"A Hefty Hunk Of Steamin Junk"

I ran out towards Payson just to test the foot out and I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't go anymore than 3 miles total today and I was able to keep that promise... My foot felt okay and I think if I can do 3 miles a day and then throw in some cross training I think that will be a good combination of running and cross training to keep me fit until I fully heal up... I will adjust this as I feel it appropriate and as my needs change. My average pace for the 3 miles was 8:56, total time was 27:45 I also did 21 minutes on the elliptical with my RPM average just above 100.

It was sure a nice morning out, you could really see the stars, it was very relaxing and I'm glad I got out:-)

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards the ball diamonds which is out towards pretty little hill but stopped at the tee and then I turned and headed for home. I wanted to keep the mileage right around 4 miles or so, I don't want to over do it... My foot was sore but not to bad, I am not doing any cross training this morning on the elliptical because I want to see if that is whats aggravating my foot more than usual, so I didn't do that this morning. I also did my standard lower body weight training on my legs, high reps with low weight. I ran one tempo mile this morning well it was marathon pace or better for me (7:40) and then I mostly kept it easy the rest of the way. My average pace was 8:33 with my total time at 35:15, I didn't wear my heart rate monitor this morning again so I have no data on that... My hip was a little tight this morning too which was kind of weird, I just can't seem to get that darn thing healthy maybe with the reduced mileage it will slowly get back to normal.

Well, I'll see how today goes and hope my foot will recover enough to run again tomorrow, day by day thats all I can do at this point!

Rest today... I decoded to give my foot a rest today, and then head out again tomorrow morning. I have a dilemma, Saturday I am leaving on a cruise with my wife for 7 days so I don't know if I should run for those 7 days or not. My foot could use the rest but on the other end I don't want to be fat and lazy when I return home! I've heard that on these cruises that all you do is eat and the food is incredible, they have a top notch workout center with treadmills and all kinds of fun stuff so I don't know what to do...

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out to the base of Harry's Hill, which is just over 2 miles from my house and then I headed back home after taking a little break, I passed Michelle on my way back she was going the oppsite direction, she looked strong as ever! I counted 4 shooting stars this morning, it was pretty cool I think that I will keep track and see how many I can tally up before spring, so we are at 4 and counting;-) My foot felt alright this morning but I know as the day goes on it will get sore, but thats alright as long as I can get my run in each day thats all I care about. I don't plan on upping my mileage until my foot is completely better, I'm just going to take it easy the next few months and see how I do. My average pace was 8:31 with my total time at 37:37, I didn't wear my heart rate monitor again so I have no data on that I guess I will have to remember to put it on tomorrow and see how I am doing there. I also did my standard lower body weight training on my legs and also some core strength training on the rubber ball and then finished up with some push-ups.

See ya tomorrow.

I ran out towards Payson this morning and I saw no shooting stars, it was a little cloudy. My pace was really quick and up beat, at least for me it was! Towards the end of my run my watch malfunctioned but just as I finished my forth mile I noticed I was averaging an 7:55 or better mile so I will go by that and my splits were as follows; mile 1 8:18, mile 2 7:57, mile 3 7:50, mile 4 7:34 and then I did a .67 cool down total time was 38:58 I think thats right but who knows with this stupid watch... So a nice little progression run and I am pretty pleased about it my foot was sore a little but my hip did really well so that was a good sign. I will probably run again early tomorrow morning before we head to the airport, and then take Sunday off and then on Monday to some cross training on the ship, it should be fun. I hope theres no big waves, I don't want to be sea sick the whole time!

I finished up with some upper body weight training, usual routine, low weight and lots of reps of each exercise..

See ya tomorrow...

I ran out towards Mini GU corner, but I did the 4 mile route instead of the full 6 miles I just took it pretty easy this morning and I was kind of bummed out I saw no shooting stars again this morning, weird! My pace was easy its average was 8:26 with my total time being 34:09, I forgot my heart rate monitor again, I'm so stupid... My foot felt okay and my hip wasn't even noticeable so that is a good sign. My foot is starting to get sore as I write this which seems to be a common event everyday. Well I have got to go, I have a flight to catch. I will be updating when I can on the cruise and I plan to do some major cross training or even running on the treadmill.

See ya soon!