Rosswog Running Blog

A snowstorm came through the valley this morning; therefore, I ventured out in the early afternoon to run in the fresh snow and slush. I ran Big Cottonwood Park, over to Murray Holladay Road, up to Holladay Boulevard, over to Kentucky Avenue, up to Olympus Hills Park, then up to Oakridge Elementary and did three laps around the Oakridge running path before heading back home. The total distance of the run was 11.1 miles at an easy pace.

For my non-running workout, I was able to complete 200 sit-ups and 41 push-ups.

Since I picked up some new running shoes--Adidas Sequence (first new pair since October)--on Saturday, it was time to break them in on the treadmill.  After some stretching, I ran 6.1 miles at a solid marathon pace.  One of the joys of running is breaking in a new pair of comfortable running shoes, what a great feeling!

It was another repeat of day nine (i.e., week 3, day 3) of the Push-up Challenge.  I completed a total of 135 push-ups over six sets which consisted of 24, 26, 20, 20, 25, and 20 push-ups.  In addition, I also did 200 sit-ups, 20 (60 lbs) butterflies, 150 (40, 30, 16 lbs) curls, and 60 (60, 50 lbs) reverse curls.

After another long day at work, I briefly ran for 0.6 of a mile on the treadmill before heading home.  When I got home, I went for a run over to Big Cottonwood Park where I did six-and-a-half laps around the softball complex.  The total distance of the run was 3.5 miles at an easy pace.

My non-running workout consisted of 200 sit-ups, 47 push-ups, 30 (30 lbs) curls, and 20 (60, 50 lbs) reverse curls.

Following my third consecutive long day at work, I got back to speed training on the treadmill by doing 5-miles of half-mile intervals (i.e., the slow halves at 8.5 miles per hour, while the fast halves at 10.5).  I completed the five miles in a time of 32:00.  Also, I did a 0.2-mile cool-down run at marathon pace before leaving for home.

In regards to my non-running workout, I did 200 sit-ups, 23 push-ups, 20 (50 lbs) butterflies, 40 (40, 30 lbs) curls, and 20 (60, 50 lbs) reverse curls.

Following work, I ran 1.1 miles on the treadmill in my Vibram Five Fingers before heading home.  When I got home, I ran over to Big Cottonwood Park where I did ten laps around the softball complex for a total distance of 5.3 miles at an easy pace.  It rained a little bit during my run which really felt great and made for an enjoyable workout.

Today was another repeat for me of day nine (i.e., week 3, day 3) of the Push-up Challenge.  Again, I completed a total of 135 push-ups over six sets, which consisted of 22, 28, 20, 20, 25, and 20 push-ups.  Even though I did not increase my push-up quantity, I felt pretty good doing these sets; that is, thirty push-ups are achievable.  In addition, I did 200 sit-ups, and 40 (40, 30 lbs) curls.

On the treadmill after work, I ran 1.6 miles at an easy pace before heading home.  While listening my Jazz suffer a disappointing loss to the Timberwolves (103-102) on my Walkman, I ran over to the Cottonwood Country Club and back.  The total distance of this run was 6.8 miles at an easy pace. 

For my non-running workout, I completed 200 sit-ups, 30 push-ups, 60 (60, 50, 40 lbs) butterflies, 140 (40, 30, 16 lbs) curls, and 60 (60, 50 lbs) reverse curls.  In addition, I was finally able to do complete 30 consecutive push-ups today for the first time!  As a result, slow progress, but nevertheless progress in regards to the Push-Up Challenge.  Lastly, as park of me non-running workout routine, I was able to complete 200 sit-ups, 200 sit-ups, 60 (60, 50, 40 lbs) butterflies, 150 (40, 30, 16 lbs) curls, and 60 (60, 50 lbs) reverse curls.

After a good night of sleep, I ran over to Sugar House Park and completed one lap around both the outside and inside loops of the park before heading back home.  The total distance of the run was 13.2 miles at an easy.  Only two weeks to go before the Salt Lake Marathon!

Today was another repeat of day nine (i.e., week 3, day 3) of the Push-up Challenge; that is, I’m starting to feel like Bill Murray in the movie Ground Hog Day.  I accomplished a total of 139 push-ups, but once again I had to do six sets to complete these push-ups. These sets included 22, 28, 20, 20, a max out of 24, and an extra set of 25 push-ups. After accomplishing 30 consecutive push-ups last night, I was hoping to be able to complete this workout; however, I think my shoulders were a little tired and sore from the 60 butterflies I did in the gym yesterday.  I’ll continue with the same workout routine for next week (i.e., continue to repeat day nine, do a max set of push-ups everyday, and set aside time in the weight room for butterfly exercises).  In addition to push-ups, I was able to complete 200 sit-ups.