A clydesdale no more!

Got to run in 2 states today.  Started in Wendover, NV and ran into Utah then back to Wendover.  Probably one of the most visually boring run that I have ever been on.  Felt pretty good until the turn around point when I had to turn into a really nasty headwind.  On the way out the wind started to kick up at mile 6 so I had very little tail wind. I started to fatigue towards the end of the run because I didn't have my fuel belt and didn't fuel very well prior to the run.

Total Time: 1:46:22 (7:40/mile) 

Today was a good general aerobic run.  At times I felt a little clunky but felt good for the most part.  I rolled my ankle on a chunk of ice and tweaked my ITB.  It wasn't bad but enough that I could feel a little pressure during the run.

Total Time: 1:06:53 (7:26/mile) 

I have been in the mood to run up to Mueller Park canyon for a few days so I decided to do it today.  I picked the wrong day to do it.  My legs would not respond at all while trying to run uphill.  Coming back down was just as bad.  Not sure what the problem was - it's probably just one of those days.

Total Time: 1:14:50 (8:19/mile) - I will have to double check this because it didn't seem like it was this slow.  The history in my Garmin is all messed up so I can not check the mile splits. 

Took it easy today to let the legs recharge.  They've been feeling a little tight for a few days.  Considered going a little further because I was feeling good but decided that it would be better to have an easy day.

Total Time: 1:03:37 (7:57/mile) 

I felt very tired this morning.  I wanted to run a few miles at tempo pace but wasn't sure if I would be able to.  Warmed up with 3 easy miles and didn't feel very good.  Decided to start the tempo run and see how things would go.  First mile didn't feel very fast but came in at 6:26.  The next 3 miles felt pretty similar.  I really didn't feel like I was pushing hard but each of the miles came in just under 6:30 (the history in my Garmin is messed up so I'm do not have exact splits).  Fourth mile was a few seconds slower because I got lazy.  Finished up with 2 easy miles to cool down.  

Total Time: 1:06:59 (7:26/mile) 

It was cold and rainy but the drops were small so it didn't seem too bad.  My legs felt a little dead so I took it very easy today.  

Total Time: 1:16:32 (8:13/mile) 

My wife had to go to work early this morning so I wasn't sure that I would be able to get in a run at all.  Went out for a quick 5 before I had to get home and shovel the driveway.  I am planning on putting my weekend long run tomorrow.

Total Time:  I have no idea because my Garmin is dead.  I think that it was probably 7:30-7:40/mile pace. 

This is my favorite weather to run in - a light snow falling but not cold enough for it to stick to the ground.  I really didn't feel like running this morning but knew that it would be alright once I got started.  My plan was to run up to Davis Blvd. via Eaglewood Dr.  As I was heading up the hill and a painful 11:00/mile pace, I realized that Eaglewood Dr. does not connect to Davis Blvd.  I meandered through the neighborhoods for a little while then headed in a direction that I thought would get me to Davis Blvd.  Finally found my way and ran comfortable along Davis as far as it would take me then headed back towards home.  My pace was quicker than it felt which is always a good thing.

Total Time: 1:46:03 (7:35/mile)

My legs were asking for an easy day and I gave in.  I chose a really bad route to run.  The highway was too busy to run on and the sidewalks haven't been cleared yet.  It was really hard to maintain a decent pace and ended up being more work than it should have been.  We had a Christmas party last night and my BIL gave me some reflective bracelets to wear while running in the dark.  I feel like Wonder Woman when I wear them.

Total Time: 58:13 (8:19/mile) 

This is the first time this winter where the temperature felt bitter cold and the wind certainly wasn't helping.  After a few miles I was able to warm up and felt pretty good.  The last 2 miles were into the wind so my pace slowed a bit but the effort was decent.  I have to do a hard reset on my Garmin but can't remember how.  Can anybody remind how to do this?

Total Time:  1:07:55 (7:33/mile)

Unscheduled day off.  My wife and I are doing some Christmas shopping today so I took the day off work.  Decided that I may as well take the day off from running as well.  With the year winding down, I may cut back on the mileage a little before ramping it back up at the start of the year.
 

It is getting colder every day. . It didn't feel as bad as the other day because by body is starting to acclimate to the cold.  Felt pretty good during the run and was able to hold a decent pace except for the sections where the sidewalks were covered in ice.  The hard reset on my Garmin seemed to do the trick and fixed the history (thanks Cal).  Some personal issues presented themselves last night and I'm not sure how it is going to affect my opportunity to run.  Since running is the one thing that I can control, I am hoping that I can maintain a decent schedule.

Total Time: 59:12 (7:24/mile) 

My son has to be at school early on Friday's so my run ends up being cut short sometimes.  Ran a hillier route just to make the miles count.  Body feels alright and I think that the lower mileage this week has helped.

Total Time: 56:00 (7:47/mile) 

My wife had to work early again today so I couldn't get a full long run in.  Met the South Davis road runners at the rec center.  Ran a little with them then took off on my own.  Ran by the cemetery and cleared the snow off my dad's headstone.  Last 3 miles were at 6:49/mile pace and felt really easy.  I will try to get in a long run tomorrow but am not sure if it will happen.

