My training log for the week of May 11th starts after my highest mileage week in years, and the high from watching the Cocodona 250. I created a post with links to all of the Cocodona livestreams because this year’s event was one for the ages. It definitely gave me a lot of motivation going into this week.
Monday May 11th, 2026
When Rachel Entreken finished the Cocodona 250 2026 and ran the fastest time ever run, she slept for 18:00 over the course of 56 hours and 9 minutes. I definitely don’t need a rest day to start the week, so I did uphill pickups for about a mile of the loop that I did.
I started Job 1 again because Jennifer Jacobs reminds me of my ex. I think 20:00 is the perfect length for my short attention span with strength workouts!
Tuesday May 12th, 2026
A smokey mountain during my run this morning from the 6 Mile Fire about an hour and a half south in Magdalena, NM.
Wednesday May 13th, 2026
I started my run just before sunrise and didn’t realize that the mountain is even smokier today than yesterday. Wildfires and smoke are just a natural part of summer in the southwest!
Thursday May 14th, 2026
This morning was my last run this week. Maggie the Dog is coming this evening and staying until Monday morning this time. I made the most of it with an unexpectedly longer run than planned. I was well hydrated but under-fueled with just one Honey Stinger. That won’t happen again.
Friday May 15th, 2026
My daughter’s dog Maggie helps me get time on my legs, even if it is walking. We did an out-and-back to a turnaround with a view of Mt. Taylor to the west. Wildfire smoke is partially obscuring it.
Saturday May 16th, 2026
In a 3.5 mile out and back trail from home, there is only one spot with shade and it is about a mile and a quarter in. When we got there, I set up a “shade station” for Maggie to drink and have 3 Dog Bakery treats!
Sunday May 17th, 2026
With this walk with Maggie, I am at 28.29 miles for the week, half of which are walking with her. We have one more sunset walk to do to move the total closer to 30 miles!
