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Parkway run. Felt like I was running on a sprained ankle. Tried out my new Garmin 10. (Landreth 5: 582)

Parkway with Bum.  (Landreth 4:  514)

Parkway was cold.  (Triumph 5:  637.5)

A little variation out to the fire station with a hint of parkway.  (Landreth 4:  519)

Felt like sleeping but ran anyway.    (Triumph 5:  643)

Another morning run around the parkway.  (Triumph 5-B:  440)

Decent run this morning. Feet still hurt. (Landreth 5: 587.5)

Just another manic Wednesday..... oh the parkway  (Triumph 5:  648.5)

Nice and quiet out along the parkway.  (Landreth 4:  524.5)

Tempe Arizona: Great run around Tempe town lake. A little reminiscing was necessary of the 2008 spectacular that was Ironman Arizona. (Energy: 39.5)

Finally got out for a run this morning.  (Triumph 5-B:  445.5)

Morning time is sometimes rough.  (Landreth 4:  630.5)

Nice little run around the parkway.  (Landreth 5:  593)

Slow trot around the parkway.  Trying to see how the injuries are going to handle running again.  Feeling sore.  (Landreth 4:  536)

Dogtown 9K:  Started out slow to get the foot loose and warm.  Felt pretty good for most of the mileage (remarkably).  Enjoyed seeing people that I know and enjoyed the run.  I was surprised to place in my age group as I was out just to try out the foot and didn't really push much.  It tells you that it's not about the race but actually who is in the race :)  (Triumph 5-B:  451.5)

Got up early to get a run in with Bum and have time to drive to Wal-Mart to fetch the donuts and chocolate milk for Jolene's birthday surprise.  We cut it short a bit, I think we both were in a bit of pain and anguish.  (Landreth 5:  597)

Just trying to survive.  Did some running around the parkway and just tried to keep moving.  After having stopped, the pain increases.  Not liking where this is heading.  (Triumph 5-B:  457.5)

Morning run with Rufio around the parkway.  Wasn't too bad.  Foot just continues to pain.  

(Landreth 5:  654)

Slowly around the parkway.  Not moving too well be did want to get up and moving.

(Landreth 4:  541.5)

The usual trip around the parkway.  I hope this gets better.  (Triumph 5-B: 463)

A better day around the parkway.  Need some foot therapy.  (Landreth 4:  547)

Wore the ankle brace.  It helped some but still had the pain.  I'm sure the foot was stressed from softball last night.  The run is done and I'm better for it.  (Landreth 4:  452.5)

Ran with the brace again.  It helps but still not the best.  Just wish this foot would not be such a problem.  (Landreth 5:  602.5)

Tried to run without the brace and it was awful.  (Energy:  43.5)

Wore the brace and it makes a difference.  I was hoping not to have to use it but may have to live with it.  (Landreth 4:  558)

Windy this morning.  The headwind seemed to be a bit challenging.  Made it around anyway.

(Landreth 5:  608)

Wore the brace again and it was a much better morning parkway run.  Didn't have any pain, just a bit out of shape.  (Triumph 5:  659.5)

Great birthday run around the parkway. Was surprised by Bum with the Mtn Dew and breakfast burrito at Maverick!

 This shoe may news to be retired with 665 miles, it's a little worn. Triumph 5.

Twas a slow morning; however, I survived and wearing the brace is bulky.  The foot, with the brace, does much better.  (Landreth 5:  613.5)

Nice and easy this morning.  Foot is all bulked up with the brace and that seems to help.  Just a matter of getting back to speed.  (Landreth 4:  563.5)

Pretty good morning run.  It had been a week so I was feeling it a little.  Glad to get back in the groove after a busy week.  (Landreth 5:  619)

Braced up and survived the parkway loop this morning.  Was good to get that done.

(Landreth 4:  569)

Survived the parkway.  Doesn't seem to get any easier.  (Landreth 5:  624.5)

Have vitamin I, will travel.  Took some at about 3am, than again at 5:30 before the run and it seemed that I didn't have issues with the foot.  Running in my Glycerins probably helped as the shoes are much newer than those others that I've been using with 500-600+ miles on them.

