"A Hefty Hunk Of Steamin Junk"

I haven't run in over a month, I have been taking time off. I decided that I wouldn't run until I really started missing it, and today was that day so I ran out towards mini Gu corner but stopped a little short. I need to ease back into the swing of it and not go to far to fast. I felt pretty good, nothing spectacular but I felt like I was having fun. My average pace was really steady at 9:00 and my total time was 36 :57, so a good start to it all.

See ya Monday

I ran out towards Payson this morning, just 4 miles but its a start point so I'm pretty proud of myself for the effort, beautiful morning to. My average pace was 8:59 with a total time of 36:26, I have a migrain today so it wasn't a real fun run but atleast I was able to get her done.

See ya tomorrow

I was finally able to get in another run this week, between work and family activities in the evening there has not been a whole lot of time. I ran out past the stake center via canal road and then back to the house, I felt okay until the last mile and then I just felt awful. My average pace was slow this morning at 9:13 with a total time of 37:38, it was a little brisk this morning.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Payson after work, I felt pretty darn good for a change so that was pretty cool, I just tried to keep it steady and enjoy the beautiful day. I got back to the house and was feeling good so I ran out to the stake center to add on another mile, I was able to run in shorts too. My average pace 8:54, forgot to turn off my watch one time when I stopped, with a total time of 46:37, good run even though the pace didn't show it.

See ya tomorrow.

Two days in a row! Good for me! I ran out to mini Gu corner via canal road and then back to the house, I felt pretty good for the most part. My average pace was a lot better today at 8:35 with a total time of 52:05, its hard to get motivated but I'm really trying.

See you tomorrow.

I finally was able to get in some kind of workout for the week. I have been lacking in motivation and that is the only reason I haven't been doing anything... I'm not sure why I am having the issues but I just am not in the mood to run at all. I did 20 minutes on the elliptical and then 20 minutes on the treadmill, I'm going to try and get out tomorrow morning but no promises.

Later.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house via canal road, pace was very slow but I was real proud of myself for getting out and getting her done. My average pace was at 9:24 with a total time of 56:57. I know it was way slow but still I was able to overcome the bad motivation issues and get it done.

See ya Monday.

I did some hill work today. I ran up past Mt Loafer school up Loafer canyon road and then towards the mailboxes, there is 200 meter hill that I did some hill repeats on and then I ran back down the same way. On the way down I had a 7:47 mile, my legs felt pretty good on the uphill and the downhill but my lungs did not, they have some catching up to do. My average pace was 8:54 with a total time of 46:05, it was a good start to the week.

See ya tomorrow.

I think I ran a little to far today for my fitness level, especially after the hill work yesterday, I think I would have been better served to run 3 miles or so... I felt okay through about 4 miles but then the wheels really came off and it was a serious death march, my average pace was really slow at 9:21 with a total time of 56:53. Im pretty proud of myself though, I have ran 4 out of the last 5 days so thats a pretty good stretch for me as of late.

See ya tomorrow.

Still alive. I just don't have a lot of Desire right now to run... I'm working on it and I'm trying to find my way.

Later.

I'm still having a hard time getting out the door. I just don't have the desire right now, and I'm not sure how to get it back... My goal is to get out tomorrow. I hope I can do it. I'm not sure why I am having this problem, it's really never been an issue for me in the past but I just can't get motivated.  Even signing up for a race doesn't get me going, it feels more like work and not fun like it use to be.  I'm not sure what I am going to do. 

Later.

Well I was able to over come the lazy demon and get my butt out the door this morning, and what a beautiful morning it was. I ran out past the Stake Center and towards Mini Gu and then back to the house, the plan was to just go 3 to 4 miles and not worry about pace and just get the legs moving. I felt better after a few miles and just kinda enjoyed the beautiful air, my average pace was 9:17 with a total time of 38.00. Not real fast but thats okay, my pace quickened the farther I was able to run so that was a pleasent surprise. This was a good start to making a come back, now I have to just keep at it.

See ya Monday.

Finally I was able to get a run in and I didn't let the lazy demons talk me out of it, I felt pretty decent and I had really good flow in my legs through out the run. I ran out to Mini GU Corner via canal road, my average pace was 9:05 with a total time of 55:15. I had a way faster inward half of the run and my last mile was in the 8:30 range which is where I want my training runs to be as far as average pace is concerned. So all in all a pretty productive run and I was glad that I got out.

