Lunch: Wanted to get in a good workout today since I have felt like I have really done nothing the past week. Kind of true actually. My back and neck are still jacked up. No clue what is wrong. Just trying to work through it and hope that this funk can recover soon. I decided to run up the backside of Sunny Side from the cemetary to do the dump(top of Ammon). I took it easy on the way up just trying to focus on climbing. I am not a very good uphill climber right now, but it is starting to get easier. I didn't feel tired til about a 1/4 mile from the top. That is a good sign for me. I took a bathroom break and stretched for a bit and then started into the workout part of the run. I wanted to just fell like I was doing a nice tempo HM pace even though it was downhill. My goal was to feel in control and try to avg 5:50 to 6:00 pace without having to try and force the pace. 5 miles 5:57 avg. I felt really good. I would have gone faster but the 50 mph head winds literally were holding me back. I felt very consistent and even paced the whole time. Great deposit workout for my upcoming half. I like where I am at. Now if I can just focus better on my weight and get it down I might start seeing my speed one day come back. |