Nate's Blog

AM -Got up a little early to get 5 miles in before work. 5 miles turned into 3.75 as soon as I realized that my body was still recovering from the 18 on Saturday. The good news is I had no aches or pains, just felt tight and the body wanted to go slow. Felt pretty good by the end of the run and will get out this afternoon for another 8 or so.

PM -Beautiful run this afternoon in the trails above pioneer park (the big "DIXIE" on the red hill). It was partly sunny, a little warm starting out, but was absolutely beautiful. That area has a LOT of loose sand and I thought with the rain it would be a little more firm and a bit better for running. It was barely better than being dry but still had a great time. Felt great this afternoon. No more tightness. About mile 7 after I hit the road downhill from the DIXIE to 1000 E my knees began to hurt a bit but were okay after I slowed it down a bit.

Some easy miles this morning over to green springs and then up to powerline and down into Middleton. The fog covering the valley coming in to Middleton was amazing. The only house you could see was the Stouts up on top of the black ridge northwest of middleton. It felt like I was out in the middle of nowhere. I wish I had a camera...

Felt pretty good today but had a little pain at the back of my right knee which spread into my lower leg and foot. wasn't too bad and it went away after a bit. It feels kind of like I over extened my leg and stressed the muscles or ligaments running from my hamstring to my calf. Might not run this afternoon. Maybe 4 or 5 to try and loosen it up...

Got up early again for a run but still felt tight in the back of my leg. Not bad but didn't want to risk it so I opted to not run. Took my running gear to work with me in case I got time and was feeling better. After work the car wouldn't start so I put on my running gear and ran home. The leg felt great after about 4 miles so I decided to try some tempo to see how it felt. Got about .3 miles and could just barely notice it so I backed off and took it easy the last bit. I think I just overextended my knee at some point during my run the other day and it wont bother me too much I hope. Gotta stay healthy this spring and try to get a marathon in to see where I'm at...

Crazy day with work today. Barely got 5.7 in but had to go faster than I wanted because of time restraints...

Ran with James, Dave, Bill, Logan, and Steve out on the Bearclaw loop in bloomington. Good run. Felt a little sluggish first 3 or 4 then loosened up and felt good till the last two when I was gettting a bit tired. We were pushing 7:00 miles coming in the last few miles and it felt good. Haven't checked the garmin yet to see how many miles at Marathon pace so I am putting them all in at easy miles for now...

Was actually shooting for another 60 mile week but didn't happen due to work changes late in the week but I am thinking it was good to let the miles sink in from last week and let my body recover. Had some issues with the right leg early in the week and I think it was due to some fatigue. Felt great today so I think taking it easy the last 3 days helped. Next week will be interesting as we are doing the Lake to Lake relay and I will probably taper a bit late in the week to be ready.