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Finally Fishing

 

Yesterday I got out and spent the day fishing. I probably should have gone running, but I really needed a day at the lake with a fly rod in my hand, fishing for trout. It was a really enjoyable change and I am excited for the next opportunity to go again. The weather was perfect, the fishing was steady, and I had great company.

Most years I would have been out fishing plenty of times by this time in the spring, but I have been so consumed with running lately (and the family) that I have hardly fished at all. Speaking of running; I had a really big week, for me, in regards to mileage last week, but this week has started out a little slow. I have some fun running planned through the rest of the week though, so I should stay right on track. I have also really been enjoying being back in the gym wrestling. Between getting ready to go to Mexico with the family, and being gone in Mexico on vacation, it feels like I have not seriously trained on the mat for a month. It has been fun to be back on the mat and it is good to see my friends at the gym.

 

 

 

Jay Kincaid

Spring is Here

It was a great week to be back in Nevada. We have perfect Spring weather, with highs in the low 70's and lows in the mid 30's. I feel like I have adjusted well to what seems like heat, compared to winter, but the dogs are struggling a bit with it. The first month or two of warmer weather always seems to make running extra hard on them, but they will come around. Keeping them on shorter runs and around water definitely helps.

Last week I got in right around 70 miles. My buddy Eric and I ran the same 20 mile run on Saturday and Sunday, running from Rancho Park, over Peavine Mountain, to River Bend. I was happy to see that on Sundays run we were only 12 minutes off our time from the previous day. I will take that.

Sunday morning when my alarm went off I actually grabbed my phone and was ready to send Eric a text message that I was not going to make it for the run. I was really tired and the idea of another 20 mile run was kind of overwhelming. I didn't feel particularly physically tired, but I just craved sleep. Luckily I came to my senses, walked out to the kitchen, made an extra strong mix of Energy & Focus, and was ready for the day. It was beautiful on the mountain and I  am really glad that I was there to experience it.

A week ago my body felt like it was really breaking down and I was starting to have some serious concerns. When I flew to Mexico I forgot my Joint Advantage and as a result of that I was off it for two weeks. Since I have been back I have been taking it again and despite the 70 mile week, each day my body has felt better than it did the day before. If I wasn't a believer before, which I already was, I am really a believer now.

Every year I am amazed at how many quail show up in the Spring in the mountains around town. You would think that we have a really big local quail population, which I guess we kind of do, except that they mostly all live in and around the houses. Anyway, every year I am surprised by how quickly you can go from not seeing a quail for weeks while running, to seeing a couple hundred quail a day on the same trail. And, once fall starts coming around, they all seem to disappear just as quickly.

It is supposed to be another 70 degree week here, so lots to do outdoors! I might even go fishing...


Jay Kincaid

Mexico

If I could describe the flight to, and from, Mexico with the 1 1/2 year old twins, in one word, that word would be "terrible". Terrible!!! Aside from that though, we really had a great time. We spent the last 11 days in Cancun on a family vacation, and it was well worth the trip. Between pool time, beach time, playing ball, eating out, and just generally being on the move, the kids were really happy. Momma and myself had a good time too, but there was not a lot of relaxing for either of us on this vacation.

Addison and Chase all dressed up in their swimming gear.

Addison and Momma on the way to the pool.

Addison posing for another picture. She always seems happy to do so.

The twins, happy to be in Mexico.

Chase and myself at the pool.

The view from our patio.

The babies checking out an Iguana.

It was 5.5 miles from here to the end of the beach making it an 11 mile round trip. I intended to run more miles than I did, but the sand inflamed my Achilles a bit so I played it on the conservative side. I still managed to run 77 miles while we were there.

I am excited to be back home in Reno. Yesterday I got in a great run from Patagonia to Hunter Creek Falls. It felt nice to be back in the mountains again. The next two weeks will be my peak weeks in regards to mileage leading up to the race. The trails are in great shape and the weather is nice, so I am looking forward to it. 

 

 

Jay Kincaid