Relentless

AM - 6 2xAC.  Just 6 this morning to get things going for the week.  A little tightness in the left hip and kind of reaching over to the hammy/butt attachment.  (Altra 39)

afternoon - 8.5 2xDI/laps/Molly.  Ran warm up and cool with team and laps as they hit 400's.  Added a couple with Molly and E in the stroller.  (Cumulus white 878.9)

AM - 12.5 5xcemetery miles.  Warmed up just over 4 around Dogtown and worked my way to the cemetery for mile repeats.  I hadn't done anything repeat wise in over a month and hadn't done these miles in probably 2 years and it showed this morning.  1-5:42, felt like I was in tempo mode the whole way (probably because I was).  A bit afraid to attack because I wanted to make it through the workout, but that is a bit over the top.  2 and 3-5:31, tried to attack a little more and push, but still never really got into it.  4 and 5-5:26, goal was to get these two below 5:30 at least.  Worked a bit harder, but really throughout I never pushed it to the edge - which could be good, but wasn't good for times.  I am not really stressing; I'll just try these maybe twice more before UVM and hopefully get a little stronger push in (although I don't remember exact times, it seems that before a good set would consist of low 5:20's and into the teens on this pretty tough mile.)  (Old Ohana -12.5)

AM - 6 2xAC.  Tired this morning - allergies are hitting hard and they just really wear me out.  (Altra 45)

afternoon - 6 Fields.  Easy 5 to the double churches in the Fields and then 8xbarefoot striders.  My achilles is on fire.  (Barefoot '11 29)(Triumph 723.75)

AM - 6 2xAC.  Was planning on going a bit longer this morning, but during the night I woke up with my achilles still burning - iced it last night, but it usually takes a couple of days to settle it down.  So today becomes my super easy day - in a week of pretty easy mileage.  Hopefully tomorrow and Saturday are feeling good so I can get some decent runs in.  (Landreth blue 625.65)

AM - 12 Junction.  A great morning run.  Hip took a little to warm up and then just enjoyed a strong run out through Coral Canyon.  Too bad I wasn't doing a workout this morning.  (Triumph silver 557.8)

afternoon - 10.25 Prospector.  At first I felt like it was summer - drained and tired after a long day of yard work and then going out into the desert on a hot afternoon.  But then I just relaxed and enjoyed the trail (until a biker came up and scared me to death).  The Reserve people closed off my access trail to Prospector (that I only use because the other/real way is totally confusing over slick rock) and so I got off trail just like I thought, and I decided I will just be a rule breaker and use my access trail anyway since it takes you right where your supposed to go for Prospector.  I do love that I can get to the dirt and run as long as I want and only have to go .55 miles on pavement each way from my house.  (NB 101 58.25)

AM - 21 Green Valley.  A tail of two runs.  Started off great, although earlier than normal humans like to be up.  There was a breeze against me, and I was excited because I knew that it would push me home; and there was a little drizzle for the first three miles.  Heading into Green Valley, I picked up the pace and had some very good, very easy Tinman miles - I was feeling great and so easy.  On the way back, however, down by Snow Park, the wind switched and really blew against me and I just completely felt drained - I was working very hard to even hit 6:40 pace which then got real ugly when I decided to just back off and finish the mileage.  When I got home I realized what the deal was... I think I bonked because my allergies have killing me this week.  Yesterday I drank nearly 200 oz. of liquid (mostly water) and I was still totally dehydrated.  I think that my allergies make it tough for my body to hydrate - anyway... that is my thought.  I guess I should add that my left leg feels jacked - pain in the achilles is radiating around to the outside/front - painful and not fun.  (Boston 555.75)

Week ended up okay.  Nothing great.  Kind of bummed about this morning's run, but not the biggest deal.

Goals for next week: Way busy with three track meets (one on the road in Orem), so that will keep me busy.  Kind of a survival week.