Running in the Banana Belt

Yesterday I went to Buena Vista to run on some of the trails around it. That part of the state is called the Banana Belt of Colorado due to the nice weather. It’s only 35 miles away and 2300 feet lower, but there is a big difference in the climate and the terrain. It was actually pretty cool yesterday (low 40’s in Leadville and mid 50’s in Buena Vista) which was fine with me. Friday it was 73 down there which is about 25 degrees warmer than anything I’ve run in this year. I think that would have caused me to melt. The area was very pretty, but I forgot to bring my camera with me. It was a little overcast, so it’s probably just as well. Maybe next time. When I got back to Leadville it was 35 and raining, so I’m glad I didn’t run here. This morning it was snowing again. I guess somebody forgot to look at the calendar. Maybe Spring will show up in June.