4-mile run + 1-mile walk this morning. #GeekFitness #RunGeekRun #Philmont

A dirt road lined by bare trees. A grey overcast sky appears in the background.

#Philmont training continues. 5 mile run with hills. Oh so many hills. #RunGeekRun #GeekFitness #Fitness

A pair of grey Hoka sneakers. An indoor track appears in the background.

My new Hoka running sneakers. As always, the new sneaks feel like running on clouds. #RunGeekRun #GeekFitness #Philmont

A Hoka running sneaker with a large tear in the side.

The trail to Philmont occasionally claims a victim.

This week, my Hokas (which were overdue to be replaced) met their end. #Philmont #RunGeekRun #GeekFitness

An indoor running track, illuminated by light from big windows to the left.

5K run this morning, with no pauses. That means I’m getting back to my regular cadence, which feels good. #RunGeekRun #GeekFitness #ReturnToPhilmont

1.5 mile morning run (a little achy, so I erred on the side of not hurting myself.

Music: “I Know What I Like” Huey Lewis & the News #RunGeekRun #GeekFitness #ReturnToPhilmont