"A Hefty Hunk Of Steamin Junk"

I ran out past Mini GU and then back to the house via canal road, I felt okay for the most part, my lungs were still feeling the effects of the cold that I have had over the last week or so but other than that it was a good run. I need to get back into the swing of things now that the Holidays are over, no more excuses. My average pace was 8:53 with a total time of 54:22.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson park loop after work and it was good enough to run in shorts, I felt pretty good, I'm still fighting this darn cold and my cough but it seems to be getting better, the air quality doesn't help. My average pace was 8:53 with a total time of 55:25, it was a good start to the week, I would have ran this morning but I had to take my mom to the doctor so it kinda screwed up my plans. But all is good.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Mini GU corner and then back to the house, I ran after work today again as I slept right through my alarm this morning, I don't know what happened there but I must be getting old! I felt okay but the last mile was a little labored, but all in all it was a good run and I'm glad that I was able to fit it in today. Two days in a row baby, I'm on a roll, my average pace was 8:46 with a total time of 53:09, I was able to run in shorts again so that was nice. That is one good thing about the afternoon runs is sometimes it a lot warmer.

See ya tomorrow.

Nothing today. To many excuses. Here's to a better tomorrow.

Later.

I ran out to mini gu corner and then back to the house via canal road after work... I felt okay but not great. Average pace was 8:56 with a total time of 54:15, lighter day tomorrow, maybe. I might just go the full amount. I'll see how I'm feeling.

See ya tomorrow.

I got off work early today and decided to run the Payson Park Loop and extend down to the park, I felt good lung wise but my poor legs were shot from the get go, very tired with no zip. I'm okay with that as today was about covering the distance and not speed. My average pace was 9:12 with a total time of 1:06:04, on a good day I would run this route in under 60 minutes but I need to build up to that and I know I'll get there. Very happy with this week so far and tomorrow will be another easy run and just get in 6 miles minimum maybe more, it will depend on how my legs feel.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini GU Corner and then back to the house via canal road, I felt a little choppy on the way out but then on the way back I started to get into a pretty good rhythm... As I got back to the house I was feeling pretty good so I tacked on another mile and it was my fastest mile of the day, I felt like I could have gone more but I didn't want to over do it as I have ran 30 plus miles this week. So a good end to the week, my average pace was 8:57 with a total time of 1:03:38. Not real fast but I know as I increase my mileage the pace will start to come down, and as I lose the weight hopefully that will help as well. My weight before I left running was 174 pounds so I have lost 6 pounds over the last 3 weeks so that's good.

See ya Monday

I decided to stay inside today as it was raining like crazy and I wasn't in the mood to get wet, so I did 30 Minutes on the elliptical and then I ran for 30 minutes on the treadmill and I went 3.4 miles in 30 minutes. I had a couple 200 pickups at an 8 minute pace but other than that I kept it just under a 9 minute pace the whole way. I finished up with some push-ups and a little stretching, it was a great workout and I'm glad I was able to get it done.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and back to the house via canal road, my legs were pretty tired and not very zippy... On the way home a nice black lab started following me and ended up escorting me home, I was able to get a number from his tag and call the owner so they could come and pick him up. My pace was slow but I stopped for a minute and I forgot to turn off my watch so my pace and time were a little messed up, it had me at a 9:23 pace with a total time of 57:12. Most of my miles were sub 9:00 except for one so it was a little messed up. I have some pain on the back side of my leg were my knee bends, it loosened up after a little bit but I hope this doesn't become a problem, its pretty stiff and sore right now. I might need to ice for a bit...

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Payson Park loop today but I didn't extend down into the Park, I didn't feel real great on the way out but on the way back on mile number 4 I was able to get into a pretty good rhythm and that mile was 7:54. I then just tried to slow down and keep my rhythm and enjoy the run, my average pace was 8:51 with a total time of 55:10, I have had a pretty good week so far so i am happy with that.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran after work today and ran out to Mini Gu and I felt pretty good again on the second half of the run, my average pace was 8:41 with a total time of 52:45.  I ran with a pretty heavy heart as I lost a good friend over night and it's been a pretty sad day... He was a great doctor and a great friend and he delivered both my kids, I remember what a comfort it was to have him as our doctor and will never forget all the great times golfing and hanging, they will be cherished memories for sure. Rest in Peace Jae Baxter and may all your drives be straight and true from here on out.

See ya Tomorrow.

Day off today.

I ran out Past Mini Gu and then out to Gu Corner and I felt really good today for some reason, I had a 7:48 mile on mile number 5 and then my average pace was 8:28... I haven't beat the 8:30 guy for a while now and I didn't feel like I was working real hard at it either, so it was a great way to end the week. My goal is to add a mile each week to my long runs until I get to 11 or 12 miles and then just hold there for a while, I really want to pace myself and not over train and get injured again. Total time was 1:08:22.

See ya Monday.

I over slept today and then I had the funeral for my friend and then after that I spent alot of time with the Family and I just couldn't find anytime to get a run in. Hopefully tomorrow.

Later.

I ran the Mini GU Corner loop via canal road, I felt pretty good today and it was super nice outside. My average pace was 8:29 with a total time of 51:45, I felt like I wasn't working hard at all so that is a great sign.

See ya tomorrow.

I decided to do some hills today as I have not done any since being insured last year, I ran up to the mailboxes via Mount Loafer school and then I ran down Woodland Hills Drive to canal road and then back to the house. Once getting home I extended out about a half a mile and then back to the house. My average pace was 8:25 total time was 55:54, pretty darn good considering the first 3 miles are pretty much uphill and steep, I had a full mile on one of the downhills and that mile was 7:22, I wasn't really pushing it on that downhill section I just let the hill do the work. I felt really good on the uphill not to tired at all so that was a pleasant surprise, It was a great run and I feel like I am on the right track. I finished with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Mini Gu Corner route, I kept a really nice 8:25 mile pace on the way out and then my legs got a little tired on the way back, I knew they would after the harder workout yesterday. I feel like I am turning the corner so to speak, I hope I can keep this up. My average pace was 8:33 with a total time of 52:11, light stretching afterward.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past the old barn on canal road and then towards Payson, went out about 2 miles or so and then came back to the house the same way, I just kept the pace nice and easy. Average pace was 8:50 with a total time of 40 minutes even.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Gu Corner and then back to the house, I then tacked on a couple more out to the old barn on canal road. I average an 8:40 mile on the way out and then I was averaging an 8:30 mile on the way back, I felt pretty good and its my 3rd week of 30 plus miles per week. I will cut back a little bit next week, I will run every day but less miles. I want to be smart. My average pace was 8:37 with a total time of 1:27:07, I had a great week of training and it was a good run to end the week on, I'm actually starting to love running again.

See ya Monday

This will be a little bit of a cut back week for me as far as mileage is concerned, I've had 3 really good weeks in a row so I want to make sure I don't over do so I will ease back a little on the mileage this week. I ran out past the old barn on canal road and towards Payson and then back to the house, average pace was 8:49 with a total time of 37:30 I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push ups. It was a beautiful day today, shorts and short sleeves on the 26th of January, pretty darn nice.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past the stake center and towards Mini Gu, since this is a cut back week I stopped a mile short. I felt pretty good and the pace was up beat, my average pace was 8:22 with a total time of 35:58. I had a couple of sub 8:15 mile paces in the middle, 8:12, 8:09. It was another beautiful day and I am surely spoiled but I'm not going to complain.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past the old barn on canal road and then down Elk Ridge road and then I turned after hitting my mile two which was the bottom of the hill and then I turned and headed back the same way, a nice little mixture of flat and downhill and uphill. My average pace was 8:27 with a total time of 33:46, I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups.  It was a very fun workout.

See ya tomorrow.

I didn't get home from work until after 5 but I headed out towards Mini Gu corner but stopped at the horse arena which is just short of a mile from Mini Gu. I was having problems with my watch so I reset it and headed back to the house. I had two miles that were in the MP range, 7:55, 8:00, my average pace for the run was 8:15 with a total time of 36:30. I felt pretty darn good again and I'm glad I was able to get out. It's amazing to me how when I have a bad day at work if I push myself out the door for a run it seems to make everything right. It doesn't solve the problem but it makes everything right at home, and that's what counts! That's why I love this sport and how when I have been injured in the past how tough it is to handle day to day problems with out it. I am so glad that I have the opportunity to run, I shall never take it for granted again.

See ya tomorrow.

Nice easy run out past the old barn on canal road and then back to the house, felt okay today but not great. My average pace was nice and easy at 8:59 with a total time of 29:32, nice day again, a little overcast but still pretty tolerable temps for the end of January.

'See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini GU Corner and then back to the house the same way, via canal road, I felt pretty good and my last mile was 7:48. I have had another great week of training even though it was a cut back on mileage I had some really good runs, next week back to the regualr mileage. My average pace was 8:24 with a total time of 51:07, now its off to State Cheer Championship, my wifes team won it all last year so we will see how it goes.

See ya Monday

I just could not find any time to run today.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner via canal road, I ran into my Brother Curtis and ran with him for a while, it was good to run with him again. My stupid 920XT was malfunctioning again so my miile splits were all over the place. I will not use that watch again until they tell me they can work out the bugs, to frustrating.  My total time was 54:45 with an average pace of 8:33, I felt pretty good for the most part and it was such a beautiful day for February.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Payson Park loop today and extended down to the Park, another beautiful day but my legs were pretty much dead from the get go and the last couple of miles were like a death march... I didn't hardly eat anything today and it really showed, my average pace was 8:59 with a total time of 1:04:34. I'm still glad that I got out today, I just can't let this warm afternoons slide by.

