Trails!

I ran my Young Ward via Landfill loop this morning.  It was perfect weather for running, just a bit chilly.  I wanted to be close to my time of last week as that was the fastest time I have run on this course.  (Last week it was 1:22:03).  I started out easy with a 6:57 and then a 6:42 mile.  After that, I began a Tinman Tempo (goal 6:30 pace) and the rest of the miles were between 6:20 and 6:33.  In all, a great run.

Total Time: 1:21:26 (6:30 ave)

Ave Hr: 165

AM:  Providence River Heights loop at recovery pace. Just another day.

Total time: 60:16

Ave Hr: 149

PM: Borrowed a jogging stroller from Dan and took Jaxon on a run.  I went naked....no Garmin, no watch, no checking the clock coming or going.  I had no idea how fast I ran.  I went mostly slow, but Jaxon kept saying "Faster".  So I had a few pickups thrown in.  A good run, except it was too soon after dinner, with too many cookies afterward.

Ran a couple of loops on the paved river trail and around Willow park.  It was a nice morning for a run.  Warmer temps and fresh rain.

Total Time: 62:57 (7:40 ave)

Ave Hr: 148

I wan't feeling great this morning and the snow didn't help.  I was soaked thru pretty quick into the run.  It must have been wet snow.  I ran up the University Track running with miles between 7:00 and 6:30 pace.  I felt lousy so I decided to try and do 800m hard and see what happened.  I ran 3x800m with 200m jog recovery.  I went 2:41, 2:45, 2:47.  It was awful.  I nursed my wounded body back home with miles between 6:50 and 7:30.  My body is tired from the mileage increase, so fatigue was to be expected.  Glad that run is over.

Total Time: 1:18:24 (7:00 ave)

Ave Hr: 161 Max HR: 182 (during 800ms)

Landfill Loop from Home.  It was sure nice to get out and enjoy the quiet morning.  I have my running batteries re-charged after runs like that.

Total Time: 45:57 (7:39)

Ave Hr: 149

Ran Blacksmith Fork canyon with Paul and James.  It was a great workout. We ran up 9 miles at 7:15 ave pace then James and I ran some MP down.  Paul did laps around us, and ran some serious stuff, but I am pleased with my effort.  We ran 4 miles (6:25, 6:35, 6:21, 6:29) then did an easy mile then ran 4 more (6:33, 6:24, 6:28. 6:17).  A cool down and 19 miles it is. 

According the the toy, we started at 4700 ft and climbed to 5300 ft and back.

Total time: 2:12:34 (6:57 ave)

Ave HR: 164 (170 during the faster miles)

Thought I needed 19 to get 70 this week, but I counted wrong.  I would go do more but I have been doing yardwork nonstop since 12:00 and couldn't crawl another mile.