be a, like, really long fall!
That is too cool Angie - I'd love to do that someday. Heck, I'd just like to visit the Grand Canyon someday!
Posted by: backofpack | May 31, 2007 8:57 PM
The Grand Canyon? I believe I've heard of this! Have fun and take care, especially while Ash is away!
Posted by: Renee | June 1, 2007 3:30 AM
I always love going up to the canyon. The most magestic place I have ever seen.
Good luck in the race!
Posted by: Chad in the Arizona Desert | June 1, 2007 11:32 AM
Wow, that's awesome!!! Use it to your advantage, not only for running - though it is great too, because it's so freaking inspiring and gorgeous, and when goes down just draws you into running, and then you hike hard up...and the rim trail at sunrise and sunset...do go to a special spot there for sunrise, it is just MAJESTIC! OMG, so jealous:)
have fun tomorrow too!
Posted by: olga | June 1, 2007 1:05 PM
I want to see the grand canyon some day!!!!! good luck in your race.
Posted by: Susan | June 1, 2007 1:07 PM
Hey, with all this free time maybe we'll see more of you. I'll be at the race but I'll be taking it quite easy.
Posted by: Mike | June 1, 2007 3:05 PM
That sounds amazing... I'd probably get distracted by the view and spend all my time snapping photos (my other favorite past time) rather than running. :)
Posted by: Alia | June 1, 2007 3:24 PM
I talked to about 5 runners who ran the canyon about two weeks ago. They really liked it. One guy bonked real bad due to lack of proper hydration. Take care of yourself as you enjoy the area!
Posted by: Eric | June 1, 2007 8:59 PM
Enjoy the Grand Canyon. I hear its beautiful, I have't been. ;-) It is on my lists of places to visit someday. The Rim to Rim run would be a fun way to see it, huh?
Posted by: darrell | June 1, 2007 10:07 PM
Have fun at the Grand Canyon! And I hope your 5k went well.
Posted by: Sarah | June 2, 2007 8:34 AM
Wow! Sounds like an awesome trip.
Posted by: Denise "Firefly" | June 3, 2007 6:59 AM
Have a great time at the grand canyon! Great job at the 5k. I hope the hip mends and allows for some running this week!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 7, 2007 6:32 AM
Running at the Grand Canyon is on my wishlist. So great you get to do that.
Posted by: steph | June 8, 2007 2:55 AM