Running For Trevor

5 miles in Park City.  8:40 pace.  Absolutely most perfect day ever to trot along.  Calves were really sore from wearing racing flats but I felt much better after walking around Park City + Lagoon all day.  Amazing how good walking is for recovery.

Planks/pushups/stretching

7.5 miles easy on murdock canal trail, 7:55 pace.  I actually felt much better than I thought I would.  I'm taking 2 weeks off of workouts to enjoy some easy running and make sure I'm recovered before I jump into another training block.

6.5 mile orchard loop with Jen, Amber, & Julia.  There big "last chance" SGM workout.  I told Julia I would pace her for her tempo which I assumed would be 7:15-7:30ish pace.  What happened instead is that I just tried to keep up with her as she ran her fastest 2 miles ever 6:54, 6:39.  I did not feel like she was over-exerting herself at all and her breathing was completely controlled.  We talked through the first 1.5 miles.  I am just so happy for her and for all of my friends that have trained so hard for SGM this weekend.  It has been incredibly fun for me to see so many of them grow and gain confidence.  I love it, I love the process, I love running!

1st flag football game tonight!

PM:  5k with Julia's pup Zoey, 8:26 pace.  Beautiful night and zoey was such a great runner.  I loved it.

7 miles mostly with Jen & Amber on the shortened loop in the orchards, 7:48 pace.  I'm a little sore from sprinting last night at flag football!

8 miles with Janae on the treadmill in 63 min.  I know that makes no sense but it literally just felt like we were out running together.  Wind was out of control and I just did not feel like fighting it today.  Treadmill running really is nice when you are feeling lazy and have someone to talk to.  It actually flew by.

Planks/pushups/stretching.

SGM Runners -- I will be at mile 18 on Saturday.  I am not quiet, you will not miss me.  My two cents is run a conservative and relaxed race until you see me.  Then tear it up and finish strong!  No one is PR'ing or winning the race in the first 18 miles...it is going to come down to the last 6-8.  I can't freaking wait!

12 miles with Janae in Provo canyon, 7:51 pace.  We had 2 faster miles 6:47, 6:25.  Fun run in the snow. :)

What a seriously awesome day!  It was an absolute honor to be down in St. George and to share in the magic of the marathon.  Just such a great day for so many people -- I loved it!

I got to mile 18 just in time to see the lead runners come in.  It was inspiring, motivating, and just freaking sweet to spectate a marathon like that.  Ran from 18 to the finish with Jen.  Jen is not just my running friend, she is a huge part of my life and her race meant so much to me.  Seeing her accomplish her goal was priceless.  I was so proud...I may or may not have cried.  8 miles @ 6:22 pace.  Her last 3 were sub-6:10!!   Freaking sweet sweet stuff.  Also great to share quite a few miles with Carina & Tawny.  Just such great runners and it was truly magical to be a part of it.

As soon as Jen finished I went back for Julia.  Julia is like a sister to me and seeing her BQ was absolutely magical and again just priceless.  I may or may not have cried....again.  23 minute PR for her from just June!

Happy Happy Day!