Up Fern/Down Bear Canyon (from Cragmoor)
7.54 miles/3,028 vert./1:33 (45 up)/avg HR 147 Garmin Data
Was great to re-visit Fern after almost 2 months away on a nice warm day. Legs were a little heavy and I was low on energy (have been flirting with being sick, again, for the past week, but now I think it is the real deal), though I had a great time being out on the trails. Headed down W. Ridge and Bear Canyon which was enjoyable as always. The wind was pretty gusty at times and I occasionally felt as though it was going to topple me over which required the occasional stop/drop, especially near the summit.
I am planning some days off from running, as I just feel like cumulative life stress, work stress, lack of sleep, being sick, injured ribs etc.... has all been conspiring against me a bit and I have felt less than ideal for about a week and a half. Just need to hit the reset button so to speak. Heading to Moab on Friday for a few days and have 10 days off of work total and really need it mentally.