(Glycerin 10:  65.5)

Ran the trail with Carrie up at highland park.  Felt great and loved the Newtons. (Motion III: 3)

Nice and easy around the parkway.  (Cumulus 8:  328.5)

Night run out telegraph and back through old town Dogtown!  Was nice weather and not too much pain. (Distance:  316)

Barely made it on time racing down from Pine Valley after cooking at the Brandin' Iron. Parked, changed in the truck, got out and heard 45 seconds to start. Carrie met me at my truck with my timing chip and off we went. It felt as if we were really cruising as the pace felt quite zippy. Turns out it wasn't as zippy as we thought but it felt good. My foot bothered me for a mile and then just went to dull pain. If was cool looking down on town from up high and at night it's a great site. Carrie and I ran together and were doing quite well. It felt good to run harder than normal and I'm sure we'll be better for it. All 3 miles were just about the same and a good finish with some tasty smoothies at the end. (Energy:  46.6)

Good morning run. Got the vitamin 'I' in my system so the foot was decent. I kept pace around the parkway with the others. (Kinvara: 189)

Nice jaunt around the parkway.  Foot still giving me issues but hoping the ibuprofen can be a band aid.  (Kinvara 2 Yellow:  68)

It takes ibuprofen and the first mile to get the foot numb enough to run. Went the parkway and felt pretty good. Legs a little tired. (Glycerin 10: 71)

Boise:  Fantastic run along the Boise river. Ran on the Greenbelt bike path. Nice and shady with the river flowing beside me the whole way. I had me feet taped in the Strength Tape by the folks at Endevr. Love that tape. Nice start to the morning.   (Motion III:  9)

Great morning eum in Boise. Found a myriad of paths that run along the hill North of town. Ended up finding a dirt road that just kept going uphill. Got to a point and enjoyed a nice downhill back to the house I am staying at. (Distance:  322)

Pine Valley:  What a great run this morning. I hit the road headed up the canyon to run my favorite campground/Santa Clara river walk trail. First run in Pine Valley this summer. The foot cooperated. With a combination of less weight and ibuprofen, I think I might be able to get some running done.   It really is a good uphill for 3ish and trail rollers coming back for 4ish. Great way to start the day. I have been absent while on the Ironman circuit. 

(Fastwitch:  118)

Pine Valley: Great run again this morning. I ended up going the same direction up to the campgrounds/reservoir. I turned at the reservoir and crossed on the new bridge that connects the dam to the train on the south side. I ended up looping that twice so I could make 6 miles. Glad I didn't sleep in too much.

(Fastwitch: 124)

Coeur D'Alene:  Great run this morning. Went down to the lake and hit the trail and just went a few miles around the lake. Temps were perfect and everything felt healthy which was a bonus. Need to get as many runs in up here as possible. (Distance:  328)

Coeur D'Alene: Tested out the left knee after the crushing on Tuesday. Very sore but I was able to meander some miles on it. Decided to just head West and I eventually found the Centennial trail that goes along the lake. Very pretty run as it rained on me most of the way. Weather is just right and happy to have just done something this morning.

(Distance: 335)

Suffered through a few miles while we are playing around in SLC. The leg really is only about 50% and is quite sore. Not sure what is going to happen but it's pretty annoying to have an aching leg all the time.

(Energy Green: 3)

Pine Valley: Vis gave me the call and I answered. We took a moonlight stroll up the East road to the entrance of the campground. Was a good run out and back as we caught up on our summer activities while ending the day right with a little exercise! Was most needed since I had just pounded a load of cake and ice cream. Leg holding up and foot has succumbed to the leg issue.

(Motion III: 12.5)

Pine Valley:  beautiful run up the canyon this morning with Carrie. We did the loop back along the walkway trail.  So many options up here for trails but I keep liking this one. 

(Fastwich:  131)

Parkway loop with Rufio.  It is hot at 5:30am.  We finished our run with a dip in the pool at the Bluffview clubhouse.  Felt great.   (Stinson:  6)

HWY 89:  Found a good trail out by our campsite that wraps around the mountain. Did a little out and back while enjoying the great outdoors. Air is fresh, temps cool, was a perfect morning for a run. Ran into a random dude and made small talk. 

