Same

 Same as yesterday ,  5K at lunch 

Back in the office!

 5K @ 6:31 pace today ... will repeat tomorrow and Friday then next week its a 6:00 pace.   

Grand Canyon - Rim to River to Rim - April 15, 2023

 

Started super early running from Yavipii Lodge to the Kabib trail.   It was dark and -4C at 4:20 am with a 4K run accross the Rim to the trail.    Things quickly warmed up as we descended into the Canyon at around 5am, just ahead of the Mule Train.    Highlight of the day was Sunrise and sunrise and  watching the shadows and colours change as the sun rose higher.      

It only took a few hours to reach the Phantom Ranch.    I ran ahead of the group and took lots of video of them being chased down the Canyon by the Mules.    

After a hardy lunch of 2 Sandwiches as well as a Beer and Coffee we began our journey back up the Bright Angle Trail.   Highlight of the accent was the desert foliage all in spring time full bloom.   

As we closed in on the finish we came across more and more hikers descending on the trail.  Met all kinds of different folks along the way often stopping to chat along the way.    

A park employee pointed out some Hieroglyphs just off the trail,  1,200+ years old.

 

Reached the top in a little over 9 hours , 34 km mid afternoon.      Last few Ks were some pretty good climbing overall the elevation was reported as +/- 1,483 metres.    

It was a great adventure running and stopping when ever something was interesting.  I would like to return to the run and hike as well as camp in the Canyon  its a truly magical place. 

Lunch Run

 5K at a 6:31 pace today on my meal break.  

Lunch Run

 5K the same way again today! 

Monday Lunch

 5K @ 6:31 pace today on my meal break. 

A funny one!

 Intended on a 10k run today but logged 8.5.   Was running at a 6:31 pace then at 6K I had to go.  When I returned to the treadmill I decided to walk the remainder of my time...it was nice.