Relentless

morning - 12.5 Sullivan. Ran a couple laps of the Dirt Mile with Twix trying to get it marked back at a mile after the changes this winter. Got it all set; now just need to get it raked up. Then dropped off the dog and ran the Sullivan Loop with 5x4 mins at around 6:15 pace. Felt decent. Didn't have to work too hard to push myself a bit. (Riders 249.75)

evening - 8.5 Sullivan. Ran the loop with James in reverse this evening. Had a good ol' brotherly talk. Those are necessary once in awhile. (Kinvara white 420.25)

AM - 7 Twix. Took the dog out on her loop, but added a bunch of extensions to get around 7, and that's what it did. I'm pretty sure it's her longest run yet. Nonetheless, she is still cruising around the yard and jumping in and out of the pool. She has limitless energy. Run was nice. This morning was so great. The heat is just on the horizon, however. (Peg 405.5)

afternoon - 7 North Desert. Went up into the desert to mark the distances for afternoon runs this summer - appropriate because it was a bit warmer today. (Kinvara3 820.5)

AM - 10 Parkway/Millcreek. If I wasn't so old I wouldn't have an excuse of why I ran so slow this morning; but I am so... Suck it. Took the dog on a shortened Parkway and then into the desert where I decided it is going to be tough for me to do one last push for the mary. I am a long way from where I want to be, but I've got some time. The run back was actually decent. And the downhill got me moving, so that when I looked at my watch in town I was actually going back to a normal human's pace... And that's good, because although I don't really like normal humans, they are better than abnormal ones. (Adios 353.75)

afternoon - 8.5 Riverside Trail. What a difference thoughout the day. Dropped Ry off at Heritage where the girls team was doing some Zumba and I went for an hour run. Ran down the trail, looped over into Bloomington and then back. Stopped off at a couple parks no got water and soaked down the hat. Warmest afternoon this year, but I felt pretty good after about 1.5 miles and just kind of ran a nice enjoyable run at an okay pace. At the driving range netting, I stopped and watched a hawk. It was sitting on the north end of the netting/cage and I walked right up to it. I stood about 2 feet away from it for a minute or so. I wanted to reach up and touch its talon, but I kind of chickened out. Cool stuff though. Ran in my new Kinvara 6's; they are more white than grey, but I already named some Kinvaras White, so I'll go with Grey. And of course they are masterful as are all Kinvaras from clear back to the originals. (Kinvara grey 8.5)

RHR: 43

AM - 7 Twix. The dog's loop with the extensions to make 7 in a new pair of Pegasus 32's. Kind of want the week to be over. (Peg black 7)

afternoon - 5 Lower Grapevine. Tough to get out this afternoon - hardest day these past two'ish weeks. But I got out and just took laxi-taxi and survived. Didn't feel any major earthquakes or watch St. George become beachfront property; but did see two large dust devils. (Peg 410.5)

RHR: 40

morning - 10.25 Old Tempo Loop. Can't really remember what we used to call it. Met up with Logan at the Dc and had a good run together. Such a solid guy. I'm out of commission now for a bit. Really want to be back on my feet by mid next week, but I'll give it time. (Peg black 17.25)

RHR: 41

Nothing today. But I feel pretty good. I maybe back mid-week. Earlier if I keep progressing.

RHR: 43

Best week I've had in a bit. The last two weeks were good mileage builders. Next week will be used as a recovery week and then I'll get back to building the mileage and trying some smaller workouts to get ready for the real stuff. Achilles is feeling significantly better. Best in months. Maybe these few days will help it really move toward the positive.

Goals for next week: recovery. Get back on my feet ASAP.