A.M. - Long run. 12 and 9 mile courses back-to-back (less the first mile of the second loop. Was hoping to double-up on the 12 mile course, but got started later than wanted and had to settle for 20 due to time. Just as well. It was a real slog today and my pace was crawling. Had to take a pitstop about 1/2 way and the GI system was just off. P.M. - Guardsman Pass and back (~50 miles). I know I did this same ride last week...I'm boring when it comes to my routines, but I love it. Excellent hard climb, especially that last mile+ to the summit. On the way down, I heard sirens coming up from behind. I slowed and let the fire department ambulance go by. Not long after, I caught up to it and several other emergency vehicles blocking the road right before the S-curves. Then I saw a dude, road cyclist, with a big neck brace on, bloody, shirt off, sitting up against the cement barrier on the side of the road. The first responders were pulling out a stretcher. Obviously, he had either been struck by a car or he had been coming down to fast and nailed the barrier. Either way, he was messed up. Glad I wasn't him. Made me think about the advertisement I received in the mail today about bicycle insurance. | 