See Monday

I ran after work tonight, I just ran out past the old barn on canal road towards Payson, I felt okay. Pace was slower as usual at 9:17 with a total time of 37:49.

See ya tomorrow.

This morning was a real eye opener to how far I have really fallen... Pace was so slow that I felt like I was walking. But, I have only myself to blame and this is a true wake up call to start to get back at it. We are going to Hawaii on June 19th with the kids and that is my goal date to be back to where I was pre St. George marathon, I will post everyday, every painful step and every stiff muscle along the way.  I hope I can do it and get it back, my average pace was 10:03 with a total time of 43:04.

See ya tomorrow.

My legs were to tired to run so I jumped on the elliptical for 40 minutes just so I felt like I did something. It sucks to be out of shape. Im glad I at least did something, its a step in the right direction.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to mini GU Corner via canal road this morning, I didn't feel really great but better than on Tuesday. My average pace was still real slow at 9:21 with a total time of 56:47, oh what I would give to be able to run  a training run in the 8:30 range again... Even though I wasn't able to run on Thursday I still feel like this is a better week for me, at least its a start.

See ya Monday.

It was another lazy week. I just couldn't get myself out there... But, I was able to get out the door this morning and so that is a positive, I felt a little better today, still not real fast but better. I ran out to Mini GU corner via canal road and then back to the house, I felt okay but on the last mile I started to have some stomach issues and barely made it home. My average pace was 8:53 with a total time of 53:21, I can live with that right now because its a long way to get back to where I was before, so I'll consider this a win!

See you Monday.

I'm just really struggling this year. No motivation and no desire... I really don't know how to get it back.

Later.

Payson loop. I felt okay and I has some good stretches, pace was still slower but that's alright. Average pace was 9:07 with a total time of 41:09.

See ya tomorrow.

I didn't get out yesterday, I just couldn't find anytime to get out but I got up this morning and I ran the Pretty little hill route. I felt pretty good just about the same as Monday but I was able to get out in the morning which was a good thing, my average pace was 9:04 with a total time of 47:44.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the mini GU corner route today, I felt okay but not great. My average pace was 8:55 with a total time of 54:17, I ran into Jeff long and he ran back with me. Its good to see him out again, hes a good dude.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner this morning via canal road, felt decent on the way out but then felt horrible on the way in... Not sure what is going on with me but I probably need to go get my levels checked again, I have no energy and I just feel tired all the time. My average pace was slow at 9:10 with a total time of 55:41, I just feel like I good go back to bed, I feel that tired.

See ya Monday.

Payson park loop this morning but I cut out the rollers, I haven't ran this route in a while. I felt okay but not great, I had an 8:30 mile on mile number 4 so that was a pleasent surprise, my average pace was 8:57 with a total time of 55:51... Thats a better time as of late but I'm still feeling run down and no energy, I am going to stay consistant all week and see how it goes. Finsihed up with some push-ups, 3 sets.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Mini Gu Corner route this morning, I probably went a little to far, I should have just went 3 or 4 miles as opposed to the 6 miles that I went. But its all good and I'm so proud of myself these last few days, I just need to get back into that routine again and enjoy the morning air. My average pace is still slower but not bad I had an average pace of 9:09 with a total time of 55:23, its been a good start to the week.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran some hills this morning, I ran up to the mailboxes via mount Loafer school and then down Woodland Hills drive to Canal road and then back to the house. I felt okay on the uphill but felt awful on the downhill part, very rough and my pace going both ways was really slow. My average pace was 9:29 with a total time of 54:10.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to mini Gu again this morning, my stride finally lengthened and I felt half way decent. On the way in I Ran the last quarter of each mile as fast as I could and they were in the sub 7:25 range, not my best but a lot better than I have been...  My average pace was 8:41 with a total time of 53:18 , lots of positives on todays run.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Mini Gu and then half way up to Gu Corner and then back to the house via canal road. I felt pretty good again today and pace was quicker like it was on Thursday so that was a nice surprise. The plan is to add a mile each week to my Saturday long run until I get up to 10 or 11 miles and then just hold it there for a while, I don't want to go to far to soon and injure myself. My average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 1:01:02, that was a perfect time as my goal today was to run just over 60 minutes and I was able to do it.

See ya tomorrow.

I missed yesterday but I ran out past Mini Gu this morning, I didn't feel great at all again today but I still was able to get her done and that's the main thing. I had 2 really good runs last week so i just have to stay with it and it will come back eventually. My average pace was slower again at 8:53 with a total time of 54:27, finished up with some push-ups.

