March 2026 – Des Hikes Thru

Run to the Pub Half Marathon Race Report 3/14/2026

I signed up for “Run to the Pub” half marathon because I have been in town the last two years and I didn’t want to miss out this time. Getting to run a race that starts and ends 0.5 miles from my front door is both a unique opportunity and a huge advantage. In OctoberContinueContinue reading “Run to the Pub Half Marathon Race Report 3/14/2026”

Scout Mountain 100 Training Log Week 7/20

Week 7!? How have 7 weeks already flown by? In an effort to save everyone from the boredom that these training logs are, I am going to start them with the weekly reflection other than ending them that way. I know reading is a lot of work and people mostly watch you-tube videos these days,ContinueContinue reading “Scout Mountain 100 Training Log Week 7/20”

Scout Mountain 100 Training Log Week 6/20

Weekly Total: 55.52 miles and 5,869 feet of vertMonday: Tempo Workout: 9.59 miles and 360 feet of VertWarm up10/8/6/4/2 minute intervals @ RPE 7-8 (Threshold) with 2 min recovery @ RPE 4 after eachCool DownNotes: I did this workout with Megan and aimed for 8:45 min/mile pace for the intervals, that pace felt pretty easyContinueContinue reading “Scout Mountain 100 Training Log Week 6/20”

Scout Mountain 100 Training Log Week 5/20

Weekly Total:35.6 and 3,041 feet of vert Run to the Pub Half Marathon Practice Run Monday: 30 Minute Recovery Run: 3.07 miles and 121 feet of vert Notes: Felt surprisingly great and took my new road shoes -Nike Vomero Plus- out for a spin, Thanks for the bday present mom! Lift Squat/Pull Barbell Back SquatsContinueContinue reading “Scout Mountain 100 Training Log Week 5/20”