It ain't Chinese algebra!

8 miles this morning, slow and easy. My right hip was killing me last night after the 5 hour drive home from the in-laws. I didn't sleep too great as a result, so I wasn't sure a run this morning would be wise. I ran north past the armory and into Enoch and it really loosened up my hip, so I'm glad I went. Pace was 7:20/mile, so very relaxing.

White (19)

Started with 4 easy miles to loosen things up. My right hip is still not right--guess I'll be going to the chiro soon for a "tune up." Speedwork today and the plan was 3x1600 with a 400m jog between each.

1:10	-
1:17	2:27
1:15	3:42
1:15	4:57

Very surprised with how easy these felt, thus the quick 1st quarter. The 70 didn't feel hard at all, but I eased off on the 2nd (a little too much), and then kept it consistent until the finish. 400m jog.

1:12	-
1:13	2:25
1:14	3:39
1:13	4:52

Again very surprised at the comfortable pace these were, especially with a slower first lap. 400m jog.

1:12	-
1:12	2:24
1:13	3:37
1:11	4:48

What the....? This was my Junior Year PR in HS--how funny is that? I just wanted to stay consistent through 1200m, then see how I felt on the last lap. I felt great, so picked it up slightly and finished the workout right as the wind started to pick up. To be honest, I figured the battery in my watch was on it's last leg and wasn't giving me accurate info. Who knows? I then ran 3.5 miles easy, plus 1 mile barefoot in the grass. I'm very pleased with everything at the moment and hope that I can stay that way for 32 more days.

Rotterdam (136)

Bike 2 miles

P.S. I checked my watch against 2 others I've got at home and it's equally accurate as the others, so I guess today's workout is legit. Good stuff.

Pool workout this morning. 46 laps, but no watch so no time. Felt good.

Bike 8 miles

Started the run with 2 easy miles to Cedar High School, followed by 5-10 minutes of stretching. The plan called for a 10 mile run at marathon pace, but I'm still not sure what that's going to be come May. I'm confident that I can run at 6:00/mile pace, but I want to go faster, but how much? Anyway, most of my tempo runs have been in the 5:30-5:40 range, so I decided I'd be happy with 5:45-5:50 pace with zero miles ran above 6:00/mile pace. I didn't reach my goal....

I ran about 3 miles through the streets of Cedar, between CHS and SUU, before heading west on HWY 56 to complete my WalMart Loop and get a few hills in the course. I felt very comfortable to start with (5:43, 5:44, 5:41) but then the loop/hills started and I slowed some (5:51, 5:51, 5:53), then mile 7 was 6:08 on the worst uphill. Ugh! Frustrating! Finished off the loop, plus up to CHS and back to SUU (5:35, 5:43, 5:21). I'm happy with the finish, but my pace was all over the place and that 6:08 ticked me off.

Finished the workout with 1 mile barefoot in the grass.

Total Time: 57:28

Pace: 5:45

Y2 (66)

2 easy miles, 1 of which was barefoot on grass.

Bike 4 miles

I wasn't feeling the run this morning. We ate dinner somewhat late last night at Texas Roadhouse and then didn't get into bed until late, so I didn't welcome the alarm this morning. I hit snooze and nearly missed out on the run, but my head cleared up and I realized I needed to leave or I wouldn't have time to run before work.

My body didn't feel like anything fast. Neither did my mind. I fear that I may be slipping like I did before St. George last year. I seem to get a little burned-out the final few weeks before a marathon and I may have begun my downward slope. Hope not. I'll try and relax and re-focus the next couple days.

Anyway, I started off with some 8:00 miles (which I was perfectly fine with) and gradually brought it down to 6:11, 6:01, and 5:56 for my last 3 miles. Overall, the pace was still slow though..... Oh well, at least I ran.

Total Time: 1:48:33

Pace: 7:14

Red (267)

My highest mileage week ever!