"A Hefty Hunk Of Steamin Junk"

I went out just after 11am this morning it was the last day to sleep in so I made it last! I ran out to Mini GU via canal road and just tried to enjoy the day, my back is still giving me some fitts but I just try to concentrate on form and go with it. My average pace wasn't real good but okay at 8:51 with a total time of 53:40. I'm glad I was able to get in two days in a row, thats a record for me as of late.

See ya tomorrow.

Was not feeling good today again with my cold so I took it easy. The bad air and cold temps didn't help either.

I had to be up early to see a client and was hoping for a run later in the day but work intruded and I just didn't have time today. I did purchase a new treadmill though and I hoping to try it out tomorrow morning.

Later.

I ran in the afternoon today after work and I tried out my new Sole F80 treadmill and it worked darn good, really smooth. My total time was 53:15 with an average pace of 8:40, I did some quarter mile pick-ups ranging from a 7:40 Pace to a 7:50 pace, I'm still feeling a little drained from the cold that I have been fighting the last week or so but pretty good other than that. Just adjusting to the treadmill and not being outside is tough but while its cold I will have to train myself to be mentally tough with it, I am not running in all the gunk outside and the temps are way to cold for me. They have to be in the 20's for me to even consider running outside, it looks like it might be a week or so until it starts to warm up a titch! I'm ready for spring already!

Later.

I hit the treadmill for 6.35 in 56 minutes and then I hopped on the elliptical for another 2 miles. I'm pooped! My average pace was pretty slow at 8:49, I had some quarter mile pick-ups in the middle of the run, 4, they were in the 7:35 to 8:00 range. I'm sick of the cold temps!It hasn't been breaking 10 degrees for a high here in Salem, its been the coldest stretch that I can ever remember.

See ya Monday

I didn't have time to run today.

I ran in the afternoon and the temps were pretty good, I ran out past Mini GU and then back to the house all via canal road. My average pace was 8:28 with a total time of 55:58, I felt pretty good after I was able to get loosened up I hope the temps are better tomorrow too so I get out again.

Se ya tomorrow.

I ran some hills today, up by mount loafer school and then up to the mailboxes down woodland hills road to canal road and then home. I took it easy going up, and then just tried on the way down to keep a good flowing stride. Average pace was 8:44  with a total time of 50:04, I did have a 7:42 mile on the way down so I am counting that as MP.

See ya tomorrow.

I had a mix of everthing this morning, snow drifts, wind the whole works! I ran out past Mini GU and even though I had some different conditions to deal with it was still good to see the gunk out of the air and the clear sky's. My average pace was way slow with the head wind and all the other elements at 9:10 with a total time of 55:37. It looks like a storm is coming today and tomorrow and then we're back to the cold, I can't wait for spring!

See ya tomorrow.

20 inches of snow! decided to not run today, all the shoveling and then my wife has the flu so I needed to be where I could help her.

See ya tomorrow.

I hit the treadmill this morning, still way to much snow on the roads and it was a little cold for me, 6.60 miles on the treadmill in 60 minutes. I had some quarter mile pickups in the middle I didn't feel real good, I hope I'm not coming down with what my wife has had the last couple of days. I can't afford to get sick now with the SG Half Marathon next week...

See ya Monday

It was in the single digits again this morning so I went down and jumped on the treadmill for 3.45 miles in 30 minutes with 4x400 pickups with a 400 rest in between each one and I also did one sprint for a .10. three of the pick-ups were in the 7:35 range and then one at 7:54. After the treadmill I ran 1.6 miles on the elliptical in 16 minutes. i really don't know what to expect with the SG Half this weekend, I think my longest run was 10 miles and that was about a month ago so I'm really not in great shape! Oh well it will be good to get away from this darn snow for a few days and the sub zero temps! 50 degrees is going to feel like 80 to us, can't wait.

See ya tomorrow.

No time today.

Later.

I feel like I'm coming down with something so I decided not to do anything today.

See ya tomorrow.

I decided I had better do something today to loosen up my legs for Saturday's race so I jumped on the elliptical for 2.10 miles in 20 minutes and then I ran on the treadmill for 2.25 miles in 20 minutes. I ran 3 quarter mile pick-ups the first one was at an 8 minute pace the second one was at a 7:34 pace and then the last one was 7:48 pace with about a 2:30 rest in between each one. I really don't know what to expect for Saturday's race, I have not been very diligent running at all since the SGM so I guess I'll just do my best and do what my body will let me.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the SG Half this morning and I was pleasantly surprised, I'm not in real great shape but I was only a little over 2 minutes slower than last year, so I must be in better shape than I thought. I started out running with Chad Black and then after about 5 miles he pulled away a little bit but I was able to keep him in sight and that really helped, he kind of pulled me along.

Splits are below

1. 8:04 Just getting loose.

2. 7:43 a slight up hill here.

3.7:56 a slight uphill.

4.7:50.

5. 7:58 Slight uphill.

6. 8:07Start Of the upill.

7. 8:11 uphill.

8. 7:39 Downhill.

9. 7:56 Getting Tired.

10 8:02 A Little uphill.

11. 8:10 Still Tired.

12. 7:56 Feeling better.

13 7:48 Feeling Better.

.10 7:20Sprint.

My watch should it a little short but that doesn't mean anything, I'll have to wait until the offiical results come out. But my averag pace was 7:57 unofficial time 1:43:38. All in all a pretty good training run and I felt better than I thought.

See ya Monday.

I'm back in the gunky air and cold temps so I opted for the treadmill and elliptical today. I ran 2.10 miles on the elliptical in 20 minutes and then I ran 2.20 miles in 20 minutes on the treadmill. My legs were still a little stiff from the St. George Half on Saturday but the plan was to take it easy and I did. I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups. A good start to the week.

See ya tomorrow.

I decided to take today off as my legs are really feeling it from the Half on Saturday, they felt pretty good yesterday but today not so good.

See ya tomorrow.

Nothing today. I was up early for work and then I just couldn't find anytime after work to get anything done, I feel like thats okay with the bad air out side and then still recovering from the half I 'm fine with not running. I've been trying to re-start to find my mojo again but I have decided to just go with what feels right, if I feel like running then do it but if I don't feel like running then thats okay too.

See ya tomorrow.

I waited for the fog to burn off a little before I went out today, I was able to get out around 10am and I ran out to Mini Gu and then back to the house all via canal road. I felt pretty good going out but with just mile or so left my legs started to really feel it, it was only my second run of the week so I think that is to be expected and I think I'm still recovering from the half marathon a week ago too. After the run I did some upper body and some lower body weight training, it felt good to do that again so it was a pretty good day, a good run and then some strength training afterwards. My average pace was slow at 8:52 with a total time of 53:58.

See ya Monday.

I ran after work today, I was able to get out around 4:40 or so and I was able to run in shorts it was nice. I ran out towards Payson via canal road and I just tried to work on my form and enjoy the nice crisp air, it was beautiful! My average pace was steady at 8:18 with a total time of 33:58, I felt pretty good but the plan is to just run around 4 to 5 miles a day and then try and throw in a longer run mid week or so. I only have a 10K on my schedule like in March so I'm not going to start hammering a whole lot of miles at this point, I want to work on speed and maybe do some hill and strength training on my legs and such. If I end up doing St. George again this year then there will be plenty of time to up miles in the early summer... I always seem to run to much in the winter and spring and them I'm fighting injury for the rest of the year so I am going to try a different approch for a change. I want to enjoy running again not feeling like I have to run because of a race coming up... Today was just a real enjoyable run.

See ya tomorow.

No time today. To much work and then digging out from the darn snow.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran after work again today and I ran out towards Mini GU via canal road, I ran in shorts again and it felt pretty good. my average pace was steady at 8:30 wih a total time of 43:14. I hope to do some hills tomorrow weather permitting.

Later.

It was such a nice day that I blew off work this afternoon and came home and ran! I was able to get out around 3pm and I decided to do some hills, so I headed up past Mount Loafer school and went and did some hill repeats. The goal was to make each one faster than the last one with the last one being the fastest...  Its about a 200 meter hill with an 8% grade and here's how they went 7:57, 7:44, 7:40, 7:20, I rested with a 200 meter jog between each one. I then ran back down to canal road and then back to the house. Average pace was 8:45 with a total time of 45:09. It was about 2 miles uphill to where I start the hill repeats and then I cooled down with all downhill after the repeats so it was a pretty good mix of uphill and downhill. I finished up with some lower body weight training, squats, one legged squats, calf raises it was a great workout.

See ya tomorrow.

Rest... No time today

I ran out to Gu Corner via canal road, it was pretty nice this morning and i ran in shorts it was in the 20's but the sun was out so it felt a lot warmer than it rally was. My pace was pretty steady at8:26 with a total time of 1:08:25, I had some faster miles in the middle that flet pretty easy and they were 8:11, 8:15. I felt pretty good for the most part but I was getting a little tired towards the end, I think my pace was a little faster than it should have been but I jsut went with it.

See ya Monday.

I ran out towards Payson today after work around 5 or so, felt pretty good so did some pickups from telephone pole to telephone pole just to liven things up. Average pace was 8:22 with one sub 8 minute mile in the middle (7:45) with a total time of 35:35, I finished up with some light upper body weight training.

See ya tomorrow.