See ya tomorrow.

Out to mini Gu again, the first mile I felt a little sluggish but then as the run went on I seemed to get into a pretty good rhythm, my average pace was 8:35 with a total time of 52:18...  I finished up with some push-ups, It was sure a nice morning! I wish it would stay this nice all year long.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Mini Gu and then out to Gu Corner this morning, it was way windy so my pace was pretty slow. My average pace was 9:01 with a total time of 1:12:44, it was just the right amount of time, it was about 10 more minutes than last Saturday so that was just right. I felt okay today I was just kinda there nothing spectacular, I missed a few days this week but I still was able to run a few days so that was good.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson park loop this afternoon but I cut out the rollers, I felt horrible on the way out but then on the way back I felt more into the run and I seemed to have pretty good rhythm, My average pace was 8:42 with a total time of 54:09. it was a good start to the week.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner Via canal road, run was pretty uneventful but I made it. My average pace 8:52 with a total time of 54:08.

See ya tomorrow.

I was sick all last week and even yesterday I wasn't feeling the best but I was feeling marginal today so i went out for a little 4 miler this afternoon. I felt okay, still coughing and feeling congested but better. My average pace was pretty good considering I was sick, my average pace was 8:37 with a total time of 35:24.

See ya tomorrow.

Its been a couple of weeks from Hell! This cold has really kicked my butt... I finally was able to get out for another run, it was kinda slow but at least I was able to get out. My average pace was 9:04 with a total time of 55:20, I hope I feel better next week so i get back at it.

See ya Monday

Afternoon run out to Payson and then back past the Stake Center to add a little more on all on canal road. A little slow but I really wasn't looking for pace today I just wanted to make sure I got in a run. My average pace was 9:03 with a total time of 57:08, it was a beautiful night time run and I'm glad I got out.

See ya tomorrow

Morning run out past the Stake center. It was a serious death march! I have had some rough runs in my career but not like this, not for a while anyway. My average pace was 9:40 with a total time of 39:40, like I said it was a very rough run. After getting back to the house I jumped in the hot tub, I hope that will help my legs recover.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran after work today and my legs felt a lot better than they did yesterday, pace was still slower than what I would like it to be but I feel like I am going in the right direction. I ran out to Mini Gu and then back to the house, my average pace was 8:51 with a total time of 54:02. I ran into my Brother and we caught up for a bit.

See ya tomorrow.

I crawled up Harry's Hill this Morning and then crawled back to the house the same way, I have really last a lot of fitness just from November. Oh well, I have only myself to blame, I hope I can get it back so I can at least finish the SGM in the fall. My average pace was slow at 9:38 with a total time of 1:00:09.

See ya tomorrow.

I had a really positive run this morning, it started out slow and difficult, average pace on the first 4 miles were 9:30, but the last 6 miles were in the 8:30 range with the last 2 miles being the quickest and the strongest, those miles were 8:20 and then 8:07. I felt like I could have gone more so that is a good sign that my old self is still in there I just have to stay consistent and it will come back. My average pace was 8:55 with a total time of 1:32:52, I'm really happy with this week and I just have to keep this up and I'll get back to where I was.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson Park Loop and I extended all the way to the Park, I haven't ran this route in a long while... I felt okay but not great and my legs had that hit the wall feeling the last few miles, but I was able to get it done and I am really happy with myself. My average pace was 8:57 with a total time of 1:04:11, I would like to get my time down around 58 minutes for this route but I will have to work at it.

See ya Tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner via canal road, it was a really rough run and my legs felt like the had hit the wall from the get go! But, I got the run done and that in its self is an accomplishment. My average pace was slow at 9:18 with a total time of 56:32, I know these runs are going to happen and I just need to get through them the best I can and realize that they are getting me to where I want to be...

See ya tomorrow.

I felt pretty good at the start this morning but then the last few miles were like a death march, not fun at all, and not to mention the major VPB that I had to endure. I ran out past Gu corner and then down into the river bottoms and then back to the house,  my pace was slow at 8:55 with a total time of 1:30:57... I wasn't able to run on Wednesday or Thursday because of work and then all the graduation stuff that was going on. Our last two kids graduated this year so we are done with high schoolers now, pretty crazy.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Payson Park loop but I cut out the rollers, I felt a little clunky on the way out but then on the way back I felt a little better. My average pace was 8:41 with a total time of 54:06, I was able to get in a pretty good rhythm and finished pretty strong, it is a good start to the week.

