The final training weeks before the Laurel Highlands ultra have been fairly uneventful and easy as I have been tapering off.
Week 27 was the week of the 54 k Trail Donjon. Here are two pics taken by a photographer on the course. The second one is at the end at the top of the castle.
In training week 28 I was recovering for the most part and did 53 km in four outings. The longest was an 19 km run on Saturday.
In week 29 I did four runs for a total of 46 km. On one of the trail runs in Marly forest I tested some new equipment: gaiters and protective glasses. I wore RaidLight gaiters and they seem to be effective and useful. They are light, attach snugly to shoes and above ankles, and have protective cushions on the sides to protect ankles. I tested protective glasses and they didn’t give any discomfort on a short run. They stayed in place well but, on a longer run, I’m worried about the tightness and the pinching effect on my temples. They are tinted so I’m also not sure if my vision will be 100% with sweat rolling across the lenses combined with low light conditions.
This is training week #30 with race weekend coming up. I did a 10K yesterday and will go out for a short run tomorrow when I get to Ligonier to keep the legs loose. Otherwise rest and laziness are prescribed.