Philippians 4:13

An easy 7M in 50:33 on a windy but warmer morning.  Legs a little heavy, so I didn't try to push too hard and just let the run flow for what I could get.  I will try to get a decent week of mileage in (~65-70M) to make up for last week and to start the taper for Indy on Oct. 17.  I hope to make it with another buisness trip this week.

Stayed up late last night watching the Univ. of Idaho vs. Colorado St. football game on TV.  The Vandals won by 2 points to go to 4-1 on the season (more wins this year than the last 2 years combined!).  Big plays on defense sealed the game when they stopped a 2 point conversion then picked off a pass with 1 minute to go!  Way to go Vandals!

I woke up this morning to 32 degrees and snow outside, so I decided to do my first TM workout of the fall at the gym, plus I wanted to get some faster stuff in to check my turnover rate.  1M warmup at 7:00 pace, then I hit then next 5M at 5:48ish pace, then about 1M at 6:30ish pace with the last mile back at 6:00 pace.  In the middle miles, I pushed the pace to sub 5:30 for a while and did 5:00 for 1/4 mile.  Overall a good morning run with an overall average of 6:10.  Good start to the week.  (Stratos)

5.1M outside at lunch on a cold (36 degrees) snowy and windy day.  Forgot my running pants, so I ran in shorts, long sleeves, gloves, jacket and headband and stayed mostly warm enough.  Total time of 33:53.  Just an icky day and I am  not ready for winter to hit yet (there are still green leaves on some of the trees!).  (Ride)

7.1M on the TM at the gym as it was cold and foggy this morning and I didn't feel like dressing up for it.  2.6M easy to start at 6:40ish pace, then 4.5M at a slow MP (6:20) for a total time of 46 minutes.  Felt a little fatigued but overall legs ok. (Stratos) 

On tap for a massage this evening to work out kinks in the legs as I get into the taper for Indy. 

5M at lunch on a cold (36 degrees) and windy day.  Started off with intestinal issues that plagued me during the run as well.  Ran with Pat B. for about 3M until I had to take a pit stop.  Overall time of 36:30 so pretty easy.  Need to determine what I am eating on the days when my insides feel like this?  Maybe the milk on my cereal for breakfast?  (Ride)

7M early on a cold (30 degrees) morning but no wind or precipitation.  Really slow and easy this morning for a good recovery easy day. (Stratos)

Legs a bit sore from the massage last night.  My right leg was actually tighter than my left which surprised me.  My hammy's and calves weren't bad, but my ITB was tight, especially on the right leg.  She did a pretty aggressive deep tissue massage so I was a bit painful at times but I think it will help.  Focus a lot on stretching for the next week and a half to get things loose.

Off on a business trip again...1 day of travel, 1 day of meetings, 1 day of travel back!  Between business and personal travel, I will have been on the road for almost a month and been from coast to coast and nearly 15,000 miles!

7.1M early on a warm (55 degrees) and fairly calm morning.  Ran from the hotel to the center of town then back to the high school to do some laps on the track.  Started the intervals about 3.5M into the run.  400m, 800m, 400m at an embarassingly slow pace (MP).  Too early to get much speed out of the legs.  Now a full day of meetings. 

Great day of meetings then the drive to the hotel by the airport on a wonderful afternoon.  We have about 1.5 hours until dinner, so I decide I have to run in weather like this (sunny, 72 degrees, no wind).  I run 6.1M on the BWI trail at an average 6:23 pace (slow MP effort).  A couple of miles at near 6:30 pace and a couple of others at 6:00 or slightly better but even effort on the rolling hills on the trail.  A great run! 

Now back home tomorrow!

No run this morning due to very early flight, but back home by around noon!

11M early (6am) on a cold (25 degrees) and windy morning.  Met up with Lynette, Andrea and Kari for the run.  Ran easy for about 4M then 1M at slow MP, then a few more with the ladies before another faster mile.  At 9M mark, broke up a bit then did 1M at slow MP with Lynette to push her a bit.  Final total time of 1:19:30 for a 7:14ish overall pace.  Everything felt good and strong, last longer run before next weekend's marathon. 

Now for a day of playing with the kids and getting the house and camp trailer ready for winter!