See ya tomorrow.

No time today.

I ran out to Mini Gu via canal road and then back to the house, I felt okay this morning and I am so glad I was able to get my butt out of bed and get her done. My average pace was marginal at 8:41 with a total time of 53:11, it was a beautiful morning.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran Harrys Hill this morning, I felt a lot stronger today than last time on the uphill and the downhill, I guess the one legged squats are starting to pay off. Progress. I had one MP mile on the downhill (7:48), my average pace was 8:48 with a total time of 56:15. It wasn't my fastest time on this route but I am trending in the right direction so I just have to stay at it.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Gu Corner and down into the river bottoms and then back to the house the same way, after returning home I did a 2 miles loop back past the stake center via canal road. i felt pretty decent this morning and my legs seemed to handle the mileage good so i feel like I am on the right track and making progress, my average pace was 8:40 with a total time of 1:45:04. I had a pretty strong last mile which tells me I am getting back to where I was before the long lay off, but i still have some work to do.

See ya Monday.

No time today.
 

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner via Canal road, I was having stomach issues the whole way and I even had another VPB so it wasn't real pleasant... I have also tweaked my back so that was bothering me as well but I was able to get her done even though it was slow most of the time. My average pace was 9:06 with a total time of 55:28, it was a tough run but I was able to over come the difficult issues and get through it.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran Harry's Hill this morning and I feel like I really nailed it today. I was 20 faster running up it today than last week and my downhill miles were really good, 7:59, 7:17, every mile was at least 20 to 30 seconds faster than last week so pretty darn good. My average pace was 8:33 with a total time of 54:45, I am really happy with this run.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Gu Corner and then down into the river bottoms and then back the same way, after getting home I ran 1-2 mile loop and then a 1-mile loop to round out the 13 plus miles. It was a tough run but I was able to get her done, my average pace was slow at 9:00 with a total time of 1:58:07...  I missed a couple of days running this week so I wasn't as consistent as I wanted to be but not to bad either.

See ya Monday

I finally was able to get a run in this week, a combination of work and then laziness has kinda made me sad. I had a really good run this morning and I really felt good, my pace was really up beat and I felt good mentally. My average pace was 8:23 with a total time of 51:13, I was faster today on this route than I have been since back before St George last year so even though I haven't run much this week I still had something good happen.

See you tomorrow.

Well its kinda of been a lazy week but the two runs that I have done have been really good... I'm heading to Hawaii with the kids tomorrow so I will run a little bit while I'm there but then when I get back its game on for St George.  My average pace was 8:20 with a total time of 50:49, 4 miles were sub 8:15 mile with the last one being the best at 8:00. My leg's are coming back.

See ya Monday in Oahu!
 

I'm in Hawaii for the week with the family so I ran over to the temple and then back to the hotel, just over 3 miles. Pace was in the 8:30 range.

Temple run again and then I ran over to the PCC, 8:50 pace and it is very humid here. I probably won't run much the rest of the week. I'm just going to enjoy the time off and hang with the kids.

See ya next week.

I decided that after almost two weeks af laziness that I had better get back to work, so I ran out past Mini Gu corner and then back to the house, I felt good and just enjoyed the morning.  My average pace was 8:27 with a total time of 51:38, thats a nice training pace for me and I need to stay with it for the next 3 months and try and put the hammer down, so to speak.

See ya tomorow.

My legs hit the wall at about 6 miles and it was a death march from there on in, I was going to try and run a few more miles after getting back to the house but there was just no way...  I have had stomach issues all last night and I'm wondering if I have a little something that has zapped my energy, it was a really rough run. My average pace was slow at 9:17 with a total time of 1:33:49, I'm going to start hitting it hard from here on out on my way to the SGM.

See ya Monday

I ran the Payson Park loop but I cut out the rollers, my legs were till kinda heavy like on Saturday but not as bad, I just gutted it out. It was pretty darn hot too! My average pace was slower than normal, 8:54 with a total time of 55:42, hence the dead legs... No more missed days unless it is a Friday that is usually a scheduled day off but even then I might do a little cross training.

See ya Tomorrow.

Nothing today.

I drove to the top of woodland hills and then I ran down to the mailboxes over to Loafer Canyon road and then up that a little ways and then back down to the house, its a good combination of downhill and uphill. I felt okay but not great, my legs are a little tired but not to bad, I want to do this a few more times before I start running Payson Canyon in a few weeks. My average pace was 8:45 with a total time of 1:07:04, I had a few 8 minute miles on some of the downhill miles but for the most part I tried to just take it easy for the first time down.

