Relentless

AM - 11.75 Twix/Coral Canyon. Took both dogs for a bit and then more with Twix.  Practice was out in Coral Canuon today.  So we ran another very hilly run. Ended with a bit of barefoot striders.  Super humid today after yesterday's rain, but temps weren't too bad. (Barefoot '16 14.5)(Peg 749)

AM - 10.75 Prospector. What an absolutely amazing run!  This is why I do this thing. Headed up into the desert with Twix and a few of the boys. The temps were nice and the humidity was down. The trail was perfect after yesterday's rain. Andrew came with us for his last run. Another awesome guy who has made my life better. I love that his whole goal  for the mish is to not get fat!  Fittingly, there was a beautiful sunrise and Andrew got to "enjoy" it!  Ended with a decent fast finish. (Sense 25.25)

Good week. Good mileage on some solid singles. 

Goals for next week: keep motivated even with the moratorium. 

AM - 11 Virgin Rim Trail. Awesome run with some of the Renegades up on Cedar Mt. Checked out the new location for camp and then hit the trail. It was nice and cool getting started. Tough running from the bottom up to the lake was tough, and the boys were on fire today and killed the trail, leaving me in the dust. Felt good and really had fun.  Happy Independence Day!  (Sense 36.25)

morning - 7 Sienna Hills. Pretty low motivation to run today since I can't be at practice. Slept in until 7 and then got out with Twix. For how decent my hips and achilles felt yesterday the opposite today. Finally warmed up after some vey slow miles. Then joined both Laney and Elin for their mile runs. (Riders 576.75)

morning - 5 Parkway. Just kinda chilling with Twix. Had a sighting of a bunch of the team out doing their thing. Good job!  (Pace 301.75)

morning - 7 ND. Molly joined us for a half mile, then Twix and I went up into the North Desert. Had another sighting of a bunch of the team. Legs felt like they had a little in them today off of the lower miles this week. And I had a little desire once I got going, so that was nice. (Cumulus 109)

AM - 7 Highland. Nice run with Twix this morning up onto the trail. On the way back spotted a bunch of the boys. (Peg black 541.5)

afternoon - swim for 15 mins. It been awhile since I swam, so it was a bit harder. 

AM - 15.75 Coral Canyon. Well, that was sucky.  Ran just a mile with Twix and then wanted to get a 2 hour run in. Went out to the Junction and up over Gilbert. Then down into CC by the elementary and looped back to the Junction and home.  Never felt good at all. The pace was super slow throughout. I don't care to be running a PR, I would just like to be able to run and not feel like a pile of crap. I've got some more blood test at the end of the month and maybe that will bring some answers as to why I can't heal or get in any shape. I know I haven't run hard in 6 months, but it's been a couple months of decent running and I should be able to do better than I am. Kinda bummed, but looking for continued improvement... I mean, at least I ran for 2 hours today, that's something. (Cumulus 124.75)

Felt like it was a good recovery week (until today).

Goals for next week: just keep doing whatever I do. It will be good to get back to practice. 

AM - 7.5 City Wells. Out running with the dog and I bumped into the team. So I ran with Nick for his last run before leaving tomorrow (don't worry, I didn't run with, coach, or interact the team; Nick and I did our own thing).  It was great having one last chat with him. I wish that every coach could get to work with a kid like Nick once in their career - hard worker, respectful, energetic, smart, leader, role model; I never had to get on his case with anything. He trusted me completely and I trusted him - and it worked out awesome, not perfect, but that's what makes it perfect. I've been blessed enough to have had a handful of guys and girls like him, and he's one of the best. (Riders 584.25)

AM - 10 Twix/Grass. Dog and I got three in before practice. Then some barefooting.  Felt pretty good today. Was able to talk/run with a few of the kids that I don't get to spend as much time with. And had a decent set of striders. My achilles have shown a little improvement (until the days that they hurt), not a lot of improvement in my hip though. (Barefoot '16 20)(Peg black 545)

afternoon - 2.75 DI. Weights - were I beasted as usual - and a 20 min run. Jumped in on the run to see if going in the afternoon would help keep the achilles stretched out more. I learned one thing, it is hot in the summer in St. Geezy.  (Adios 436)