Early afternoon run today, I ran in shorts and a long sleeve it felt great! I ran out to the base of Harry's Hill and then back to the house, average pace was slow at 9:00 with a total time of 40:53. My legs felt like lead today and my back was a little stiff so my motion was a little strained at times but I was glad that I was able to get a run in. I finished up with some lower body weight training, squats, one legged squats and leg presses double and single leg, and then some push-ups. It was a good day.

See ya tomorrow.

I couldn't seem to find any time today so no run.

No time today.

Same as yesterday. No time!

I was able to get out this morning just after 9:30 and I ran out to Gu corner via canal road, I was kind of disappointed there was no water there so I headed back to the house and then once I got back to the house I tacked on a couple more miles out to the old barn and back. My watch ran out of battery so I don't have any numbers, but just before I got back to the house I was averaging an 8:30 mile for the run to that point and the last 2 miles were about the same, except for the last mile I was a little tired so it was slower. So 8:30 sounds good, after the run I did my lower body weight training; squats leg raises and the like.

See ya Monday.

I ran after work today, I was able to get out just after 4:30pm and I headed out towards Payson and I extended up the little hill into Payson all via canal road. My average pace was slow at 8:50 with a total time of 45:39, after I finished the run I felt okay so I jumped on the elliptical for 2.10 miles in 20 minutes. After the elliptical I finshed up with my upper body weight training and then some push-ups. It was a good start to the week.

See ya tomorrow.

No time. Work intruding.

See ya tomorrow.

I had no time today My truck blew out its water pump so I was running around trying to get that darn thing fixed.

I ran this morning before work and I ran out past Mini Gu via canal road, I felt pretty good going out but the last couple were a little more laboring. Average pace was 8:38 with a total time of 1:01:57, after the run I did my lower body weight training. I will run tomorrow morning before heading down to St. George and then I'll run over the weekend down there, should be a fun time.

Im in St George for the next few days so I ws bale to run on the trails, I started from the Abby Inn and then went down past the DC Center and then I went up around the golf course for a little bit then back to the DC and then back to the hotel. It was a beautiful morning I wanted to get in 10 miles but I slept in and then ran out of time, average pace was 8:30 with a total time of 1:02:29.

Now its time for some soccer.

See ya later.

Not alot of time today trying to get packed and checked out of the Hotel and then off to the soccer fields again. No run.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran after work today, I got out just after 4:30 and I ran out to Mini Gu and then back to the house all via canal road. I ran into a pretty stiff head wind but I managed the best that I could, it was pretty warm. My average pace 8:38 with a total time of 52:33, after the run I did some lower body weight training, just the usual stuff, felt pretty good today just kind of got her done.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran before work this morning. I ran out towards Payson Park but stopped a little short, my legs were gone from the get go this morning it felt like a death march the whole way but I was able to stay with it and get her done. Average pace was real slow at 9:13 with a total time of 57:31, I really struggled today for some reason I must have worked my legs to hard yesterday with the strength training... No time for my upper body weight training this morning I am running late and I need to get going.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu via canal road and then back to the house, it felt like a death march again on the way out but then on the way back I was able to get into a pretty good flow and things seemed a little bit better. My pace was still pretty slow because of the tired leg deal, pace was a 9:00 average with a total time of 54:36, after the run I did my lower body weight training just to finish up. I'm glad I was able to get out.

See ya tomorrow.

Lazy...

I only had enough time for a little six miler this morning, I slept in and then Ethan had a Basketball game at 11:00 so I had to hurry. I ran out to Mini Gu and then back to the house all via canal road, average pace was 8:38 with a total time of 52:41.

See ya Monday.

I ran after work today and I ran out to Payson Park and back all via canal road, it was sure nice out and I was a bit over dressed but I still ran in shorts. I felt pretty good today and the pace seemed pretty easy for the most part, average pace was 8:24 with a total time of 1:00:17, I also felt pretty good on the rollers too so that is a good sign. After the run I did my upper body weight training and then finished up with some push-up, it was a good start to the week.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran after work and was able to get out just before 5pm and I ran out to Mini GU and then  back to the house all via canal road, the legs were not as chipper today but they did feel better towards the end of the run which is a good sign. Average pace was slower at 8:45 with a total time 53:19, I finished up with some lower body weight training just the usual; Squats, one legged squats and some leg raises and some calf raises.

My son Ethan made the JV varsity squad for soccer as a freshman today!!! I am so proud of him he has worked his guts out the last 5 or 6 years getting ready for this one day and it paid off!!!

See ya tomorrow.

I ran 5 miles on my own and then My niece and my nephew and my daughter wanted to go for a run so I ran 2 miles with them. The 2.06 miles with them we ran in 18:28 with an 8:59 average and then the 5.17 miles on my own was 46:03 and an average pace of 8:53... I didn't feel real great on the first 5 miles but I did feel better on the 2 miles that I ran with them, pace was slow on both runs for sure.

See ya tomorrow.

No time today my son Ethan had the flu so i had to keep on eye on him.

See ya tomorrow.

Ran with the kids in the club for a few miles, they did really well. Average pace 8:32 with a total time of 20:23.

See you tomorrow.

I was able to get out the door this morning at around 8:30 and I headed out past Mini Gu and then out past GU and then ran back to the house all via canal road. I felt okay, but not great, I think the increase in mileage probably was taking its tole... I really need to get at it again, I have to start commiting to it every day and not find excuses not to run, I did better this week but I really need to get my butt out of the bed in the morning and get to it!!! Its been pure laziness and feeling sorry for myself and it has to stop. After my run I ran with the kids and the club for a few miles, we had a few more runners with us and it was pretty fun and they are all doing great, I'm really proud of their commitment and its helping me to re-dedicate myself. My average pace was 8:44 with a total time of 1:28:44, I also ran into simmbad and he is looking good its the only time that we really ever get to catch up as brothers, he's very dedicated.

See ya Monday.

I ran after work today and I ran just over 2 miles with the kids and the club and then I went out for a some on my own. I ran a little progression run and it went like this, 8:35, 8:25, 8:14, 7:48, I felt pretty good on the last one. I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups, the kids did really well today we ran a few hills and they were pretty strong. My average pace for the run was 8:42 with a total time of 55:30.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran with the kids again today after work, did some hills with them and they did really well. After that I went out on my own for a few, average pace was 8:53 with a total time of 57:07, no time for strength training as Ethan had a parent meeting for soccer.

See ya tomorrow.

Nothing...

AM- I ran before work this morning, I went out past the Stake Center via canal road and then back to the house. I had 1 mile that was around 8:00 pace so I counted that as MP, I do not have any numbers as I am at work and I don't have my watch with me. I will run with the kids after work for a few and then I will update then.  Average pace for the morning was 8:24 with a total time of 34:19

PM- ran with the kids in the club after work, we left the house around 5 or so and ran out past the stake center. After returning home me and Jake, My nephew, tacked on another mile,  average pace was 8:57 with a total time of 27:07.

See ya tomorrow.

Another morning run, I ran out towards Payson via canal road and just kept the pace steady and comfortable and enjoyed the beautiful morning. I just love this time of year when everything starts to melt and it starts warming up, it does the mind and body good! my average pace today was 8:25 with a total time of 35:19. My son Ethan is starting his first JV game today in soccer, I am so darn proud of him! Such a great kid!

See ya tomorrow.

I got out this morning just after 7:30am or so and I ran out to Gu and then back to the house via canal road, I felt okay going out but then on the way back I hit a head wind and I had to really stay with it to get home. After I got home my nephew showed up and wanted to go for a few so we ran out past the stake center and then back to the house. My average pace for the run was 8:35 with a total time of 1:27:28, I'm glad I got out this morning.

My son Ethan and the JV team beat Highland High School 4 to 1 and Ethan had a goal in there too! He played a great game and he played the whole game which was kind of cool, the Varsity team won as well with a score of 8 to 2! It was a good cold day.

See ya Monday.

I ran after work today and I started off by running a few miles with the kids and then I ran 4 more on my own, I ran out towards Payson for the most part and out past the stake center. My average pace for the run was 8:30 with a total time of 52:31, after the run I did my upper body weight training and then some push-ups it was a good start to the week. I am running the Spectrum 10K this Saturday and my son Ethan is running it with me, or should I say he's running the same race but he will be way faster than me!

See ya tomorrow.

I ran in the afternoon and I ran out past Mini GU and then back to the house, I felt pretty good today for a change I just tried to work on my form and it went really well. My average pace was 8:20 with a total time of 51:05, it was a pretty nice day and I just really enjoyed the sun and nice weather for a change. After the run I had to hurry and get cleaned up cuz Ethan was playing East high school today in Soccer. Both games ended in a tie it was fun to watch.

See ya tomorrow.

I worked from home for most of the day today and I was able to get out around 3 or so and I ran out towards Payson Park but I cut out the rollers, I just wasn't feeling it today my form seemed labored and it was just a tough run. My average pace was 8:31 with a total time of 53:10, I hadn't really had anything to eat all day so maybe that was why it was so hard today, I sure felt great yesterday, oh well... After the run I did my standard upper body weight training and then I finiahed up with some push-ups, I'm glad to be done today!!!

See ya tomorow.

Nothing today as Im way busy.

Later.

I didn't run yesterday so I decided to shake out the old legs for the Spectrum 10K tomorrow so I ran out towards Payson along canal road, I just kept the pace nice and smooth and tried not to push it to much. My back is still a little bit of a bother but tolerable. My average pace was 8:42 with a total time of 35:19, I probably wont head down to St Goerge until later today I have a few things I need to do before I leave. I don't know if Ethan will be coming with me or not so I might be a loner on this one as my wife is with her Cheer team in California for nationals. Ethan is in full soccer mode and I can' get him to get excited about running right now. Oh well, thats how it goes sometimes.

