It's been three months since my last run on the fire break road (dec. 1st, '08). It was so nice to be up there again, dodging rocks, jumping puddles, climbing and descending. Since my last run there, I have increased my speed through running consistently all winter, and without even trying I pr'd this course substantially today! I may not be a particularly gifted runner, but I consider my ability to run a gift.
February ends, in my mind winter is over and I feel like I've met my goal of running consistently over the winter. I'm looking forward to ramping up the effort a bit this Spring as I prepare for the Ogden Half marathon, and then the real fun begins as I spend the summer getting ready for the TOU marathon in September. I've never been this fit before, especially at this time of year, and I look forward to venturing into new territory with higher mileage and more intense workouts over the next several months! |