Artichoke's Running Blog (Ken Spence)

5 slow recovery miles in 47:51, 9:33 pace.  50 degrees at 5:00 a.m.

5 miles in 46:47, 9:21 pace overall.  5:00 a.m. and 50 degrees but windy.  Slow running and muddy up near the gate.  My shoes are a mess.  Felt okay.  Didn't push it this morning.  I'm not seeing any runners out lately.  Even on my 14 miler on Saturday, we only saw one other runner.  People are still waiting for spring to get here, but Saturday was fantastic and no day for a dreadmill run.

5 miles very slow at 9:39 pace.  38 degrees.

5 miles at 5:00 a.m. in 46:19 or 9:14 pace oveall.  Trackwork tonight at 6:30 p.m. 3x800 in 3:18, 3:15, and 3:17 with 400 recovery after each.  1/2 mile to and from track.  A bit breezy.

5 miles in 48:03. Light snow but roads were okay. Can't get my Garmin to download onto my computer. Don't know what's wrong. 14 miler tomorrow.

14 miles in 1:58:09.  8:26 pace two weeks in a row.  Near identical times.  Met Tina at 9:00 a.m.  She really helps me push those downhills.  We were flying coming down the Smelter Road.  Struggled the last 2 miles or so, but otherwise a really great run on a nice, sunny day.  A bit nippy starting out.  50 degrees near the end.  Dressed just right.  Shorts with two long sleeved top and gloves.  Really a nice and clear day and quite a view of the lake and valley.  Saw Liz and Roland coming up the hill when we were coming back.  They're planning on doing the Spectrum 10K in St. George towards the end of March.  3 weeks until Moab, runnings going good.  Stretching a bit more, still having some tight hamstrings and calf muscles.  Looking forward to spring.  March arrives tomorrow and that's close enough for me!