See ya tomorrow.

So I ran the Spectrum 10 K this morning and it was an eventful day to say the least and that had nothing to do with the race. I was a minute slower than last year mainly becuase I let a couple of miles get a way from me and I lost concentration. I felt pretty good for the most part but I realized going in that I hadn't had as much training as last year, mainly do to the hard winter and motivation issues, but I still surprised myself.

My mile splits went like this:

1.6:57 Downhill big time

2. 7:20 lost it a little here for some reason.

3. 7:02 back on track.

4. 7:09 still ok.

5. 7:37 another hard to explain mile, lost concentration again!

6. 7:29 still a little out of it.

.20 1:19 better average pace for this was 6:27 so I was basically giving it all I had.

Miles 2, 5, 6 were hard to explain, I just can't figure out what happened on those. Oh well, I still feel like I had a good race even though the time was slower, but hey I qualified for the SGM so all is good. It seemes like the course was a little long but I could be wrong... 6.20 even on my watch. My average pace was 7:14

So after the race I go to get my truck key, GONE, no where to be found! So we head back up to the start and can't see anything there, so then I call the Dodge dealership and they hook me up with a guy who can get me a knew one but they want a fortune! So while I was waiting for that guy to show up, I don't ever think he was actually coming, I realized that I hadn't left me phone number with anybody in case it gets turned in. So, I send an e-mail to Aaron and low in behold with in a couple of minutes he calls me and says he has my key! Thank the lord! So I ended up getting home about three hours later than I was suppose to. Thank you to who ever turned that darn thing in, I guess someone picked it up on the trail. I'm surprised I didn't hear it drop,  this was the one race that I didn't have music in my ear. Go figure! Thanks to My Brother Curtis and Nephew Bryan for helping me look and carting me around all over, without them I don't know where I would have been!

See ya Monday.

I was able to get out around 5:00pm after work today, I ran the first couple of miles with my Nephew and I ran 5 more miles on my own. I ran out past the Stake Center for the 5 miles and the pace was pretty up beat, my legs seemed like they were in race mode still but they felt really good and I had no stiffness from the race so I must be doing something right. My average pace for the run was 8:18 with a total time of 59:27, during the 5 miles all my miles were in the 8:15 to 8:09 range and I didn't feel to labored at all too which was pretty cool.

See ya tomorrow.

I was able to get out in the afternoon today and I ran out to Mini GU via canal road and just tried to stay steady, I ran on a emty stomach again as I was up in Kamas most of the morning meeting with clients. My average pace was 8:24 with a total time of 51:08, after the run I did my lower body weight training which included some squats, leg raises, one legged leg raises and then some calf raises. It was a good run and then a good work out all together, now its off to watch Ethan play some soccer.

See ya tomorrow.

I decide to get my run done this morning as the weather is suppose to turn bad and I didn't want to be running in the rain. I ran the Payson Park loop today and I felt okay going out but on the way back my legs started to feel the strength training from yesterday and it was pretty much a death march the last couple of miles...  My average pace was 8:39 with a total time of 1:02:09, it was a good run with the rollers and some of the little hills so I'm glad I was able to get her done for the day.

See ya tomorrow.

No time because of work and then High School soccer after that.

Snow and blustery and no desire.

I waited for the roads to clear from the snow storm last night and then went out to Mini GU and then back to the house via canal road, I didn't even look at my watch just tried to run with what felt comfortable. My average pace  was 8:27 with a total time of 51:30, it was pretty darn cold and I had a cold head wind on the way back. I am ready for spring!

See ya Monday.

I ran after work today, I ran the first 2 miles with my nephew and then tacked on 5 more miles out towards mini Gu and then back to the house. I lost all my data on my Garmin but I know the time was  1:01:30 with an average pace of 8:25, I felt okay for the most part. now its off to tepenyaki to celebrate My daughter Abby's Birthday. Good times!

See ya tomorrow.

I ran in the afternoon again today and the temps were sure nice, just a beautiful day! I ran out to Min GU and then back to the house via canal road, I felt really clunky at first but on the way back things seemed to go a little better, I felt more coordinated... It was hard finding a rhythm today but I'm glad I stayed with it because I was about ready to cash in my chips if my legs didn't figure it out! My average pace was 8:35 and my total time was 52:15, no time for strength training today I need to get over to Springville as Ethan has a JV  soccer game.

See ya tomorrow

I was able to get out around 5pm and I decide to run the mailbox route via Mt Loafer school so I did... I went up to the mailboxes and then over to the top of Harry's Hill, down that and then home via canal road. Anytime I can run this under 60 minutes means it was a good effort, very steep up hill and then some nice downhill, I really didn't push the downhill just tried to have good form and that mile was 7:30. My average pace was 8:17 with a total time of 59:08, it was sure a beautiful day and hot for us, I was parched by the end of the run.

See ya tomorrow.

I did some more yard work after about a half a day of work and then I went out for a run after that, I ran the Mini GU route via canal road and it was a pretty dang nice day. My average pace was 8:41 with a total time of 52:42, I felt pretty tapped out today my legs were pretty hammered from the harder workout yesterday but I got her done. I had to hurry and get cleaned up because Ethan had another JV soccer game against Provo today and My stepson, Cade,  had a tennis match.

See ya tomorrow. 

Late afternoon run again today, I didn't get out until after 6pm or so but I ran out past the stake center towards Mini GU and then back to the house all via canal road. The legs were pretty tired again but I got through it, average pace was 8:36 with a total time of 43:53... I won't be running tomorrow as it will be a travel day driving down to Queens Creek Arizona to spend a few days, should be a fun time.

See ya Probably Monday. 

I am down in Arizona and the weather is so nice!!! Mid 80's and then cool in Mornings, just amazing. I ran a couple of miles with the gang and then I went out for 4 more miles with Ethan, he was way out front and he really pulled me along. My average pace was 8:29 with a total time of  51:44. We  will be down here until late Wednesday night and then Ethan and I will be flying home that day, he has JV soccer that he has to be back for otherwise we would be staying the whole week.

See you tomorrow.

Easy run with the gang his morning, still taking it easy here in AZ. Average pace was slow and easy at 9:14 with a total time of 32:42. I might run a little more tonight but I will have to see.

Later.

Still hanging in AZ but Ethan and I are flying home later tonight along with my brother-in-law Joel, I ran the same loop as yesterday the first round was with Joel and we average about an 9:10 mile then I dropped him off and I went for a second loop and average a 8:15 mile for that. My average pace for the whole run was 8:39 with a total time of 1:01:49, I felt pretty good on the second loop my lungs really like the lower elevation:)

See ya tomorrow.

Me and my son Ethan returned home from AZ late last night (1:00am) so I ran after work today, I was able to get out around 5pm and I headed out to Mini GU.  I didn't feel real great, not as good as I felt down in AZ that is, its hard to come back to the higher elevation. My average pace was 8:32 with a total time of 52:01, I hope next week to get back in the habit of morning runs and strength training I have let that go as of late...

See ya tomorrow.

Morning run today I just wanted to run a little to keep the legs active. I ran out past the old Barn via canal road, average pace was 8:26 with a total time of 27:49 I seem to be getting my groove back a little and my goal has been to make sure I'm running every day and just enjoy the journey.

See you tomorrow. 

The plan today was to drop Ethan off at Soccer practice at 7am and then come home and run, but I came home and laid down for a minute and then the next thing I knew it was 9:00! I hopped out of bed and then headed out the door... I ran out past GU corner and then down into the river bottoms until I hit my 5 mile mark and then I headed back to the house all via canal road. My legs were really feeling it from the get go, I just didn't feel real great. I wanted to finish with my average pace being sub 8:40 and I knew I would be running on tired legs but I told my self I could do it. My average pace on the way out was slow at 8:50 so I knew I had my work cut out for me. On the way back I just tried to work on my form and stay steady, I wanted to really  pick my pace up on the last of each mile and so I did, with the last 2 being 8:00 and 7:57. My legs were tired but I showed myself that I can keep the pace quicker even on tired legs so mission accomplished! My average pace was 8:34 and my total time was 1:26:22, I'm proud of myself  for the way I finished. I could have just taken it easy and said to heck with it and got the miles done and called it a day, but I didn't.

See ya Monday 

I ran after work today hoping to miss the rain and I found a window at around  5pm, but I did get dumped on the last couple of miles, it wasn't to bad though. I ran the Payson Park loop but I cut out the rollers, my pace was okay with an average of 8:28 with a total time of 52:48 I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups... A good start to the week, my son Ethan informed me that he will be playing varsity tomorrow for soccer I am really proud of him. He is a great kid and a hard worker and it is starting to pay off.

See Ya tomorrow.

No time today.

Later.

Shear laziness!

To much work today and then no time after work with soccer games and the like. I hope tomorrow I can find time to get a run in, at least thats the plan.

See ya tomorrow.

Just an end to a terrible week of training! Here's to the hope that next week will bring better fortunes as far as training is concerned.

Monday. 

Nothing.

