4/14/3013 Training Journal / First Run in Hokas

This morning, I did a nice, 12-mile run up in Alum Rock Park (Boccardo Peak, South Rim, and North Rim.)  It was my first run in my new Hoka One One Stinson EVOs, which I’d been wearing around the house since Tuesday – anxious to road test them.

The run went pretty good, but I did have some cramping/burning in the toes of my left foot on the last half of the run (which I’ll work out with lacing) and my hip is a bit sore this afternoon (which I’ve heard is common when first trying Hokas.)  Overall though, it was a great first run; I did notice the cush factor for sure. More to follow on these babies…which are keepers.

Since I am on taper for Big Sur, I took it slower than usual today and actually took a few pictures:

Wonderful sunrise this AM

Two bulls chilling. (kinda sounds like an Indian name of something…)

Nice view of the trail up to Boccardo Peak and the Silicon Valley

Zoom in the same shot and you can see Mr. Coyote. We watched each other for a second. I’d move, he’d move, we’d stop. I’d move, he’d move, we’d stop. He watched me run by from the hillside about 100 yards up.

Love the fact that Alum Rock Park has dry hills and this lush area…

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Have a great week!

Training Journal – 4/14/13:

• Current plan: Big Sur Marathon Training Plan – W16D7 (Taper week 1)
• Today’s session: 12 mile easy run
• Comments: I did 12 up in Alum Rock Park
• Weekly mileage: Running: 43.17 / Bicycling: 0