Relentless

morning - 9 Dirt Mile / 60/60. Slept in and enjoyed an amazing morning. Watched a beautiful sunrise throw light across Pine Vally Mt. as it rose over Zion. I don't know that there are too many more amazing places to live than Southern Utah - too bad so many more people are thinking that as well. Warmed up on the Parkway and then a TM mile on the Dirt Mile to try and get the legs moving a bit. Worried me because I wasn't too quick and ready to run. But the workout went well. Did 10x60/60 at .18+ miles. Hit it on everyone as I was usually hitting .19 as the watch beeped. Felt pretty strong throughout and could have done 5 more without a whole lot of stress. Cooled home and a mile with the dogs. (Mana 680.5)

noon - 7 Highland. Enjoyed an awesome early afternoon run in the desert. Went up Highland via Grapevine and then ran the little trail there and back. Sun was out, so guns were out - or something like that! Ended with a session of BeastAndFeast - first time in awhile; may leave me a little sore tomorrow. (Free 967.95).

morning - 10.75 Sand Hill. Another amazing morning out in the desert. Did 10x20secs up the Sand Hill - it was an absolute beast. Got back and ran some with the dogs and Elin. (Ronin 499)

AM - 12 Sullivan loop. Kind of a conundrum today as I should get my tempo in this week, but don't want to do it up in SLC which means do it down here today. And although Monday and Tuesday weren't super hard, they did take a toll on an old guy. But I decided I would give it a shot anyway. Up a little earlier this morning and watched another amazing sunrise. Warmed down Hell Hole and started off. Wanted to get a little quicker than last time at first, but most importantly hold a little better at the end. Went 5:52, :54, :48, :35, :45. So a touch quicker at first, but then a little slower for the rest. I actually felt really good and thought I was going quicker, but I could tell the legs were just a little unresponsive. I'll survive though; glad I got it done. See you Friday - have a very merry Christmas. (Kinvara Blue 156.5)

Usual Christmas drive to Sandy.

noon - 6 Sego Lily. Blah... Running in the snow and risking your life with every step isn't that fun. (Kinvara white 373.75)

I really just didn't feel like running today. Made for a pretty uneventful end to an uneventful week.