I ran out to Mini Gu corner this morning via canal road, I was just angry the whole for what happened at the Boston Marathon Yesterday!!! Why don't these cowards come at us one on one instead of the way the always do it, it makes me mad!!! All we can do is pray for the victims and for the people of Boston, it was a sad day for sure! My average pace was 8:20 with a total time of 50:46.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran after work today, I headed out around 4:30 and I ran out towards Payson Park it was windy and it seemed no matter which direction I ran the wind was in my face! It was a tough run from the stand point that my legs were dead and then the wind was a pain but I was able to get it done which is a positive. My average pace was slow at 8:46 with a total time of 54:37, I finished up with my upper body weight training and then some push-ups...

See ya tomorrow.

An afternoon run today and ran over to Harry's Hill via canal road and then ran up to the mailboxes and then over to Mt. loafer school and then back home on canal road. it was very windy and difficult at times but I'm glad I ran that route today. My average pace was slower than normal on this route at 8:39 with a total time of 1:01:44, I finished up with some lower body weight training and now it's off to some soccer.

See ya tomorrow.

Just a real light run today on canal road, just went with it and I felt pretty good I just wanted a few miles to keep my legs active, and I missed running on Monday so I felt like I needed a little today. Average pace was 8:25 with a total time of 27:26... One terrorist down and one more to go! I hate these people that think they can hurt innocent people and then just get a way with it, not in the the good old USA we take care of our own!!! God bless the FBI and all the Authorities that have worked so hard to bring these guy's down!

See ya tomorrow.

I waited for the rain to clear a bit and then I headed out to GU, I felt pretty good going out but then on the way back my legs just gave out on me and I was reduced to a slow crawl... I don't know why this happened other than I did walk 18 holes of golf yesterday afternoon so maybe the old legs were just worn out! My average pace was 8:48 with a total time of 1:10:52, like I said a death march!!!

See ya Monday.

Morning run today out to Payson Park and back and I added in the rollers, I felt really good considering how I felt on Saturday it was night and day!  My average pace was at 8:21 with a total time of 59:57, any time I can do this route under an hour I know I have given a pretty good effort. The pace wasn't hard at all, I just kept it steady as she goes. It has been a good start to the week.

See ya tomorrow. 

No time today.

Tried to get a run in this afternoon but time would not alow. Time to get out in the morning I guess.

See ya tomorrow. 

I was able to get out just after 6:30 am, it felt good getting out this morning and getting after it I ran out to Mini GU and then back to the house via canal road. My pace was up beat and I had some miles in the 8:14 to 8:08 towards the end, average pace was 8:20 with a total time of 50:44. It was a good run and I am glad that I was finally able to get out again this week, no strength training this morning.

Se ya tomorrow. 

I decided to start really training again which means getting up at 6am and getting after it so today was the day. When I woke up I felt like I was going to throw-up, but I went ahead and drank some Gatorade and it seemed to settle my stomach some. I headed out the door and I knew right off the bat that I wasn't feeling good, my stomach just was way upset and my legs had nothing in them so I must have a touch of something... I ran the Payson Park loop and the I extended down into the park, my average pace was 8:56 with a total time of 1:04:13, last week I ran this same route and did it under an hour so you can see I was really struggling and not feeling well with the way slow pace. I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups, I'm glad I stuck with it and got through it because I am not feeling good at all, just real weak.

See ya tomorrow.

Up at 6am and then out the door, I ran out to Mini Gu via canal road I felt a little better than yesterday but I still had the unsettled stomach and at times it wasn't fun, It was better than yesterday so that is a plus. My average pace was a little better than yesterday too at 8:30 with a total time of 52:01, after the run I did my lower body weight training; leg presses, squats, calf raises and one legged leg raises. I hope I feel better tomorrow stomach wise, I hate feeling like that in the mornings!

See ya tomorrow.

My stomach felt a little better this morning but my old legs did not! I ran the Payson park loop again but I cut out the rollers, I didn't extend down into the park. My average pace was way slow again at 8:48 and my total time was 54:44, it was really hard on the way back my legs were just way dead, it was a death march. After the run I did my upper body weight training, but I kept it pretty light just one set of each exercise.

See ya tomorrow.

This morning I ran out to Mini Gu via canal road and man was it cold for May 2nd I had to wear a long sleeve shirt and gloves, crazy stuff! I felt pretty darn good today, once I got back to the house I decided to tack on another mile so I ran out towards the old barn on the canal road. My average pace for the run was 8:28 with a total time of 1:00:48, after the run I did my lower body weight training, squats, leg raises, legs presses and one legged squats and some calf raises. A good job today and I am proud of the way I have got my butt out of bed this whole week, it does a body good!!!

Fridays are usually optional running days for me but I was feeling pretty good so I went for a smaller run, I ran out past the old barn on canal road and then out towards Payson I kept the pace steady but not to bad. My average pace was 8:32 with a total time of 34:45, after the run I did some light upper body weight training and then finished up with some push-ups.

See ya tomorrow.

I wasn't sure how well my legs would feel this morning after all the yard work yesterday, I put down 3 yards of mulch in all my flower beds yesterday so They were pretty tired from getting in and out of the trailer... I was pleasantly surprised and they did really well, they were a little tired towards the end but I was faster on the way back so that was a good sign. I ran out to Gu and then down into the river bottoms and then back to the house the same way, there were a lot runners out this morning so that was cool to see. My average pace was 8:32 with a total time of 1:26:01, it was a very good week of training this week at least for me anyway. Now it's down to Snow to pack up Abby and bring her home for the summer.

See ya Monday

I ran the Payson Park loop this morning but my legs were just dead from the get go and I was dealing with an upset stomach again and then by the time I finished I was having bowel issues as well so it was kind of a tough run, my legs had no zip to them at all... My Pace was pretty slow at an average of 8:47 with a total time of 1:02:48, the last two miles were like a freaking death march, but I am proud of myself for getting up and getting her done. After the run I did my upper body weight training and then finished up with some push-ups and some crunches on the big rubber ball. Even though it was a stinker of a run I am still glad that I got out.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu and then back to the house via canal road this morning, I felt a lot better than yesterday and on the way back I did some pick-ups towards the end of each mile. I tried to speed up on each one and the last one I was doing sub 7 minute mile, so it was more of a sprint than a stride I guess... My average pace was 8:13 with a total time of 50:00, after the run I did my lower body weight training, it was a good day and I felt pretty darn good. That's a lot of goods;)

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Payson Park again this morning but I didn't extend down into the park, my legs were pretty tired from yesterdays harder workout so I just took it easy but then on the way back I was able to get in a pretty good rhythm and all my miles from there on out were all sub 8:30 with 3 of them being sub 8:20. I was feeling pretty good so when I got back to the house I tacked on one more mile out to the stake center and then back to the house all via canal road. My average pace was 8:37 with a total time of 1:03:32, I finished up with my upper body weight training and then some push-ups and I also did some crunches on the big rubber ball. I am happy with the effort today.

See ya tomorrow.

So yesterday I planted over 1300 flowers in my yard and every year when I do it afterwards its feels like I ran a marathon, just really stiff,  so I was a little scared of how they would be feeling this morning... My legs were really stiff last night but I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I headed out that they were not that bad, so I ran out to Mini Gu via canal road and then back to the house. The pace was slower than normal but I can live with that, average pace 8:44 with a total time of 53:08. I finished up with some lower body weight training,  just the usual; squats leg raises and leg presses and also some calf raises. Light day tomorrow.

See ya tomorrow.

It is lite day Friday so I usually take it pretty easy and my goal is to usually run 3 to 4 miles depending on how I'm feeling and such. I ran out towards Payson via canal road, pace was way easy at 8:41 with a total time of 35:16, after the run I did some lite upper body weight training and then some push-ups. My legs were still pretty sore from Wednesday, mainly on the inside of my thighs, just really stiff and sore, hopefully tomorrow they will be feeling better.

See ya tomorrow.

I had a pretty tough morning today the legs were pretty wore out and I had some stomach issues, I had two separate VPB's and it was not pleasant! I ran out past Gu and down into the river bottoms and then back to the house via canal road, pace was pretty steady at 8:31 with a total time of 1:26:05... I was able to run into a few running buddies today and chatted for a bit had a good chat with my Brother Curtis and it s was good to get out even though I was having the stomach issues. It has been another pretty good training week and I hope I can keep it going, I plan on increasing my Saturday long runs in June but for now I want to keep the weekly miles at 40 to 45 miles a week.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson Park Loop and I extended all the way to the park, I was feeling pretty darn good this morning so on the way back I ran 3 miles that were sub 8 minute miles. the first one was half uphill and half downhill (7:49) the second one was mostly uphill and then a little downhill right at the end of the mile (7:55) and then the last one was all flat and that was my best one at (7:42). My average pace for the run was 8:11 with a total time of 58:54, the quicker miles felt really good they didn't feel like I was over doing it so I feel like I am on the right track. After the run I did my upper body weight training and then finished with some pus-ups, I went lite on the sets, just one set of each as I have a pro-am golf tournament this afternoon and I didn't want to be to trashed.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini GU via canal road, pace was way slow because my legs were pretty tired from the run yesterday. My average pace was 8:55 and my total time was 54:13 after the run I did my lower body weight training, just the usual. I got my entry in to the St. George Marathon, so let the PAIN begin!