See ya tomorrow.

I took a couple of hours off this afternoon as I had a late appointment with a client at 5pm so I came home and got my run done early, I started out just after 2:30 or so and I ran out to Mini Gu Corner. When I first started out I thought it was going to be another death march but I ended up feeling pretty good, my average pace was 8:25 with a total time of 51:16. I had a MP mile on mile number 3 at 8:00 pace, I knew that was to fast so I tried to slow it down to more like an 8:30 pace, but my last mile was 8:16 so I must have accidentally speed up. It was sure a nice day 65 plus, pretty crazy but I'm not going to complain.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Big Blue mailbox route after work today, I didn't want a whole lot and my goal was to keep it pretty easy and not over do it. My average pace was 8:52 with a total time of 46:19, I felt okay for the most part I just wanted to keep the legs loose an I didn't want to go 2 days in a week without any running.

See ya tomorrow.

I was able to get out the door just after 8:30 am and I headed out to Gu Corner via canal road and then I came back the same way, I felt okay but it seems I'm fighting side aches for some reason... Today it hit me on mile 4 and then I fought it the rest of the way, it would just come and go so I don't know what's up with that. When I returned back to the house I ran out to the old barn on canal road and then back to the house to finish out the 10 plus miles. My average pace was 8:38 with a total time of 1:27:21, not a bad run but with that darn side ache I had to slow down a lot but I guess that's okay. I had a pretty good week of training again and I like the road I'm on, now if I can just stay healthy.

See Ya Tomorrow.

I ran the Payson park loop but I didn't extend down to the park, I felt pretty good today even though the insides of my thighs were really stiff from the yard work on Saturday, I was able to keep a steady up beat pace and just enjoy the evening. My average pace was 8:28 with a total time of 52:49, I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups. Good start to the week.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner via canal road passed my Brother and then I turned to try and catch him and during that mile I did a 7:49 mile so I'm counting that as a MP mile, thanks brother for pulling me along. Stopped for a bit and talked to him and then I headed back to the house and just kept it easy, it was a little bit cooler today and I could feel it in my hands, but it was still nice for February. My average pace was 8:20 with a total time of 51:58.  I feel really good right now, I sure hope I can stay this way through out the year, it would be a first.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Payson park Loop today and I extended down into the Park, I felt pretty good for the most part but I was a little tired on the last mile but that's okay. In the middle of the run I had a MP mile (8:00) and then I just tried to keep it steady the rest of the way. My average pace was 8:30 with a total time of 1:00:56, it was another beautiful day and I'm glad I got out, feeling good right now.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house, pace was tough today and I pretty much felt like crap the whole time, I did feel slightly better on the way back. My average pace was 8:57 with a total time of 54:23, I'm heading down to St George with Ethan tomorrow for a soccer tournament. I will probably run tomorrow morning and then I don't think I'll run the rest of the week as he will be having a couple of games a day and I want to focus on him.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Payson and then back to the house via canal road, I then ran down to the High School to pick up my Wife's car as she is heading to California with her Cheer team... I did not feel real great today but I was able to get her done, my average pace was 9:00 with a total time of 55:59, now it off to St. George.

See ya Monday

I ran the Payson Park loop this morning via canal road, I felt a little choppy on the way out but then I felt pretty smooth on the way back and even had a couple 8 minute miles in the middle. My average pace was 8:37 with a total time of 1:01:53, I finished up with some light upper body weight training and then some push-ups. I felt pretty good again today.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner via canal road, pace was nice and steady at 8:24 with a total time of 50:54. I felt pretty good and I am happy with the way things are progressing, I just need to be smart and not over do it.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the big Blue Mailbox route today, basically I ran out towards Payson to this big blue mailbox and then I head back past the stake center via canal road so it keeps me on the flat and I can just take it easy. My average pace was upbeat steady at 8:22 with a total time of 55:32, I felt good for the most part but my mind kept wondering about certain things in life that I have no control over... Like High school sports and all the damn politics that go with it, I will be glad when my 2 juniors are graduated and I don't have to deal with idiot coaches.

See ya tomorrow.

Today was a tough one, I was tired from the get go and I just didn't have it mentally. I did fell better about half way up Harry's Hill and then coming down Woodland Hills Drive but when I hit the flat and then canal road and it was a death march that last mile or so. I had a couple of MP miles in the middle on the downhill, well not quite MP but close enough. (8:10) (8:12) My average pace was 8:52 with a total time of 56:29, so it was a good hill workout but other than that it was just down right brutal, but I guess there will be days like these. I just need to enjoy the journey, and I am.

See ya tomorrow.

Rest day.

I ran out Past Mini Gu and then up to Gu Corner and then back to the house the same way all via canal road. After getting back to the house I tacked on a few more out past the old barn via canal road, I felt pretty good at times and then a little tired at times but I felt stronger at the end than at the start so thats a pretty good feeling.  My average pace was 8:28 with a total time of 1:25:41, mile 5 was a MP mile at 7:56 with a little downhill help, I didn't really push it at all so that was a good feeling as well. Its been another good week of training and I like the road I'm on.

See you Monday.

I ran the Payson Park loop and extended down to the park, I then realized that this was suppose to be a cut back week but I most have forgot. I just tried to keep easy and not try and push anything today, my average pace was 8:46 with a total time of 1:02:55. I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups, a pretty good start to the week. I will cut back a little bit this week just to be safe.

See ya tomorrow.

Day off today. I will run the rest of the week but I will cut back a little.

See ya Tomorrow.

I came home hoping to run but then life intruded and I wasn't able to, I need to start getting out in the morning again so theres now conflicts.

See ya tomorrow.

Morning run out towards Gu Corner via mini Gu and then back to the house the same way, the horses wanted to run this morning so I let them out just for a couple miles. I had 2 MP pace miles in the middle, 7:53, 7:52, my average pace was 8:23 with a total time of 1:00:24. It was my first morning run on week day for a while and it felt really good, this is going to be the plan as I sometimes just have to many things going on after work, which was the case yesterday.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Mini GU but the wind was blowing so damn hard that I turned and headed back towards the house, after getting back to the house it was a little less wind so I tacked on a couple more but that was about it for today. The wind kind of zapped me mentally but it was a cut back week so no big deal. My average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 1:10:22, I will plan to up my miles just a little bit next week and try and get back to it.

See ya Monday.

Planned on running after work but had to much stuff going on after I was done. So nothing today.

I ran out past Mini Gu and half way up GU and then back to the house via canal road, I felt pretty good and I had 2 MP miles in there which was fun. Mile 2 was 8:00 and then mile 4 was 7:54, they felt really easy and comfortable. A little cooler with the the snow but all the roads were clear and it was a nice run, my average pace was 8:22 with a total time of 1:00:16. I was glad to get a run in finally this week I really hate missing Monday's but some days it can't be helped.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the payson park loop this afternoon, I went all the way to the park, I felt okay for the most part just kinda motored along and enjoyed the afternoon sun. My average pace was 8:34 with a total time of 1:01:29, another good run.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran to the base of Harry's hill and then ran to the top and then over to Woodland Hills drive, I ran down that to canal road and then back home. My goal was to push the up-hill and downhill to see where I'm at. I ran Harry's hill in a a 9 minute mile which is pushing it for me, it's a 12 percent grade or more, then I pushed the 2 downhill miles and those were 7:38, and 7:13. The first quick mile was a little up hill to but pretty good downhill the last little bit, the last one was mostly downhill and then when I got to the flat I slowed down, I just wanted to ran the downhill portions at a sub 7 minute pace and I was able to do that. The last mile was half downhill and half flat so that was a pretty good pace for me and I felt really good form wise and everything was just flowing really well. I'm pretty excited about my 10K in St George in a couple of weeks, I should be ready baring any set backs between now and then, It was a great workout and I'm really happy where I am at. My average pace 8:16 with a total time 52:42.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to my 5 mile mark down into the river bottoms and then back to the house via canal road, I felt pretty good at times and then tired at times but over all I felt okay so it was a positive run. My average pace was 8:32 with a total time of 1:26:06, the last mile my legs kinda went dead on me. usually I'm stronger at the end but I think my legs were still a little tired from my fast hill run on Thursday.

See ya Monday.

I ran out to the old blue Mailbox on canal road, just a timed run today and I wanted to go 40 minutes which I did. My average pace was 8:23 with a total time of 40:03, mission accomplished, I'll be doing more of these on Monday to break up the training a little bit. I felt great and it was a super nice day and I'm glad I was able to get out.

See ya Monday

No time today.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran to the high school and ran my wifes Cheerleaders for a mile and then ran back up to canal road then out past the stake Center and then back to the house, my average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 1:00:02. The last mile was pretty tough I ran into a head wind and it was a long mile fighting that darn head wind!

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past the Stake Center and then towards Mini GU and then back to the house, pace was just so, so but it was a nice day. My average poace was 8:28 with a total time of 51:54, mile 5 was sub 8 minute mile (7:59) so I'm counting that as MP mile. I felt pretty good and I'm glad I was able to get out.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran to my 5 mile mark down in the river bottoms and then back to the house via canal road, I felt pretty good today and I think I need to start getting up early on saturdays as its starting to get warmer. My average pace was 8:25 with a total time of 1:24:49, I feel pretty darn good and I hope I have a good 10K race next Saturday.

