Training Run on the PCT from Penny Pines to Boulder Oaks

I wanted to share a few pictures from Sunday's run on the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail), starting with a short out and back past Garnet Peak, then running from Penny Pines to Boulder Oaks campground, which is basically the second half of the PCT 50. These hills are less than an hour east of downtown San Diego. There was a group of seven of us, and we hit a great weather window, picking a weekend between two storms. We ran close to 27 miles of the PCT in a little over 4 1/2 hours. We kept a steady pace and took a few short breaks. I took most of the pictures as I was running because if I stopped for too long I would lose sight of the group. It was good training for next month's Joshua Tree traverse.





11 comments:

  1. Sick! I can't wait to get out there...

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  2. Wow - 4.5 hrs is a training run?!! I wish! Looks fantastically beautiful, and so close to home.

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  3. Nice pics and trail !
    regards from Barcelona.

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  4. Looks like a great place to run. What kind of pace do you keep on these runs on average. Not counting any stoppage time to rest.

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    1. This run averaged out to about a 10:30 pace, although the ups were much slower and the downs were faster. It didn't really feel like we were running at 10:30 at any time, more like either 20:00/mile or 8-9:00/mile.

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  5. One more question, what camera are you carrying with you. I seem to always have my iPhone with me to shoot a few photos. Lately I want a dedicated camera what is more weather proof.

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    1. I use an old Canon PowerShot (SD1200). Seems to do the job.

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  6. This looks glorious. A little warmer than NZ? Or maybe just a little less damp.

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  7. These pictures make me want to go go go !

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