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Old Blue mailbox route this morning, I run out towards Payson for a couple of miles to an old Blue mailbox and then I run back to the house and then out past the stake center all via canal road, its pretty flat and I can keep it pretty easy. My average pace was just steady at 8:35 with a total time of 1:05:10, after the run I did my upper body workout on the Bowflex and then finished up with some push-ups. My legs were feeling pretty good at first but then in the middle they were getting pretty tired but then they finished up a little better.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran Harry's Hill, then up to the mailboxes and then to Mount Loafer School and then home all via canal road. It was not my best run on this route in fact it was probably the worst run I have had on this course in a while, my legs just gave up on me and I felt like I hit the wall! Then I realized that I didn't eat very much yesterday, I skipped lunch and didn't eat a whole lot for dinner so I'm thinking that is why. Note to self, eat freaking lunch and dinner!!! My average pace was slow at 9:00 with a total time of 1:04:26, I am usually in the 8:10 to 8:15 average on this route... Oh well at least I was able to get some hills in, after the run I finished up with my lower body weight training, just the usual.

See ya tomorrow.

Nothing today... Fridays are usually lite days and sometimes no run days so I took a no run day mainly because my legs are just thrashed for some reason and I wanted to have a decent Longer run tomorrow, so hence the day off.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran with Jeff long out to Mini GU and then back to the house, I got a drink at the house and then ran out to the old barn on canal road and then back to the house, I then hooked up with my brother and ran a few with him and then back to the house. The legs seemed a little better this morning so it was a pretty good run for the most part, perfect temps for sure. My average pace was 8:36 with a total time of 1:44:41. I think next week I will cut back just a little bit but not a whole bunch just enough to not over do it, I just want to stay healthy through the whole training cycle to St George.

See ya Monday 

I ran after work today, I didn't want to fight the rain this morning so I waited. This is a cut back week for me so I'll be doing 4 to 5 miles a day, I want to keep my mileage around 30 miles this week. My average pace was 8:25, I don't have my watch but I think it was around 39:46 minutes. I finished up with my upper body weight training and then some push-ups.

See ya tomorrow. 

I ran over to pretty little hill and ran that and then back to the house all via canal road, pace was just steady nothing spectacular. Average pace was 8:27 with a total time of 44:37, after the run I did my lower body weight training, just the usual. Just enjoying my cut back week this week.

See ya tomorrow.

Migraine this morning... Not good.

I ran out to Mini Gu via canal road, pace was steady but nothing to serious I missed yesterday because of graduation for my stepson so I couldn't run in the afternoon and I didn't run in the morning because I woke up with a migraine and it just wasn't happening if you know what I mean. My average pace was 8:24 with a total time of 51:02, after the run I did my lower body weight training, just the usual, lite day tomorrow.

See ya tomorrow.

Lite day Friday today and I ran out past the old barn on canal road towards Payson and then back to the house, pace was slow at 8:50 with a total time of 37:22. I finished up with my upper body weight training and then some push-ups. I didn't feel real great this morning but my main goal on Friday is to just stay active and where it is a cut back week for me I think I was able to do that.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran with chad this morning, we meet at petetneet school and then we ran up Payson canyon to Maple Dell and then back to the school the same way. Pace was slow going up and coming down and by the time we were done my legs were fried! My average pace was 8:50 with a total time 1:34:51, I did have two miles at MP on the way back down 7:50, 8:00, nothing to great, I realized that I have a long way to go. I was glad that we ran this today because I need some work on the down hill training, I actually felt pretty good on the uphill which is do to all the lower body weight training I would think... But it was a good workout and a good way to end the week, I'm glad I ran it with Chad, he is always good for a laugh or two.

See ya Monday. 

I ran the Payson Park loop this morning, legs felt pretty good considering the hard run on Saturday pace was up beat and pretty darn steady. My average pace was 8:20 with a total time of 59:51, the last mile my legs were starting to feel it a little bit but they held up pretty good. I ran in the Nimbus 15's and they felt pretty darn good, no its off to golf and see if I can get my game back together it has been pretty bad this year so far.

See ya tomorrow. 

I ran out past mini GU corner up power house about half way to GU and then back to the house, all via canal road. I felt okay but not great but my legs seemed to do better on the way back, my average pace was 8:41 with a total time of 1:02:39, after the run I did my standard lower body weight training, just the usual. We are suppose to get some rain today, I hope we do we really need it.

See ya tomorrow. 

I ran after work today and I was able to get out just before 5pm and I ran the big blue mailbox route which keeps me mostly on canal road for all of the run. I felt pretty darn good today and I had 1 mile at MP in the middle and I didn't even realize it so I tacked another one on after that one but I pushed a little harder, those miles were 7:56 and 7:27. The 7:56 mile felt really comfortable which was surprising and the 7:27 was a little bit more labored but not bad. My average pace was 8:13 with a total time of 1:01:59, after the run I did my upper body weight training and then finished up with some push-ups. It was a good day of training and I'm glad I got her done today.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the pretty little hill route this morning and then once I got back to the house I went out to the old barn and back for 2 more miles all via canal road. My legs were pretty trashed from the late run yesterday but I was able to get her done and that's what matters. My average pace was slow at 8:57 with a total time of 1:04:29, after the run I did my lower body weight training...

See ya tomorrow.

No running today. Decided to take the day off, will go longer tomorrow.  I have had a pretty good Month of training, at least for me anyway and I did walk 18 holes of golf today which I have GPS the distance at Hobble Creek Golf Course and its just over 5 miles, pretty hilly to so a pretty good work out. I played so-so, shot 76...

See ya tomorrow.

I was able to get out the door around 6 or so am this morning and I headed out to Gu and then down into the river bottoms and then came back the same way all via canal road. I ran into My brother and his son and we chatted for awhile, it is always good to know that there are other friends out there getting after it! I felt okay for the most part but after 8 miles I got a little light headed so I stopped at the Stake Center and took some GU and some Gatorade shots and it seemed to help. When I got back to the house I went for another 3 mile loop by my house, my average pace for the run was 8:25 with a total time of 1:50:47, I had some quicker miles in the middle of the run, 8:09, 8:16 and then my last mile was my fastest at 8:12, they felt really comfortable and I wasn't really working to hard. I hope I can continue on this road that I'm on and stay injury free, it would be a first for me in getting ready for SG.

See ya Monday. 

I ran the Payson Park loop this morning and it wasn't a good run at all, it was pretty much a death march and the last two miles were brutally tough! I was having stomach issues the last 2 miles or so and I barley made it home if you know what I mean, not a pretty sight! My legs were just so dead today and I don't know why, maybe it was the up tempo type run on Saturday but that wasn't even that big of deal because I was pretty much the same as during the week, my average pace that is, so I really don't know why it was such a pain this morning.  My average pace was way slow at 8:54 with a total time of 1:03:27, I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups, the strength training was even tough, I must be coming down with something or it was just a bad day! Maybe tomorrow will be better.

See ya tomorrow.

I meet Chad over to Peteetneet school in Payson and we ran up Payson Canyon to Beer can Flats and then back to the school, just over 6 miles round trip. The last two miles coming out of the canyon were 7:30 spot on so it was a pretty good workout, really good uphill and then some pretty good downhill. After I got home I cooled down a mile out to the Stake Center and back, average pace for the run was 8:28 with a total time of 1:03:03, after the run I did my lower body weight training. It was a great run and I felt so much better than yesterday, which is a good thing!

See ya tomorrow.

Couldn't find anytime today to run so no mileage;(

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out Past Mini GU and half way up power house and then back to the house all via canal road... I did not feel good today and the last mile or so was like a death march, my average pace was slow at 8:51 with a total time of 1:03:49. I think the shoes that I wore have had their day they have over 300 miles on them and it seems that when they get that many miles on them my legs really start to feel it, old age sucks! After the run I did a light lower body weight training to finish up.

See ya tomorrow.

So I didn't even get out this morning, I was going to go at like 5am but I slept through my alarm and then I didn't have enough time to run before my golf that I had planned so I ran nothing today... kind of a lousy week of training  but I did get some hill work in but I need to make sure on Saturday"s that I don't schedule anymore golf unless its in the afternoon, it screws everything up as far as my long run goes. Back at it Monday!

Later. 

I ran the Payson Park loop this morning and what a warm morning it was! Crazy warm! I guess summer is finally here! My legs felt okay for most of the run but then with about a mile to go they really hit the wall for some stupid reason but I was glad to get her done this morning as I didn't have a real good training week last week. My average pace was fair at 8:28 with a total time of 1:00:47, after the run I did my upper body weight training and then finished up with some push-ups. My goal for this week is 45 miles plus, so I really have to stay motivated and consistent, no more weeks like last week I have stay with it and get a run in everyday from here on until St. George.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran Payson Canyon this morning with Chad, we ran 3 up and then 3 down on the 3 miles downhill we did a little progression run, 7:46, 7:34, 7:04, I felt pretty good on the downhill section not to good on the uphill. After I returned home I ran out to the Stake Center to cool down for a mile, average pace for the day was 8:13 with a total time of 1:00:03, after the run I did my lower body weight training, just the usual.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran after work today and I was able to get out around 6pm or so and I ran the old Blue Mailbox route. I felt okay but it was kind of breezy at times but I was able to get her done. My average pace was 8:26 with a total time of 1:03:07, I was glad to over come my laziness and get it done today.

See ya tomorrow. 

I ran out to Mini GU via canal road and I didn't feel good at all, my guts hurt from the get go and my legs were pretty dead from the late run last night so my pace was way slow... I hope I haven't pulled a muscle in my stomach cuz that would really tick me off, its been there the last little while but after about a half a mile it goes away but not today. I will have a lite day tomorrow so I'll see how it is then, my average pace was slow at 9:12 with a total time of 55:54. After the run I finished up with some lower body weight training, just the usual exercise's. 

