Run Derneld, Run!

Easy run before driving out to work.

Ran right before lunch at work. Started out kind of stiff, but this was one of the few times that I've felt running get easier the longer I go. Maybe that means things are becoming "normal" again?

Had enough time to run for 20 minutes before leaving for work.

Lunch time run went almost EXACTLY the same as yesterday, but felt even better.

Long run on greenbelt and in surrounding neighborhoods. Really good run, and now I am very tired. (14.5 in 2:00:25)

Easy pre-work morning run.

Easy pre-work morning run.
 

Lunch time run at work.

Pretty good run. Took it fairly easy and was seeing some good mile times considering.

Went to Cottonwood Heights this weekend. Did a good climb all the way up Bengal Blvd. It eventually goes into a neighborhood and out onto a trail. By the time I got to the trail I only had a few minutes before I had to turn around to get back in time to watch the kids. Next time I will get up earlier so I can go further. About 700' climb with this route.
 

Easy pre-work morning run.

Lunch time run at work.

Pre-work morning run.

Lunch time work run. These runs seem to be much better than my morning runs, even with higher temps and the occasional traffic to wait for.

Pre-work morning run.

Lunch time work run.

Pre-work morning run.

Lunch time work run. Pushed it a little harder on this one. It is my first run averaging sub-8:00/mile since before I took a break from running.

Probably the best run I've had so far. Things just keep improving slightly ever week.

We flew down to Texas to stay with my parents and siblings. Did an hour run this morning. The humidity is a big shock for me, even though I grew up with it. Grateful for Idaho's weather.

90 minute run through lots of old childhood memories. A lot has changed since I moved away in the summer of '09. So much more construction.
 

Light running just near my parents' house. My shin is bugging me. I've never had shin splints (that I've known of) and I wonder if this is it.

Easy 30 minute run in the morning, anticipating a challenging hike with Cheyenne and my parents later. (3.65 miles)

We went on the hike. It is a pretty awesome course. Behind a lot of these large neighborhoods is about 3.5 miles of gravel road that follows the powerlines. This seems to be the convenient place to do trail-running, as I saw a lot of them here. I had a great time and even tried running some of the hills. Very different from road-running, and I'll have to get more used to it. I want to go back before this vacation is over. (8.07 miles)

Easy running, staying in the neighborhood

Well, I went back to the gravel road with my mom and her friend. This time I "ran" the whole thing. I felt really good and in control until the last 10 minutes. Good thing that part was downhill. Got about 1700' and finished 60 miles in a week for the first time since I took a break from running. Progress!

Easy running, but I probably shouldn't have done it at all. My shin is bugging me a lot more after Saturday's trail run.

4 miles on the treadmill at Gold's Gym. 1000' in elevation change. This didn't bother my shin, but even a slight quick step towards a jog created a noticeable discomfort.

Easy lunch time run at work. I took some time off for my shin and I think it is paying off. Today felt great and in control.

Easy 20 minute run before leaving for work.

Lunch time run at work.

Easy treadmill run before work. Started watching The Mandalorian.

Lunch time run at work. Fastest I've gone in a while. My body is not used to it.