Ran up to Mueller Park Canyon then back home. When I got up to the trail in the canyon, I hung out for a few minutes just thinking about things. It was nice and peaceful and felt good just to be up there. I wanted to make the run a little more punishing than it was but I just couldn't find the energy to do it.

Total Time: 1:17:40 (42:40 going up, 35:00 coming down)

I only got a couple of hours of sleep last night and I couldn't convince myself to run this morning.  I usually take Sunday off but ran yesterday so I guess that I will count this as my off day this week.

My girls have been sick and I feel like it may be hitting me.  I may just be tired from not getting a lot of sleep the past couple of days.  Only got 7 miles this morning but at least it was something.  Took a couple of miles to warm up then felt pretty good for the rest of the run.

Total Time: 54:53 (7:37/mile) 

Still not getting the sleep that I need.  I also feel like the colds that my daughters had last week is trying to get me.  I usually only get a mild case of whatever they get so hopefully things will clear up quickly.  It was snowing just enough for a thin layer of slippery slush to accumulate on the sidewalks so I had to be very careful with my footing in some spots.  I'm just focusing on getting the miles in right now and will switch my focus to more intense running after the holidays.  Hopefully, things will be a little more clear at that point and I can get serious about running again.

Total Time: 1:09:54 (7:46/mile) 

I'm still doing my best to fend off this cold.  It feels slightly worse than yesterday but still nothing major.  Ran in a light rain - is it really supposed to rain in December? Was going a little slow for the first couple of miles then realized that I was just being lazy so picked the pace up towards the end.

Total Time: 52:58 (7:21/mile) 

I am a little more sick today than yesterday.  Because of this and the fact that it is snowing I opted to take it very easy today.  Ran 7 miles at a very comfortable pace.  Finished up the workout by clearing the snow from my driveway. 

 Total Time: 56:56 (8:08/mile)
 

Ran to the rec center to meet up with the South Davis Road Runners this morning.  Winter is definitely in the air.  It was 15 degrees this morning and that extra 10 degrees makes a big difference.  I usually end up running alone but today I actually got to run with somebody.  I ran the first half solo then Jim Borden caught up to me and we ran the second half together.  It is definitely easier to push a little harder when somebody else is running with you.  I have run 99.9% of my miles alone so it was nice to have somebody there pushing the pace.  After the group run, I finished up by running 3 more miles home.  The little bug I had is almost gone so I think that I am in the clear now.

 Total Time: 1:22:00 (7:27/mile)

Other than a little lingering congestion, I feel good.  Ran the Davis Blvd loop with a good amount of climbing during the first 3 miles.  I was able to hold a little faster pace than I normally do on this route.  It was warmer than I expected so I was a little over dressed.  

Total Time: 1:18:33 (7:38/mile) 

After reading the blog this morning and realizing how many people ran yesterday, I really felt like a slacker. After the kids opened their presents yesterday, I looked out the window and it was really beautiful with all of the fresh snow. I was really itching to go running but couldn't pull myself away from Guitar Hero III.

Today, I felt really good after I got warmed up. I was lazy through the first 3 miles but then was able to push a little harder the last 6. Averaged 7:05/mile for the last six mile and the pace felt very comfortable. I guess the decreased mileage over the past couple of weeks has made running a quicker pace easier.

Total Time: 1:06:00 (7:20/mile)

I just realized that I put yesterday's run on the wrong day (oops).  My stress level was way too high today to get in a decent run.  Planned on 9 miles but knew very early on that it would only be 7.  Physically, I am experiencing a little knee pain which I think is due to a combination of old shoes and the cold weather.

Total Time: 52:30 (7:30/mile) 

It was cold and I could never really get going.  My hamstrings were tight and my stride did not feel very smooth.  The good news is that I finally found a pair of gloves that keep my fingers warm.

Total Time: 1:09:37 (7:44/mile) 

Missed the club run this morning because I decided to sleep an extra hour since we went to a movie last night and stayed out until midnight.  I originally planned to go 14 or 15 miles this morning but I really wasn't feeling well.  I felt hypoglycemic from the start of the run.  I never could get into a groove and felt sloppy most of the run.  To top things off, my shoes are worn out and I can feel it in my knees and ITB.  During the run a dog that looked just like the dogs in I Am Legend (the movie I saw last night) started charging after me pretty aggressively.  I stopped and turned towards it and it backed off but it freaked me out at first.

Total Time:  1:24:30 (7:41/mile)

I read this morning that a guy that I used to work with who is my age passed away.  It gave me a lot to think about during my run.  I actually felt strong during the run this morning.  Most likely because my mind was focused on something other than how my body felt.  This is my last run of the year.  I finished the year with 2,888.2 miles and PR's in all distances.  The end of the year leaves me facing some new challenges but hopefully running will help me get through them.  Happy new year to everyone.

Total time: 1:08:22 (7:18/mile)