In this post: Running in Death Valley, Furnace Creek Ranch, Brooks Ghost 3 running shoes
It was our first morning in Death Valley. We could see rays of sunshine lighting the highest peaks of the Panamint Mountains from our room at the Furnace Creek Ranch. Sipping coffee and tea, we watched the sunlight slowly descend from the peaks, down the parched mountain slopes and onto the Valley floor. It looked like the beginning of a hot day.
Hoping it was still early enough to beat the heat, we headed out for a morning run. About 1 ½ miles into our run, we spotted the ruins of the Harmony Borax Works just off the highway. We turned onto a trail that led us around the ruins and gave us a slightly elevated view of the valley floor. From here, we spotted a dirt road wandering off into the desert. We decided to follow the dirt road and see where it led to.
Hoping it was still early enough to beat the heat, we headed out for a morning run. About 1 ½ miles into our run, we spotted the ruins of the Harmony Borax Works just off the highway. We turned onto a trail that led us around the ruins and gave us a slightly elevated view of the valley floor. From here, we spotted a dirt road wandering off into the desert. We decided to follow the dirt road and see where it led to.
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| Harmony Borax Works |
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| Where's she going? |
Initially, the road appeared to be heading off into the great expanse of the Valley floor, but after passing a few more ruins the road turned right and suddenly we were running in a narrow wash surrounded by mud hills.
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| Is there any water out here? |
It seemed like the road might curve back and connect with the paved highway, so we kept going, but it was on our minds that we hadn’t told anyone where we were going, we had no map, we had no water and I hadn’t bothered to wear a hat. Was there another classic Death Valley tale of survival or tragedy in the making?
No. Just a nice morning run. Eventually we found our way back to the paved road and ended up stopping off at an art show and taking in some live music before heading over to the warm mineral pool.
Gear Report
Gear Report
Brooks Ghost 3 running shoes: I thought we would be running on pavement today, so I wore my Brooks Ghost 3 running shoes. We ended up running on dirt roads about half the time, but I have no complaints to report.
Polar Fitness Stats
Ages: 53 - 57
Activity: Running (slow)
Time: 1 hrs 28 min
Distance: 6 miles
Calories: 598
Average Heart Rate: 106
Max Heart Rate: 119
Comment: Beautiful morning run over easy terrain with slight elevation changes, fantastic surroundings with interesting sights.
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