Blogultratrain in # actifit • 13 hr. ago • 2 min readMy Actifit Report Card: November 2 2026The tropical storm rains that caused widespread record and damaging flooding throughout Arizona finally subsided overnight and the morning was sunny and mild and I felt good and ready for some miles on the trails. Despite the record rainfall the past several days that caused severe flooding throughout the region the trails were dry enough for…ultratrain in # actifit • 2 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: November 1 2026November has started off with torrential raims across much of Arizona with widespread flash flooding that has inundated many towns and shut down a lot of roads - fortunately our location has escaped any major flooding but the normally dry washes are full of water. Rain was pretty constant so Lulu didn't get much of a walk this morning and my…ultratrain in # actifit • 3 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 31 2026Another day of dark clouds and periods of rain so I stuck to the smooth roads instead of the slippery trails. The rain wasn't heavy and it's good that we're getting much needed moisture. I headed out to Clarkdale along the busy streets so not much scenery to admire but the flowers seem to appreciate the moisture. Just about 4 miles out…ultratrain in # actifit • 4 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 30 2026Mother Nature dumped more rain onto the already soaked landscape so my run was a very damp affair. But the miles were strong even with treacherous footing on the muddy trails. The first road miles was through the pouring rain but it was warm enough to keep me comfortable. Past the local college grounds I turned onto the trail system where…ultratrain in # actifit • 4 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 29 2026Since heavy rain was (once again) in the forecast tomorrow I figured it was a good day to head over the mountains to Prescott for some hiking down in Copper Basin with Lulu. It was beautiful and quiet down along Copper Basin Wash with just songbirds for company (no critters for Lulu to chase). The recent rains had left a bit of watering the…ultratrain in # actifit • 5 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 28 2026A long but pretty boring run along city streets and the busy highway that netted me a sweaty and good 9 and a half miles. Not very exciting but my endurance is improving nicely. I'm down to one month before my big test at the Fat Ox 24 hour where I'll most likely have to hit 100 miles or more to take the 60+ age group title so it's going to be…ultratrain in # actifit • 6 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 27 2026We spent a few enjoyable hours up in Flagstaff so my wife could see her doctor and get some shopping done while Lulu and I headed up and out of the trail. The recent snow high up on Humphreys Peak looks to have melted away, and the trail up towards the Observatory was clear and perfect for a morning hike. Lulu really loves this area and…ultratrain in # actifit • 7 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 26 2026The days after my long drive had me out on the road and trails with a long 9 and a half run - things are really progressing nicely. It was an easy flat, then gentle descent into Old Cottonwood before heading out onto the Jail Trail that runs along the river. It was great to run along the big cottonwood trees and damp landscape and the soft…ultratrain in # actifit • 8 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 25 2026It was a long day but at happy one as not only did I manage a good 5+ afternoon miles on the trails, I helped a beautiful little Brittany Spaniel on her drive to her forever homes. I slept overnight at the NM state line so it was an early transport and I was back home a little after noontime so it was good to get out and stretch my legs on a…ultratrain in # actifit • 10 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 23 2026More fun and productive miles on the trails as my training is steadily improving and the steadily work load us becoming easier to accomplish. The first mile and a half climb to the trailhead is always a bit tough but my legs are much less stiff and it's getting easier to grind up the rough forest service road. Once on the trail things really…ultratrain in # actifit • 12 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 22 2026After yesterday's pitiful run that had me struggling to cover a weak 3 miles I wasn't sure how my legs would feel on this stormy day. Fortunately the heavy downpour and hail hit us up shopping on Sedona and the afternoon turned sunny for my run. My body wasn't feeling too strong as I headed up the mile and a half to the trailhead I wasn't sure…ultratrain in # actifit • 13 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 20 2026More off and on rainy weather as the tropical storm remnants are slowly moving along. At least I was able to put in a good 8 miles on the road (even though it was pretty boring). I did get to check up downtown Clarrkdale which is 3 miles down the road and is where much of the ore from the Jerome copper mining was melted (thus the town's…ultratrain in # actifit • 15 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 19 2026A beautiful day to enjoy a few miles on the local trails before another round of tropical storm rain rolls through the southwest so I took advantage of the day for a good 10 km workout this morning. My legs were a bit more tired this morning after yesterday's tough trail climb on the Copper Chief Trail so the flatter trail loop today as a…ultratrain in # actifit • 16 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 18 2026More gry skies and sprinkles of rain to accompany my run up into the hills but a good all around run to wrap up my weekend. Totally trail today with a tough 4 mile mostly uphill grind along the Copper Chief Trail that climbs up high onto Mingus Mountain. However I ran up to about 1/3rd of the way to where the trail climbs the Mingus…ultratrain in # actifit • 17 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 17 2026Saturday dawned cloudy and cool but no rain was in the forecast so it would be good conditions for a run. I had thought about a long run up onto the Copper Chief Trail which branches off of the Blowout about 3 miles away and uphill. In the end my legs didn't feel up to what would be a hard trail run so it was an out and back 10 km on the…ultratrain in # actifit • 17 days ago • 2 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 16 2026Lulu and I headed over to Prescott early this morning for a hike around beautiful Lynx Lake. The healthy rains have really helped to recharge Lynx Creek and as a result the lake has filled up nicely (although the muddy water wasn't too pretty). Lulu was excited and ready to hit the trail even before I parked at the north end of the…ultratrain in # actifit • 18 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 15 2026Up onto the Blowout Trail Loop Trail that circles around the foothills and dry washes with almost 900 feet of elevation gain over the course of my run. My legs are really feeling good these days although the rocky trails make for very cautious running and a slow overall pace. These trails are really a great place to run opposed to the boring…ultratrain in # actifit • 20 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 14 2026Things are looking better every day as my running continues to improve and the miles are becoming easier. We spent a couple of hours over in our old shopping spots in Prescott so I didn't start my run until the early afternoon. I quickly changed my plan from an easy road loop to head out onto the trails instead. The tricky footing on the…ultratrain in # actifit • 20 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 13 2026The remnants of the fierce tropical storm seem to be finally moving out of Arizona although cloudy skies remain and there were a few light rain sprinkles today - still not a bad day for a road run down through Old Town Cottonwood. The wind has lessened a great deal today so I wasn't battling a headwind as I started the first uphill mile on…ultratrain in # actifit • 22 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: October 12 2026Yet another cloudy and blustery day as the remnants of the tropical storm linger over the southwest but the rain has eased up and I was able to enjoy 7 miles on the (mostly) trails. I started off with a mile climb up the forest service road to the Mingus trails entrance point and then it was onto a winding loops along the foothills at a…
