Mount Washington Trainer 1/52, Upper Ridge 1

I've resolved to do 1 Mount Washington training run/work-out a week until Mount Washington 2010. Still sore from the mountain last week I did Upper Ridge/Mt Orient training run Saturday, 6/27.

Salem to the top: 26:54. Base to top: 13:43. Overall run (upper ridge - middle ridge and back) 10 miles in 1:14:20.

The route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/ma/-amherst/623124612495484147

Later in the day I did a 45 mile bike ride. Average 18.7 mph.

The bike route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/ride/united-states/ma/-amherst/456124620325022227

The week: R24/B218/S.5

2009 Mount Washington Results

Finished 26th overall (25th men) my best finish thus far. Not a bad day considering the lack of running leading up to the race. Due to injury, in the two months before the race I was only able to run a total of 100 miles, but I biked over 1,000.

2007 Results: 29th - 1:15:57

2008 Results: 27th - 1:08:05

2009 Results: 26th - 1:11:47

Finishing the race - 22% grade incline - compliments Kevin Tilton.

2009 Mount Washington Training

Injured: 4/14, inflamed ligaments in my right foot.

5/3-5/9: Bike 62 miles/Run 5/LIFT

5/10-5/16: Bike 88 miles/Run 18 miles/LIFT

5/17-5/23: Bike 173/Run 18 miles

5/24-5/30: Bike 72 miles/Run 22 miles

5/31-6/6: Bike 310 miles/Run 12 miles

6/7-6/13: Bike 261 miles/Run 25 miles