On the road to BOSTON!

Started out at the Dixie Center and ran the first part of the 5k course then went up to DSC track. I did a few laps then ran 8 sets of stairs another lap with 100m runs down the straight portion then back to the Dixie Center. 7:11 average pace for the run. Very windy coming back 

Did another DSC track workout this morning- I ran a mile then did 8 sets of stairs- more laps then 100 sprints with recovery then one more set of stairs then cool down laps.

Legs are feeling stronger from the stairs. My right hammy is getting much better due to this type of workout. I have had a minor pain i that hammy for several months and today it felt 95%. Doing the sprints are allowing my legs to turn over faster. Once I get through this week I will probably do this workout 2 times a week and focus more on longer runs but for now I would like to run a good 5k on Saturday

Another track workout- warm up laps then stairs, run a set then a lap for 8 sets. Kept the pace pretty brisk at 5:30 to 6:30 pace

Took an easy run through Bloomington to Pilot then over to the Dixie Center Trail Head then back to home. Left leg bothering me. Lower calf has been so tight and the shins are bothering me. 8:02 pace

Went in for a leg massage to work out the calf.....painful is all I can say. Hope it gets feeling better. It has actually been pretty tight since Mesquite marathon.

Ran the St. George 5k course this morning. nothing special. left leg still is in pain. The massage worked it over pretty good. I didn't push very hard not wanting to hurt the leg more, just wanted to go out and run and see how it feels. 7:40 pace

Right now I feel too heavy for racing. I need to drop 10-15 pounds before the Dogtown Half Marathon. I have been hovering around 158-159 all winter and that needs to come down closer to 145sh to be a a good race weight.

A rainy morning for a race. Actually it was not bad at all. After 1/2 mile I could tell this was not going to be my day. At the halfway mark I was still doing about what I did last year but could tell I was losing it. Not that I was going too fast I just flat didn't have any energy! From that point I lost it mentally and ran when I felt like it and took 15-20 second walks whenever I was weak...that was 7 times!!!! I am disappointed with the lack of fight today- Last year I won the age group and ran 1 minute slower this year.

My legs did much better than I had thought they would after all the pain this past week. No pain but also no speed. I think I need a good cheater course with lots of downhill to get me excited again....lol...no really!