Blog comeback: Still Running
We moved to Boise, Idaho in November of 2021. Immediately, I began to run the roads of the Treasure Valley. Through the process, I have found beautiful landscapes to explore. Many miles on the iconic Greenbelt path, running next to the Boise River. We are fortunate to have the mountains a hop, skip and a jog away. We have trails all around us that provide serenity and peace along a gorgeous track, only a few minutes from downtown Boise. Having a plethora of running paths and roads to peruse keeps running fun and interesting. I can, literally, run any direction. The past few months (June-September), I have averaged 40-55 miles of running per week. A majority of my miles are easy effort runs, between 8:30-10:30 min/mile. These are the "base" miles. These are also good runs for stress management and where I do all of my pondering. These types of runs will accumulate over time, which will improve endurance physiology. I will become better at circulating oxygen, suppl...