Every Race is an Adventure!

I wandered around the streets near my home this morning for 4.8 miles at a very easy pace. I looked for Larry and Wayne at 5:45am, but they have been going out later when it's lighter. I don't blame them. I may have to start switching to more noon runs. Even with the big moon this morning it seemed pretty dark. It seems like I'm always tense trying not to step on something and roll an ankle. All the car headlights shining in my eyes don't help, and I'm never quite sure if they are going to see me. Ah, the joys of winter running in Utah are just beginning.

I'm still feeling the effects of the marathon a little my left Achilles and right hip. The right calf is feeling pretty good now.

I ran a modified 5.2 mile Eagles View loop solo today @ 8:50/mi. I felt pretty good starting out. Near the end my left Achilles was a little sore and I felt a little pain behind my left knee. I guess my old body needs a little more recovery time from the marathon.

With no school for the kids today, I was able to play basketball this morning with my son Andrew this morning. For those who watched the BYU football team lose to TCU yesterday, I played a lot like BYU, but our team managed to win 2 out of 3 games anyway. It was fun.

It was great to run with Larry and Wayne again for the first time since St. George two weeks ago. The weather was great. We headed north on the canal road. About 4 miles out Wayne suggested we head uphill and loop back home a different way. After some steep climbing, Larry suggested we continue on up to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. We ran on the trail for a while, took a detour or two, and finally got back on pavement and headed home. Our 8 mile run ended up at 10.25 miles. We all agreed that our legs aren't quite back to 100%. But it was sure nice to be back running with my buddies.