Mauri's Training

Ok, this was the first race I've done since Boston. Ran City of Trees Half Marathon in Boise.  A few weeks ago I decided to be brave and try and run a race.  I wanted the jacket!  After not running much over the summer when everyone else was racing I held back trying to think that in the long run it'll pay off. Main goal then was to try and get some muscle back.   Awhile ago I started running more not really training for anything. It was great that my back and hip didn't but me like it had been. I was able to have some good weeks of running and did two longer runs over the last few weeks - one 9 and one 10 miler.  But, what the heck.  Just wanted to see what would happen this weekend. 

The course is pretty flat with inclines. Pretty much the only downhill was by the train depot. It was crowded when we started, but after the first mile it was easier to get around people.Wish I would have started closer to the front.  Fell into a confortable pace of 8:18.  Ran that for quite awhile the just slowly over the course of the race it would drop down little by little.   I felt pretty good up until mile 11. The last few miles I dropped down to an 8:45 & 8:50 pace.   I'm anxious to see what my Garmin says for the course.  I'm was just glad to be 5th in my age group.  The final posted on their website was 180th overall. 

Marlin did great!!!!  He did great even with this not being a downhill course!

No running today.  Did some yoga before heading to work.

Didn't run again today.  Did the Archtrainer instead.  It's been great lately because my sister's been working out early and I get to see her.  : )

I went into work early to cover for a co-worker taking the day off.  I love going in at 5am to get off early in the day.  Went to the gym afterwards and ran 6.6 miles.  Ran with Marlin for awhile and then had lots of time to do some weights. 

Made it to the gym early this morning. Ran 6 miles and then had to hurry home again before work.  I forgot my lunch and was looking forward to my coconut yogurt today!

Went to the gym this morning and did the Archtrainer for about 30 min's.  I wasn't sure if I wanted to run but, actually decided to do a few miles.  Afterwards I did quite a bit of stretching because my back's been bugging me.  It was great to see Jeff running this morning.  Boy, he can motivate people. 

Hoping to go to the cabin today after work with my sister.  It'll be fun hanging out at the cabin with her two girls.  Might just bake and watch movies.  Oh, plus a good run Sat morning up to Buttermilk Campground and back!

When I was laying in bed this morning I didn't on running. Thought about doing yoga instead.  It sounded like a much better workout.  But, a few minutes after i was up I thought putting in a few miles actually sounded better.  I knew I didn't have much time because I was planning on meeting my sister between 8:30 and 9:00 to head to the cabin.   Went in town to the greenbelt and didn't push it at all for the first loop.  On the second loop it was like I saw a vision of some amazing runners coming towards me.  Surprize - I knew them!!!  I'm not even sure who all was there.  It was pretty neat seeing them.  Best part was Marlin was there and he came and ran with me.  It was kind of nice because he helps me push my pace.  What a fun morning.   Now off to Island Park to get a few things done before it snows!