AM - 11.25 Twix/Sand Hill. Both dogs for a mine and then Twix. Then the boys dragged me up Sand Hill from the Millcreek side. It was brutal; I was tired; legs felt the weights from yesterday; it was hot.  But I made it without stopping. Great guys. (Peg blue 261.25)

AM - 11.5 Twix/DM. Got just over 3.25 with the dog this morning. Then up to the Dirt Mile for the tempo. Really impressed with the team today - everyone gave a solid effort. Started off swing Addi doing her workout when I ran by with Twix; the younger/new kids gave a good push; Robs had the girls rolling really well (so pleased with how a few of them are bouncing back and making great physical and mental progress); I went with the JV crew and they dragged me to a great effort (6:44, :37, :35, :31) which pretty much did me in; and the V boys were having a solid workout (all of them stayed perfectly together, and their pace was exactly what we asked of them).  Pleased. (Pace 313.25)

afternoon - 2.5 DI. Weights and then a hot afternoon run. The heat really made me work hard. (Adios 437.5)

AM - 10.5 Twix/BHNP. Tired and painful running today. I had been thinking how nice it was to not have as much pain, but this morning right achilles and left hip flexor decided to fight back. Did the 2 mile version of the South Course and then out on the river trail. Ended with a few striders, but cut it short because of the hip pain and spent some time with yoga and stretching.  (Barefoot '16 20.5)(Riders 594.25)

morning - 12.5 Prosector. Got a late start because Deez slept in and had extra papers this morning (we were way past the 5 minute rule).  I hadn't really planned on running with the boys, but I didn't want to get out of bed (had plenty of excuses running through my head, especially after how bad injuries were hurting last night); so knowing they were meeting and that would get me going gave me a push. Ran Prospector from the top down. Started off nice; fell behind on some hills and then just cruised along. Trying to come to terms with it... Not that I won't get moving better eventually, but it's tough mentally.  In the back of my mind, there is still a some desire to race fast, but then I think about the training and really don't want to go there.  (Sense 38.75$

Good mileage week for me. Body feels it. 

Goals for next week: keep on cruising. See if I can hang with the girls on the 5k. 

AM - 14.5 Twix/Powerline. A day that makes me think, "Maybe I'll be able to run again!  Ran a couple with Twix on the DM. Then a good long run for practice. Most of the girls and guys were there, but still missed a couple - enough summer crap people. Frida came out and ran with the girls and Trevor is back I town and ran with us. We went into GS and then connected to the Powerline Trail (the destruction of the desert up there is so sad; and it is so sad that our elected officials don't care and continue to approve of it so everyone can line their fat pockets. Dropped into Middleton and worked our way back through DogTown. Threw some pickups in there and had an overall solid run. I've noticed the heart rate coming down a bit too. About a month ago it was low 50's high 40's. The last couple weeks have worked down through the 40's and today was 38.  Weight is still a it high. (Peg black 560.5)

AM - 8.5 Twix/Grass. Pretty worn down this morning, but got the usual run in with the dog and stuff at practice (where I ran mostly with Frida, Mike, Tyson, Ryan and Ells - good to have those formers runners around). (Barefoot 23.5)(Pace 319.75)

afternoon - 2.5 DI. Weights and DI run. Although it was 108, the heat didn't kill me as much as last week. (Adios 440)

AM - 10 Twix/AC. Pretty spent today and the right achilles hurt a lot today.  He first mile with Twix up on the DM was nearly 10 and a half minutes and included some walking. Although I eventually got moving a bit better, but still had tired legs and pain throughout the run. Everyone seemed pretty blah at practice today, too; so we switched out today and Fridays'  runs and just kinda chilled out on Telegraph. (Cumulus 134.75)

AM - 11 Twix/Hell's Hole. Felt significantly better today. Both achilles were back to the normal pain levels. Ran about 3.5 with Twix and then down into the canyon for hills with the boys. They sure are doing great. (Peg black 571.5)

afternoon - 2.5 DI. Weights and DI. 110 out there today. Pretty warm. 

