Maybe I'll Blog, Maybe I Won't

Legs felt a little lethargic and I was really tired today...so I really didn't feel like running mile repeats up monster hills--in fact, I really didn't feel like running at all...so needless to say I didn't go on the club run because of that and there were a lot of kids at summer XC practice, which was heartening. Anyway, so I went on a slow 10 miler around town...just kind of went my pace and didn't push it at all. Was very tired...not fatigued or hurting, just didn't feel like it today. But you have those days from time to time and I've been feeling good lately so it's alright. I was glad to get that much in today.

Goal for this week: 55 miles and a looong run on Saturday...hopefully at least 12 miles and maybe 15 if I feel it.

Guide 250.15

Got home from work and took a nice 2 hour nap, which was absolutely heavenly, and then went on a 9.5 mile out and back with a loop thru LaVerkin. Nice temperatures, went a little faster than yesterday and felt much better...I think the nap helped. Anyway, maintained about 6:45-7 min pace...forgot to bring my new watch again :( I keep forgetting I bought one. haha. Anyway, good workout today.

Guide: 259.55

West Cinder Knoll loop, 5 miles really slow recovery pace with the XC guys...then went another 3 miles on my own about 6:45 pace. Felt good today even though it was a scorcher. Will go to club run tomorrow.

Guide 267.55

Club run...7 miles easy pace...48 min so just a hair under 7 min. pace. Felt very good and probably could have gone the 10 mile loop, but I would probably regret that on Saturday when I go 15. Anyway, felt very good and it was nice to get out with the guys instead of just by myself.

Guide: 274.55

8 mile run in the SWEETEST Louisiana-style thunderstorm ever...I mean it was POURING and lightning everywhere...it was awesome and one of the most enjoyable runs I've had in awhile.  I was soaked and ran thru all the rivers on the sides of the streets and got all muddy and just had a grand old time.  Moderate pace...about 6:40's.  Felt pretty good.

Guide 282.55 

Long slow run today. 15 miles out past Sky Ranch and into the desert a couple of miles out and back.  Felt fatigued at first from yesterdays run, but as my body warmed up and figured out I wasn't going to give up I started feeling better...7:00 pace average exactly, with some variation.  First 2 miles were consistent and most of the rest of the run was too, but I got going pretty good towards the middle but the last couple of miles were a struggle, though I did manage to run the last one at 7 min. even.  Felt way good considering this is the longest run I've done since getting back off the mish...now lets see if I can recover from it :)  I should do fine as I have over 50 hours 'til the next time I run (mon. evening).  Exceeded my goal for the week, but not by too much, so that's good too.

Oh, and this will probably be my last blog for about a week...I'm going camping and exploring ghost towns out in the West Desert by Nephi with my uncle and cousin and my dad...but I will be running.  No access to a computer out there :)  Should be some sweet trails and I plan for 60 miles next week.

Guide: 297.75