#kknstr

Final run before #KKNSTR on Sat, staying loose and feeling great. Going in with a positive attitude with the goal of maintaining it throughout the day no matter what obstacles I face. . I've learned a lot in my running journey and I find it no coincidence that my best races had me battling attitude-testing challenges and overcoming them to keep a smile on my face. It's those times where I lose it and go into the 'dark place' too long that cost me goals. . Fortunately, I have been lucky enough to finish every race and I'm confident I will do the same this weekend, fully respecting the course every step of the way. . And once I get those 30 miles outta the way, it'll be time to fly 4000 miles to recover on the beaches of Aruba!!! . . . #letsgo #enjoyeverystep #raceweek #raceweekend #ultra #ultrarunner #ultramarathon #trail #trailrunner #trailrunning #deerlake #wearetherunners #igrunners #runstagram #runsteepgethigh #runnerscommunity #runnersofinstagram #pnwbc #explorebc #greenspace #newbalance #suunto #stravarun (at Deer Lake)

Solid up & down from Nelson Creek up to the Eagle Bluffs and to Black Mountain. More hikers than I thought there would be and a few trail runners as well. Bit of a reminder of how big a climb it is going 5 miles and 4000 ft up. . Still lots of snow between the bluffs and the top of Black. Made for a slow climb but a fun slip and slide coming down. I wouldn't be surprised if there were still snow on some of the #kknstr course come race day July 8. . Views are definitely worth it today. . . . #letsgo #enjoyeverystep #trail #trailrunner #trailrunning #ultra #ultrarunner #training #climbing #snow #pnw #pnwbc #runnerscommunity #runsteepgethigh #northshore #mountains #explorebc #beautifulbc #badenpowell #eaglebluffs #westvancouver #westcoast #ocean #instarunners #hikingbc (at Baden Powell Trail)

4 miles in 3600 ft up. Goodtimes. . . . #letsgo #enjoyeverystep #trail #trailrunning #trailrunner #trailrunningviews #ultrarunner #ultra #kknstr #training #wearetherunners #runsteepgethigh #run #runfam #fit #fitfam #vancouver #vancity #pnw #pnwbc #northshore #westcoast #ocean #instaview #igrunners #runnerscommunity #running #climbing #hiking (at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area)

Felt pretty good coming into the halfway mark at Cleveland Dam. Just over four hours to this point, I would need a negative split on the second half to hit my 8 hour goal. Not out of the question, but would need to hustle with absolutely no time to waste. At this point though, I enjoyed taking a minute to sit, change out of the wet long sleeve and, get in some aid station eats ahead of the Grouse climb ahead. Photo cred: VFK #KKNSTR #letsgo #enjoyeverystep #ultra #running #racing #ultrarunning #trailrunning #ultrarunner #trailrunner #badenpowell #badenpowell #justdoit #run #runningman #vancouver #instarunners #wearetherunners #nbrunning #salomonrunning #suunto #suuntorun (at Cleveland Dam)