(Cumulus 8:  333.5)

HWY 89:  Went a different direction this morning and ended up climbing the mountain. Found another road/trail that just meandered away and ended at some old corrals at the highway. A true trail run with some mountainous climbing.  Feels good to be out and doing different things.       (Cumulus 8:   338.5)

Not a bad week considering that I had a couple weeks off with the leg injury. It still bothers me but I am learning to deal with the pain and soreness.

Got up a little late so I ran the parkway in reverse of normal to catch Rufio. Ran back to the clubhouse for a nice dip in the pool then I went out and picked up a few more miles. Was nice to break up the run this morning.             (Distance:  341.5)

Pine Valley: Extended the river walk trail loop to get an extra mile since I wanted to have even mileage this morning. Tried to increase the pace here and there for some variation. I don't know how effective it was but mixed up the run a bit.

(K-Ona Red: 82.5)

Got up a bit late but still braved the humidity and my parkway.  Ended up adding a bit at the beginning so I just turned around at the overpass and came back.  Nice and overcast this morning.   (Blade Light Yellow:  172.65)

Boulder:  It finally has stopped raining enough to get out. Didn't have much time but still enjoyed the Boulder Creek trail. The water is fairly high so that was nice to listen to the rumblings  of the creek as I ran along. Felt food to get out after a little hiatus. 

(Motion III:  17.5)

Boulder:  No time so I risked a little trail run along the creek. Just decided to go and run and get a little something done rather than nothing. 

(Motion III: 19.5)

Oh just a little jaunt down 100 East and back.  Getting up and doing something is always better than nothing.  (Kinvara 2 Yellow:  73)

Got up a little earlier than usual as Bum and Rufio wanted to go swimming.  I got a few miles in before the swim.  (Blade Light Yellow:  175.65)

A little loop to the Chevron and down to Telegraph and home.  (Energy Blue:  51.6)

Pine Valley:  Perfect morning for a run. Went out with Carrie and CJ rode his bike. Did the loop up the canyon and on the river walkway trail. I extended it by cutting across the dam and looping again. Also gained some mileage by running back several times to keep CJ moving along. He did love the downhill on his bike. 

(Fastwich: 142)

Went the counter clockwise route this morning via the Washington Parkway.  Didn't like that steep hill.  Tried out the Hoka's this morning as I am dealing with the foot again after the 11 on Saturday.  Seems that once I hit double digits in a run, the foot tends to flare up.  Hopefully the extra cushion will keep me alive.

(Stinson:  13.5)

Enjoyed a truncated jaunt due to time or lack thereof.  Just headed out telegraph and tried to run hard for a bit and coast for a bit.  Whatever - at least I got up.  (Cumulus 8:  343)

A little out and back to the Green Springs area.  Ran around the neighborhood to make it an even 8.  (Glycerin 10:  79)

Got up a little early and ran around the block warming up before Rufio showed up.  Did the counter clockwise parkway.  Enjoyed getting a couple extra miles in.  Just hoping to survive the half on Saturday.  (Distance:  349)

Nice start to the day after getting home after 2 am and getting about an hour and a half of sleep before heading to the busses.   

Nice downhill to start got the juices flowing. Found Ally and we chatted for 90% of the race.  I wouldn't have kept my pace if I wasn't trying to keep up with her so thanks for pushing me along to be sub 2 hrs. 

The course was mainly flat and fun to run on the trails as the sun came up. It's always fun to meet people and get/give shout outs to those you know. I started to tucker after about 10-11 miles and just needed to mentally push through.  Happy to have that in the books. Congrats to Dave Holt for 2nd place and bringing home some casholla!  Congrats to Rufio for placing 3rd in his age group!

(Stinson: 26.5)

Legs a little sore still from the half on Saturday.  Endured another counter clockwise Parkway run.  (Motion III:  26.5)

Early morning run with Rufio. Needed a long run this weekend so we tracked a little out and back down through the fields. Felt pretty good and used some GU on the return which I think helped me survive the last 4 miles uphill. All in all, I survived and needed some mental strength for the 17 miles and I think I will taper :) Bacon and eggs for breakfast anyone?

