Last year I posted an update of a
typical long-run day for me. I still do long runs at least once a week and have started to include some back-to-back long runs too. I thought it would be fun to post a new update with one of my long runs which are now in the Alps!
The plan for this day was to run 4 to 5 hours in the mountains and do some solid climbing. I went to Aigle which is about an hour away from home to be in the Alps and climb up to the snow that was so spectacular a few weeks ago. Here's my day from waking up to the train journey home in the afternoon.
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Breakfast of a crispy rice omelet, coffee and water. |
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Some flexibility and mobility work before leaving. |
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My fuel for the day: 32Gi endure, gels, bars and chews and some savoury treats. |
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My desert pack is a winter pack! Plus down jacket, poles and UVU rain jacket. |
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Swiss Federal Rail is super efficient and fast. |
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Climbing away from Aigle on the dirt access road. |
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It was cloudy and foggy, but surprisingly less snow than a few weeks ago. |
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Plenty of options to get lost in this thick cloud layer. |
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At the very summit I was just above the clouds and in the sun. |
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Spectacular views all around. |
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Heading back home into the cloud and fog again. |
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The welcome sight of the castle in Aigle - almost finished. |
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Recovery time (32Gi Endure mix) on the train home. |
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