Red Rocks and White Snow

     Maybe and two weeks ago Amanda, my new friend, Molly, and I went and ran the trails at Red Rocks. I had forgotten how much I love running trails compared to the streets. The day was clear and the trail was the kind that you are able to jump off rocks and logs which makes it that much better.  I had been to Red Rocks only once before to go to a concert but had never run the trails. They aren't too long but the hills that the trails follow make you do work. 

     For the last month I've kicked the idea around in my head to run a 50 mile race or even a 50K. There are a few in Colorado but they are all during the summer or early fall so I would still have a bit to train if I decided later that I want to do it. Running a ultra somewhere like Red Rocks would be amazing. 

     We each took turns leading the way out from the parking lot. The elevation gain right off the bat is around 830 ft. which leaves you trying to catch your breath once you reach the top. It levels off and from there on out, It's a easy run. We ran out for about 20 minutes since we had to be back for the Lion King show that we were going to and then headed in. It felt good to be running outside somewhere other than Cheesman Park.

     So today was my day off and I decided that I wanted to go running at Red Rocks again. For the last five days there has been serious snow on the ground and it has finally started melting so I figured today would be a  good day. A few days ago, Amanda and I went shopping at REI and another outdoor equipment store. I ended up getting some YakTrax. Super glad I did. I tested them out two days ago at Cheesman and they worked great. I used them again today. I love them. The trail was snowy and still a bit icy so it was perfect. I wasn't a fan of running in the snow at first, but I'm learning to love it.