Training Log 3/15/2026-3/21/2026
I had a funny moment on Thursday while running when I tripped and fell. I was just starting my run, and about a quarter mile in, I ran over a small boulder field and saw a snake. I changed my step midair and hit a rock, causing me to fall onto my right side with a pretty good shoulder hit. I then tried to scramble back to my feet because when you're running and see a snake that quickly, you can’t tell if it's a rattler or a bull snake. Luckily for me, it was a bull snake because my legs were just inches from it. I only wish I had a photographer with me because it must have been hilarious to see me in full panic mode.
• Step Count for the week: 232,681
• Miles: 72 miles
• Time: 12hrs 18min
• Elevation: 12,241ft
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Trail Run
Distance 21.33 mi
Moving Time 3:35:39
Pace 10:07 /mi
Elevation 3,159 ft
Avg Heart Rate 137bpm
Monday, March 16, 2026
Trail Run
Distance 10.72 mi
Moving Time 1:37:15
Pace 9:04 /mi
Elevation 1,680 ft
Avg Heart Rate 139bpm
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Off
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Trail Run
Distance 11.72 mi
Moving Time 1:51:45
Pace 9:32 /mi
Elevation 1,956 ft
Avg Heart Rate 142bpm
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Trail Run
Distance 13.80 mi
Moving Time 2:27:08
Pace 10:40 /mi
Elevation 2,411 ft
Avg Heart Rate 134bpm
Friday, March 20, 2026
Off
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Trail Run
Distance 14.52 mi
Moving Time 2:29:59
Pace 10:19 /mi
Elevation 3,025 ft
Avg Heart Rate 140bpm
I met Josh Coleman while volunteering at the Tahoe 200 last year, when he was running the race. He is tall and lanky, kind of like me, and very unassuming in general, but you could tell he was built differently. He mentioned he had a book he wrote coming out in a few months, and it sounded like an interesting read.
If you've ever struggled with losing your life partner or someone you hold closer than most, I can say his book will help you understand that loss a little better. He writes about losing his wife (Erin) in a tragic car accident and how he dealt with his sudden loss. He details his mood swings, anger towards people who thought they were helping him grieve, the crushing feelings of memories from things he used to do with Erin, and feeling overall broken when she's gone. Later in the book, Josh shares what has helped him, how he still has bad days, and how Erin’s love continues to surround him.
I highly recommend his book because of the emotions he conveys, how he handles them daily, how he found endurance running as an outlet for grief, the common ground he shares with many of his running friends, and how they work through their emotions together.
The book you mentioned by be right up my alley. I lost my dad last August and more recently a very close friend. It is weird how one goes through the whole menu of emotions from angry to relief to happiness and back again when grieving. I wish there was a photographer to capture your moment of panic solely because I've never seen you other than cool as an ice🧊. Thanks for tje update.