See ya Monday.

I ran out to Payson Park and back via canal road, It was tough going on the way out as I had a head wind but then I did a little better on the inward half and had a negitive split. My average pace was 8:30 with a total time of 1:00:51, I had 2 MP miles in the middle 8:00, 7:52... I felt okay but not great, when I have ahead wind it just zaps me mentally I guess that is something that I need to work on.

See ya tomorrow.

No time today.

See ya tomorrow.

I didn't get a whole lot of sleep last night so I ran in the afternoon, I was pretty much in a fog the whole way but I still felt pretty good. My average pace was 8:29 with a total  time of 43:25, I will run 5 miles tomorrow and then probably 3 on Friday before I head down to St George.

See ya tomorrow.

Nothing today. To much work and no time.

Later,

I'm  pretty okay with my time. Went out way to fast and then just hung on. I'll do a race report later.

Average pace was 7:10.

Details.

Mile 1. 6:33 this mile was way to fast but I was just trying to get the legs moving and I didn't feel like I was over doing it much.

Mile 2 7:18 after the first mile I decided to pull this one back a bit but over compensated and I felt like it was to slow, there are a couple of small hills here but not that big of deal.

Mile 3 6:53 tried to push some on this mile because of mile 2, I still felt pretty good but knew at this point that I had gone out to fast.

Mile 4 7:15 I felt okay with this mile as it has some uphill in it, stayed with it pretty good.

Mile 5 7:27 I lost it on this one a little bit, mentally kind of zoned out, which cost me.

Mile 6 7:36  I'm still struggling here but trying to get the legs to move but its not happening.

.17   6:39 I still felt like I had a chance to get under 44 minutes so I picked it up here, but I missed figured the math and I should have picked up sooner, DANG!

I'm okay with this to some degree as I have improved over the last year where I thought I was getting slower, if I would have gone out a little more even then I would have probably had a better time... I think if I stay consistent and don't over train, which I have a tendency to do, then I have some good races ahead of me. I just have to get the mileage in and be a little more attentive when I am racing of my pace and have a little better strategy. It was a fun and I love doing this race every year.

See ya Monday.

Nothing today. Hopefully tomorrow.

Later.

Nothing again today.

Tomorrow?

I finally was able to get a run in this week! I went out to Mini Gu and then back to the house via canal road, felt pretty darn good and after a few miles I was able to get into a nice rhythm. My average pace was 8:21 with mile 4 around MP (8:00) with a total time of 50:42, it was nice to get out and it really helped clear my head.

See ya tomorrow.

It hasn't been a good week for training but I was able to get out today for a 10 miler, I ran out past Gu corner and down into the river bottoms. I felt pretty good on the way out but then on the way back it was a little tougher, miles 8 to 10 were like a death march, especially the last mile. I was thinking about going 12 miles but I listened to my body and stopped at 10.  I need to get back in to the training next week, the last two weeks I have gotten a little lazy, I need to start listening to my alarm and getting out in the mornings then I'm not trying to find time after work to get a run in. My average pace was 8:41 with a total time of 1:27:27, it was a beautiful morning weather wise and I'm glad I was able to get out.

See ya Monday.

I ran after work tonight, I have had a mild migraine today and I haven't' felt good at all but I was able to get home around 5 or so and I took some Tylenol and waited for a bit. I still didn't feel great so I just went for it, the first 3 miles were pretty rough but then on the way back I was able to get into a pretty good rhythm and I hit some MP miles on 4 and 5. I felt dizzy at times but I was able to get through it okay, my average pace was 8:36 with a total time of 53:31. It was sure a nice day out and it was hard not to enjoy the 70 degree temps!

See ya tomorrow.

Morning run today and I ran out past Mini Gu corner, the run was pretty rough just from the stand point that I had a late run yesterday and I don't think my legs had recovered enough. But, it was still a beautiful morning and I am so glad I was able to get out, my average pace was slow at 9:06 with a total time of 55:17. My goal is to start getting out in the mornings with it starting to warm up and its just a better time to get it done.

See ya tomorrow.

I didn't get out today. Just pure laziness. Not the best way to start out the Month. HAHA.

See ya tomorrow.

I left work at noon and then I headed to home and decided to run the Big Blue mailbox route, I felt pretty good and I'm glad I was able to get out today. My average pace was 8:24 with a total time of 1:01:00, pace felt pretty comfortable.  I plan on running 10 miles or so tomorrow before we head down south for spring break and then I'll run while we are away.

See ya tomorrow.

I was able to get in 10 miles but that was it for today, my legs were really tired. Very rough fun and I was just glad to finish, my average pace was 9:16 with a total time of 1:34:34. I can't rember a tougher run in a long while, I'm sure it had something to do with the later run on Friday and it was pretty upbeat, probably Should have taken the day off but I felt like I needed to get another day in. Here's to better days!;)

See ya Monday

Well, I finally was able to get a freaking run in this week. I've been down in Vegas all week with the wife and kids for spring break and I never even laced up my shoes for a run... lazy I know but it is what it is! I ran out to my 5 mile mark in the river bottoms and then back to the house all via canal road, I felt better towards the end than I did in the first half. My average pace was 8:50 with a total time of 1:28:59, the plan is to hit it pretty hard the next couple of weeks with the Southern Utah half on the 25th and I need to get back into running better and being more consistent.

See ya Monday

Didn't get out today.

See ya tomorrow.

First run of the week. I ran out to Mini GU this Morning and then back to the house all via canal road, I felt pretty good but for some reason on the way back my pace slowed but I still felt okay. My average pace was 8:28 with a total time of 51:24, I tried out some new shoes the Nimbus 17 and they felt pretty good. They seem a little smaller but are super light, all in all a pretty good ride. I need to have a better week of training this week, last week was a joke.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran after work and I ran the Payson Park Loop and went all the way to the park, it was a little cold but tolerable. I felt pretty good for the most part, my average pace was 8:28 with a total time of 1:00:39, I felt pretty darn good and I feel like I am in a good place right now with my running and I hope it can stay that way. I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups, I haven't done that in a while and I would like to get back in the habit of doing it.

See ya tomorrow.

Early afternoon run and it turned out to be a pretty nice afternoon so I ran out past Mini Gu corner and then back to the house via canal road, I didn't feel real great starting out but then on the way back I started to get in to a pretty good rythumn. My average pace was 8:34 with a total time of 52:09, it was a litte breezy but I still felt okay on the way back and that is a good sign.

 see ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Gu Corner and then down into the river bottoms to my 5 mile mark and then I ran back to the house the same way all via Canal road. After getting back to the house I was feeling pretty good so I ran out to the old barn on canal road which is a 2 mile loop, those last two miles were in the 8 minute range so I am counting them as MP miles. I felt stronger towards the end which is a really good sign and I feel like I am getting stronger each run so that is a really good sign as well. My average pace was 8:24 with a total time of 1:41:53, I ran into my Bother Curtis and his son Bryan and I ran about a mile with my him so it was a fun day.

See ya Monday

I ran a nice little morning run out to Payson and back, I didn't extend down into the park though, I felt a little stiff and tired on the way out but then on the way back my legs seemed to loosen up and I was able to get into a pretty good rhythm. My average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 53:25, it was sure a beautiful morning and I'm glad I was able to get out and get my run in early, this needs to be the trend from here on out.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Payson via canal road this morning, Im just trying to get the spring back in my legs and try and get them ready for the race on Saturday, so I will do 4 miles today and then 4 miles tomorrow and then a few miles on friday before we head down to St. Goerge. I just tried to stay steady and keep it smooth, my average pace was 8:36 with a total time of 34:58. I did some light upper body weight training and some push-ups to finish up.

See ya tomorrow

I ran out past the stake center and the plan was to go 4 miles but I started having bowel issues so I turned for home... I just barley made it, I hate that.  My average pace was 8:25 with a total time of 28:40, my legs felt a little better this morning so hopefully they are getting ready for the race. I will run a little before we head down south tomorrow,  I hope I can have a good race.

See ya tomorrow.

Short run out past the old barn on canal road, just trying to keep my legs loose. I have some pain in my lower left leg so I hope that's nothing to serious, my average pace was 8:40 with a total time of 28:27. My legs didn't feel real good again today so I don't know what to think about that, hopefully with some race day magic and a little luck I will be able to have a good race.

See ya tomorrow.

I will give a race report later. I felt really good through 9 miles but then the wheels just came off, and I don't know why. I was on track to get a sub 1:40 but my legs just gave out on me, I was able to still take 3rd in my age which made me feel a little better about the effort. It's a great race and a great course and I will do it again.

Details. Here are my splits.

1. 7:18 down hill and I was just getting loose.

2. 7:22 I decided to back off on this one, not to much though.

3. 7:14 this is really downhill but stayed controlled and easy.

4. 7:32 More flat with some rollers still feeling pretty good.

5. 7:28 still feeling good and just trying to stay smooth.

6. 7:41 I stopped here to take some GU and then get a drink.

7. 7:47 didn't feel real great on this one but I am still in it mentally even though I slowed down a little.

8. 7:36 Recovered a little here and I felt like I was back in a good flow.

9. 8:01 The wheels just came off and I don't know why, really lost it here.

10. 8:04 I'm just trying to work my way through the feeling in my legs and trying to hang on.

11. 8:33 wheels really coming off here and I almost started to cry, I'm sure there was some cussing involved.

