On the road to BOSTON!

Ran from Ledges overpass to my home in Bloomington. The first 7 miles were good the last of the run was slow.....but overall I felt good,

I got home from the run and 45 minutes later I was on my way with my family to do some hiking....added another 5 miles. Time for a break.

I was able to get some good sleep last night. My body was very tired after a couple of hard days running. Looking at playing tennis for a couple of hours this morning and maybe an easy run later...

I decided to go for a 3 mile run before tennis. Slow pace, didn't want to burn out before tennis.

The day was too nice! I ran another 4.70 miles before lunch.

Could not sleep last night...my dog would not stop whining, usually there is no problem because she sleeps with my daughter. Last night my daughter decided that she should stay with us...all night long she wanted to go to my daughter.....long, long night!

I couldn't go running til 8:15. I tried running some short one mile segments focusing on bringing my pace down. Not too bad for me I averaged 8:44 over 5.65 miles. This was a mix of up and downs....I will try it again in the morning and see if I can improve on that mark.

I had a hard time getting up this morning. I went out to Ivins and drove the trails course to gunlock to see what it was like. Stopped just past Gunlock and ran 4 1/2 miles, mostly up hill to just outside of Veyo, to the top of the big hill, then ran back to the car. The hills felt better today, I was able to keep a descent pace going up most of the hills. I was able to kick out my fastest mile ever today. I hit a 6:15 average pace coming down the hill from Veyo.....sure it was hill aided but I don't care, it felt good. I just wish I could do that for a longer period of time.

Going to take a break and try out the 1/2 marathon on saturday and see what a race is like...my first!

I ran the Trails Half Marathon this morning in St. George. This is my first race that I have entered. Overall I felt good about the run. I know that I can do better and hope I can at least hold my pace for the St. george marathon next month. I finished with a 9:01 pace for the race. What a great morning to run!

Just 4 weeks until the marathon........can't wait!