See y tomorrow.

To stiff from yesterday.

I ran the usual route down into the river bottoms and then back to the house, I did few loops around my house to get the 15 plus miles in. I needed to get out at least an hour earlier but I slept in and I really paid for it those last few miles. My average pace was not great but not to bad either, average was 8:53 with a total time of 1:56:29... My goal is to bump up the long run mileage each week, I did some downhill training on wednesday and It kept me from running for a few days because of the stiffness, I hope I'm done with that now too. I really need to be getting the mileage in from here on out.

See ya Monday

I didn't run at all this week but I thought I still could get a decent long run in but I did a stupid thing... I hit the hot tub last night late and my legs just felt totally wiped out through the whole run. I hit the wall at Like mile two and then I just gutted it out the rest of the way, I tried to tack on a few more around the house but the old legs just wouldn't go any more. Average pace was slow at 9:33 with a total time of 1:55:37, I know I have had a hard time with motivation and its still a struggle but I have to rededicate myself from here to the marathon.

See ya Monday

I lost my Dad on Monday so I haven't even had the desire to get out, but then I realized that he wouldn't want me to stop living so I decided to get my butt out there. I ran the Mini Gu Corner route and then back to the house, my average pace was slow at 9:16 with a total time of 56:37. I'll Miss you Pops! You are my Hero and I love you! RIP.

See you tomorrow.

I buried My dad on Saturday and I really am not feeling the running but I know my dad would want me to get on with life, he lived right up until the last minute and I need to do the same. I just went 4 miles as I was a little pressed for time, but I'm so glad that I did. It made me feel so much better and I know he is proud of me too. My average pace was 8:21 with a total time of 34:23, I had 2 MP miles towards the end, 8:01, 8:06.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Mini Gu corner route, I felt okay but not great. My average pace was 8:40 with a total time of 52:56, I had 4 of the miles that were sub 8:30 so that was pretty good. I have basically 2 months to get things back on track so that is my goal, which means I will run on Fridays if I miss a day during the week.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the Mini Gu corner route this morning, I felt okay but i really need to let it rip these next 8 weeks. I hopefully can do that and then have a marathon that I can live with, there will be no BQ try as I haven't been training enough. My average pace was 8:38 with a total time of 52:46 I had 1 MP mile at the end. (8:00) Nice morning.

See ya tomorrow.

I was going to run with the Spanish fork boys down Payson canyon but I slept through my alarm... So, I drove to the top of woodland hills and ran down to Loafer canyon road, up that about a mile and then back down loafer canyon road to canal road and then home. I had good form on the downhill but my leg turn over is way slower than normal so the pace is about a minute slower than I am usually on this route, the legs felt good on the uphill but the lungs did not... I just need to make sure I either get Payson Canyon in once a week or this route, If I do that then I should be okay for the marathon. My average pace was slow at 8:48 with a total time of 1:07:16, I had one MP mile towards the end, (7:53). My fast twitch muscles are not cooperating.

See ya tomorrow.

Ran out to the riverbottoms and back, my goal was to run for 2 hours and I was able to accomplish that. Average pace was 9:00 with a total time of 2:00:22.

I ran with my Brother-in-law Joel who is just getting back into running, evening run and it was nice an slow. Average pace was 10:00 with a toral time of 30:00.

See ya tomorrow.

Same as last night, I ran 3 with joel and then I ran home for a couple of more to get the 5 plus miles in. Average pace was 9:24 with a total time 47:11. I had a pretty good rhythm for the final two miles so that was a nice surprise.

See ya Tomorrow.

I ran down Woodland Hills and then up Loafer canyon and then back down to canal road and home, I felt really good today and I had some really good downhill miles too. The down hill miles went like this, 7:22, 7:25, 7:20, 7:04, my average pace for the run was 8:05 with a total time of 1:01:40. This is one of my better times on this route so I am really pleased. 

See ya Tomorrow.

Long run out to the river bottoms and back and then my two mile loop down there and then back to the house. I then ran two, two mile loops to get to the 16 plus miles, my average pace wasn't to bad at 8:45 with a total time of 2:21:00. I was quicker towards the end which was a pleasant surprise, I am pretty happy with the run over all.

See you Monday.