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past GU and then down into the river bottoms, my strained abdominal pain was okay, it seemed to get better as the run went on so I'm hoping its just a little strain and I will be able to continue to train with no problems,  I then returned home the same way all via canal road... My average pace was okay at 8:31 with a total time of 1:43:00 even, I felt better towards the end and not so good in the middle but it was a good run and I'm glad that I was able to get it done.

See ya Monday 

I ran the Payson Park loop this morning via canal road, I felt pretty good but towards the end my legs started to feel really tired but it was still a good run. My average pace was 8:31 with a total time of 1:01:07, after the run I did my upper body weight training and then finished up with some push-ups. I didn't do any crunches as I am still trying to get my abdominal strain feeling better and it was feeling much better today so I'm hoping I'm on the road to recovery with that.

See ya tomorrow.

Not time today...

This was one of the worst runs of my life! My legs were dead from the get go, not fun! I ran out Past mini GU and then back to the house all via canal road, my average pace was way slow at 8:58 and my total time was 1:04:32... After the run I did my upper body weight training and then I finished up with some push-ups. I really wonder if runs like this ever really make a difference, I felt like I was wasting my time out there today.

See ya tomorrow.

Went fishing today with my son Ethan, we went up to strawberry and had a great time catching lots of fish! No running today.

No running today. I might run a little after work maybe later this evening but the way my legs felt on wednesday I might just cut my loses and go long tomorrow. I have found out that sometimes with running that some weeks less is better, this might be one of those weeks:) Aw to be young again! Not!

See ya tomorrow.

I was hoping that I would have a good run this morning where I had taken a couple of days off and I did have a pretty good run, I felt pretty good through out the run and my pace was up beat... A lot of the miles were in the 8:10 to 8:15 range and then I had a few slower miles as well so a pretty good mix, I ran out past GU and then down into the river bottoms and then I ran my 2 mile loop down in there and then headed back to the house the same way. I was able to see a few friends along the way which always makes it fun... When I got back to the house I had some Gatorade at the top of the street so I fueled up and then ran out past the old and then back to the house, I was feeling pretty good so I did another 2 mile loop out past the stake center and then back to the house.. My average pace was 8:22 with a total time of 2:15:35, I had planed on just doing 14 miles but I felt so good that I felt like a few more so I went with it, it was a beautiful morning.

See ya Monday 

I ran the Payson Park Loop this morning via canal road, my legs felt like a couple of cement blocks but I was able to keep the pace pretty steady through out the run, on the way home with about a half mile left I started to have stomach issues and I barley made it home... My average pace was at 8:29 with a total time of 1:00:45, I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups. It has been a good start to the week, my stomach and abdominal region is still pretty tender so I'm not sure what is going on there. I can still run okay but it seems the longer I go the more I feel, Saturday it was pretty sore at times and then other times it seemed okay so I will have to keep an eye on it just to be sure.

See ya tomorrow.

So this was another really bad run this morning! My legs were so dead that it was just a struggle the whole run, I looked back to when it happened last week and I think I know why... Yesterday I was so busy at work that I skipped lunch and then ate a light dinner and nothing else, I'm not fueling up properly after my runs. I have to eat at least lunch and breakfast it will do me no good if I don't. Note to self, EAT! I ran out past Mini GU and then back to the house all via canal road, my average pace was way way slow at 9:30 with a total time of 1:07:58, like I said way slow! I finished up with my lower body weight training, that felt better than running. I was suppose to run Payson Canyon today with the boys but it was good thing that I didn't cuz I would have crashed and burned big time.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the old blue mailbox route this morning, it was a little warm out there this morning, I ran a 2 mile warm up and then I did 6 quarter mile pick-ups. I felt okay but not great, I wasn't very smooth at all, very choppy, but I was able to get it done. The pace was between 7:30 and 7:40 pace for each pick-up so a little slower than I would like but at least I was able to do a little speed... With about a mile and a half left to get home I ran with Pat Loss for about a mile of that and we picked up the pace to around an 8 minute mile for that bit and then I took it easy the last .50 to home. Average pace was a little better this morning at 8:24 with a total time of 1:02:52, I finished up some upper body weight training and then some push-ups.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Mini Gu and half way up Power house road, I felt pretty good today for a change I had an unsettled stomach for a little bit but then it went away. On the way back I decided to see if I could beat the 8:30 guy the rest of the way home, I increased the pace a little each mile with the last mile at 8:00 pace so I'm counting that as MP. My average pace was 8:27 with a total time of 1:00:34, I finished up with my lower body weight training, just the usual. It was a good run and I'm glad I got out this morning.

See ya tomorrow.

The plan today was to run down into the river bottoms and do my 2 mile loop down in there, just like last week, and then head back to the house and tack on a few more after that. I did not feel great at all today, pace was slow and labored and the legs were pretty much dead from the get go, it was hotter today so maybe I'm not use to it but it was a tough day out there. Last weeks 16 miler was easier than this 14 miler, not good.  My average pace was 8::47 with a total time of 2:04:23, I didn't see a lot of runners out this morning, I did see Tom and Kim but that was about it.

See ya tomorrow. 

I ran the Payson Park loop this morning, very warm morning, my legs were pretty much dead again from the get go. The first couple of miles were all right but it was pretty tough after that with the last mile being very rough, like a death march. My average pace was slow at 9:00 even with my total time at 1:04:36, I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups. Not sure why I am feeling so yucky as of late, my abdominal strain has resurfaced again so I am a little concerned about that, trying to stay healthy is pretty tough!

See ya tomorrow.

Payson canyon run this morning with the Chad and Dan and the group, my son Ethan joined us and he did really well and he seemed to like it. The pace was pretty good going up and coming down I didn't want to push it to bad, the last mile was 7:37. It was still a little warm this morning but it was still a great run, my average pace was 8:18 with a total time of 59:32, my legs felt so much better than yesterday and Saturday so that was a good thing. I finished up with my lower body weight training, just the usual, squats, leg raises and calf raises.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini GU first thing this morning and then ran back to the house, the legs felt pretty good today! I had to get Ethan to Cross Country so then I came back and tacked on another mile to get to the 7 plus miles. My average pace was 8:30 with a total time of 1:01:12, after the run I did my upper body weight training and then I finished up with some push-ups. I was pleasantly surprised with the way that my legs responded after the hill workout yesterday, I hope I can keep it going up until SG.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the pretty little hill route this morning, all via canal road, when I returned home I tacked on a couple more miles to get the 7 plus miles. My legs didn't feel real great at the first but then after the first couple of miles everything was sub 8:30 with some sub 8:20 miles in there as well. After the run I did my lower body weight training, just the usual nothing fancy just a good old solid workout. My average pace 8:34 with a total time of 1:01:40, Happy 4th of July everyone!

See ya tomorrow.

I was out the door at just before 6am and I headed out towards Mini GU and I ran into Chad, Tom and Hal and they wanted me to run up over Harry's Hill with them so I did and then after Harry's we picked up Pat Loss and we all ran together. It was a fun run and they kept the pace pretty honest and for sure up beat, at least for me anyway,  I had some sub 8 Minute miles in there with some of the downhill. Those were 7:35, 8:00, 7:54, anything 8 minute mile or less is MP miles for me so I'm counting them as such. Ran into my Brother Curtis and his son Bryan and Curtis decided to push the pace and it almost killed me, I don't know what he was thinking, I think his getting faster in his old age! HAHA!  Chad picked me up after 14.50 miles and dropped me at the stake center and I ran back to the house which gave me 15 even. My Gatorade that I had stashed was nice and slushy so I got a drink and decided to tack on a another mile, I felt like I could have keep going but decided to stop. The plan is to build slowly up to the 18 and 20 milers but my last mile was 7:54 so I was pretty proud of myself after a nice hard workout I still had a little zip in the old legs. They were zippy for me anyway!!! My average pace was 8:26 with a total time of 2:15:53. it was a good workout!

See ya Monday.

I ran out to Payson Park this morning via canal road, my legs were pretty dead on the way out but then on the way back they seemed a lot better. I hope that means that I'm finally getting stronger after my long runs on Saturday, the last few Monday's my legs have been really dead and I had a pretty strong long run last Saturday so I really thought the old legs would be fried this morning. My average pace was a little slower than usual at 8:52 with a total time of 1:03:40, after the run I did my upper body weight training and then finished up with some push-ups. I did have a VPB and it was pretty much out in the open so I hope no one saw me, I also on the way back saw 3 big bucks crossing canal road. One was a big 4 point and then 2 pretty good sized 3 points, big bodies and wide racks, its great to get out in the mornings and see things like that!

See ya tomorrow.

I ran Payson Canyon this morning with Chad and the gang, 3 up and 3 down, pace was pretty good coming down with a small progression run... They went like this 7:48, 7:27, 7:21, the last one I kind of gave up on a little bit my Calf has been bothering me and I just didn't want to over do it... I hope it is not going to give me problems again like in  years past. When I got home I tacked on another mile out to the Stake Center and back, my average pace was 8:12 with a total time of 59:50 for the 7 plus miles. It was a good run and I am glad that I was able to get her done, afterwards I did my lower body weight training, just the usual!

See ya tomorrow. 