(Glycerin 10: 96)

Have you ever gone for a swim while running? Check.

Have you ever been stranded by rushing water?  Check

Exhilerating run this morning.  The parkway has never been so alive.  Started in the coolness of the evening rain and as I continued, the rain returned.  I soon found myself in a downpour.  I decided to just enjoy the rain and enjoy the run - completely soaked.  Due to time and inclement weather, the run had to be truncated. 

On the return route, I noticed the water roaring off the dirt hills North of the parkway on the North side of the freeway.  Wondering where all that water was going to end up soon came to an end as debris and a wall of water was blocking my pathway to safety.  I thought that I was going to have to brave the waters but a nice gentleman in a truck offered to carry me to safety.  I hitched a ride - and gained some great time on that stretch of the run :)  All in all, I got wet.     (Kinvara 2 Black:  91)

ps  There was a shirtless sighting.......

Truncated workout out and back to the firestation due to lack of time and lack of sleep last night and not getting up early enough blah blah blah..........something is better than nothing.  (Motion III:29.5)

Same course as last Saturday. I drove down into Little Valley, parked the truck, then proceeded to run home. I figured if my truck was left then I'd have to go and get it. It measured out 10.5 to my house and I actually felt pretty good, foot and all. When I got home, I refueled and headed back. This was a little better since there was more downhill; however, the longer miles do reek havoc on my foot. I will say that wearing the Hokas have softened the blow and the foot isn't falling off. The pain is a bit more manageable. The 2nd half of the run was a bit slower but glad I had my drinks stashed along the way. The only problem was that I froze them thinking they would thaw by the time I got to them and it worked but just not as much as I had hoped. I ended up with sips and not guzzles - was probably for the better of my stomach too. I guess it all worked out. (Stinson: 47.5)

Truncated run this morning due to time and fatigued muscles.  Went a little out and back along the parkway.  Good run nonetheless.  (Distance:  353)

Marathon course. Started in Dammeron Valley and ran to town. Was a good run with a good pace. Feet feel OK.  (Stinson: 61.5)

Nice little run to shake out the legs. The foot is sore still from Saturday's run but survived anyway. Need to load up the ibuprofen and rest a little more. Don't want to overwork myself as I'm in full taper mode.

(Energy Green: 9)

Nice 10K run out to PVHS and back.  Saw the XC crew starting their morning as I was rounding and heading for home.  (Motion III:  35.5)

Decided to get out and enjoy the rain this morning. I didn't want to do too much with the marathon looming out there for me next week. I started out and felt really good so I just headed on out and had a peppy couple of first miles. The start felt good so I decided to push it a little on the normal run route and see if I could beat my best loop time. Felt great and did set a new course record for myself. Nice way to end the week and start my next week of recovery and preparation.

(Kinvara 2 Yellow: 79)

Nice run to loosen up the legs this morning.  Out and back in the parkway. 

(Blade Light Yellow: 180)

Shakin' them out with a quick keep me sane run.  (Energy Blue:  55)

Ended up being a pretty good day.  At the start, I felt great and cruised the first 8 miles through Veyo.  Through Dammeron Valley, the foot and hips started to bother me and I was glad I found Jeff to give me some ibuprofen.  Thanks to my sister Louise for the chocolate milk - always nice to have a little something at mile 10.  The next few miles seemed to drag but were better miles since there was some downhill to the course.  I always like those miles through Snow Canyon and Winchester.  I was just hoping to get to the ward aid station which is at almost mile 20.  I was feeling pretty beat up as I entered the ward aid station.  The foot was really bothering me, the hips were struggling, and I had been stopping for icy hot for the calves.  I found Bum and he hooked me up with some V8, Mtn, Dew, and some wonder drugs.  I don't know what worked the best but after another mile or so, the foot became a bit tolerable and the hip pain moved away so I just kinda went with it.  I was able, from miles 22 on in, keep a pretty good pace which was great.  It was great to see Carrie and the family as I came into town and give me some encouragement.  I turned to diagonal street and low and behold there was Scott Carlson with a Mtn. Dew code red.... just what the doctor ordered!  That went down smooth and I caught Jeff and gave him the other half of the Dew.  Fully loaded, I picked up my pace and took off.  I had been watching my watch and thought that I could make 4:15 if I really picked it up.  My pace kept on keeping on and I just felt good so I didn't get out of that zone.  Ended up at 4:17 so that will be great!  Another great year and now on to the 10 yr club and the dinner :)

