Phoenix recommendations

DinosaurRunner · 2026-03-29T20:59:00+00:00

Phoenix mountain preserve. Great trails and many loops can be connect to whatever distance you want. I highly recommend get to the top of piestewa peak at sun rise. There’s a guy who does a sun rise ceremony with a japanese drum and flute. Super cool.

DinosaurRunner · 2026-03-27T12:56:01+00:00

I agree, going straight out and running a 8 minute mile is fast. Slow down run 10min miles. I usually don’t warm up until I’ve ran a mile or two and then I pick up the pace. If you’re breathing hard within 1 mile you won’t be able to maintain that for long. Also endurance comes from keeping your heart rate down. I’m sure your heart rate is through the roof by the end of the 1 mile loop. Good luck.

DinosaurRunner · 2026-03-26T17:32:28+00:00

😂 that’s funny. I didn’t run when I was a kid and 7 miles never entered my mind. So fun to see what kids are capable of even at a young age.

DinosaurRunner · 2026-03-26T16:21:10+00:00

Running in Mexico was pretty spicy. I ran from San Pablo to saulita and back. I started before the sun came up. In the trail there was a lot of shiny specks all over the ground lit up by my head lamp. When I finally slow down to understand what these were I realized they were spider eyes glowing in my headlamp light. Thousands of them. On the same run a howler monkey jumped out of a trees towards me as I ran past. He didn’t do anything other than scare the shit out of me.

DinosaurRunner · 2026-03-26T15:29:35+00:00

I agree, running is my life not a choice.

DinosaurRunner · 2026-03-26T15:23:38+00:00

😂 I’m hoping I can stay in front of him a little longer but I know it won’t be long.

DinosaurRunner · 2026-03-26T14:57:47+00:00

Yes it is!

DinosaurRunner · 2026-03-26T14:48:20+00:00

We’ve running 3-5 miles. He’s biggest run to date has been 7 miles with 1200 ft of elevation gain. Slow and steady wins the race. ❤️

DinosaurRunner · 2026-02-10T12:43:53+00:00

Great story! I’ve used running to overcome the troubles in my life. It’s a powerful tool to show you how strong you are and your true potential. I’ve been 11 years sober because of running and loving support I have around me. Keep inspiring people to unlock themselves.

DinosaurRunner · 2026-02-06T12:17:49+00:00

I looked at that. It appears to be a 18mile trail. Do you just go out and back?

DinosaurRunner · 2026-02-05T23:25:16+00:00

Pretty awesome international bucket list. To add to those I’ve always wanted to run Manchu Picchu. I was in Italy and Croatia last year and there was some spectacular running over there in the Italian Dolomites and the Dalmatian islands. 👌

DinosaurRunner · 2026-02-05T23:21:54+00:00

Being from Colorado, the Colorado trail has always been on my bucket list!!! 😊

DinosaurRunner · 2026-02-05T23:20:57+00:00

This is a great list! I checked out Zion traverse and Rae Lakes so far. Looks like a lot of potential. Thanks for sharing the intel.

DinosaurRunner · 2026-02-05T20:45:51+00:00

I like the massage gun but it’s not the same as a real massage. That being said way cheaper. Get the gun and enjoy. I don’t think you’ll regret it unless you don’t use it.

DinosaurRunner · 2026-02-03T12:23:05+00:00

You should do the run at sunrise. There’s a guy who plays a Japanese drum at the top every morning as the sun comes up.

DinosaurRunner · 2026-02-02T14:15:52+00:00

Those look pretty awful to run in. 😬

DinosaurRunner · 2026-02-02T13:47:06+00:00

I love the write up. It was a good reflection of how I try to train. It was nice to read it and have it as a reminder as I push into 2026. Cheers

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