Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured

I got out later than planned, but enjoyed a sunny morning.   I ran the new road they are building by the middle school and it will be great when it is done.  Still not recovered.

Jenny and I had planned on meeting at the Y, but she texted that she wasn't feeling well and I was really glad I hadn't looked at my phone until I was already there.   6 progressive miles on the treadmill, starting at 6.4 and moving up to 7.8 and then a 1 mile cool down.

Avg Pace 8:30

I have wanted to add strength training into my routine for a very long time.  Today I bit the bullet.   Squats, lunges, arms and core.  I have no idea what I really need to be doing, ideas?

So, so sore!  My right hamstring is causing some issues from MCM and yesterday didn't help.   Yoga tonight and feeling much better.  

I met Ashley, Tim and Wendy early this morning.   It was by far the coldest morning yet - 45 degrees.  Not much to all those in Utah or northern places, but cold for us.   We ran the usual route from Tom Thumb, through the Colonial, Woodshed and Trinity Park.   The entire run felt easy and right on target.   Once I stopped though, all the soreness came right back.   

Avg Pace 8:50

In KY for work and it took quite a bit of talk to get myself out of bed and on the treadmill.   I ran the first mile with an incline of 1.5 and at 6.4/6.6 and thought I was going to die.  Bumped down the incline to 1.0 and 6.8/7.0 for mile 2 and it wasn't any easier..  I thought about going outside if it was in the high 40's but no, 33 degrees.   I decided to tough it out and get 3 miles and bumping the incline to 0.  Ended up feeling better and running 7 miles with 1.5 below MP.   Glad that is over..... Avg Pace 8:28

We have a cold front in and it was high 30's this morning.   I chose to go to the Y and use the treadmill.  The plan was for 12 x 400's at a pace of 1:30 - 1:45.   I think the treadmills at my Y are calibrated different and are "easier" than they should be, that said, they will be my saving grace this winter.   

2 mile warm up

1 & 2 @ 6:53 pace

3 - 8 @ 6:49 pace

9 & 10 @ 6:44 pace

11 & 12 @ 6:49 pace

2 mile cool down

Not bad and the on's were not easy, especially the ones at 6:44 pace.  But got it done and it felt good...until I had to run out to my car - FREEZING.   My blood has officially thinned.

In SF for a work meeting last night and an early flight this morning.  Up at 3 am for 30 min on the treadmill and 10 min of squats and upper body.   The hotel we stay at has one of the nicest treadmills I have ever used and I feel guilty if I don't use it, because I make a big deal about staying there and force a everyone else to stay there.   However, it is a sauna in there.   It wasn't so bad during the summer when it was miserable whenever I ran, but now that it is cooled off, it is miserable.

In SG for Thanksgiving and had a very appropriate run.  Out to the cemetery, down Jacob Hamblin hill, through old Santa Clara and back up Canyon View (by the flood) to my parents.  Spent most the time reflecting on all my childhood memories -friends, the merc, boys pond, the old chapel and then stopped by my brother's office at city hall and said hi and then ran home.   Very good. 

Avg Pace 8:30

Another SG run and even better.  I love being home and running with this scenery makes me realize how boring Texas really is.   I ran out to Ivins, ran into an old friend and chatted for a while, then out to Snow Canyon and picking up the trail to Entrada, back past the high school and home via Canyon View.   Another great run.

Avg Pace 8:17

9 miles on the treadmill at the Y and then Power Yoga...which made me oh, so sore.