Dare to be great!

Not much actually running lately but I have been spending every spare moment in the mountains bowhunting/backpacking. Lots of time on the legs during the past couple weeks, been itching to get out and "run" but still trying to fill the freezer and have until Friday to get it done. It's been good for my soul to get off work and back in the high country and have learned some cool spots on the mountain.

Ran with the dog up to the hot pots then followed the dirt trail along the foothills until I hit three miles then turned around. Could tell I lost a lot of speed and will probably hit the roads this weekend to get some turnover.  I tried to give about a 8 min effort the last mile or so and I was running much slower.  Well I might have to wait after tomorrow morning to hit the roads as I plan on hitting the mountain before work tomorrow morning.  AP 9:27 with around 600 ft of elevation gain.

Another day hiking in the mountains, had a good time, about 1000' feet elevation gain and loss.

Another day hiking in the mountains, had a good time, about 1000' feet elevation gain and loss. Had a few big bull elk bugling all around me. Love this time of year in the mountains.

Stuck on the road shoes and went with Laci for a run. Felt pretty good considering AP 7:37. I signed up for the Buffalo 50K next month so I have to get to work.

Nice run with the dog up Monroe Canyon. Nice and easy the 3 miles up, then relaxed flow on the way down. Didn't want to kill the legs but still get some turnover, averaged right around 7 minute pace on the way down. Trying to build back up for the 50 k in a couple weeks without causing any injuries.

Went on a nice morning run with the dog. Headed to the dirt roads past the Tufts heading out towards poverty flats. Started out just with the light of the moon until the sun starting rising over the mountains. Very peaceful, just rolled along this morning without pushing the pace too much.  AP 8:18  Legs were a bit sore this morning, thats what I get for being a slacker the last couple weeks.  Will go for a 10 miler tomorrow on the trails, take it easier on Friday and hopefully get a long run in on Saturday,  Oh and we are moving this week, coaching football, working, ect... long days

Drove to the Red Rock Trail in Richfield this morning.  I could tell I did not eat well last night or this morning as I was feeling low on fuel.  Only water during the run and now I'm sitting at work starving.  Legs felt sore before the run but felt ok during.  Just had my music playing as I didn't have to worry about cars or rattlesnakes on this run and cruised along.  AP 8:33 with about 800 ft of elevation gain.  

Ran from the "new" house this morning. Went out towards poverty flats until I hit the road heading out there. Some stomach issued along the way, kept the pace moderate AP 8:13, spent all last weekend moving so no long run but I was still working hard.

Had training in Draper so I went to Corner Canyon after work around 5, it was pretty hot but I loved to hit the old familiar trails, I have to admit it was nice to be on some groomed trails again.  Tried to push on the way up and felt ok, pretty solid run for me AP 9:24 

Corner Canyon again, hit the trail in the dark and off I went.  Started more conservative during the first part until Clarks trail where I pushed on the up hill, again took it easy until going down ghost and back to the car.  Had a blast flying around the trails, made for a long day afterwards sitting in training class but so worth it. 

Got to get more consistency in my training. Woke up Friday exhausted and went back to sleep, Saturday I woke up early for the youth waterfowl hunt the was putting up blinds all afternoon and going to Spencer's football game. Hope to get some good ones in this week. Ran from the house this morning towards poverty. Slight incline on the way out averaged around 8:30, averaged around 7:40s on the way back, AP 8:02

Nice and dark on the way out with a million worms on the road from the heavy rains last night.

Ran from the water towers up the conservation corps trail, forgot my headlamp so ran in the dark for the first couple miles. Nice climb on the way up, just cruised on the way back to the truck. Only water on this run and could have used some fuel in there, but not too bad. AP 10:05 with 1868 ft of climbing

Started in the middle of the Red Hills Run and ran towards the water towers. I wanted to run hills and it has a fair amount of up and down. Kept a steady pace, but did not push until the last two miles.  Finished strong and felt great.  Did a double with an extra mile further out on the last time out to end around 10 miles.  My first 50 K is in 2.5 weeks and I hope my training will be enough.  I know I have not had enough long runs due to time, but doing what I can without trying to injure myself and most importantly having a lot of fun in the process.

Had a good workout this morning, ran from the new house up to the mouth of the canyon then along the foothill trails until the hot springs then back the same way to the house. 794 ft of climbing, AP 8:35 finished the last two mile in 7:15 and 7:00 and still felt fairly relaxed. It did take a couple miles to warm up my legs from all the hills this week.  Loving this running weather...

Went with the pup to the dirt road from the bishops fields towards poverty flats. No moon made for dark running this morning under a canopy of stars. Took it fairly relaxed on the way out and had a solid effort without killing myself on the way back. AP for the run 8:10 just some rolling hills along the way to keep it interesting.  I was planning on doing a double this afternoon as tomorrow morning will be busy traveling for an early football game.  Need to get a long run is sometime, will have to trick the legs with a double...

PM: went back out this afternoon, pretty windy and had some hard miles into the wind but also some tailwind.  Came home early from work and took a nap which was delightful, fairly hot for the run and I forgot to refill my water from this morning in my pack.  Legs responded well, even though I could tell they were getting tired.  Average pace for the run 7:46, headed on the Sierra Vista road

Ran the dirt road portion of the country loop. Rained heavy last night and continued to have a light rain during the run. Put a long sleeve shirt and jacket on, sad to have it getting cold already. Took a few miles to warm up so I just took it pretty easy this morning.  AP 8:31

Ran from the house to the trails that lead to the hot springs. Ran to the springs then explored around above them, then down to the trail along the power lines. I will have to explore that option again and see how far I can get on it. Legs felt good today AP 9:32