Why Not?

8 months until Christmas. I just joined the blog. Hello. My wife and I just moved to Heber, UT from Michigan. Let's say my training up to this point has been rather casual. That said, the last two weeks have been better, and I got out this morning for a few miles with Sammy (my dog) which will lead to my first day of more than one run. Sammy and I decided today that we will run every morning before work.

I'm more than willing to meet up and run with other runners in the area for workouts, long runs, easy runs, whatever. My training can be sporadic at times, as I'm sure you'll note from the log. So I'm up for any type of run any day.

PM Run:

3xMile (approximate distance) I ran by time rather than distance.

Location: Soldier Hollow: Let's just say I wasn't on any paved road. Uphill for each of the repeats, full recovery. Each mile successively faster. Weather was good. No real wind.

3 AM, 8 PM, = 11 Total

Ran the City Creek Canyon Rd. for the first time with AdamW. and Eric (not sure of his last name).  What a great place to run. The uphill start isn't so great, but comng back down is awesome. I'll certainly be back. Also thanks to Adam for showing me the area and meeting me to run.

We went 4 up and then back down for 8, and then I ran back to Hogle Zoo through some roads, some bike path and some trail.  I figure the total to be around about 13 for the day. A perfect day for a long run once my hands warmed up a bit.

Out for now.

Went to Wasatch Mtn. State Park today. Previously, it had been snow covered, but everything up there is now dry and great for running. Didn't have any distance in mind, took Sammy for a few miles until she got tired, then she walked with Erica while I ran some more. I ran a few miles with Erica, and then finished up the last few by myself.

Another great day for running. Temp was good, the sun was out, and the trails were in very good condition.

Back to the track tomorrow.

Out for now.

About 18 minutes this morning with Sammy Dog. I'll say about 2.5 miles or so. A little chilly this morning in Heber, probably 35 degrees. She was tired and I was late for work, so we cut it a little short. Try some speed tonight, supposed to be warm.

PM:  8x400 meters with about 1:15 recovery -- walk jog.  Averaged about 71 seconds per for the first 6, and then two under 70. Felt crappy, but that's expected. It was warm and a bit windy. Finished up with 3.5 miles with Erica around Heber.

10 total for the day.

Out for now

AM:  2.5 with the Sammy Dog. Cooler this morning and my legs felt pretty tired. Time for an easy one this afternoon.

PM: 4.5 miles easy. Very windy and the weather is turning for the worse.

Ran for about 1:10 at Dutch Hollow. I may not have actually covered the distance but the effort was there and I don't have a GPS.  One of the hardest runs since for me in a few weeks. 100% trails, very little flat. It's either up or down and very rocky. At least everything was dry yesterday, there wasn't much mud.  If anyone is ever up for skinned knees, scratches up and down both legs, sprained ankles, and scratched arms, then this is the place for you.  Oh, and I forgot, endless hills and turns with the occasional cliff.  I think I'll make this a common running destination from now on.

When will this winter end?

Out for now.   Steve