A harbinger of good things to come
10K Time Trial race report & other musings My car speeds smoothly up winding mountain roads, hugging each curve as it passes near stunning mountain peaks laden with fresh snow. The leather steering wheel feels comfortable and precise in my hands, and I feel the thrill of effortless ascent up this beautiful canyon that I have come to love, knowing that I am gaining precious elevation that I will consume as I descend during my run. The car is a bright red Mazda6 with a white leather interior, a recent purchase that still feels almost excessively luxurious to me. Some might call it a manifestation of a mid-life crisis, but in truth, that stage of life passed me by some time ago! The sky is gloriously blue, the sun is bright and warm for early spring, and I am about to begin a solo 10K time trial race down Monte Cristo canyon in northern Utah. My sweet wife has agreed to drop me off at the gate that blocks vehicle traffic from dr