the widest saddle loop

Update: 2025-09-29

Description

I headed out on a 90-minute run–hike mix, aiming to keep most of it in zone one with occasional stretches into zone two and three. I monitored my cadence, heart rate, pace, and hydration, pausing for tea breaks and noting how my body responded to the mixture. Along the way I passed other runners, including a Coast Guard woman, and reflected on recording challenges, outfit noise, and whether the audio quality would be useful. My thoughts drifted to family—like my son flying back from England—and everyday details, such as salmon deals at the store. The route climbed steadily to the saddle, where I wrapped up the recording before heading downhill toward Bow and Lambrick Parks to finish.