Craig Hudman - Simply Live

I haven't been running much lately and knew I wasn't in 5K shape. Overall I ran ok considering all things. Had no time goal in mind or pace. I went out and settled into an ok pace and just kind of cruised to the finish. Around mile 2 I passed a couple of guys and then just finished. Had zero kick at the end. I figure these are some of the fastest miles I've ran in a few months, if not longer. My wife and two of my daughters ran as well. My little girl Chloe (9) hasn't ran for a couple of months and did so well. I got her to kick so hard at the end when is all she could do was talk about puking. She's the only child so far that can push through the pain. I might have a great little training buddy for 5K's.

Easy morning run with Nikki.

Two great pictures from the race on Saturday of my sweet Chloe. They are my most favorite pictures of the entire year.

PM - 8/51:43/6:28 First progression run that I've been able to complete 6:38-6:18. Would've liked to have finished up around 6:00 but I could tell it wasn't going to happen today. Also first double in quite some time. I'm thinking I need to do more of these.  

10/69:34 easier more relaxed run today. 

8/52:00. 2@6:38/4@6:18/2@6:38. Powered by greased gas station pizza. I really need to eat better

7/51:54 easy recovery run. I really had zero motivation to run today and a really weak stomach so I headed to the gym. I really didn't think I would make it through the run but made it ok. It's getting cold today. brrrrrrr.

9.13/60:00 The problems with living in a basement. Checked weather report at 6:00 AM and it said 20mph wind and cold so I went back to sleep. Got ready left for work, walked outside to a beautiful morning. By the time Iw as able to go around lunch time cold and windy so I hit the gym. I wanted to go farther but really didn't have much in me. I slept horrible last night. I did manage to catch the Boys Footlocker Nationals while working good race.

9.5/60:00 Progression run from 6:38-5:56. Was happy to be able to finish low 6 range. Now I just have to stay on track during ski season.

Well looks like I bought a small farm and will be building a house. Really excited about everything although it will be a long summer. Running will probably take a hit next year so I better enjoy Ogden.

Got bumped by a cow on Monday which normally isn't a big deal. However, it bumped me into the fence and put most of its weight on my left ankle...... the one I've had all of the problems with and to this day is tender. So I took yesterday off as a precaution.

12.12/1:23 Was there any other distance to run today?? Tried a peppermint gu (thanks Lynette) pretty darn tasty but could take them very often. I'm turning into my winter princess mode too much gym time. 

10.5 perfect day to run outside, I got rid of the winter princess and dressed a touch too warm. This seemed good through about 8 then I just fell off. Had a rough mile 9 then was able to finish up ok. I really think this junk diet of mine and not taking in enough fluids is really starting to effect me. I just don't have the energy I'm used to. So it might be so long corn dogs and you sweet buttery taste .......

5.1/31:50/6:18 not too many dogs could've done this run. Had two miles sub 6 and he was still wired at the end. Shorts and a vest in December. The weather was perfect. Later I get to haul my teenage daughter to town to help me Christmas shop for my wife.

I gorged on Oreo's last night.

8/53:26/6:40 Really didn't want to run today, so this was more a habit run than anything else. Didn't feel good/bad, just ran.

Made cookies with family last night. You know how that ended up.

Only had 30 minutes so this was short. I planned on mile repeats today but with the limited time I ended up doing a progressive incline run. 4.3/30 incline end at 4.5. Almost made me puke but since I ended up skipping lunch there was nothing there. Read a great excerpt on good/bad calories and put high quality stuff in the body. Stuff I know but right now the cookies and junk keep calling and I keep answering. I guess the quality of training might be low until the diet changes.

A rep brought doughnuts down this morning....I somehow managed to stay disciplined, passed them up and ate a salad for lunch. My stomach has decided to revolt and still is calling for sweets. 

7/51:18/7:20 Still sick but somehow managed to get to the gym against lack of motivation. I have this crappy sore throat and raspy voice. It almost seems like I'm swallowing blood half the time. Kept this run very mild because I didn't want to breathe at all.

Today's fuel so far .... an orange, glazed doughnut and peppermint gel.

Still sick. Really had to focus on breathing during this run. My legs felt good but lack of food in the body was tough. I just haven't felt like eating and can barely talk.

8.25/53:49/6:30 progression run. Last mile @6:00. Ended up counting the last minute to finish and take my mind off of how lousy I felt.

 Happy End of the World Day.

I closed on my farm this morning. I now own 33.56 acres of southeastern Idaho farm land. Now to figure out house plans. 

Got up this morning, ready to go and my wife starts talking to me so I ask her if she wanted to go with me. Amidst complaining she tells me to get her stuff ready and she would go. I knew where this was going. She was going to complain if she did or didn't go so I was in a hopeless position. 45 minutes ????? later we were out the door. As I was messing with my Garmin she just took off. When I caught up I proceeded to get ripped for a mile or so about everything I'm not doing and how horrible our "living" situation is. Mile two was more or less in silence. Mile three she began to become nice again. Pretty enjoyable conversation from here until I dropped her off around 6.5. Decided I was feeling good and did a loop I though would be around 4.5 ended up progressing down to around a 6:17 pace for the last mile which blew me away. I figured I was running around a 7-7:30, maybe it was just the release of the morning tension, anyways it felt good.

Christmas Eve run. Really needed to just run. Thanks to the group for getting me out this morning.