Sorry for the LATE POST =(, but I got a bit lazy yesterday since yesterday was my REST DAY from my 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge =) I didn't completely rest all day though, my brother Fermin invited me to go for a 10 mile mountain bike ride followed by a 5K trail run at the UWF Trails in Pensacola, FL, couldn't turn that down! But boy, it was really HOT!!
I did take it easy though and didn't do any fast riding (tried not too) or running, and then I ended my day with a Netlix and Chill Marathon =)
Another day at the UWF trails! We did a 4.6 mile trail run followed by a short and very HOT mountain bike ride! The next time you're in Pensacola, FL. make sure to pay a visit to these trails, they're pretty amazing!
Today's workout was SUPER awesome, and now it's time to RELAX before I begin my 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge tomorrow, wish me luck, OR better yet, join me! =)
You know when you see a sign that says "don't do it" something in the back of my head says "why". And not that I encourage this, but I have always been an EXPLORER. I have never questioned anything just to be a smart ass or anything, but I just always "wondered" what if?
So I went to this amazing place called Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve which is located just outside of Brandon, Florida. I have been to this place many times before when I used to ride mountain bikes every week, but this time was different, I went to this trail to RUN, not to bike.
Most of the trails are primarily for mountain bikes, well at least the good ones are. There are boring double tracks, and if you are just a simple runner, and you really don't care about elevation changes, then that might do it for you. As for me, I enjoy running obstacle course races, I love running the mountains, I like going up and down =) because frankly, we just don't have mountains in Florida.
So this is what happens when the sign says "no foot traffic on mountain bike trails". I did it anyways! Keep in mind, if you run the trails during the week, there aren't a lot of mountain bikers out, so I definitely don't recommend doing this on the weekends because it could be a huge disaster, just be smart. Oh, and you didn't hear it from me! ha ha
Trail Running the North and South Abyss Trails
FYI, it takes about 2 miles before you hit the first actual trail. I ran a 5K to get to the North and South Abyss Trails, then had to run back (9 miles total for the day). I highly recommend that you bring some snacks with you and some water. I used Beachbody Performance Hydrate to stay hydrated and keep me energized, you can get samples of the Beachbody Performance Line here.
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One of the BEST trails in Florida, the Alafia River State Park Off-Road Trails are considered EPIC by the Mountain Bike Association of America. It is the elevation changes that not only entice the Florida mountain bike community, but also the local trail running enthusiasts. The Alafia State Park host a few endurance sports events such as the XTERRA Trail Run which is why this spot is a mecca for trail running and obstacle racing athletes.
Although I do enjoy mountain biking, I also truly enjoy the primal feeling that I get from just running through the woods. Check out a couple videos below from my trail run. There are a number of trails that cater to the beginner and advanced riders and runners. The videos below are from the North Creek Trail (first video) which is considered and intermediate trail, and super fun! And the second video is from Gatorback, a "double black diamond" trail which is considered the most advanced trail at Alafia State Park. Enjoy the videos, and I hope to see you out there next time!