12. 9:04 Feeling like I was going to have top walk but I told myself to just keep the legs a moving, feeling really disappointed.

13. 8:22 decided to try and just give it all I had and this mile was about all I had.

.10 sprinted the last little  bit here and hit a 7:19.

I don't know what happened on miles 9 through 13 but it felt like I hit the wall, that has never happened to me before on a half marathon but I guess theres a first time for everything... I the course was more downhill hill those first 4 miles and I don't know if maybe that kinda zapped my legs, don't really know. I was pretty disappointed after I finished but then after the results I found out that I took 3rd in my age so that was a big boost, if I run it next year I will make sure and get some downhill training in and be better prepared. Now its time to cut back a little little and then in a month or so start getting ready for St. George, I need to stay healthy so I can get to the starting line.

See ya later.

I'm Taking a few days off until my legs are recovered from the race on Saturday. Quads are really sore and the front part of my shins are really sore as well. I'm not sure when that will be, hopefully by the end of the week.

See ya later.

Legs getting looser.

Feeling better. I will probably run tomorrow and see how I feel. I have a few aches and pains, hopefully nothing lasting, I guess I'll see tomorrow.

See ya tomorrow.

I decided to go and try a run this morning, I felt okay but I still have some major soreness in my calves and my quads are still weak but the stiffness there is subsiding. I ran out past the stake center and towards Mini Gu and then back to the house all via canal road. I will run the rest of the week and the mileage will be dictated by how I am feeling. My average pace was 8:34 with a total time of 35:05, it was a beautiful morning.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Payson this morning, legs are still way tired from the half a week ago, pretty frustrating... Hopefully they will recover over the weekend. I will run again tomorrow but it will depend on the legs on how far I will go, it was sure another beautiful morning. It doesn't get any better than this, average pace was 8:46 with a total time of 35:44.

See ya tomorrow.

I only had time this morning for a short run, I ran out towards Mini Gu corner and then back to the house all via canal road. My legs are still way tired from the Half a week ago, hopefully next week they will do better. My average pace was slow at 9:05 with a total time of 45:44, I had some major stomach issues on the way back and with about  mile to go it got pretty damn ruff but I was able to make it back to the house, Barley. Now its up to the temple for Mason and Amelia's Wedding, crazy day.

See ya Monday

Day off.

See you later.

I took a few days off to see if I get my legs back. They are feeling better and I am planning on a run tomorrow.

See you Later.

I ran the Payson Park Loop after work but I didn't extend down into the Park, it took about 3 miles before my legs felt like they were running. My average pace was 8:24 with a total time of 53:21, I was able to get into a pretty good rhythm on the way back. Its time to get back to being consistent again and see where I can take this this year. It was a great run and a beautiful day.

See ya tomorrow.

I got home from work around 4 and then planted some more flowers and then I headed out to Mini Gu Corner via canal road, I didn't feel real great on the way out but I felt a lot better on the way back to the house. My average pace 8:40 with a total time of 52:35, my last mile was an 8:00 mile so I am counting that as MP, it was a good way to power through the difficulty of the first half of the run. It will make mentally tough down the road, I was ready to pack it in after about a mile but I stayed with it.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Payson Park loop this morning and I went all the way to the park, my legs were pretty tired the whole way but I was able to get the run done.  It was probably the short turn around in runs from yesterday afternoon and then running this morning but I'm glad that I got her done so I don't have to try and work a run in later today. My average pace was 8:43 with a total time of 1:02:28, it was sure a perfect morning and its always a good time to run. I don't know when I will run tomorrow because I get to go and help with the Payson temple open house and my shift is from 7:30am to 11:30am, so I will probably run after that weather permitting...

See ya tomorrow.

I was up at 6 to talk to Cade and we ended up talking to him for 3 hours, which was great, and then I had no time to run because I had to get to work and  after work we went through the Payson Temple, which is beautiful by the way, so no run today.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini GFu Corner this morning, I felt so good today and my legs were feeling strong for a change. On the way back I ran into Kent wing and we ran for a bit, my last mile was 7:58 and it flet really easy.  My average pace was 8:24 with a total time of 51:39, its for days like these that I run and theres not a better feeling than feeling like i do right now... Well maybe talking to Abby over skype this past weekend is better but this is a close second.

See you tomorrow.

I ran the Payson Park Loop and extended down into the park, I didn't feel as good as yesterday but still okay. My average pace was 8:28 with a total time of 1:00:42, so not to bad, I just didn't feel as strong today as I did on yesterday but is all about the journey. It was a little breezy at times but other than that it was another beautiful morning and I'm so glad that I was able to get out there again.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Mini Gu Corner via canal road and the stake center, it was a pretty ruff run and it was like a death march most of the way... I walked 9 holes of golf late last night at Hobble Creek so i guess that over did the old legs, but I think that's okay. My average pace was 9:06 with a total time of 55:11, not my best as of late but at least I was able to run and get it done for the day, it was another beautiful morning to boot!

See ya tomorrow.

I went and played 18 holes of golf this morning and walked the 18 holes and then when I returned home it seemed all right outside so I ran out to Mini Gu Corner via canal road, it wasn't to bad on the way out but on the way back it really started to rain. I decided to cut the run short because of the rain, my main goal was just to get a run in today. My average pace was 8:22 with a total time of 50:47, my last mile was 7:58 so I counted that as MP, I wasn't even trying to run that fast and the pace seemed easy. It must have been the rain and my mind was saying lets pick this up a little, I'm glad I decided to go out.

See ya Monday.

I ran out towards Payson on Canal road after dinner tonight, I should have waited longer cuz the food I had was pretty heavy in my stomach. But no worries Mondays are generally something easy and not a whole lot of mileage, my average pace was slow at 8:53 and a total time of 36:32.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Mini Gu Corner via canal road this afternoon, I felt a lot better than yesterday but I was fighting some wind out there but all in all it was a good run. My average pace was 8:26 with a total time of 51:12, my last mile was right in the teeth of the head wind so that was my slowest mile.

See you tomorrow.

I ran down to the School to run my wife's girls and its just over a mile to the school, I ran a mile with them and then headed over to Elk Ridge drive and ran up that to canal road and then home. My mile down to the school was mostly downhill and I ran that mile in 7:56 so I'm counting that as MP, the rest of the run was kinda so, so. I felt okay going up Elk Ridge but I just didn't have the spring in my step that I have had as of late but that's okay it was still a good run. My average pace was 8:37 with a total time of 54:18, it was a good mixture of downhill and uphill so that was nice.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the big blue mailbox route along canal road, it keeps me on canal road the whole time with no hills. I felt pretty good, my legs were a little tight from the hill workout on Wednesday but that's how it should be. My average pace was steady at 8:32 with a total time of 56:40, the goal for tomorrow is 10 miles so I hope I can do it.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Mini Gu corner and then up to Gu corner and then back to the house, after returning to the house I ran a couple more out to the old barn and back on canal road. I felt okay but my legs were pretty wasted by the last mile, I walked 18 holes of golf and ran yesterday so I must be tired from all the activity, it was still a good run though. My average pace 8:38 with a total time of 1:27:15, I will probably keep it at 10 to 12 miles on my long runs through the end of June and then I'll start to bump them up after that. I ran into my Brother Curtis and my nephew Bryan, it was good to see them out.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson Park loop and extended down into the park, I felt pretty good so I decided to do some speed work today. So on the way back I did a progression run with so pickups as well. The progression run went like this, 7:56 I had some up hill and downhill in this mile, 7:32 same here some up and downhill,  7:49 this was the pickups, so I would pick out a telephone pole and run that length and then run easy the same length I did 3 sets of these. Last mile I just took it easy. My average pace was 8:08 with a total time of 58:25 which is one of the faster times on this route so I was happy about that, it was a good mix of speed I think and I was pretty proud of the effort.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner via canal road, I felt pretty good considering the harder workout yesterday, the last mile was a little tough but that was because of the stomach issues and lets just say I barley made it home.

See ya tomorrow.

Didn't have any time today.

See ya tomorrow.

Hill day today, I ran to the base of Harry's Hill I then ran to the top of that and then over to Woodland Hills Drive and then back down to canal road and then home. It was a good mixture of uphill and downhill and I felt pretty good on the uphill but not so good on the downhill, but I'll get there. My average pace was 8:26 with a total time of 53:51, I had 2 MP miles with the down hill at 7:41, 7:32. it was a beautiful morning.

See ya tomorrow.

Big blue mailbox route a long Canal road, I just tried to stay easy but I had one mile that was in the 8 minute range and I didn't even know it so I slowed way down after that. My average pace was 8:25 with a total time of 47:10, it was sure a beautiful morning and a great way to start the day.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Gu corner and then back to the house, after getting back I ran the 2 mile loop out to the old barn and back.  First thing this morning I started running and I got to the Stake Center and I started to have stomach issues so I ran back home real quick and took care of business. I headed back out but my poor legs were just so tired this morning and it was like a death march the whole way. I must have ran to much yesterday and then I walked 18 holes of golf so I guess I'm to old to do that any more. I have to be smarter so I don't have these tough days like this, well at least not self inflicted anyway. My average pace was slow at 9:10 with a total time of 1:32:46, I'm still really proud of myself for gutting this one out, it was good for me mentally. I ran into my brother and we chatted a bit, he is ready for Utah Valley and he needs to really rock it!

See ya Monday.

In Arizona and I did run today. Lazy

No run again. Vacations make me lazy. I will run tomorrow for sure.

