It ain't Chinese algebra!

 I ran without the Garmin today.  I just wanted to enjoy myself and not worry about pace per mile.  I ran the WalMart frontage road (east) at 8 am. It was super cold (12 degrees) and when I finished I had frost all over my face and clothes. My legs felt good though.

Cumulus 8 (orange)

Tempo Run.  I ran 4 miles in 23:16 (5:49 avg), then a 400m jog, followed by another 4 mile tempo.  2nd 4 were ran in 22:53 (5:44 avg).  I felt good.

Speedster
 

I didn't run last Friday because it snowed 12 inches and it was 7 degrees.  Then no run on Saturday because of Guard.  Today was the PT test though, so I ran from the finish line to the starting line for a 2 mile warm up.  The 2 miles back were done in just over 10 minutes.  It's a VERY generous course.  It was about 30 degrees, so it felt great...much better than 7 degrees and snow!

Adidas Flats 

More snow.  Something like 18 inches.  As a result, no run.

Ran on the college track for 3 miles.  Did it in 16:54, so 5:39 pace.  I felt good, the pace felt easy.

Old Shoes 

Very cold, even for St. George. The car said 19 degrees at the 9am start. This was my first ever Painters Half, so I didn't know what to expect. The course was a good mix of uphill, flat and downhill. I felt good running, but I should have eaten some food before the race. I didn't eat anything between getting out of bed and the start of the race and I totally felt like I was running on empty the last 3 miles or so. Oh well. I've learned my lesson for next time. I took 3rd overall. Hobie Call took 1st in a course record, something like 1:07. Pretty impressive. I was pleased with my time and result, especially given my so-so training.  After the race, I jogged just under a mile to cool down and prevent stiffness.

Pace: 5:50

Cumulus 8 (orange)

First run since last Saturday.  I felt like my body needed the rest.  Anyway, this one was ran at Jill's house in West Jordan.  I felt great, felt rested and ready to train some more.  Every mile was faster than the previous.

Total Time: 37:31

Pace: 6:15

Speedster 

Course was the back-roads to the north, through the farmlands.  I felt good and strong today.  I was a little weak there at the end, but I was fine.  I probably could have used some Gatorade or something.

Total Time: 59:50

Pace: 5:59

Speedster 

Today was speed at the track.  Started with 1 mile easy, then 3x1600m.  Times were as follows:

• 5:11
• 5:00
• 4:53

I felt great, but I'm done with these shoes.  They feel like trash.

Adidas Flats

Racquetball for 1 hour

Today called for a Tempo run, but my body didn't want to cooperate.  Sadly, I think I was a little worn out from yesterday's racquetball.  That's ridiculous.....

Total Time: 29:19

Pace: 5:52

Speedster 

Today was much better than last weeks tempo run.  I ran 1 mile easy, then started the tempo.  My first 2 miles were slow, but the next 3 were quick.  It was cold today!!!  10 degrees when I ran.  Here's the splits:

• 6:02
• 6:36
• 5:49
• 5:31
• 5:19

Total Time: 29:19

Pace: 5:52

Speedster

Basketball and Racquetball for 2 hours.  I'm beat....