A Runner at Heart.....Riding a Bike

It was 29 degrees outside this morning with a layer of snow in my yard.  The wind chill was 22 and the streets in my neighborhood looked like they could be slick so I opted for any easy treadmill run. I certainly did not want to slip and fall 2 days before a race.  I ran 4 easy miles just to stay loose.  I leave for St. George early tomorrow morning.

Suffice to say.....I was not very happy with my performance today.  The conditions were good, I just wasn't fast.  It was about 39 degrees at the start and probably only 55 or so when I finished so we could not have asked for better temperatures.  There was some headwinds after we went up Veyo, but it wasn't really an issue.

I started out running comfortably but after Veyo I ran some terrible miles the next 4 or 5.  I was hoping to pick it up in the 2nd half but it just wasn't there.  I felt tired and couldn't get the leg turnover I needed to take advantage of the hills.  

I am trying to be positive......this was my 75th marathon in 8 years and it was my 6th fastest.  I was just wanting that "break-out" performance that I know is hiding somewhere inside me.  Several others had a FABULOUS day.  Paul and Amber SHATTERED their PR's and I am so happy for them. 

Here are my splits....

1.  6:31

2.  6:38

3.  6:26

4.  6:21

5.  6:33

6.  6:26

7.  6:23

8.  7:25  (Veyo hill)

9.  7:21

10.  7:01

11.  7:25

12.  7:09

13.  6:55

Half-split  1:29:39  (I wanted a 1:26-1:27)

14.  6:54

15.  6:44

16.  6:38

17.  6:47

18.  6:49

19.  7:15  (last real uphill)

20.  6:55

21.  6:42

22.  6:58

23.  6:54

24.  6:54

25.  7:00

26.  7:01

0.2  6:41

My splits look just right for a 3:00 marathon....I was hoping to PR (2:53). 

It was cold and nasty outside and I did not feel really well so I decided to run on the treadmill today.  I ran 6.25 miles and different aches bubbled-up from Saturday's race and then just melted away.  It felt good to get moving again.

It was 26 degrees this morning......GRRRR.  I sucked it up and put on my tights and stocking cap.  I ran 8.11 miles nice and easy.  I certainly hope the weather gets a little better before winter really sets in.  I don't want to run in all this extra stuff for 6+ months.

It was 30 degrees this morning.  Still feels cold to me.  I ran 8.22 miles but my lower right leg was giving me fits off and on.  My calf and around to my shin felt "iffy" and sometimes it felt like my lower leg wanted to just fold-up.  Must be still recovering from Saturday.

It was 37 degrees and overcast this morning....a little better.  I ran 8.05 miles still easy.

It was a brisk 25 degrees this morning but at least I was able to run after it was light outside since I have the day off.  I ran 10.41 miles and had some surprisingly fast miles after I was warmed up.  My legs still feel less than 100% but at least I was faster today.

I fly to San Antonio at 6:00am tomorrow for 5 days for meetings.  Looks like the last hurrah for running in shorts......  I better enjoy it!

It was raining in San Antonio this morning so I ran 8.25 miles on the treadmill.  It was really warm and humid in the fitness area....I did not like that.

Went to the Alamo this afternoon and spent the evening on the riverwalk.  The weather was much better.  

6.25  miles on hotel treadmill.  

Another 6.25 on treadmill.

6.00 on treadmill.

It was 40 degrees outside.  It did not feel too bad and I am glad to be back home running normal again.  I ran 10.53 miles and felt good considering the cold I now have...stupid traveling anyway.

It was 36 degrees out this morning.  I ran 10.54 miles.

It was 49 degrees, breezy, and drizzling off and on.  I ran 8.41 miles nice and easy.

It was 40 degrees and misty this morning.  It had rained last night and was quite humid.  I had to run naked (no Garmin) because I forgot to charge it last night.  I ran a route that usually gets me between 10.5 and 10.6 miles so I will call it 10.5.  I think my pace was good because I got home when I should have.  It was actually quite stress-free to run without caring about time.

It was 33 degrees this morning.  It felt cold.  I ran 8.43 miles fairly slow.

It was 40 degrees today.  It felt much better than yesterday.  I ran 10.52 miles steady.

It was 38 this morning.  I ran 8.26 miles.  I can't wait for the time change so at least I can finish in the light.

It was 45 degrees and REALLY windy this morning.  Pace was all over the place.  I ran 10.49 miles and was glad to be done.

It was 38 degrees and windy off and on this morning.  I ran 8.52 miles through lots of blowing leaves.

It was 35 degrees with some light snow this morning.  I ran 10.26 miles and did not like the weather.

It was 27 degrees with a wind chill of 19.......hello treadmill!!!  I ran 8.00 miles and was happy to be inside where I was warm and could actually see.

The wind chill was 11 degrees this morning so I was on the treadmill again.  I ran 10.00 miles and worked up a good sweat.

It was 34 degrees, a bit windy, and kind of a misty rain. I ran 8.12 miles pretty slow because my right leg just didn't feel right. My hamstring and calf were tight and just would not loosen-up. I felt kind of old today.

It was 39 degrees with some winds (15mph) this morning.  I was dressed fine when I was running in to the wind but I got a bit warm running with it.  I ran 15.12 miles and actually felt like I am healing up a bit from the tough year.  I took it real easy this month.  After 8 miles my leg started feeling better and I found another gear and just went with it.  I did the 2nd half (back from ISU) faster than the 1st half even though I have a lot of uphills the 2nd half.  I don't feel old today....I feel like a runner :)