Ultra blog -

Last week was a recovery week. I have learned over the years to back off occasionally even when I feel good and let the legs recover otherwise its likely to cause an injury. This is hard when you feel good but aren't supposed to push it. 

This is part of the initial climb at mile mile 13. Its only a 400 foot climb with has some gradual and some steeper sections. Overall not too bad. great course to run on but if the sun is out you will have a  warm morning. 

From the top of the ridge as you continue looking north you can actually see the Wild Animal Park in the distance.

As you turn and head back west (you can see the trail on the hillside in the distance)