BlogHide Reblurtsultratrain in # actifit • 17 hr. ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: August 4 2026I am impressed and happy with my run today as I was able to crack 6 miles while feeling great and motivated despite a tough climb up along the winding bike trails that rise to the plateau above the grounds. I was on the pavement for just a few hundred yards before hitting the climb and I maintained a steady pace as the narrow trail zig-zagged…ultratrain in # actifit • 1 day ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: August 3 2026We had a nice reprieve from the heat today and the additional cloudy sky helped make my afternoon run so much easier and enjoyable. I had an easy and boring morning volunteer shift so my legs were in good shape as I started out climbing the switchback bike trails up the hillside to the plateau a few hundred feet higher. A steady half mile…ultratrain in # actifit • 2 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: August 2 2026Lots of steps but that was from working around the fish hatchery for several hours - my run was pitiful and short as my legs had no energy in them today. Of course I was finishing up a 24 hour fast which didn't help my overall energy levels but it helps my weight and especially my blood sugars. I could only manage a tough up and down circuit…ultratrain in # actifit • 3 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: August 1 2026A slow and tired start on my run but i I was able to get going nicely once I turned onto the trails. My quads have been very tired this week and it takes a while to get into a comfortable rhythm running which is frustrating. At least the rest of my run was much easier and my pace was good even with the continuous hot days we are…ultratrain in # actifit • 4 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 31 2026A decent end to the month of July with an easy 3 miles early in the morning followed by a couple of hours down in Keystone panning for gold with Lulu. Fortunately the heat would hold off until later in the morning so my loop on the trails was relatively comfortable although I did work up a good sweat. My legs were feeling good so my pace…ultratrain in # actifit • 6 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 29 2026An easy start on tired legs but I pressed on and ended up with a good 6 miles at a decent pace on the trails. I've been using my red light therapy light on my back and quads to see if it will help my sore back and tired legs - not any appreciable effect so far but I'll keep it up to see how it works going forward. My endurance is better but…ultratrain in # actifit • 8 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 28 2026It took me the first mile to get into a decent rhythm of running before my body finally felt good and loose and my run became enjoyable. As soon as I veered off onto the rolling and dusty trails my pace picked up a bit (even though it was a trail) and the sun felt great running in just shorts. The next 3 miles were good as I was able to…ultratrain in # actifit • 9 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 27 2026My legs were dragging today and I struggled to run 5 km on the trails but my diet was good and I was working hard cleaning out the hatchery ponds for over 3 hours. I never really found my groove for running so I figured I'd just enjoy a quiet run through the oak scrub and hope tomorrow is a better day. Lots of heavy dragging and lifting pond…ultratrain in # actifit • 9 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 26 2026I had to get out earlier for my run so that I could do a few hours of pond weeding at the hatchery before the heat rolled in. It quickly hit the new bike trails for a steep up and down couple of miles before leveling off onto the more mellow trails. As I started down onto the new trail literally ran into Avery unhappy Prairie Rattlesnake…ultratrain in # actifit • 10 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 2026I had to go out early this morning to avoid the oppressive afternoon heat but it was still an uncomfortable but good trail run. The trail was free of cyclists so I could get in a mile and a half going up and down the winding single-track route before joining back up with the cement for a bit and then onto the more mellow and…ultratrain in # actifit • 12 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 23 2026As expected my legs were tired after my hard run yesterday and a long volunteer shift on my feet so my run was only 3 slower miles today. I stuck with a simple looping route along the easier bike trails with one hilly section along the first mile. The dry weather has made the trails dusty but the footing was good and the scenery definitely…ultratrain in # actifit • 13 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 22 2026A much milder morning for a run up and down the new and more extreme biking trails on the hillsides rising above the campground. My legs felt good and strong for a change and I'm happy that my endurance is beginning to return (although a ways to go yet before I'm ready for an ultra). The trails are designed for bumpy and twisting…ultratrain in # actifit • 16 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 20 2026A little bit cooler today but my running was so much better as I hit almost 6 strong morning miles. I planned on a fewhours cleaning weeds out of the hatchery ponds so I got out to run fairly early. My legs felt nice and rested and I was happy to see that my weight had dropped nicely over the past few weeks. A nice mile out on the path and…ultratrain in # actifit • 17 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 18 2026I was able to get out for an earlier morning run and thus was able to avoid the oppressive heat that came later on Still, it was a tough day to be exercising outdoors. I ran into town and then UP a long climb to the old cemetery overlooking the area. It was close to a mile of steady ascent but my legs handled it well and I was treated to…ultratrain in # actifit • 19 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 16 2026I was able to get running early in the day so the heat was still moderated but it would soon be another scorching day. My route was the usual recreational path for an easy mile before turning onto the new (but now being utilized by both cyclists and runners) for a much more productive and rewarding 3 miles looping through the scrubby oak…ultratrain in # actifit • 20 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 15 2026More heat with even Spearfish Canyon baking in almost 100 degree heat so not much of a day to get outdoors. Had bloodwork done in Rapid City in the morning and then some shopping so it was after noon when we got back to Spearfish and I figured it wasn't time for any run. So Lulu and I headed up to the canyon for a few slightly cooler miles on…ultratrain in # actifit • 21 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 14 2026Still hot and miserable for exercising but getting out early in the morning helped me to avoid the extreme heat that rolled in later on (up to 106 in the afternoon). It was a tough grind climbing the long hill up to the beautiful development above the hatchery and I was panting hard when I leveled off for a few yards before continuing…ultratrain in # actifit • 23 days ago • 2 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 13 2026Another brutally hot day at the hatchery with the temperature once again over 100 degrees with lots of sun and NO wind - really lousy conditions for exercising outdoors. Fortunately my volunteer shift was in the afternoon so I was able to hit the pavement before the heat became oppressive as well as dangerous. The first mile on the path let…ultratrain in # actifit • 25 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 11 2026Yet again it was a brutally hot day to be outdoors and it made for a tough morning run, even if the thermometer hadn't yet reached over 100 degrees. There was a 5km community race/walk taking place early this morning but my route along the new biking trails kept me clear of the crowds and I enjoyed the trails in peace. It was over…ultratrain in # actifit • 26 days ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: July 9 2026I hit the recreational path and bike trails early today before the forecasted hot weather rolled in, plus I wanted to do a few more hours of pond weeding as well. Two days of hauling weeds really tired out my upper body so I was pretty stiff starting my run. Fortunately the first mile is flat and easy with just one short but steep climb before…