(Stinson:  87.75)

First run since the marathon. Actually wasn't too bad. I did the loop down to the dog pound and back up by Costco and home via Telegraph and Main Street. Ends up being a good 10K route. (K-Ona Blue: 121)

Did a little shake out run before heading to the WCCC to do some weights.  

(Motion III:  40.5)

Little wake up run ... need to get started again and keep a regular schedule.

(K-Ona Red:  87)

Ran to the WCCC to get all swoll.   (Energy Blue:  56)

Decided to get a few miles in this morning and ran into Rufio so we looped it up and called it a morning.  (Kinvara:  196)

Was a good morning for a run.  It was breezy cold at the start which was a bit uncomfortable.  Ran the whole race with a headwind so whatever.  Anyway, I was happy with my result as I was able to bank some time for the first 7 miles on that crazy downhill and then survive while the wheels started coming off for the last couple miles.  I haven't ran this race in a few years, actually since they started up by Dammeron Valley.  I liked the start area and the route going through Entrada was some rollers that I didn't expect.  All in all, it was a good moring for a run.  (Stinson:  101)

Just a little jaunt to warm up and cool down before and after the weights at the WCCC.

(Motion III:  44)

Good little run out and back along the parkway.  Nothing fancy just needing to get out.

(Energy Green:  14)

Nice little jaunt to start the week.  Trying to get back to a good routine.

(K-Ona Red:  93)

Nice morning run with Rufio counter clockwise parkway testing out the new kicks.  Don't like that hill.

(Adrenaline 15:  6)

Ran to the WCCC, lifted, treadmill and ran home:  (Adrenaline 15:  8)

Decided to go a little longer this morning and ended up rounding around through the Green Spring area.  (Cumulus:  353)

Nice and cold this morning as I met Rufio for a parkway run. Not too bad after a couple miles to get some warmth.    (Adrenaline 15:  13.5)

Ran around a little before and after I went to the WCCC to get huge.  (Motions III: 47)

Costco to River Trail to 300 East

Started a little slow and ended up slower. Worked my way to Telegraph street then over to Costco down to the river trail that goes to the Sullivan park. From there, I headed up 300 East back to home. Had to add just a little to make it an even 7. Legs were tired this morning.          (Adrenaline 15: 20.5)

Run around Dogtown before I head to the WCCC to improve my musclular fitness.

(Adrenaline 15:  25)

Got a couple miles in before the annual Pine Valley turkey trot. Had a good time.  Was warmer than expected. Always a good run to the reservoir and back. 

(Adrenaline 15:  32)

Nice pre WCCC workout run.  (Energy Green:  17.5)

WCCC treadmill.  (Adrenaline 15:  37)

Got out for a parkway run with Rufio.  Was warmish and felt good.  

(Glycerin 10:  102)

Parkway loop.  Found Rufio along the way.  (Kinvara 2 Yellow:  85)

WCCC treadmill actions watching some Mike and Mike.  (Adrenaline 15:  42.5)

Took the boy out for a run (Adrenaline 15: 43.5)

Ran to the WCCC, hit some treadmill miles, ran home.

(Energy Blue:  63)

 A little loop by PVHS and the dogpound.  Felt good to get out.  Weird how the foot always pains afterwards.   (Motion III:  54)

Nice run this morning. Went down to the hell hole trail and headed East and back then West and back to the new bridge that goes to Sullivan park. I was a bit fatigues by the end. The foot is not in good shape. (Stinson:  111)

A little treadmill action at the WCCC. (Adrenaline 15:  48.5)

Another treadmill day at the WCCC.  (Blade Light Yellow:  185)