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Tuesday, February 1st, 2022:

A rest day after my long one in the southern Rampart Range yesterday!

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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022:

Back at it, with 35 minutes on the row machine first, then:

* Barbell back squats

* Standing chest fly

* Pushups - slightly elevated, gripping dumbells

I need to do core work soon.

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Thursday, February 3rd, 2022:

* Dips

* Weighted calf raises

Then I just had to get out in the sunlight, post-snowstorm! The nanospikes that Alex got me a few years ago were quite perfect for the conditions. I did 5 and a half miles at Palmer Park, much slower in the snow, but so gorgeous. 

Going up the canyon - which I've run up many hundreds, if not thousands, of times - was a new experience with the powdery lovely snow surrounding me.

The panorama at the first overlook was awesome!

I stayed totally on trails within the park today, going up Grandview Trail all the way until the overlook, then taking the West Cheyenne Trail back down.

I enjoyed looking out at the snowy Blodgett Peak through the trees, especially considering how different the conditions are up there now, versus my long run just a few days ago.

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Friday, February 4th, 2022:

Back to the park for another short one! Right about 10k, 6.2 miles. Snow conditions were still perfect for the nanospikes.

Then, at home, I did pushups and lying leg raises, to round out the day. 

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Saturday, February 5th, 2022:

Morning gym workout was kettlebell lunges and sitting machine pulldowns. In the afternoon, I found time for leg raises in the yoga trapeze (engage the core!) And followed that with 30 minutes on the row machine.

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Sunday, February 6th, 2022:

A mid-long run today, up through Palmer Park, Marconi Heights, and Austin Bluffs Open Space. 12 miles and 1800 feet.

It was a lovely day, even though the trails were basically hard-packed ice with a bit of snow on top. My nanospikes were perfect 👌 for the conditions.

I looked up at Mt. Rosa and felt her calling me, I'll be (hopefully) seeing her soon!!

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Monday, February 7th, 2022:

A rest day, and catching up around the house, in anticipation of a big one tomorrow!

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Tuesday, February 8th, 2022:

A long one for my birthday! However, since this post is already getting a little bit lengthy, I am going to do a separate post for my birthday run. Look for it in my next update (soon)!