AM - 12.5 Twix/Vernon Worthen. Not a bad morning. Got tired at the end and just kinda blah. Always enjoy running there in town and up the course; it is quite a bit cooler with all the shade trees (until you get out on the course/trail). (Peg blue 273.75)

AM - 10 Hurricane. Went over and ran the Pioneer Day 5K in Hurricane. Not up to speed, so didn't plan on running with the boys - instead, ran with Ry, Caroline and Addi. They did pretty well, but I took them out too hard for this point in the year. I actually felt pretty fine at 6:30 pace. Finished up and ran back to cheer for Pyper and then run in with Laney. Then joined the boys for their cool. They had a good run and are progressing nicely. Kody Watts took us up into some cave and trail, good stuff. (Pace 328.75)

I think probably my biggest miles in 6 months or so. Kinda fatigued, but getting in better shape. 

Goals for next week: find joy in each day. 

AM - 14.5 Twix/Mustang Pass. A couple miles with Twix and then off to practice. Ran up GS and into the desert. Mustang Pass was nice, but it was pretty hot. The water stop at the golf course on the way back was a life saver. (Riders 608.75)

Got to see Ruth - she is in the States for a month during her break from teaching in Dubai. She was my first state champ and then ran at USU and coached at Corner Canyon before this expedition. She brought me a license plate to add to my collection!

AM - 8.5 Twix/Grass. HR a bit high this morning, just not really recovering like I would hope. Ran a few laps with Twix on the DM and then down to the grass for practice. Ended with 4 striders. Kids Club was good and the best thing is that it's over for the summer. (Pace 335.25)(barefoot '16 26.5)

afternoon - 2.5 DI. A good set of weights and the the hottest run of the year - 112!  (Adios 445)

AM - 8 Twix/BHNP. A bit with Twix and then over to the time trial. Team ran very well. I didn't get as many miles in as usual, but whatevs. (?)

AM - 13.5 Twix/Coral Canyon. Good run with Twix this morning. In fact, the body felt so good that it really amazed me. I have been, I've been asking for a few moments pain free like this - and I got it... Thanks. At practice the feel good mostly continued. 4xbarefoot striders. (Barefoot '16 27)(Peg black 584.5)

afternoon - 2.5 DI. Weights and DI loop. Hot again, but a small storm dropped some rain right at the end. (Adios 447.5)

AM - 9.5 Twix/Fields. Ran some DM's with Twix. Both achilles were really junky today #bumma. Ran with the girls out in the Fields because I had to be done a little earlier. It was fun though. Those girls are fun to be around. (Cumulus 144.25)

morning - 10 Twix/IceHouse. Ran a bit on the DM with Twix and then took Ry over to Green Springs to run with her friends. I was going to run Powerline, but I saw Mikey and Julien and jumped in with them to go up IceHouse. They took off strong and I just did my thing. Wasn't fast up the climb, but I ran the whole way and that is a pretty big accomplishment. On top, there was a nice cool breeze; it made the run very enjoyable, and I felt like I could have just kept going. Eventually flipped and then totally wiped out on the way down. It was a pretty crappy wreck. Bruised up the arm pretty good, knocked my breath out, scraped up my knee pretty good, and I fell/rolled so quick it totally through off my inner ear and made me way dizzy and I dry-heaved about 10 times (didn't hit my head though, so that's good).  It took awhile to get back going and I took it pretty easy the rest of the way. (Sense 58.75)

Decent week.  Have been way busy with cross and other stuff and it's put a lot on my mind. 

Goals for next week: XC camp coming up. My goal is to be patient with the kids, a few of them have gotten under my skin lately.