Long May You Run

20 miles 2:49:31 8:29 ave pace.  For some reason I wore my Kinvaras today.  Turned out to be a good move.  Once I hit Legacy trail it was snow packed.  Had i been in Crocs I would have turned back and only logged an 11 mile run.  The snow pack was perfect, only about and inch or two deep.  The triangular cleats of the Kinvaras dug in nicely.  beautiful day for a run, it was nice to wear sunglasses.

4.65 miles 43:58  9:28  

slow and tired today.  No energy or will to run up B Street and make this the usual 7 mile run.  It's good to have Monday behind me.  There's another run waiting for me in the morning. 

6.15 am miles 55:01  8:57 ave

10.1 pm miles  1:34:36  9:22 ave pace  B Street, 11th ave, Capitol route.

Usually I feel terrible when I run this slow, it means I'm beat up in a major way but for some reason I felt pretty good, I'm actually a little surprised I was running this slow.  The morning run felt about right. 

5.65 am miles 52:42  9:20 ave

10.1 pm miles 1:36:06  9:31 ave.

Oh yeah, good and beat up.  I guess starting out your week with a 20 miler takes the spunk out of you.  This afternoon was wonderful, I could see all the way to the point of the mountain from 11th ave.  Clear days like this have been rare lately.  However, the act of running was a little on the painful side but a good workout.  I'm a firm believer that running on tired legs builds strength and speed, at least for me. 

5.15 am miles

5.15 pm miles

No watch today, i'm sure I was slow.  Cut the pm run short.  It was still light when I got home, what a treat. 

5.15 am miles.  No watch, beautiful clear morning.  Looking forward to a relaxing weekend.  4 NFL games, a little college basketball and the US Marathon trials.  I doubt we'll be leaving the house this weekend, except for a run or two.

5 miles on the track.  41:55 8:23 ave pace.  Beautiful Saturday, sunshine and everything.  I almost did not run today but I couldn't hold back.  I'm very tired but I figured 5 miles wouldn't hurt.

It looks like i'm going to lose a big toe nail, or is it bigtoe nail or big toenail?  Anyway, it's starting to die.  I ruined it on my 20 mile run last Sunday in my Kinvaras.  I knew at mile 15 I was in trouble.  Luckily, even though it's sore, it's not an issue at all in my Crocs.  I guess that's what I get for wearing a stupid 90 dollar running shoe!

Well, the Olympic marathon trials are about to start, then a couple of NFL games plus a little college basketball.  I think the Jazz are playing too.  I've got a heck of a workload that probably won't end until about 11pm.