Ethan Cannon

Today’s long run was a lot different from last week. I kept wanting to go faster but Josh wasn’t taking the bait haha. Probably a good thing. I’m glad that I’m getting itchy to go fast. That’s right where I want to be. Utah Valley marathon this morning.

AM: 10 miles with Josh, including five strides. 

PM: 5 miles. One of the reasons I realize having a training partner is so good is that they keep you relaxed and not too focused on running. That sounds weird but it’s true- you shouldn’t be thinking about running all the time (which if you only think about while you run, feels like all the time when you’re running 80 mile weeks). Anyway. Achilles’ tendon feeling a little bit.

AM: 10.5 miles w/ Josh. Weights.

PM: 5 miles. Hot.

I ran. No strides today since I had work at 9.

Sarah and I are headed to St. George today so I did my long run this morning. Josh wanted to come to which was nice. I was just telling him how I love storms and I wouldn’t mind personally if it was a thunderstorm on my wedding day and right then it started raining on us. He told me I got my wish haha. Interesting weather, it was pouring on us for a bit. Oh by the way, SHOUTOUT TO BYU!!!!! 1-3-4 at 10K nationals last night. That’s insane. Like, insane. 

Easy miles along a bike path in St. George. Everyone is really friendly here. 

My first workoutish thing. I just ran a casual fartlek. Maybe eight hard minutes total. Felt good.

AM: 10 miles, four strides, core

PM: 5 miles. 

Nice Run. 6:50 pace. Weights. 

AM: 10 miles and strides with J

PM: 5 miles. 

Good morning workout on Carterville road. We did a 2-5 fartlek. 2 min on, 5 off. Based on what josh was hitting, it looks like I was usually in the 4:20-4:25 pace range. I was kind of surprised at first, but then again, my goal isn’t to break 16 in the 5K this year. That was very appropriate in terms of pace based on my goals this year. Weights.

10.25 and strides. Legs felt tired for the first half.

17 mile long run. We both felt very dehydrated by the end. We made it a good way up onto Murdock canal trail. Sometime it would be fun just to do 17 or 18 miles straight and have a car waiting at the end. I think we were averaging somewhere in the 6:20 range. 

AM: 10 miles, strides, core.

PM: 6 miles. I accidentally went a little longer and ran a ways with Larsen, a friend of mind who I bumped into while running.

I shadowed a PA this morning so I ran in the evening. Felt a little tired tbh.

AM: 10 miles, 5 strides. 

PM: 5 miles. 

Not sure quite how far I went, the deal was I wouldn’t keep track of pace until next week. I did feel a little tired at the beginning of my 3-3 fartlek. I think I need to be getting more sleep. One thought I had though is that the past couple weeks have both included “chill” workouts, not anything where I pushed myself too hard. I think for my psychological well-being it might be nice to keep it that way. In the past I have always gone crazy on workouts, I would probably be wise to pull back a bit, at the very least until I run with the team. 

Felt a little tired. Weights felt great though.

I slept better last night. I had the windows wide open since it was cool outside. I got to bed late so I kind of had to hurry on my run (which was on my own)- like 6:00 pace hurry. Unfortunately, I was surprised at how difficult it was. I mean, I was certainly in control and could have gone faster, but I wasn't "holding myself back". Hmm. Time for some good sleep (averaged only 7.5 hoursish this week anyway) and some good work next week!

I felt a little fatigued this morning which caused concern. However, about halfway through it went away! Weird. Still, I will try to get a little more sleep and stop going to the cycling class as I had planned. Most of the exhaustion I felt in my quads which I have been pushing pretty hard on the bike anyway. 

AM: 10 miles.

PM: 5 miles.

AM: Cutdown in seven segment of 1.5 miles each on Murdock canal trail. Here are the paces for each segment: 6:14, 6:04, 5:46, 5:40, 5:26, 5:24, 5:19. I ran a little under pace, but was disappointed after expecting something much easier. All I can do is hope I get faster. 

PM: 4.5 miles. Today was quite hot. I also played pickleball at noon. I just felt like I was drinking water all day and constantly needed more!

10 miles, including three strides. Felt pretty alright today.

5:57 pace in the canyon. I should probably back it off a little. 

Had a fun little adventure running in Garland today. I ran by fields, along a canal, and had one of my favorite pastimes- chancing upon a race and joining in. It was only like a mile of the Wheat and Beet days (yes you heard that right) 5k. Windy, but overall a good day. Strides.