I ran Payson Canyon today with the Spanish Fork Group, I went a little to fast on the downhill miles and paid for it the last few miles. But it was still a good run, I had 6 miles that were sub MP pace and they went like this; 7:48, 7:35, 7:20, 7:18, 7:46, 7:54 after these I started to fade a little. My average pace was 8:13 with a total time of 1:31:00, I need to run this a few more times before SGM, it can only help me with the hills of that course.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran the usual route this morning, down into the river bottoms and then back to the house and then I added on 3, 2 mile loops to get to the 18 miles. I didn't feel as strong as last week towards the end but I think that is because of the Payson canyon run on Wednesday, I pushed that pretty good. My average pace was 8:52 with a total time of 2:40:42, I need to start adding in a few more weekly runs now.

See ya Monday

Another Payson Canyon run with the Boys this morning, I felt a lot better than last week and I didn't crash towards the end like last week. I had 9 miles that were MP or better and they went like this, 7:57, 7:30, 7:26, 7:22, 7:26, 7:26, 7:20, 8:00, and then my last mile was strong at 7:55. My average pace was 7:44 with a total time of 1:25:48, I will wait and run this again in a couple of weeks, I need to do some Uphill next week.

See ya tomorrow.

Woodland Hills down to Loafer Canyon and then up that and then back down to Canal road and then home, I felt okay but I didn't push it as hard as the last time I ran this route. My average pace was 8:15 with a total time of 1:02.00, I had to readjust my time as I forgot to turn off my watch after one of the miles.

See ya tomorrow.

I was having a tough day this morning, I had to fast most of the day yesterday and it just really zapped my legs and my energy level... The first 10 miles were pretty tough but then My legs came out of it a little bit and my last 4 miles were a little better. I wanted to get 16 miles but my first 10 miles were to slow and I just ran out of time, to much going on the rest of the day. My average pace was 9:17 with a total time of 2:11:01 my last 4 miles were all in the 8:30 plus range so I hung in there the best I could today.

See ya Monday.

I ran the Big Blue mailbox route this morning, the first couple of miles I was a little clunky but then I was able to get into a pretty good rhythm for the rest of the run. My average pace was 8:36 with a total time of 57:24, I had a few of the miles in the sub 8:20 range which was nice and they weren't to labored either.

See ya tomorrow.

Just a little run out past the stake center to test my achilles tendon, it loosened up after a few miles but I am not running down Payson Canyon with the group tomorrow. I don't want to chance it. So I will run my regular route and just stay on the flat. My average pace today was 8:37 with a total time of 39:38.

See ya tomorrow.

I did not have a very good run this morning... My legs were just did from the get go and my pace got slower with each mile. I'll just chalk it up to one of those day.

See ya Monday

I broke in some new shoes, Achilles felt okay and the pace was decent. My average pace was 8:36 with a total time of 52:49, I ran out to Mini Gu and then back to the house via canal road. Beautiful morning.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran Loafer Canyon this morning and I ran from my house all the way up to the gate, very steep, my legs felt okay on the way up but on the way down it was a death march, they must have been wasted from the uphill. My average pace was 9:28 with a total time of 1:13:55. Pretty rough.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house, I ran a little further than I should have  this morning as my legs were etill trashed from yesterdat's run. My average pace was nice and easy at 9:17 with a total time of 56:41. I realized that I have been posting on the wrong days this week, this should be on thursday's not fridays but I'm not going to go and change all the days and re-enter so I will keep it as is.

See you Saturday.

I ran the Payson Park loop but I didn't extend to the park, my Achilles felt marginal but then again I haven't run since Thursday. My average pace was 8:37 with a total time of 53:45, not to bad time wise but my legs didn't feel strong by any means, I will be walking some of the marathon no doubt. I would like to just get more consistent, I think I might run the Snow Canyon Half the first part of November. I ran that race last year and I really liked the course.

See ya tomorrow.

Mini Gu Corner route. Felt okay but not great. Average pace was 8:41 with a total time 53:00.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Gu Corner and then back to the house, I felt pretty old and tired and out of shape. I will just have to do my best to get through the marathon next week, I just want to get to the 10 year club so I just need to finish to get another one under my belt. My average pace was 8:40 with a total time of 1:11:46.

See ya Monday.

I ran out past the stake center and towards Mini Gu, I felt okay and my achilles was marginal but runnable so I hope I can get through the full 26.2 on saturday. I know I will even if I have to walk some I will get her done! My average pace was 8:38 with a total time of 35:32, I will run a few miles tomorrow and then that will be it until race day...

See ya tomorrow.

