Progression Daily

AC run with the girls + strides. 4.27 miles 

Leg 2

Started the day off by tripping into some cactus while trying to support Ross on Leg 1.  Also saw Amanda (probably been over 14-15 years). Ran “conservative” and smooth. 
5.17 miles/7:24 mi

Leg 4

One of my favorite legs of the whole relay. Passed a couple of people while still running a decent pace. Jake, Bruyn, and Mary-Kate supported, nice surprise.

5.14 miles/7:11 mi

Leg 6

Surprised how well my body held up with lack of training. My hernia/hip whatever issue was not an issue so that’s cool. I had a great tail wind pushing me forward. Marieta, Trey, and Mary popped by to support this leg.
3.77 miles/7:15 mi

Leg 8

Don’t remember seeing anybody on this run. My right IT started to flare up in the last 800. I was pretty nervous for leg 10 with my leg starting to hurt and I knew the wind was gonna be crazy.
3.92 miles/7:20 mi 

Leg 10 (Wind of Death) 

IT would flare up and then go away. Tried to run straight legged. Then once I climbed the hill to the reservoir things got insane. I got pushed around and sand blasted. Didn’t let up for about 4.5 miles. I just kept plowing ahead (slowly). I was nervous a 2 man team runner was close behind me but not the case. Once I hit the dyke the wind sent me flying for a good finish!

Overall I think this was my best L to L performance, even with a slow 10th leg. Ross and I were told we took 2nd but we actually won! Something about 2 man teams starting early and city workers not being able to do math or keep track of teams.
7.04 miles/9:01 mi

25.04 race miles 

Felt ok just going slow. Mixed in mainly with the boys when they were running slow during their workout. 3.8 miles 

Showed the girls the sketchy (or beautiful) side of Sandbergs. Spent some time in Washington trying avoid all the construction. 4.35 miles 

AM- Showed up for the last couple minutes of weights. Then hit Jaxon's Loop for 20 minutes. 2.81 miles 

PM- Felt off but had to linger for the conversations for the coach laps. 5.1 miles 

Nice run with Kate, Elle, Emmalee, and Vanessa. 4.35 miles 

Been a while since I’ve run the Bloomington Loop. Started there then headed towards Bloomington Hills and looped back home. Did 4x100 pick ups at the end. Feeling some fatigue from last weekend. Should be ready for higher mileage next week. 7.46 miles 

AM- Warm up with boys then some walking with Dustin. Coach laps and more coach laps then extra loop with big Trey. 6.31 miles, 7:30 pace 

PM- Late night jog around some b neighborhoods. 2.17 miles 

AM- Warm up with girls then a ton of Coach laps. Majority with Big Trey and Big Jason. 8.23 miles 

PM- A couple of miles on my own before having to push little Trey in the stroller. He had mixed feelings about it. 3 miles 

AM- No zest this morning just some minutes, I did enjoy the route. 3.28 miles 
PM- I don’t know. Ended up on the freeway for a second, running through tumbleweeds, and avoiding golf balls. 5.07 miles 

Ran some random areas in Vegas. Ended up in the rocky desert. The wind was pretty rough, felt like I was back on Leg 10 of Lake to Lake. Not my best outing but still had a good time. 7.06 miles 

AM- Covered 98% of the course, I’m like JPJ with that coverage. Got snagged on a fallen tree and ripped my shirt. Called it good at 80 minutes but Trey was napping in my room so I added 16 more at an accelerated pace. Yes I know I’m slow….11 miles 

“They might have fenced off the golf course but they’ll never fence off my freedom.” -Carter West (probably) 

PM- Bored chilling at the in-laws so had to get out for some more. Enjoyed a light rain. 5.5 miles 

AM1- Headed out for a couple then Marieta called saying she was going on a walk with Trey. I ran back to join. 4.05 miles 

AM2- Mile warm up then 5k at low 7 pace. Had some swamps and obstacles I had to navigate that slowed me down. I took my shoes off to wade through one section. 4.57 miles 

7:04

7:19

6:57

AM- Just went for 20 around the neighborhood. 2.28 miles 

PM- Got in what I could before having to leave early. Warm up with boys and coach laps with Kaelynn and Jason. 4.04 miles 

Stayed home in the morning to look after a sick Trey. PV Relays in the afternoon. 

AM- Normal morning with the boys then added some on my own. Not trying to stress about miles for the week but sneak some in while I can. 5.59 miles

PM- Out by PVMS (prison or paradise?) with the girls. Talked about hernias with Jordyn. Hit some strides. Threw the frisbee around and dominated sprinter Gaige.  4.63 miles 

Got 4 on my own through Washington and Sandbergs then warm with girls and lone coach laps. Ran a little with Carson and a 300 with Samantha. 7.48 miles 

Tried to keep up with the boys but right abdomen pains holding me back. Dropped back to Mateo for some tourney talk. 3.61 miles 

Should've ran early morning, got busy after PV Invite looking after Trey. 

Took 2 days off running because of busy PV Invite and sick family. Glad to get something in today. I’m pretty fussy when I don’t run. Warm up with girls then coach laps. AJ joined us for a little bit. 4.3 miles 

I take forever to warm up before I can run without a lot of discomfort. Mixed in with the boys this morning. I stayed away from the speed. I occasionally joined the girls and tried to help Katie and Venessa on the last 300. 6.37 miles 

AM- Barely missed the kids as they ran off towards AC. Caught the boys on the return trip. I need to find a rhythm. 2.67 miles 

PM- Good run with the girls talking about life. Mistakenly tried to guard Pablo in some football. I’ll blame the hernia for my slow reflexes. 4.22 miles 

AM- Got to the school a little before weights were out. Ran on the track for a minute, pumped some iron, then out for a run with the boys. 3.15 miles 

PM- Race from the bus to get my backpack from the stands, got a hand off from a 4-Star High School athlete. .32

AM- Felt really off but crossed paths with Metler so I picked up my pace a little bit to run with him for a little bit. 5.59 miles 

PM- Ran to get the civic from D Hells. Feeling run down but still had a good time. Gas station clerk said I should be in beard commercials, so there’s that. 3.65 miles 

AM- Wal-Mart Hobo run with trail extensions. Did 17x1 minute pick ups so I could get the legs moving. Got attacked by a chihuahua or Yorkie dog. Two of them were racing after me and one of them ran into my foot, almost tripped me up. 7.41 miles 

AM2- Art Attack Mile 

Ran with my nephew James and niece Charli. 1.01 miles 

PM- Wanted a little more so I did the 2 mile loop. 2.01 miles