I had my calf worked on last night so Joel, my PT, wanted me to take today off so I did.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Mini Gu but I got side track cuz there was a deep lake on canal road and I didn't want to ruin my shoes so I had to modify the route just a bit, my calf was really sore the first little bit but then it seemed to feel better the farther I ran so I am hoping it won't be to bad going down the road. Since I didn't run yesterday on the advice of my PT I went a little bit farther than normal, Joel worked me over pretty good on Wednesday and I think that was the soreness that I was feeling for the first little bit. My average pace was 8:39 with a total time of 1:19:32, after the run I did my lower body weight training, just the usual. So it ended up being a pretty good run after all, I will run 3 or 4 miles tomorrow just to make up for missing Wednesday.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Payson via canal road in the rain, calf was a bit of a bother but seemed a little better towards the end. I saw Ethan out with Cross Country team getting her done, so proud of him and his dedication. I just wanted to get out this morning for a small run nothing spectacular, just get the legs moving. My average pace was 8:36 with a total time of 38:52, I hope my calf will cooperate and let me get in a good long run tomorrow and I sure hope this thing doesn't slow me down! I guess time will tell on that issue.

See ya tomorrow.

So the plan today was to hopefully be able to run if my calf would cooperate, the first 2 to 3 miles were very difficult but it seemed like after it got loosened up it felt pretty good and I was able to keep going. I ran out towards Mini Gu and ran into the guys and then we headed up over Harry's and then down to the stake center and then back out to GU corner and then down on the river trail. I had just 15 miles or so and then Chad picked me and Pat loss up and I had him drop me off at the stake center and then I ran a few more out past my house. My legs just didn't have it to day, they felt a lot better last week but I guess that's all part of the process. My average pace way slower than last week at 8:51 with a total time of 2:37:30, it was still a great time with the guys and I just hope this darn calf will heal up. I will have a lighter week next week where I'll be out of town over the weekend so I will just have a 6 to 7 miler on next Saturday down in Huntington beach, I will be back in time for the Speedy Spaniard on the 24th though.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Payson but stopped a little short, I was having stomach issues so I had to find a place for a VPB, after that I headed back to the house because I had to be home to take Ethan to Cross Country. After dropping him off I came home and ran 2 more miles out past the stake center and then back to the house all via canal road, my calf was about the same as Saturday, it was sore for the first 2 miles or so and then it was fine after that. it was still there but it didn't hinder me any and my pace seemed to quicken after it was loosened up... My pace was slower than normal at 8:53 with a total time of 1:04:03, some of the reason why I was slower was my legs were just way tired from Saturday but after I got going for a little bit they seemed to get better as the run went on, after the run I did my upper body weight training and then finished up with some push-ups. My abdominal strain seems to be getting better I will wait to do any crunches until next week, I want to make sure its completely healed before I start doing that again.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini GU and then back to the house via canal road, my calf was pretty stiff going out but then on the way back it started to finally loosen up and when I got back to the house I tacked on another mile. I guess not having a day off in between each run takes it longer to get warmed up, I might take tomorrow off but I will have to see how its doing and then decide. My average pace was a little better this morning at 8:42 with a total time of 1:01:36, after the run I did my lower body weight training with just the usual.

See ya tomorrow.

Scheduled day off after having my calf worked on last night, Joel my PT and My brother-in-law, said that it wasn't as tight as before so that is a good sign. He worked on it pretty good so suggested that I take a day off of running so I did.

See ya tomorrow.

I was suppose to run Payson Canyon down this morning but I was really concerned that my calf wouldn't be able to handle it so I opted for running up Loafer canyon via Mount Loafer school. I ran 3 miles up and then 3 miles down, my calf felt pretty good going up but it was a little more noticable on the way down but still runnable,  I don't know how it would have handled the 8 miles all down if I had run Payson canyon. I probably would have had to run it a lot slower which is probably all right, so I will give Payson canyon a try next week if the gang runs it. I had 3 MP miles on the way down and they were,  7:45, 7:32, 7:27, my average pace was 8:31 with a total time of 1:01:09. So even though I didn't get the full affect of Payson Canyon at least I did get in a good workout, I finished up with my Lower body weight training. I will be heading down to Huntington Beach with my wife for a few days, we are leaving the kids home and getting some down time, hopefully they won't burn the house down! Haha!

See ya tomorrow.

Travil day down to California.

Ran along the beach today and boy was it humid, I was a sweatin fool! My average pace was 8:29 I don't have my watch with me so I forgot the total time but I do remember the average pace.

See you Monday.

I ran along the beach again today, still really humid and my calf was a bit of a bother today which wasn't good but I was able to get her done. We head home early tomorrow so I don't know if I will get a run in or not but I will try. Speedy Spaniard on Wednesday but I am still debating wheather or not to run it, I will have to see how my calf is doing. No watch today as I got to the beach and realized that I had left it at the hotel, another senior moment!

See ya tomorrow.

No running today we were up at 5am and out the door at 6am heading for home, 12 hours in the car is not good on my old muscles! Rodeo later tonight.

I ran the Speedy Spaniard 10K this morning, I have run this race a lot and I have run one of my fastest 10K's on this course but not today... In fact the last few years I have had slower times, and this year was no different.  I have run a lot so far this year but I really had a stinker of a race, my calf seemed okay and didn't really give me any problems, I new it was  little stiff but it wasn't hindering me in any way. I really don't know what the reason is for the slower times but it is really disappointing, I did drive all day yesterday from Huntington Beach California and my legs were pretty stiff last night when we got home from in activity. I know I need to do more speed work, that is a given, but how do I balance that with my other training, just the usual questions. I need to do hill work to get ready for St. George so I will need to incorporate some speed in there some how, maybe speed one week and the Hill work the off week. I don't know... Here's how the race went.

1. 7:43 This mile is pretty much uphill and my legs were all ready feeling it.

2. 7:34 This is pretty much down hill and my pace wasn't much better...

3. 7:36 More flat with a slight down hill, one good thing here is my breathing had finally evened out and I felt better the previous couple of miles.

4. 7:36 This is a pretty flat mile and the pace was the same so I am working at trying to have an even pace, which is a good thing.

5. 7:32 I tried to pick it up a little here but it really didn't show to much.

6. 7:35 Just trying to finish...

.20 7:01 I had passed a guy and I could see he was trying to catch me so I held him off, proud of my self for that.

I guess it was some good speed work for the week;)

My Son Ethan broke the 40 minute mark and I was way proud of him for that, 39:36! I wish I could get him to really race because I know he is in shape to run a 36 or 37 minute 10K, He took 3 in his age group (15-18), and he runs daily with his Cross Country Team but when he gets in a race he finds a pace that's comfortable and then he just stays with it instead of extending himself. Maybe this year in Cross Country his coach will show him how, because he won't listen to me, HAHA.

My average pace was 7:35.

See ya tomorrow.

No running so far today. I was suppose to run Payson Canyon with the gang this morning but my calf was hurting pretty bad from the first step out of bed, so I decided to take the day off... It sucks but I don't know what else to do, I don't want to be out of commission completely. I will hopefully get a run in tomorrow and then a long run on Saturday.

See ya tomorrow.

No running today. I decided to let my calf heal some and try and get a head of the injury a bit. I will get after it again on Monday, It seems to be on the mend and I didn't want to go out and do a 18 miler and have it get worse so I am trying to be smarter than I usual am.

see ya Monday.

I ran the Payson Park loop this morning via canal road, my calf was a little sore when I started but then on the second half of the run it seemed to feel better. My pace was way slow due to the 4 days of in-activity but I'm glad that I was able to get in a run I hope I can continue to push these last few month towards St George. My average pace was 8:55 with a total time of 1:03:59, after the run I did my upper body weight training and then I finished up with some push-ups. It has been a good start to the week!

See ya tomorrow.

Not a good day, I was only able to get to the stake center and I had to turn back to the house, my calf was really bad... Pretty depressed right now and down right disappointed, when I got back home I decided to try the elliptical so I ran on that for 2.10 miles and it seemed a little better so then I jumped on the treadmill for a mile but it was still painful, not as bad though, I couldn't do much more than I ran...  I really don't know what to do at this point, should I just forget about  St. George and let it heal and then start all over again, or should I just be done period!? I really don't know what to think, I can't do St George with no hill training it just doesn't work. I will ice this morning and then give it a try again tomorrow and see how it goes, but I am not to optimistic. This is same the injury as last year so who knows.

Later.

I decided to hit the elliptical after work and just do what I can do with my calf, I started out with 30 minutes on the elliptical and then went and ran a mile on the treadmill and then ran for 20 more minutes on the elliptical. I ran 5.25 miles in 50 minutes on the elliptical and then 1.25 miles on the treadmill. I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups. I will try and run Payson Canyon with the Gang tomorrow and see how my calf does, I had no pain while on the elliptical and then some pain when on the treadmill so I'll give it a try tomorrow on the road and see how I do. At least I know I can do the elliptical... Joel, my PT, gets back tomorrow and he said he can work on it on Friday so I'm hoping he can get it feeling better.

See ya tomorrow.

I was able to run Payson Canyon this morning with the gang, my calf did surprisingly well. It was a little sore at the beginning but it seemed the longer I went the better it seemed to feel so that was a pleasant surprise! I ran with Kim for some and then I ran the last half with Tom and Alan, I didn't push the pace but I had 6 miles that were 8 minute mile pace or less so that was a good thing. My average pace was 8:03 with a total time of 1:28:46, the goal is to get this were I'm averaging a 7:30 pace or better so I am real close. I really needed this run today and I almost didn't go because of the fear of my calf not being able to handle it but it did so that's one under my belt. I finished up with my Lower body weight training, squats, leg raises and calf raises.

