I just spoke with Shiraz, who is here in SLC for the Salt Lake City half marathon, got a PR today on her half. I'll let her fill you all in later!!!

HOORAY FOR SHIRAZ!

The weather was perfect for runnning here this morning, for both the street marathoners and those of us participating in the much-less-official Bonneville Shoreline Trail up-to-a-Marathon. I had originally only planned to run the first loop, which was 11 miles, but met up with a great gal who planned on running the whole thing so I tagged along with her for another 5 miles...so I got in 16 miles (with a 2 mile walk home). I sure have a lot to learn about trail running long distances. I've been looking for a trail running mentor, and I think this gal I met today may be the one. She's done 100 mile runs and several other shorter distance ultras, but is very balanced about it all. We also happen to share other interests (most notably love for skate skiing and cycling).

Here's the pro from today. Total climbing was about 4900'. Yeah, we walked a lot but still ended up being the first women in to the halfway point, by a long ways. Maybe next year I'll be able to run the whole thing!

Shiraz and I and her friend are off to tour some bike shops and then plan to park it at the wine bar downtown. We deserve it!!