prlmanrunning

8 mile SHP loop Didnt expect to have much in my legs this morning after last nights run but found myself getting into a groove 8:05,7:50,7:47,7:20 to the east side of the park then 7:13,6:54,6:49,6:44 didnt think I was running too fast was still controlled and fairly smooth. 

10 am miles 8:00 pace easy shake out stretch the legs getting the day started

8 pm miles stepped it up a bit unintentionally it just went that way. Worked more on lengthening my stride a bit but keep good turnover. 8 miles @ 7:20 a/p

Did my t-villa loop for 6 miles@7:45 pace keeping it easy and loose then went to Wasatch running and did 3.1 @ 8:30 pace with a group. It was a memorial and show of strength/solidarity for last years tragedy.

10miles on the JRP today shaking it out and keeping loose. Was only intending on 8 but I was feeling pretty good so I added a couple more. 10 miles@ 7:40 ave pace. I noticed I went over the 1000 mile mark for the year so far. It is shaping up to be a good year.

Did the salt lake half this morning. Planned on running it more as a marathon tempo. With this new course I knew it was not going to be an easy one. Started out stuck in the crowd. By mile two it thinned out some but the up and downs through federal heights weren't helping either. I found a good strong pace and rolled with it. By mile 7 and 8 I was still feeling pretty strong. Course mellowed out some so 9 through 13.26 were a bit faster and more consistent. Finished the half right where I wanted 13.26 miles in 1:31:59 @ 6:56 average pace right where I want to be for marathon. After I finished I ran backwards on the course met tiff and ran her in so another 3.75 miles to round it out. After the race I went to compare where I was in age group and to my surprise I took 3 rd in age group. The course was tougher for sure but feel it was a good benchmark to see where I am in my fitness and strength. I really didn't intend to take thurs or fri off I was so busy with work and all it just didn't happen