I ran a little shake out run out to the old barn on canal road, I just tried to run a pace that was comfortable and I was pleasantly surprised. My average pace was 8:25 with a total time of 17:43, I guess bring on Saturday and lets see how it goes.

See ya Saturday

It was a pretty rough day of running. But I only have myself to blame because I let myself get out of shape and I paid the price for being lazy... I need to get back into running and I need to quit making excuses. I don't know when that will be but I hope that it is soon. I am signed up for the Snow Canyon Half the first of November so I will need to keep running for that but I'm still trying to heal up from the Marathon so it might be saturday before I can actually start running again. But we will see how fast I recover.

I ran out past Mini Gu Corner, I just took it nice and easy. Legs are still a little tired from the marathon a week ago but they are coming a long. My average pace was 9:05 with a total time of 54:54, Next week I will start incorporating some strength training into my regime... I need to start doing better.

See ya Monday.

Today started the base building back for me. I plan on doing this over the winter. Now that they have changhed the rules for gettiung into St George I won't have to do the runners series which means less hit to my pocket book. My avergae pace was easy at 8:55 with a total time of 54:25, finsihed up with some Push-ups.

See ya tomorrow.

A little afternoon run out past the T and then back to the house. The goal was to run for 20 minutes and then turn and head back for 20 minutes more, and it was a beautiful morning. My average pace was 8:47 with a total time of 40:00, I finshed up with some push-ups and some sit-ups on the big rubber ball.

See ya Tomorrow.

I ran for 50 Mintues, my average pace was 8:56 amd I ran out towards Payson, I felt pretty good just a nice run and it was a beautiful day. Finished up with some upper body weight training and some push-ups.

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I ran out to Mini Gu this afternoon and the old legs really had some spunk in them so I let them go so to speak, at least for me any way. My average pace was 8:25 with a total time of 50:22. I had some really faster miles in there and I accidentally forgot to turn my watch off on mile 4 so that screwed up my average but that mile split still would have been ion the 8:15 range, so a good run today. I finished up with some upper body weight training and some push-ups.

I ran out towards Payson this morning via canal road, I didn't feel as spunky as Wednesday but I still felt okay. My average pace was 8:45 with a total time of 41:11, I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups. I will run a little tomorrow too, probably in the 6 to 8 mile range. My achilles is till a little tight until about a mile and then its fine, I will need to keep an eye on that.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out past Mini GU Corner via canal road and then back to the house, I felt pretty good just kind of a nice easy run and enjoying the morning, my average pace was 8:49 with a total time of 53:45. After the run I did some lower body weight training and then finished up with some push-ups, its been a good week and I hope to add a few more runs next week.

See ya Monday.

I wasn't able to run or workout yesterday but I was able to get out this afternoon, I ran out to Mini Gu and then back to the house. My average pace was 8:26 with a total time of 51:27, I finished up with some upper and lower body weight training and then some push-ups. I felt good out running, it was a beautiful day.

My goal today was just to run for just over 40 minutes but not exceeding 45 minutes and I was able to split the difference. I ran out towards Payson via canal road and then back to the house, my average pace was slower than yesterday at 8:53 with a total time of 42:21. My legs were a little tired from yesterday as I worked them plenty hard on the Bowflex after my run but they loosened up towards the end of the run which was good.

See ya tomorrow.

It was a pretty bad week this week for my running, I have been working on my Christmas displat and then just regular work have kept me pretty busy. I found some time this morning and I ran out to the T in the road pass the stake center, I had to run back tio the house in the first mile because of stomach issues and so that mile was run walk and pretty slow. But everything else was sub 9's,  I just wanted to get something done today... I finshed up with some upper body and lower body weight training.

See ya Monday.

My first run in a while,  my back has been pretty wrenched out so I did what I could today but it was slow going. I ran out past the Stake Center and toward Mini Gu and then back to the house, my back felt a little better after a few miles. My average pace was slow at 9:25 with a total time of 38:17, like I said it was slow go. I have to find a way to be more consistent, its been a real struggle as of late.

See ya tomorrow.

I've been relegated to the elliptical as I have wrenched my back and it is still bothering me pretty good, I ran 30 minutes on the elliptical and then finished up with some leg presses and some push-ups. At least its something. I will probably do another 30 minutes this evening, I can only do 30 minutes intervals.

See you Later.

