Elite Jogging For Dummies

Skate skiing at White Pine in Park City.  Track was covered in wind drifted snow so it was more like hiking than skating.  It was fun and a nice day, but the skiing part was not so great. 

I had planned a monster 8 mile run, but I ran out of time. 

I ran a loop that took me out to This is the Place and back through the University. It was really icy out this morning and I nearly fell a half dozen times.  Interestingly, every time I was catching myself as I was about to fall, my little abdominal pain flared up.  The sudden tension on those muscles really triggered it.  Fortunately, it didn't last beyond the near-fall.

Yes, another 7 mile run. I really pack in the miles these days (not).  I had a decent run up around Federal Heights and then up to 12th Avenue. Usually, I would run this route up through the University I cut it short today so that I could head over to Memory Grove.

I have been thinking a lot about racing plans recently. Mostly, I have been thinking about not racing all. However, I do have a very slight inclination to run the Wahsatch Steeplechase in June. It seems like every year around this time I start to think about Steeplechase. It is a fun race on a very unique course. Since I live less than a mile from the start, it is also easy for me to train regularly on the course. Right now, it is a very snowy/muddy up there and it will be a while before I can get in any decent runs up toward Black Mountain, but I suppose the seed is planted. Also, Heather is due with baby number two the week after the race so perhaps the timing makes sense.

 For some reason, I cannot seem to get my head into training to race on the road right now. work is crazy and I do not have as much time as I would need do it right. So, maybe if I can get motivated to do something a little bit different, it will keep me going. Why do I still feel like I'm recovering from St. George?

Eight miles around the hood.  Still feeling okay this week. 

Another 8 mile run around the neighborhood. 

I met up with the usual cast of players at Foothill Starbucks at 6 AM. we ran the northerly route up through the University and up to 11th Ave. From there, we ran down to 11th Ave. and B street before turning around and heading back the same way. Spent much of the return route talking to Johanna about solving all of the world's problems.