Denouement

Michelle, I decided to sleep in this morning for a full 8 hours of sleep. I hope you ladies didn't wait for me. I am planning on speed tomorrow...by the way, at which Stake Center are we meeting?

I wasn't sure if you were coming, so we just waited a couple of minutes. We are going to meet at the stake center where we meet saturday mornings (where we met for the last two speed sessions). I wouldn't expect too much speed from me tomorrow, though, I think I will be working on lactate threshold, so probably 6:40-6:45 range.

Michelle, sorry again about this morning. I'm a fairly punctual person (more often than not). In the future, if you don't see me there on time, it's pretty safe to assume that I'm not planning on showing up. My decision to sleep in was made as I was going to bed. I'll try to be better about letting you know if you should expect me.

If no one's offended, I may head up to Provo tomorrow for my speed-work. It's difficult to do it down here where the streets aren't marked. And I shouldn't impose on you...

Not offended, but definitely disappointed! I think there are mile markers set up by Darin Cable/Steve King on their 10 mile run, perhaps Tom can ask them where they are?

If we know approximately where they are I think we'll be able to see them.

The Scenic, Center, SF HS, Leland route sounds okay. I would be willing to checkout the markings if I knew exactly where to look. I'll probably do a 4 mile tempo tomorrow (regardless of whether I'm down here or in Provo).

I don't know what time I ought to shoot for at the Thanksgiving Day race next week. In fact, I hadn't originally intended on making it an "all out" race. I'm trying to follow Michelle's example...and get a bit more serious.

I know the route in Provo really well and am more likely to push myself harder because of that. I don't expect you guys to just go along with what I want for the workout. Just let me know what you think.

Looks like you have quite a group down there in south Utah County.

Does Woodland Hills still have a 5k in September that goes straight down the mountain and then straight back up?

There has been a race in September for years. It is hilly, but it is not just down and up. I have been around for the past three years, in 2005 and 2006 it was a two mile run (I got 3rd in 2005 and first in 2006 with a very small field). This past year it was a 5k for the first time I am aware, but it was the same day as the Spanish Fork 1/2 so I chose the latter. The race is part of Woodland Hills Days which is a quaint community annual event. The whole weekend is quite fun.

We are developing a great group. You are welcome to join anytime if you are around. (Are you James in AZ? I will check your blog for where you're from when I post this).

SWEET RUN!! I can only aspire to average ~8:00 on a long run like that! I love getting lost while running, provided I have enough water with me to survive and that I know eventually I can make it back in one piece! Kudos on the awesome fall run!

Thanks Benn!

Michelle,

Willard and Perry are almost the same town and just south of Brigham City. What is in Perry? I will actually be down your way for Thanksgiving, but might be back by Friday. Keep in touch because I would love to run, and I would go at whatever pace you wanted to.

Have we met before?

I ran that as a 5k back in 2000 when I first got off my mission and got my trash handed to me by my dad. I remember our first mile was in about 4:25 and then the uphill started and our times were quite slow overall. They had breakfast and gave prize money, like $25 for first.

Yeah, I suggested us running together because I often drive through Willard to get to Perry. Maddox is in Perry!! No just kidding, but that is the only landmark anyone typically knows. My husband, Paul's, parents live in Perry on several acres with a peach orchard. I have pounded many miles out in Brigham City paying for the gluttonous sins of Thanksgiving and Christmas over the years. Perhaps we met at the TOU 1/2 marathon? I may bring my mace in case you're a wierdo so be forewarned!

No prize money for me, just the pride of beating a high school male runner in the last 1/2 mile because he surged too much too fast in an effort to get me.

Oh I am a little weird, but not in that way. I was wondering if we met in Utah County, I know it wasn't TOU 1/2. Your husband's name sounds familiar too. Who are his parents, my wife might know them?

I know all about the peach and cherry orchards, we have about 800 trees here where I live. And I ate at Maddox tonight(well take out)so there!

Yeah me, Chris Rogers, and Chad Durum came and did a tempo run/race. At least that was the plan until Chris decided he wanted to win and ditch me and Chad.

This is like a months worth of commenting for me!!!

Woah ! I just realized you've done all your miles this week in three singles! Holy cow! Dang you're Super MOM! NO doubt!! I think I'll take your advice and just feel it out. It's raining like a monsoon in indo china here today, so I'm just going to get a couple treadmill miles in before/after work. Plus that will give time for a little of the soreness to go away. I think I'll shoot for a 10 miler, and then depending how I feel go from there. Again since I only did a 38 or 39 mile week last week, I don't want to increase mileage too fast! Haven't had an injury yet (knocks on wood!) so want to keep it that way! :)

Hm so this fastrunning blog site decided my name had one n, not two! lol