"A Hefty Hunk Of Steamin Junk"

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.