Dare to be great!

Went out on my standard Monday morning run. I couldn't fall to sleep last night and slept like crap. Nice morning for a run, beautiful sunrise.  Felt a little sluggish the first couple miles.  8:16 ap, I ran into a neighbor he last mile or so and ran with him for a bit.  He got into St. George also so we want to start training together.  I also met with another neighbor last night and plan to train together.  It seems like things will work out well.  To be able to BQ with a 3:09:59, I am going to need all the push and motivation I can get from others.  It's time for some new shoes, Seth Wold, pretty much has me sold on the altra's.  Hopefully they work like I envision.  On paper they seem like they will be perfect for my feet.

Went to Liberty Park for a run with the guys from work. When we got there some girl just got in a wreck on a scooter. Helped block traffic and gave her first aid until paramedics arrived. She was not having a good day.

Went 3 laps around the park. 1st lap 7:40 pace, 2nd and 3rd 7:00 pace.  Felt good, wind was blowing pretty good.  Just got a message our poor little apple tree may not make it.  By the time she noticed it was almost laying sideways due to the wind.  I love my trees so I will have to perform a miracle when I get home.

PM: Went out and got me a new pair of running shoes.  I bought a pair of Altra Instincts.  It is my first pair of minimal/zero drop shoes.  I have a wide forefoot so I love the feel of them.  I went out for a few easy miles around the neighborhood when I got home.  Only 5 miles but I think I will really like these shoes.  I have to break my feet/ legs in and transition to them.  AP for the run 8:05. I will do a few easy runs in them before I try some tempo/speed runs.  It was so tempting on the run tonight.  I will give an update later after I have had more time and miles in them.  I am tempted to buy a pair of the Lone Peaks for the trails, has anyone tried them out yet?

Easy recovery run from the house.  5 miles AP 8:45, second run in my altras.  Still good, I need them to wear out soon so I can wear them as my everyday shoes.  Going camping tomorrow, hopefully I can sneak in some mountain runs while I am enjoying God's country.

Went out from the house this morning. Went south towards the ranches, I have been feeling a bit of a pain on my right lower shin. Didn't push the pace to not aggravate it too much. AP for the run 8:07

Did a trail run along the river trail leading out from Diamond Fork campground up Spanish Fork Canyon.  I just enjoyed the trail weaving in and out of the trees. 

Woke up early and went from the campground where we were staying up the Diamond Fork road south.  Went 7.5 miles up the road and turned around.  It was a pretty run, the first 7.5 miles were mostly uphill.  I didn't eat anything before the run and felt pretty low on fuel.  Probably too many smores the night before.  I have also been feeling a pain on my right leg above the foot.  Feels like the tendons above the ankle.  It didn't really start acting up until mile 7 or so.  I would love to run this road on fresher legs as it would have been fun to pound out some faster miles.  AP for the run 8:19. 

 Great weekend with the family, my 9 year old out fished me with his fly rod.  Hiked 5 miles to the hot pots later in the day and rode our bikes around all weekend.  My legs are finished.  Good times.