Short and sweet… training for Leadville has begun.  I finally feel focused, motivated, chomping at the bit to run and am actually executing “my plan.”  With just a couple of weeks under my belt, it still feels new to be pushing and following a loose schedule but at the same time it feels very familiar.  I am loving the speed and hill work and feel confident this is going to be a critical piece of the training.  I still need to add weights and, Paige would say, stretching.  So far, everything feels great - no residual soreness in the muscles, no lingering stiffness in the ankles, no hip stiffness, and my attitude is great.  I am sure as the miles stack up and the summer wears on, this will fluctuate over time but I’m enjoying it for now.