I just lost my whole damn entry so here it is again. I ran out on the trail here in Arizona, feltkay but my legs the first mile were pretty tired, it must have been from the laps that I did in the pool yesterday. But after a mile or so I was able to get them moving better, my average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 43:28. It was a beautiful morning here in Queen Creek Arizona and I'm really glad I was able to get out.

See ya tomorrow.

Nothing today. I hate vacations they make me lazy.👎🏻

I ran out Past Gu Corner and then down into the river bottoms and then back to the house the same way all via canal road. I felt okay going out but then on the way home with about a mile or so left I started to really get tired and the last mile was a death march. I think that had to do with the inactivity this last week and I hardly ate at all on the way home from Arizona yesterday and then you add in sitting in the darn car for 12 hours, just doesn't make for a really good feeling in the legs. My average pace was 8:48 with a total time of 1:28:57, it was not a great week of training mainly because of my laziness and I need to get going starting Monday and start getting ready for ST George.

See ya Monday

I ran the Payson Park Loop this morning but cut out the rollers. I had stomach issues before I left and then the last mile I had then as well and I just barley made it, other than that I felt pretty good. I get to start running my wife's Girls tomorrow so its time to get after it, my average pace was 8:39 with a total time of 53:36, it was a good start to the day.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran down to run my wifes girls and then I ran back up a 100 East to canal road then out past the stake center and then back to the house. I did not feel real great today, legs were very un-responsive and I just kind of got through it all. My average pace was 8:48 with a total time of 49:25.

See ya tomorrow.

Payson Park Loop this morning and I extended all the way to the Park, I didn't feel good at all today and the last couple miles were a death march again... I was able to get it done though and it was still good to be out even if it was a tired run, my average pace was 9:00 mile with a total time of 1:04:30. I had a negative split on the way back so I must have picked it up a little bit on the way back.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran down to the High School and ran the girls first thing and then I headed back up to canal road and ran out to the Stake Center, I felt okay at times and then not so good at times but I did run a MP mile at 7:54. My average pace was 8:45 with a total time of 55:01, the girls did really well this morning and they are going to be a great group this year.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the old blue mailbox route this morning but I didn't extend out past the stake center as Fridays are a lighter day for me. I should have only ran 3 but I was feeling okay so I went a little further, my average pace was 8:33 with a total time of 40:19. I wish all those running Utah Valley Marathon a good race and good speed, good luck to all.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past gu Corner and then down into the riverbottoms, camr back the same way to the house and then I did some 2 mile loops claoe to there where I had water and gatorade, I felt stronger the second half of the run which was a pleasent surprise. My last mile was at MP at 7:57, my average pace for the run was 8:38 with a total time of 2:10:23. It was a confidence builder run know doubt, and I am really proud of myself for not giving into my tired legs the first half. I was able to run the tired feeling out of them and then hammer the last half of the run with confidence.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson park loop this morning but I didn't extend down into the park I stayed on top. My legs were super tired at the first but felt a little better towards the end, my average pace was 9:06 with a total time of 56:32. It took my legs about 3 miles to loosen up to where they felt decent, not great but tolerable. I'm going to try and do Payson canyon tomorrow before I run the girls, but that will depend on how the old legs are feeling... I think I will only go from about Maple Dell and then down to the school, I'm not ready to go all the way to the top yet.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran down to the high school and ran the girls, they are up to 1.30 miles they are really coming along nicely, and then I ran home via Elk Ridge drive which is a pretty good little up hill and then home on canal road. Legs seemed to loosen up as I went and I felt pretty good towards the end, my average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 54:13.  It was a good start to the day.

See ya tomorrow.

Drove up to My brother-in-laws at the top of woodland hills and then ran down to the mailboxes and then over to Mt Loafer road, down past the elementary school to canal road and then added on a couple more out to the Stake Center and then back to the house. There is some serious downhill in this run and it was hard on the old quads, but I need to start doing this to prepare for Payson canyon next month when I start running that. My average pace was 8:33 with a total time of 1:01:48. I really held back on the downhill and I hope as I get stronger I will be able to go faster, I did have an 8 minute mile on one of them so that is a MP mile. It was a good run,

See ya tomorrow.

I ran down to the High school and ran the Girls and then I ran a lap around the track and then back up 300 west to canal road and then out past the Stake Center and then home. My legs were pretty tired from yesterdays run but they were tolerable and I feel like they did better than expected. I kept the pace easy at a 9:02 average and then a total time of 56:32, its been another good week of training and I like the road that I am on.

See ya tomorrow.

I was up a little earlier this week to try and beat the heat but I should have started even earlier but it was still tolerable, I ran the same route as last week but I didn't feel as strong at the end... My average pace was 8:40 with a total time of 2:10:53, I think my legs were tired from the down hill workout mid week because I had nothing towards the end this week. But it was still a good workout and a good week of training.

See ya Monday.

I still feel a littel tired from the long run on Saturday so i'm going to take the day off today.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran down to the high school and ran the girls, I did a lap around the track while I was waiting for them all to get there, after running them I ran home the same way, up 300 west to canal and then out past the stake center and then back to the house. I felt really good today and I'm glad that I listened to my body yesterday, I just didn't feel real great from Saturdays long run so I took the day off and it really helped. My average pace was 8:21 with a total time of 1:01:33, I had one MP mile and it was 7:39, felt really good on that one.

See ya tomorrow.

Woodland Hills downhill run this morning, the same route as last week but I went a little faster my legs felt way stronger today than last week so that is a good sign. I had 4 MP miles in the downhill sections and they were, 7:58, 7:53, 7:41, 7:54, my average pace for the run was 8:09 with a total time of 1:00:02. It was another good run and I like the road that I'm on, I hope I can keep it up and stay injury free this year.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran down to the school and ran the Girls again and then ran the same route as Tuesday, the girls are really doing well and I am really proud of them. I felt okay except on the way back up 300 West I seemed really tired so I keep it easy on the up hill, my average pace was 8:34 with a total time of 1:02:24.  Another good run in the bag and I feel like I am on the right course, easy day tomorrow.

See ya tomorrow.

I slept right through my alarm and then I decided to run anyway but I only had time for about half my volume so I went out and got here done, my pace was pretty upbeat through the whole run and I felt strong, average pace was 8:20 with a total time of 59.00 even. It was getting way hot by the time I was done but I'm sure glad I got up and actually did something, it just does a body good.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson Park Loop this morning but I stopped short and I didn't extend down into the park all via canal road. I felt pretty good just a real nice steady run. After getting back to the house Sophie wanted to go a a mile so we ran out to the stake center and back, just nice and easy and we ended up going about 1.20 miles. It was a good start to the week, my average pace was 8:28 with a total time of 1:02:36. I might run Payson Canyon with the group tomorrow, but I'm not sure what time they are meeting I guess I'll show up at 5am and then see what happens.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Mini Gu Corner route today via canal road, I got out a little later in the morning and it was not a good decision I need to get up at the regular time cuz its just to hot for this old body. My average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 52:03, I ran into Pat Loss and he was out riding a bike it was good to see him.

See ya tomorrow.

Woodland Hills Downhill run this morning, same run as last week but I through in some uphill... When I got to Loafer Canyon Road I turned up the canyon until I hit park Drive which heads over into Elk ridge and then back down past Mt Loafer school to canal road and then home. It was a good mixture of downhill and uphill and I felt pretty good on the uphill too which was a pleasant surprise. I had some MP miles on the downhill and they were; 7:54, 7:56, 7:50, 7:46 My average pace was 8:19 with a total time of 1:03:54, it was another beautiful morning, I wish it would cool down just a bit though.

See ya tomorrow.

Just a little easy run out past the stake center, average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 35:11. I didn't tun yesterday as my legs were pretty tired from the hill workout on Wednesday so I listened to my body.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Payson Park Loop but I cut out the rollers, I wasn't feeling to good on the way out and then on the way back I got passed by my son Ethan's cross country coach, Jennifer Hughes so I just tried to keep a reasonable gap hoping it would motivate me... Bad idea, good idea? I was able to keep the gap the same and then with about a mile to go she slowed down just a little so I could catch her and she ran me in that last mile. It pretty much killed me but I'm glad I did it because I was able to turn a bad run into a good run and that is a good thing. I had MP miles of 7:56, 7:16, 7:33, my average pace was 8:20 with a total time of 51:57.  So it was a good run and it turned out totally differnet than I thought it would,  half way through I thought it was going to be one of those tough runs and it was tough but good at the same time.

See ya tomorrow.

Mini GU Corner route this morning via canal road, felt pretty good considering yesterdays 3 mile speed work. My average pace 8:37 with a total time of 1:01:43, my pace was slower at first but then as I got warmed up the pace came down into the 8:30 pace range.

See ya tomorrow.

I wasn't able to run this morning because of work so I ran after work and I did the woodland Hills route and extended up loafer canyon, I felt pretty good but I think I went a little fast on the downhill cuz I was tired towards the end but it was still a great run. I had some MP miles on the downhill, 7:41, 7:52, 7:50, 8:00, my average pace was 8:16 with a total time of 1:03:39.

See ya tomorrow.

Mini Gu Corner route this Morning all via canal road, I was pretty surprised how fast my legs bounced back after the hard hill run last night... My pace was easy and they fielt a little tired towards the end but overall pretty darn good, my average pace was 8:44 with a total time of 53:06. It was way cooler this morning and boy did it feel nice, it was a beautiful morning and I'm glad I was able to get out.