See ya tomorrow.

No running today! Very sore from the Payson Canyon Run yesterday, it almost feels like I ran a darn marathon! Not good! I hope I can run tomorrow.

Later.

I wasn't able to run much today because of my really bad quads that were hurting, they were pretty sore from the Payson canyon run on Thursday and I wasn't going to make it worse. Joel worked on my calf last night to and it was pretty tender and sore so I went conservative. 4.10 miles on the elliptical in 40 minutes, it took me a bit to get the legs so they would actually go a decent clip but then it seemed to get the old quads pretty loose, I'm hoping that I will be able to get back at it on Monday.

See Ya Monday.

I ran out towards Payson this morning and my poor calf just would not cooperate! Very Painful, so after a mile I turned back for home and went down on the elliptical for 40 minutes just so I could feel like I did something! Joel is suppose to work on it again tonight, so I don't know what to think... Very disappointed and really, really, frustrated! Every year getting ready for St George this happens, every D@#$ Year! Same injury! Same place! Same frustration!!!!

Later!

I warmed up on the elliptical for 2 miles and then I went out on the road for 5 miles and some change. I ran out towards Mini GU corner and it was way hot, I usually run in the mornings but I couldn't today so I went this afternoon. It was pretty windy and way warm but I survived, my calf seemed okay but it would be sore when I stopped so that was a little of a concern but it did better than I thought it would. Average pace for the run was 8:29 with a total time of 43:00 even, I had soccer practice with Ethan after my run so no time for anything else today.

See ya tomorrow. 

My calf was so bad today that I could barley walk so nothing today. Very frustrated! but what else is new!

Later.

Joel worked on my Calf last night and it is way sore so decided to take it off again today.

See ya tomorrow.

60 minutes on the elliptical and probably the same tomorrow, that's all my PT will let me do for now so I will have to live with it.

Later.

I ran 60 minutes on the elliptical, calf seems to be coming around and I'm hoping that I will be able to get some running in this week! I hope I am finally getting past this darn thing!

See ya tomorrow.

Good news, I get to try a 5 miler tomorrow to see how the calf holds up! Wish me luck!

I ran out towards Mini GU but stopped a little short, calf was feeling better but not a hundred percent but for sure on the mend. The real bad thing was my legs felt like lead bricks, they had no strength and it was a death march pretty much so a little discouraging... I had some old shoes on so that maybe that had something to do with it, I will try new shoes tomorrow and see how things go. I feel like I have a long way to go, oh well at least I was able to run. Pace was way slow at 9:14 with a total time of 47:02 I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups. We will see how my calf recovers for tomorrow and I hope I can continue running and get back to it!

See ya tomorrow.

I tried to run this morning and it was a no go with my darn calf! I'm really considering just bagging the marathon at this point, I'm really disappointed and I'm not sure what I'm going to do but I am running out of time and it doesn't want to get better... I will maybe give it until Monday and see if there's any improvement if there isn't then I'm out!

See ya tomorrow. 

Well, I tried some new topical stuff on my calf that I got from Pat Loss that he has used in the past and it seemed to help a little bit. I was able to run some but I really didn't feel great just from the fact that I just have no energy, but the calf did better today so I have decided to give this thing another week and my plan is to see if I can get my mileage back up to where it was before the injury this next week...  And then if I can get in a decent long run next week, 10 to 15 miles, then my plan is to stay in this and see what I can do, I would still have time to get in a couple 20 milers and then maybe not taper as much but again that will all depend on next week. I will have to be able to be back up to at least 6 to 7 miles a day by Friday and then a decent long run on Saturday. No watch today as it was out of battery but it felt like about an 9 minute mile, very slow and very laboring, I hit the elliptical for 3 miles in 30 minutes and I felt a little better after that. I all so did my lower body weight training in between the running and the elliptical.

See ya Monday.

I went out this morning and tried to run and I only got in about a half a mile and I had to turn back! My calf was hurting and I have a pinched nerve on the same leg that was really painful that went all the way to my lower back. It gave me a sinsation that my leg was going to give out, really disappointing! I got home and just sat on the porch in dis-belief:( I think that ths is probably it for me this year... I will see what happens the rest of the week but it doesn't look good, I just hope I can get out of my Hotel rooms, I am not going to be forced to go down and waste a bunch of money that I don't have.  Just really having a bad day today I was really holding out hope for something good this morning but maybe its just not meant to be this year.

Later.

20 Minutes elliptical.

Being injured sucks!!!!

Still Nursing my calf and my strained abdominal muscle, frustrated but still keeping the faith! I know I will heal up eventually and then I'll be back at it. I'm driving my wife crazy though!

Later.

I ran 2.2 miles on the elliptical in 22 minutes. I still can't run at all but I have no pain on the elliptical so my PT said that was a go. between my stess fracture and my strained abdonmial muscle I am not feeling real great, but I know it will get better but it is going to be a long haul.

See ya Later.

40 minutes on nthe elliptical with some resistance, afterward I did my lower body weight training and it finally felt good to actually do something. Everything felt pretty good so I am hoping that I am on the road to recovery some what. Its a little late but I will take anything that I can get at this point.

Later.

Nothing today. My elliptical is not working and I won't have it fixed until next week some time, if it wasn't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all! This year was not meant to be for a marathon.

I might just stop running all together.

Later.

Well I tried some running this morning on the treadmill and I was really surprised by everything, I ran 2.20 miles in 19 minutes and i had a couple of quarter mile repeats at an 8 minute pace in the middle of the run.. My calf seemed to do pretty good and there was hardly any pain at all, I'm not sure what that means but I will try it out on the road tomorrow and see how it goes. I did still have some pain in my abdominal area but it seemed to get better the farther I went so that is a positive as well, I will try running 3 miles tomorrow and see how I do and if theres no pain then I will increase a little each day until the end of the week and then see where I'm at. If I can go this whole week with no pain and if I could get a couple of long runs in before Marathon then I might give it a try. I figure if I can get in a 15 miler and then an 18 miler in consecutive weeks then it could be doable. I don't want to get a head of myself though cuz then I'll just be disappointed again and i don't want to go through that.

I tried running outside today, I ran out past the stake center and out to the T in the road. Calf was marginal at best but my abdominal aera was not good, it pretty much hurt every step so that was not good... Calf started to hurt a little towards but nothing to bad, I don't know what the heck I've done to my abdominals, I must have strained it some how. Pace wasn't bad at the start but I was pretty much just jogging at the end so my pace slowed the further I went, that was mostly because of my abdomen. My average pace was 9:10 with a total time of 31:21, after the run I did some light lower body weight training to finish up. I don't really know where I go from here, I will stay running for as long as I can this week and see if it gets better. I should have my Elliptical fixed in a few days so I would like to run some and then cross training on the ellipitical if I can. I know that I can do that for as long as I can stand so maybe run 3 to 4 miles and then 3 miles on the elliptical, maybe. It all depends on if I can continue to run or not, if I can't then I'm just going to stop everything and just get healed up.

See ya tomorrow.

Nothing today...

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Payson this morning, I felt a little better this morning but my pace is so pathedic its really frustrating. I am hoping after a few more runs that this will subside and I will have a little more zip,  I hope anyway... Average pace was slower than Tuesday at 9:19 with a total time of 38:27, I did do some lower body weight training to finish up. I'm thankful to be running even though I am a long way away from where I was 6 weeks ago, we will see how it goes tomorrow.

See ya tomorrow.

Nothing felt good today, leg & Calf  hurt and abdonmin was super sore so I didn't run. I am offically out of the marathon there is no way I can even com close to running more than 5 miles if even that. So maybe next year. I need to get healed up so I can start attacking it again.

Later.

Nothing...

My goal was to run out to mini GU and damn the costs, I was able to do it but my pace each mile just slowed until I was at a slow jog towards the end... My calf did okay but my abdomen did not, its just really tender and sore and I don't know why. My first mile is generally pretty good and then each mile I get slower and slower, its hard to understand.  I did pick it up for one mile and I was able to do a 8:26 mile but my stomach area was really sore and it was really sore the rest of the way...  I really don't know what to think and I don't know if I should go to the doctor or not, if it is a strain then it will just need to take some time to heal, I just don't know. It has been a tough go the last few months and I guess I'll just keep doing what I can do and see if it gets better the next week or so and if doesn't then I guess  I'll need to go to the Doctor. I finished up with some lower body weight training, I feel lucky to just get a run in today.

See you tomorrow.

Nothing again...

I ran out towards Payson this morning and gave her another try, my legs still feel beat up and tired, my abdomen seem to do a little better but I did take some ibuprofen before the run so it must have taken the edge off some. My pace was a little better but I had to really work myself just to keep it under an 9 minute pace average, but my calf seemed fine if I could only get me abdomen to co-operate I might be able to get back into it. Depending on how things go and if I get back to training then I might sign up for the Snow Canyon Half Marathon in November, but at this point that is only wishful thinking... My average pace was 8:57 and my total time was 36:37, I'm pretty happy with the whole run really, after the run I did some lower body weight training to finish up.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu and then back to the house all via canal road and the stake center, pace was a lot better today for some reason. I still have that darn abdomen discomfort but I seemed to work through it better today and it wasn't to bad, my average pace was 8:33 with a total time of 51:57, I couldn't have ran any farther than I did but I am happy with the run and it was a step in the right direction.

See ya tomorrow.