Training for Top of Utah 2011

Softball doubleheader...didn't do a ton of running due to my poor hitting. Did get a little speedwork in running the bases though a few times.

I ended up not running at all this weekend...Nothing but eating and hanging out with friends and family...boy did I feel good that first mile today...just felt like I was flying! Sunshine and a light breeze...didn't start the run until about 9:20 in the morning... this weather is about as good as it gets...don't you think so C.K.? :-)

Haven't done any speedwork for a long time so today was hill day. Ran industrial area and deer park and then some speed hill work on the parkway. About .75 to .8 miles of which is up and some of it very steep. Now I remember why I don't really like speedwork...pain and discomfort. Glad it's over. I have got to get ready for some ragnar now.

Here are splits:

8:17, 9:03, 8:42, 7:52(this was the hill mile), 8:18    overall pace at 8:26

Boy have I been slacking off...2 runs this week is all. It sure is easy to run when your gas tank feels full! 

Was planning to hike 4 miles with a friend and our 5 year old daughters late morning so figured to count that in as part of my run...however we only went about a mile. Played tennis in the afternoon for about 45 minutes and will count that as another mile.

Easy run this a.m. @ 8 o'clock temp was 68 and when I returned it was 78. Just a very easy run at the ridge with plenty of hills thrown in. Did a couple of the miles at 8:26 pace. Overall pace @ 8:40 I think.

I better put some more mileage in the tank for Ragnar in 2 weeks. Absolutely perfect weather today! High 70's and breezy...