See ya tomorrow.

I was glad that I was able to get out this morning and I ran out past Gu corner and down into the river bottoms, I felt really strong the last half of this long run than I have on any of the previous ones that I have done.  Long runs are not my favorite part of training and I have to really find the motivation at times and today was one of those times to actually complete them... My average pace was 8:27 with a total time of 1:59:37, my pace was faster towards the end which is a really good sign, I feel like I am on the right track with my training.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson Park loop but I cut out the rollers, my legs were not feeling good this morning... They must not have been recovered from my long run on Saturday, my average pace was slow at 8:45 with a total time of 54:30. I was faster on the way home than I was on the way out so my legs must have lessened up some on the way back. It was still a good run and a great way to start out the day.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran down to the high school and ran the girls , they ran 2 miles, and then back to the house via canal road, pace was slower than normal as I try to run with some of the girls that are slower and struggling, My average pace was 8:47 with a total time of 53:50, I did have one MP mile on the way down to the high school at 8:00.

See ya tomorrow.

No time today.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran down to the high school and ran the girls 2 miles and before they were ready to go I did 4 laps around the track waiting for them to get ready. After that I ran back up to canal road and did a few more miles up there to get past the 8 miles. I had 4 MP miles for the day and they went like this,  7:57, 7:47, 7:54, 7:44, my average pace was 8:08 with a total time of 1:06:47. It was a good run and I'm glad I was able to get it in.

See ya tomorrow.

I decided to do a little 4 miler out past the Stake center, just nice and easy and enjoy the morning. My average pace was 8:57 with a total time of 36:18, long run toimorrow.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past GU Corner and down into the riverbottoms, I ran my 2 miles loop down in there and then back to the house via canal road.  When I returned home I ran 2, 2 mile loops from my house to finish up, I felt okay today but not great I just kind of got through it...  I ran into my Brother Curtis and we chatted for a bit, also chatted with the Spanish Fork crew. My average pace was 8:39 with a total time of 2:19:39, I'm glad that I was able to get this one in the books.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson Park Loop and I wasn't going to extend down to the park but I had a lot on my mind and before I knew it I was all most to the park, I guess I kinda zoned out. I've been dealing with a lot lately and I find myself wondering why people who you thought were your friends but when it comes right down to it they really aren't. But I guess you have to be careful who you thing your real friends really are, Oh well... I didn't feel real great this morning, just didn't feel real strong but not to bad either, my average pace was 8:49 with a total time of 1:03:17.

See ya tomorrow.

I woke up yesterday morning and my back was all messed up, I don't know why but sometimes it just does that, I can sleep on it the wrong way and it will just get stiff and sore. I know it will get better but talk about bad timing with the 10K on Friday, I ran okay this morning but its hard to get my turn over going like I would like. Hopefully by Friday it will be more loose and I can get  the race that I want. My average pace was 8:33 with a total time of 52:06, and I ran the Mini Gu Corner route.

See ya tomorrow.

I just ran a nice easy 3 miler this morning as I have a 10K tomorrow so I just wanted to shake the old legs out, I'm not feeling as chipper as I would like but maybe with a little race day magic I will be able to have a good race. My average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 26:55, I haven't been taking my vitamins very good the last little bit so I'm thinking that might be contributing to the low energy and sluggishness, I need to get more regular again with them.

See ya tomorrow.

Speedy Spaniard 10K this morning,  It wasn't my best 10K but it wasn't my worst either. I felt okay through 3 miles or so and then I really started to fade and I just kinda hung in there, it was a new route this year and it was a good one. I felt pretty good leg wise but my breathing was way out of whack and I felt really labored for some reason. I have ran a sub 44 minutes in this race but I just didn't have it lung wise so I probably need to work on that a little more. My splits are below.

1. 7:13 a little uphill here and then down, pretty happy with this mile really.

2. 7:06 I felt really good here and I thought this was about where I should be pace wise.

3. 7:11 Still okay with the pace but stomach is bothering my a little here.

4. 7:23 Starting to fade bad here.

5. 7:30 still trying but fading some more.

6. 7:30 I tried to speed up here but I must not have as the pace was the same as the previous mile.

.20 6:42 I just tried to finish strong here and I think I did that.

The last half I just really seemed to fade, which surprises me as I thought I was in pretty decent 10K pace but I guess I'm not... I did finish 3rd in my age group, 50 to 54, so that was a welcome surprise i think I'm on the right track with everything I just have to stay with it, maybe try and get some more speed work when I can. But really not to bad, my average pace was 7:19.

See ya tomorrow.

I decided to take today off with the race that I ran yesterday, as I get older I find it more difficult to recover and even though I don't feel that bad I wanted to error on the side of caution, and where this is the deepest I've been able to go into a marathon training cycle without injury I thought it was a good idea. These next 60 days will be my most important so I want to be ready and fresh.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson park loop this morning but I didn't extend down to the park, I thought my legs were doing really well recovering from the race on Friday but boy was I wrong. They are pretty darn trashed, but that's okay because that means that I worked them pretty good. I just tried to keep the pace nice and easy, my average was 8:58 with a total time of 55:54, just beat the 9 minute guy. It was a beautiful morning and a great way to start the day.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran down to the high school and ran the girls and then back to the house after that, I also ran a couple of laps around the track while I was waiting for the girls to get ready. My average pace was 8:27 with a total time of 52:46, I felt a little bit better today than yesterday. The old legs are still a little tired but much improved from yesterday, I will run down Woodland hills tomorrow for some hill work. My daughter Abby comes home from her mission 1 week from today, I can't wait to see her again she's has been a great missionary and I am super proud of her.

See ya tomorrow.

I went to the high school and ran the girls a couple of miles and then I ran home. I felt okay but just kind of got her done today, average pace was 8:29 with a total time of 55:34... It was another beautiful morning, nice and cool again but that's coming to an end and its suppose to heat up again.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Gu Corner and then did my 2 mile loop down in the river bottoms and then back to the house via canal road, after getting home I did 2-2 mile loops by the house to finish out the run. I felt okay at times and then not so good at times, I guess it must be from the 10K last week but who knows but I got her done! My average pace was 8:42 with a total time of 2:19:53, I ran into my Brother while I was out but that's about all I saw, everyone must have ran earlier.

See ya Monday

First run of the week. My daughter Abby came home from her mission on Tuesday and I have been pretty busy trying to get her situated and the fact that I haven't seen her for 18 months we have been doing a lot of catching up. I have missed her so much and it is so good to have her home. I went down and ran the girls this morning an we ran the Salem Days 5K course and they all did so well! I am super proud of each one of these girls, they have come so far in the last couple of months that it just gives me goose bumps. After running them I tacked on another few miles on the way home, my average pace was 8:31 with a total time of 52:16. I probably won't get in much of a long run this week as I want to help some of the girls run the 5K on Saturday.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran a little before the Salem Days 5K and then I watched Ethan run and most of the girls on the Cheer team ran it too so I wanted to be there to cheer them on. Its back to Marathon training next week, my total time was 23:00 with an average pace of 8:19.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson park Loop this morning and extended down in to the park, felt okay and just enjoyed the morning,  I had VPB about 5 miles in and it was not fun! My average pace was 8:39 with a total time of 1:02:03, not a real fast pace but it was a steady pace and it felt good to get out.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran over to the base of Harry's Hill ran up that and then over to woodland hills drive down to canal road and then home. I usually rock this route but not today, I had no drive in my legs at all either on the the down hill or the uphill and the last mile was a death march. My average pace was 9:00 with a total time of 57:29, I had a real bad Migraine yesterday so I don't know if that just zapped my energy or what, I haven't had that happen before with a migraine so who knows. I feel good in the fact that I was able to power through even though I wasn't feeling good.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran with cross country team this afternoon up to Lewis falls. It was a killer up hill trail run at high altitude and it did me in pretty much. Oh to be young and lungs of Steele, legs felt pretty good just my lungs could not keep up.

See ya tomorrow.

I got out this morning around 6:30 but it was an hour to late as it got pretty darn hot by the last few miles. I didn't feel bad the first 12 miles and I was averaging around 8:30 mile the whole way but the last 6 miles were kinda rough, I would contribute that to the hotter temps and I just didn't handle it very well. But, I was able to get it done and I didn't make any excuses. If I can get a few more of these in and then maybe a 20 miler I feel like I will be ready to go. Average pace was 8:37 with a total time of 2:36:41.

Just lost my whole entry. Crap. Lets just say I had a horrible run. My legs felt like crap and I almost stopped to walk and with an average pace of 9:19 when I usual run a 8:10 average on this route tells me I'm not doing to well. I don't know whats wrong but I should have been well rested for this run where I took a couple days off, but that wasn't the case. I guess I need to chalk it up to just a bad day and let it go, but theres no way I could run a marathon feeling like I do and with just 6 weeks to go or less thats pretty discouraging.

See ya tomorrow.