I ran out to Mini Gu and then back to the house via canal road, I felt pretty good considering that I haven't been running much over the last little bit. My back was marginal at best and I had to shorten my stride some but other than that it was all right. My average pace was 9:04 with a total time of 54:55, I finished up with some upper body weight training and some lower body weight training and then some push-ups. It was a great workout and I am thankful that I was able to do something today.

See ya Monday

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house via canal road, I felt okay considering my lack of motivation... My average pace was 8:49 with a total time of 53:30, I really need to get back to where I am running at least 4 days a week. Its just been hard for me to get out the door this whole year, I'm not sure why but it just has. Time to make some changes and find a plan.

See you tomorrow.

I ran the Big Blue mailbox route which takes me toward Payson via canal road and then back to the house the same way, my legs were pretty tired especially running two days in a row! My average pace was slower today at 9:14 with a total time of 43:25, other than the slower pace and my legs being tired it was a pretty good run and a beautiful morning. I finished up with some upper body weight training and some push-ups. Lets shoot for 3 days in a row tomorrow.

See you tomorrow

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house all via canal road, It was windy at times and the old legs were pretty tired from 3 days in a row of running. My average pace was 9:15 with a total time of 56:06, I finished up with some lower body weight training... It was a pretty good week for me and I'm glad I was a little more consistant, If I could just add in a day or two then I could start getting some fitness in again, Thats the goal. I will have to go less miles on some of those days as I just don't have the fitness level to go the 6 miles everyday, I will have to work up to that over the next few months.

See ya Monday

I did 40 Minutes on the elliptical this evening, and then I did my upper body weight trianing and then I finished up with some push-ups. At least its something and I was able to fight off my demons and get something done today.

See you tomorrow.

Night run out past the T in the road and back past the Stake center and then I went another mile on canal just to run one more. My average pace was 8:45 with a total time of 44:28, I finished up with some lower body weight training. It was a pretty good little workout.

See you tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house via canal road, I felt okay but a little tired the last few miles but I was able to get it done. My average pace was 8:59 with a total time of 54:28, I was a lot slower on the way back and that seems to be the trend as of late. I think I'm just trying to get my stamina back which is to be expected. I finished up with some Upper and Lower body weight training and then some push-ups.

See you Monday.

I ran in the afternoon and I ran out to Mini Gu and then back to the house via canal road, for some reason my legs just wanted to run today. It felt pretty dang good for a change. I had two MP miles in the middle and they were 8:04, 8:03, my average pace was 8:20 with a total time of 51:05. I haven't felt that good for about a year, so it was a really nice surprise, I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups.

See you tomorrow.

I ran Pretty little hill this afternoon, I didn't feel as good as yesterday but I still felt okay.... My average pace was 8:56 and my total time was 47:10, I finished up with some lower body weight training. It was a littel colder than yesterday but still not to bad.

See you tomorrow.

I ran out towards Payson this afternoon via canal road, It was a beautiful afternoon too! I was  a little tired this run but I'm really proud of myself for staying at it for 3 days in a row... My average pace was slower at 8:58 with a total time of 36:47, I finished up with some upper body weight training and then some push-ups.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and Back via Canal road, The old legs were a little tired from the week of running but that's a good thing, My average pace was 9:06 with a total time of 55:36. Its been a pretty good week of running for me, I need to add in one more day and that would be even better. I finished up with some lower body weight training.

See you Monday.

I finally was able to muster up enough mental toughness to get something done today. I ran 40 Minutes on the elliptical and then I ran for 20 Minutes on the Treadmill, the desire was just not there this week but at least I finished with a good work out. I also did some upper body weight training and then some push-ups.

See ya Monday

It was to cold for me yesterday. I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house via canal road, I ran into my Brother Curtis and we looked at all the Elk that was out it was pretty good to see him again and catch up.  I felt pretty good on the way out but the last couple of miles I slowed a little bit but that's okay it was still an enjoyable run. My average pace was 8:42 with a total time of 53:21, the chill outside was tolerable today.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to the Big Blue mailbox on canal road and then back to the house, i had a VPB which wasn't real fun but it was a beaytiful morning and a great run. My average pace was 8:38 with a total time of 41:01, I finished up with some upper body wieght training and some push-ups.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to Mini Gu Corner and then back to the house via canal road, I had a head wind most of the way and it was hard and brutal. But I didn't quit and I got through it, my pace was way slow because of the 30 mile an hour head wind and tired legs for some Darn reason...  My average was 9:18 with a total time of 56:45, it was a nice Christmas Eve run and I was able to run in shorts which was nice. Merry Christmas everyone!

See Ya Monday.