Breathe Easy

I made my first full run today without having to stop for lightheadedness (is that really a word?) or for lack of breath. Now it was only 4 miles, but it is a good sign having only been here at 10,200 feet for 5 days exactly at the time of this post.

I made it up all of the uphills (thought none were extreme), and flew down the downhills and straightaways with no issues at all.

My route mostly followed the mineral belt trail.  It is a mostly paved trail that winds around town, and up the mountain to the east of town.  If you follow the link above, and zoom in on the map, my house is basically at 8th and the railroad tracks that are parallel to Hazel Street.  I ran about 50% on pavement and 50% on trail.

Overall I am very satisfied.  I'll try to get picture of town and the mountains over Sunday and Monday because those are my days off, but also the days for my longer runs.

I am running in the morning with a lady from work named Marge.  She is a 14 time 100 mile trail run finisher.  I am pretty sure she will have some good advice.