So I needed to get my long run in today as tomorrow I am pressed for time because Ethan has a soccer game in the morning so I ran out to the river bottoms and then back to the house. My legs felt okay going out but then on the way back they just went dead on me again and I slowed down to where I was running a 10:20 mile, this has really hampered my training this week as I just haven't been able to get my legs to cooperate. I don't know what is wrong but today was brutal, I had to stop about .3 from my home and rest my legs just to finish, it really is frustrating!!! I needed to get 14 in today but my legs could go no further so I thought about the elliptical so I jumped on there for 40 minutes to get the extra 4 miles and I was able to do it with out much problem. I should not be feeling this way and I'm not sure what to do, it just feels like I hit the wall, its that kind of feeling. I have been trying to drink more water just in case its from being dehydrated, but to no a vale. Oh well I'll just keep doing what they will let me. My average pace for the run was 9:11 with a total time of 1:32:25, I will still try and run tomorrow but it will just be a regular run.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran with the Boys, Spanish Fork Crew, and we ran up Loafer canyon to the gate. I felt really good on the uphill which I was worried about after last week and the way my legs were feeling, hopefully I am past that and they are back to feeling normal. I had a couple of MP miles on the way down at 8:00, 7:54, we didn't push the pace down which was a good thing and we took it pretty easy on the way up but my legs felt strong so I'm happy with that. My average pace was 9:18, this is a very steep canyon uphill, with a total time of 1:16:15. It was fun to run with the boys again and I look forward for more of this these last weeks of preparing for St. George.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house via canal road. I felt pretty good but my legs were a little tired toward the end but I think that was the hill work from yesterday. Average pace 8:39 with a total time of 52:31, it was a beautiful morning again.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran after work today as I slept in and had to get going but I ran out towards Payson Park but stopped short. On the way back I did 6 speed pickups and they were all in the 7 minute range and I just picked out a power pole or a street sign to run to and then had about the same distance in a recover time. I had to reset my watch because I forgot to start it on the way back and it was all screwed up but the miles that I had after the reset went like this: 7:50, 7:27, 7:54 Average pace on the last two were 7:45 and then the previous 4 miles were 8:30. It was a good workout and I'm glad I got a little speed in.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu corner and then back to the house via canal road, legs were extremely tired this morning, they kind of hit the wall again... I know a lot of it was because of the late run yesterday afternoon and then I did speed work to boot and then they just get tired I guess, but I got her done and that's all that matters. My average pace was nice and easy at 9:18 with a total time of 56:25, I did some push-ups to finish up.

I will take tomorrow off as I have a big long run on Saturday.

See you Saturday.

I ran with the Spanish Fork boys and girls From the Black hawk Camp Ground which is at the top of Payson canyon and then I ran back to my house. I was really nervous about this run, not from the stand point of the mileage just the extensive downhill along with the mileage, was my main concern but my legs handled it really well. This tells me that I'm on the right track and I just need to stay consistent these last 4 or 5 weeks, I want to get in a few more downhill runs and a few more uphill runs as well. I had  7 MP miles on mostly the downhill but i didn't push the downhill at all I just let the hill do the work  and I did that just because I didn't want to over do it. Those miles went like this: 7:58, 7:59, 7:53, 8:00, 7:46, 7:47, 7:53, my average pace for the run was 8:19 with a total time of 2:52:34. This was a big confidence boast and I am glad that I was able to do it, it gave a nice evaluation of where I am at.

See y Monday

Taking today off as I'm still recovering from the 20 miler Payson canyon run Saturday.

See ya tomorrow.

I decided to try a run today, I took yesterday off as my legs were still pretty stiff and sore from the Payson canyon downhill 20 miler on Saturday. I ran out to mini Gu Corner and they seem like they are recovering nicely and I felt pretty good so I'm glad I was smart and took yesterday off. My pace wasn't to bad either at 8:39 with a total time of 52:30, the last mile I did a MP mile at 7:58 which was a nice surprise on stiff tired legs. The plan is to stay consistent the rest of the month and keep hammering out the miles, I'm in the home stretch now and I want to finish strong.

See Tomorrow.

No time today.

I ran out to Mini GU Corner again this morning, I ran a 3 mile warm up and then on the way back I did 9 Pick-ups and I tried to finish the last of each mile strong, each of the pick-ups were in the 7 minute range with a few in the 6:50 range so I was pushing it pretty good for me. The miles with the pick-ups went like this 7:44, 7:44, 7:43, I would have a recovery about the same as the repeat was sometimes a little less, I felt pretty good but the last couple miles I was getting a little tired. My average pace for the run was 8:13 with a total time of 49:54, it was a great run and a great workout.

See ya tomorrow.

I decided to run just a little 4 miler out past the old barn on Canal road towards Payson, I just tried to keep the pace steady and enjoy the morning. My average pace was 8:34 with a total time of 34:51, I just wanted to keep my legs loose so tomorrow I won't have to spend the first few miles trying to get them loose.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Payson Park Loop and I went all the way to the park, I felt okay but towards the end my legs felt like they hit the wall again, I don't know why that is but it is what it is. I had an average pace of 8:23 with a total time of 1:00:08, When I got back I finished up with some push-ups. I wasn't able to run a Saturday because I had a migraine, I don't know why but I just could do it so i hope all goes well this week so I can get one more real long run this week.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran with the Spanish fork boys down Payson Canyon, I felt okay but not great but I was able to get it done and it was a good workout. It was really cold and I was glad that I had gloves and my long sleeve sleeves, it made for a comfortable run. Fall is coming for sure. I had 6 MP miles and my average pace was 7:53. they went like this, 8:00, 7:31, 7:20, 7:45, 7:44, 7:41,  total time for the run was 1:15:09.  It was a good time, I will probably do it one more time before the marathon, maybe next week and then call it good.

See ya tomorrow.

I Took today off to let my legs heal up from the Payson canyon run.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu corner and then back to the house via canal road, I was just trying to work the kinks out from the Payson canyon run on Tuesday, I felt Okay but not great. I will have to do my long run tomorrow as Ethan has his youth elk hunt on Saturday so I wont be able to run on that day. That will be the case next week to if he doesn't get one this weekend, my average pace for the day was 8:30 with a total time of 51:35.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran my long today as I am going elk hunting with my son Ethan tomorrow and there would be no time. I didn't feel real great at times but then I felt a little better towards the end so that was a pleasant surprise. My average pace was okay at 8:39 with a total time of 2:10:49, I did some one legged squats to finish up.

See ya Monday

No time today, I had to leave early for work. I tried to get a run in after work but I couldn'r find anytime.

Tomorrow

I ran out to mini Gu Corner this morning via canal road, I felt okay but not great and I just kind of tried to enjoy the morning, my average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 52:12... I need to stay with it this week and try and stay consistent, time is winding down to the marathon, I wish my legs were feeling stronger but it is what it is I guess.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran up Loafer canyon Road to the gate and then back down the same way, I had 3 MP miles on the way down and they were, 7:46, 7:54, 7:36. It is extremely steep on the way up and then I was fighting a head wind to boot so it was a great work out, my average pace was 9:15 with a total time of 1:15:53. My legs felt pretty good on the uphill but the downhill they were a little wobbly, but I'm sure it was from to steep uphill but over all I felt pretty good.

See ya tomorrow.

I wanted to get in my long run today because I'm going hunting with Eathn tomorrow but I kept getting bothered with work so I had to cut my run short and head into work. I was able to get in 8 miles or so, my average pace was 8:30 with a total time of 1:11:59. I haven't had a real great month training wise so I don't know how that will affect the race in a couple of weeks but I guess we'll see. Plan is to be consistent these last few weeks and then cut back at the same time. Running everyday but less mileage and I hope with that my legs will recover and be ready...

See you Monday

I ran out towards Payson Park via canal road, I didn't extend all the way to the park but I wanted an upbeat run and I was able to accomplish that. I felt pretty good with an average pace of 8:11 and  total time of 50:59, the legs felt good. I will go light tomorrow, maybe 3 to 4 miles tops and then another 6 miler on Wednesday and then lite again until Saturday where I would like to do 10 Miles, then its easy from there until the race.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past the Stake Center to the T and then back to the house all via canal road, just nice and easy and enjoying the taper.  My average pace was 8:36 with a total time of 29:47, I will run a regular run tomorrow and then I'll back back down for Thursday.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran up to the Mailboxes in Woodland Hills and then back to the house the same way, via Mount Loafer School,  its a good little uphill and downhill run. I pushed the uphill and just went relaxed on the downhill, I just let the downhill do the work. I felt pretty good both ways, my downhill miles were 7:25, 7:14 and I wasn't pushing hard at all it felt really smooth and comfortable, my average pace was 8:16 with a total time of 51:25...  Its time to start tapering down from here so on Saturday I will do 8 to 10 miles but Thursday I will do a lite run, maybe Friday.  Then next week I will run Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and that will be it, they will be really lite miles and easy easy.

See ya tomorrow.

Easy run out past the stake center to the T and then back to the house via canal road, I just tried to enjoy the morning. The legs feel pretty good and I hope I am peaking at the right time, it looks like its going to be a hot one for St. George... I hope we get a storm in that cools things off, oh well we will just have to get through it. My average pace was 8:31 with a total time of 29:25, it was a beautiful morning.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house via canal road, after getting back I was feeling okay so I went out past the old barn on canal road to add on a couple more.... I felt okay today, not overly strong but not real weak either not sure what to think about next week. My average pace was 8:24 with a total time of 1:24:53 I had 2 MP miles around the 8 minute pace, I ran into my brother and his son and we caught up and talk a little about next weekend, we are all hoping it will cool down some but we have no control over that I'm afraid.

See ya Monday.

I ran out past the old barn on canal road towards Payson, just easy and trying to loosen the old legs up, they were a little stiff but on the way back they felt pretty good... My average pace was 8:40 with a total time of 26:56, I will run a couple more times this week before I head down to St. George and then its game on! I hope I am able to reach my goals, I wish it would cool down but I don't think its going to happen, so I'll just have to buck up and get her done.

