On the road to BOSTON!

7.25 miles in the Bank of Boston- very windy most of the way. After 8:20 warm up mile I averaged 7:18 pace for the rest of the run into head winds most of the way. It was a good workout to push through the wind and keep the pace solid.

Out and back- 7:45 average pace. Hammy still a bit tender but with compression it felt pretty good this morning. I will keep nursing it along. 2 1/2 weeks to get it healthy

No energy today- slugged out 5 1/2. Loped on the trail across the river to the Pilot station to man of War to home  8:02 pace. Knee doesn't hurt it just feels blaw.....

10 miles in the Bank of Boston- The account is just about full! Felt good and crisp @ 35 degrees and ran 7;38 average pace for the run including my warm up 1 1/2 miles. Closed with 7:12 and 7:07 on the last 2 miles-

Ran 8 miles around Santa Clara at 8:00 pace then went up to the top of snow canyon with Mike, Dustin and Clyde. Started out at 7 then quickly felt the joy of running down hill, it's been so long. I averaged 6:45 pace for the first 9.50. At 9.25 I did a superman flight and then decided that it was time to take it easy the last mile.

Last long run before Boston. 2 weeks from Monday. Finally I can enjoy some tapering and get the body healed up.

Today the leg did very well, the knee bothered me a little during the first 8 miles but nothing bad. The rest of the run it did awesome.

I am feeling confident in the leg.....one will my feet hold up for the race.......

6 easy effort miles from downtown SG to home- Recovery run after a good 18.50 on Saturday. Went out to just shake the legs out.....ended up with 7:19 average pace for the run, warmup included. Great way to start out the week- 2 weeks to Boston!!!! It is amazing how much better the running is when you are not nursing an injury.....

Out and back 6 miles @ 7:49 including warm up @ 8:29. Wanting to keep it easy and work on muscle memory for the marathon. Kept the pace between 7:30 and 7:45 for the last 5 miles. The body is feeling pretty good. I was a little sore after mondays run---> went too fast because the legs were feeling so good after hurting all month. Took yesterday off to rest the legs.

30 more miles to go in my journey from home to the start line of the marathon!

Easy run over to Bloomngton Hills then to Deseret Hills High to home. Just nice easy run, feel a little beat up after the massage yesterday. 8:05 average pace.

15 very nice, warm miles in the Bank of Boston. Headed out at 5:30am and it was warm. I kept the pace easy, not wanting to get hurt a week from the marathon. 8:03 average pace. Went out over Tonaquint 3/4 of a mile and realized I forgot my drink so I went back home, took a layer of clothing off- warm. Then went back over and down to the Dixie Center extending to River Road to Brigham Road. Turned at the Pilot Station over to the river and then trail to home. The last 3 miles I pushed just a little harder to mimic race conditions when I am tired. That part felt the best of the whole run.

7 days until The Boston Marathon . * miles @ 7:39 pace including my warm up and cool down miles. The knee is slightly annoying, hoping the light week will solve that issue.

Last run before leaving for The Boston Marathon. 5.40 miles to top of my account in the Bank of Boston. My miles were at marathon pace (7:43) I can only hope to repeat what I did last year....I haven't had the training cycle this year that I had hoped for with minor injuries slowing me down. I am about 85-90% healthy at this time. Well, Its all about celebrating and supporting those who's lives have been permanently affected by the tragic event last year!

Elliptical in the hotel and a few miles outside

Ran up the course from the hotel in Kenmore square to boston college. Went up over and down heartbreak then turned back. Slight headwinds and 40 degrees going up, warmed up nice coming back. Legs feeling as good as I can expect....knee a bit tender but it is what it is. 8:23 average pace.

Weather is expected to be nice for the race. Temps at the start in the mid to upper 40's and 60's for a high.

We keep going out to see stuff and on the feet too much...spending the rest of the day in the hotel chillin, watching the people coming and going to Fenway park.

Will post about race later

First run since Boston- 8:03 average pace i the light rain

From Dixie Eye to home  7:16 pace. Calves are very tight but felt somewhat alive. I was running too fast but it felt good. My breathing not so good so next run should be closer to 8:00 to help establish some consistensy.