Kendall

Quick six up the Jordan River trail and back to work.

12 mile loop up Millcreek. One of my favorite runs. Ran counter-clockwise from Big Water parking lot to Dog Lake, Desolation Lake and back down to Big Water parking lot.

Is there a better view from the top of Scott's Pass down both valley's? (SLC and Park City).

The dreaded fire pit (Desolation Lake--ironic?) where in 2009 I sat defeated at my first Wasatch 100 attempt (mile 67). Sat with my head in my hands not knowing how to go on. Finally pulled my self away and up Scott's Pass to Brighton (which was no small miracle). Pulling myself off of that log, leaving that fire, knowing the pass that had to be climbed, was one of the most difficult things I've ever done. Brighton Lodge, on the floor in fetal position for 3 hours until finally pulling out--DNF.

Scott's Pass

One of the most spectacular views in the Wasatch

Late run after working late. Consider this week somewhat of a taper week with Millcreek on Friday night although I'm really not racing it.

Millcreek 50k (actual mileage from my Garmin 30.92--so pretty close).

Race start 9 pm. Quick recap: down canyon year starting from Big Water running up to the base of Scott's Peak, Desolation Lake, Dog Lake, toward Baker's pass (Big Cottonwood area) via traverse up and over Gobbler's Knob, 3k ft down to the Terraces, back up to Elbow Fork, down the pipeline, up & down Grandeur, finishing at Church Fork.

Paced my buddy Matt through the first 21 miles. A bit slower than we wanted but it fun to run with him again. Matt had to take off at Elbow Fork and I continued on to finish the 50k. Moved pretty well up Grandeur Peak and back to the finish at Church Fork.

All in all, a tough course. About 10k elevation gain and lots of hazards in the over-grown mid 10 mile section. Face planted 4x--none too serious. One that caught the toe of my shoe on a fast downhill section stopping me dead in my tracks and on to my face. Felt the muscle in my calf pull but fortunately let up before tearing.

Great night training for Wasatch and fun to see "the gang" out.