See ya Tomorrow.

Another easy run out to the T and back. Average pace was 8:32 with a total time of 29:29. It looks like it will cool down about 10 degrees before the weekend so that is good news, every little bit helps.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to the T again past the Stake Center for one last run before I head down to St. George. I did one MP mile just to see how it felt and it felt good , not labored at all. May the good Lord be with us all this weekend and good luck to all the runners! My average pace was 8:18 with a total time of 28:42.

See ya Saturday.

I didn't have a good day today... I was right on course through my 30K to Boston Qualify but then my legs hit the wall and I was done. Disappointed but anytime you finish a marathon you should feel good about yourself. I felt like I was right in here but it I just didn't have it for some reason. I look back at my training and I got a little lazy the last 4 weeks and I didn't get in enough long runs I think, I had the 1 20 miler but then after that I didn't get anymore  other than a 15 and then a 10 miler and that was 5 weeks out, so I might have peeked a little soon. I don't know if I'm going to do anymore of these but I'm sure I will change my mind, I feel like I have it in me for a 3:30 marathon but then I think maybe I'm just to old... I will post splits tomorrow.

See ya Later.

Mile Splits

1. 7:26 a little fast on this one but I was just trying to get loose and didn't realize I was going to fast.

2. 8:00 this was perfect pace and I was getting in a pretty good groove.

3. 7:36 a little fast again but wasn't working hard at all and some downhill on this mile.

4. 7:51 better and more relaxed.

5. 8:00 Feeling good.

6. 7:48 just cruising along.

7. 7:49 feeling good and preparing myself mentally for the uphill coming.

8. 8:48 Veyo, just tried to take it easy here and felt okay.

9. 8:14 dammeron valley. this is always a hard stretch for me but the plan was I had bailed some hay so to speak on the early miles so I could take it easy through here.

10. 8:17 feeling okay and just getting through it.

11. 8:28 stopped for some water here.

12. 8:05 feeling better and cresting the hill.

13.1 7:47 feeling okay and I hit the half in 1:45:00. perfect.

14. 8:12 I felt tired here for some reason and mentally slowed down.

15. 7:55 Back on track.

16. 7:47 Using the downhill.

17. 7:51 Still hanging in.

18. 8:20 Starting to hit the wall and I know theres nothing I can do about it :(

19. 9:09 Crash!

20. 9:19 Crashing harder!

21. 8:33 Tried to pick it up here but my legs are not having it.

22. 9:38 Feeling pretty bad here because I know I'm done.

23. 9:40 Crash!

24. 9:19 Just trying to get it done.

25. 10:02 Really pissed and I am questioning why I do these Damn things!

26. 10:04 Read mile 25 caption.:)

.2  2:46 I was barley moving here but I was running, my wife said she could see that I was struggling because usually I'm really strong at the end. Not this year.

3:42:55...  Disappointed no doubt but I think the last month of training I was a little lazy with my long runs and that is the reason for the crash... Plus, life intruded with soccer games on Saturdays and it messed up my training schedule some, so no BQ this year and I missed a PR by a minute or so which I didn't care to much about because the BQ was what I wanted anything after that really didn't matter to me.  I don't know where I go from here if I continue to try or just stop doing marathons all together, I did sign up for the runners series again just to give me options and I'm running the Snow Canyon Half in November...  I did make it with no injuries this time so I think the formula I used worked for me but I have to be able to get more long runs in those last 2 months because those are critical for those last 8 miles of the marathon.

Taking some time of and get the stiffness out and then I will continue pursuing my goal of 1500 miles by the end of this year.

Later

I decided to go out and try a run on my dead marathon legs, I ran out to Mini GU Corner and then back to the house via canal road. They were pretty ruff the first couple of miles but then they felt a little better in the middle and then not so good towards the end. They felt really good after a week of rest but they are still way tired, my average pace was 9:02 with a total time of 54:57. I have the Snow canyon half marathon in less than a month so I need to get back after it and I also want to stay on course to reach the 1500 miles for the year goal that I have set for myself. My goal is to have the 1500 mile goal by Christmas so I need to stay steady, hopefully my legs will let me do it.

See you Monday

No time today.

See ya tomorrow.

I took off work around 12:30 and then went out for a run out to mini Gu again via canal road, my legs, mainly my butt are still having a hard time recovering from the marathon.... I don't have any pep back in them yet either but I'm sure that will come back as I continue to recover. My average pace was 8:56 with a total time of 54:07, after the run I jumped on the elliptical for 40 minutes to see if that would help loosen up the stiffness and get things going again, no resistance just riding the bike so to speak.... I don't have any stiffness when I'm walking around its just when I go to run. It was a good workout.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran just as the sun was going down this evening, what a beautiful day it was today. I ran out towards Payson via canal road, I'm still feeling like my legs are a couple of heavy logs that I'm lugging around but other than that it was alright. My average pace was 9:01 with a total time of 46:36, the last mile or so I was able to get into a pretty good rhythm so that was good but the rest of it was a little tough.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Mini Gu but stopped a half mile short and then back to the house via canal road. I still just have no energy and I'm just kind of going through the motions, but I'm proud of myself for not making excuses not to run and just go out and get it done. My average pace was 8:53 with a total time of 45:37, it was a nice day but the cool down is coming, it will feel nice.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Gu Corner via canal road, the wind was blowing 40 MPH plus, it was the toughest run that I have every had to do... My legs were dead and then the wind pounding in your face the whole way made for some super tough conditions. I was going to cut the run short because of the wind but when I got back to the house it was pretty tolerable so I tacked on a couple more miles around the house. My average pace was super slow at 9:17 with a total time of 1:33:57, I'm really proud of myself for not giving up on this run and just gutting it out.

See ya Monday.

I ran after work today and I was able to get out just after 5:30 and I ran out to Payson Park but I cut it short and didn't do the rollers. I have a migraine and it was pretty tough just getting through the run, I felt a little better on the inward half but it is pounding pretty good right now. My legs are still super tired and they have no zip but I was able to get through the run with all the setbacks, I had a negative split on the way in. My average pace was slow at 9:07 with a total time of 56:46, I'm glad I didn't let the migraine stop me from going even though I'm paying for it a little now.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran after work again today, it will be the last time I can do that this week as I will have  lots going on the rest of the week, soccer, soccer and more soccer. I ran out to Mini Gu and I started out feeling tired again but each mile got a little better and a little faster my last mile was in the 8:17 range, it just takes forever for the darn things to loosen up! My average pace was 8:53 with a total time of 53:58. I get to run my wife's Girls in the morning, I haven't done that since school started, should be fun.

See ya tomorrow.

I just had time for a little 5 miler, I ran the old blue mailbox route which is out towards Payson and then back to the house on Canal Road. I Still  have the dead legs thing going on but I'm just trying to stay regular log the miles. My average pace was 8:46 with a total time of 45:17.

See ya tomorrow.

Morning run out past Mini Gu and up towards Gu and then back to the house the same way via canal road, my legs just feel horrible they feel like they did at the end of the marathon. I hope they come around by the the Snow Canyon half I'm running in a few weeks, my average pace was 9:00 with a total time of 1:04:55. It was a beautiful morning and I'm glad i was able to get out, even if my legs wouldn't cooperate.

See ya tomorrow.

No time today. soccer and yard work.

See ya monday
 

I wasn't able to run on Saturday with Ethan's Last club soccer game in the early morning and then I spent the rest of the day pulling up flowers and getting everything ready for my Christmas display.  I am so still in my inner thighs of my legs for all the bending down, I feel like I ran another marathon! So, today was a little ruff, legs were sore and I'm still trying to recover from the marathon not a good combination. My average pace was slow at 9:01 with a total time of 56:10.

See y tomorrow.

Its been a week since I have ran, I decided to take a few days off as my legs are just still way tired from the marathon a month ago I wanted to see if they would start feeling better... No such luck! They are just so freaking tired and they feel like they did the last 6 miles of the marathon, like I'm hitting the wall. I'm running the snow canyon half on Saturday and I'll be lucky to run it under 2 hours... I was hoping to get under 1:40 with it being really fast and downhill but I might have to just try and finish at this point, I can't even keep my trianing pace under 9 minute miles right now. My average pace was slow at 9:06 with a total time of 56:51, I'm usually in the 52 minute range on this route so its really a struggle. I don't know what to think at this point, I guess just run through it and hope for the best.  I'm just glad to get a run in and I plan on running all week.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to mini Gu Corner via canal road, my legs felt a littl better this morning but I still have some soreness in my butt areas... I don't know why this is but I've had the issue since the marathon, I must have some muscle weekness there. My average pace was 8:33 with a total time of 51:34, a little more spunk but by the time I was done my legs were losing their spunk. Should be an interesting Snow Canyon Half marathon on Saturday, no expectations really just enjoy the scenery and see how my legs do. I do want to get a little more consistent with my running the next few months, so hopefully I can stay motivated through the end of the year. The last month I have been pretty lazy at times.

See ya tomorrow.

I decided to run some this morning, my legs are so dead I have know idea how I'm doing the Snow Canyon Half tomorrow! This is the worst I have felt going into a race in my life, I could only muster a 9:28 pace this morning and that about killed me, its going to ba a rough one. At least its mostly down hill so that will help a little but if my legs are hitting the wall the whole it won't matter. I had a total time of 32:36.

See ya tomorrow.