Training Log 3/29/2026-4/04/2026
Just took a deload week from running, but I will be upping my miles again over the next few weeks as I get closer to my races this year. Sunday’s run felt pretty good, even after my crash and burn on Saturday. As this goes out on Sunday, I will be running with my pacers/crew for the Tahoe race in June, with a minimum age of 50 required for the crew.
• Step Count for the week: 198,070
• Miles: 50 miles
• Time: 8hrs 17min
• Elevation: 8,392ft
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Trail Run
Distance 18.93 mi
Moving Time 3:09:49
Pace 10:01 /mi
Elevation 3,245 ft
Avg Heart Rate 140bpm
Monday, March 30, 2026
Trail Run
Distance 6.62 mi
Moving Time 53:43
Pace 8:07 /mi
Elevation 984 ft
Avg Heart Rate 151bpm
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Gym
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Gym
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Off
Friday, April 3, 2026
Trail Run
Distance 10.87 mi
Moving Time 1:46:12
Pace 9:46 /mi
Elevation 1,900 ft
Avg Heart Rate 133bpm
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Trail Run
Distance 13.18 mi
Moving Time 2:15:58
Pace 10:19 /mi
Elevation 2,264 ft
Avg Heart Rate 130bpm
This is another book review, and the last one for now, as I switch to more fiction books to diversify my reading.
I met Patrick last year while volunteering at the Tahoe race, and I immediately liked him—something most people do when they first meet him. He has a compelling story: growing up with dysfunctional parents, being teased and beaten as a kid, then becoming a bully himself, developing a drinking and drug habit in his teens, and joining gangs in Denmark. He also lost his sister in his twenties and had run-ins with the justice system due to his substance abuse and fights. Despite numerous attempts to turn his life around and some successes, he kept falling back into that tough-guy persona.
Today, you’d never guess his background because his decision to change has truly lasted this time. He’s always smiling and joking when he’s in his element, inspiring others to improve. He works hard, like many who genuinely turn toward recovery and away from fear. In his early thirties, with much life ahead, he acts as a motivator and teacher to those struggling like him, seeking the right path.
Recently, he completed over 150 miles of the Arizona Monster Endurance Race but had to stop halfway because of a bulging disc in his spine. I was hoping to race with him in Tahoe this June for an unforgettable experience, and I also wanted him to sign my book. However, he’s staying home to recover. Maybe next year, my Danish friend.
I strongly recommend his book to anyone wanting to become a better, happier person.