Summit junkie!

Did 30 minutes on the elliptical. Leaving for Cali in the AM, so no time for a long run.

Ran the stairs in my hotel (100 stories) for 30 minutes and then had a nice cool down making laps around my hotel. Great workout.

Did 30 minutes on the elliptical at my hotel.

Did 30 minutes on the elliptical after I got back from California. Looking froward to getting back outside.

Did 5 miles outside and it felt great. The weather was perfect and I hardly broke a sweat.

I wanted to push hard for the first two miles and finished in just over 14 minutes in the pouring rain. I decided to take it easy for the last two, so I could cool off and finished in about 20 minutes, so my total time was 34:00.

Took a day off to rest my legs. I went to the gym and lifted and I was so tired. Did upper body and core and I was feeling very weak. I had to workout at home last week and missed the gym and I could feel the difference.

Played soccer for 90 minutes and I was running the whole time. I'm not sure of the exact distance, but I would say at least 3 miles. It was a great workout and I was really tired afterward.

Did 4 miles in 36:15. I wanted to keep going, but my partner that was supposed to join me after 4 bailed. It was a great night though with perfect conditions.

4 mile run tonight in 36:50. I wasn't feeling it at all and had to pump some Green Day into my iPod on the last mile to get me going.

Did several short hikes in Zion National Park, including the Emerald Pools loop (2.7). It was a great day in an amazing place.

Did 3 easy miles to warm up and then I was feeling good, so mile 4 I went hard and finished in 7:34 and then I slowed up on mile 5 and finished in 9:38. The total time was about 46 minutes.

I usually do weights (upper body) every Monday and today I decided I would run home from the gym after I was done lifting. My workout was great and I lifted for 45 minutes, but my run didn't go so well though. For the first time ever I had a terrible stitch in my left side and it dogged me the whole way home. It got a little better about the last .5 but it didn't go completely away and it really slowed me down. Oh well, at least I got two miles in.

Wasn't feeling it tonight but went 4 anyway. I think I finished in about 40 minutes, but I didn't time myself.

It was pouring rain outside, so I decided to run on the elliptical, which I did for 30 min. I really want to get out and run a long distance soon. Maybe this weekend.

Did 5 miles with Kristina and had a great run. She is much slower, but I didn't mind and we had a fun time with perfect temps.

Had an incredible morning. Hiked/ran to the summit of Reynolds peak up Big Cottonwood canyon. I have never seen the canyon this lush and green and it was spectacular. The air was fresh and clean and we didn't see anyone else on the trail. We left the trailhead at 5:30 AM and reached the summit at 6:45 AM with a break at Dog Lake to have a snack and take a few photos. We left the summit at 7:11 AM and reached the trailhead at 7:50 AM.

Total elevation gain was 2,182

Had a very busy weekend and baely had time to get 30 minutes on the elliptical.

Did weights at the gym tonight. Did the following:

- 70 pull-ups

- 9 sets bench press: 220 lbs (3 times) 100 lbs (13 times)

- Lat pulls: 6 sets, 170 lbs

- Tricep pulls: 7 sets 140 lbs

- Bicep curls: 10 sets 60 lbs

- Butterflys: 10 sets 140 lbs

- Shoulder press: 6 sets 160 lbs

- Leg lifts/pull up bar (core): 5 sets, 10 reps

Hiked/ran/scrambled to the summit of Mt. Olympus. Left the trailhead at 9:00 PM and reached the summit just after 11:00. We had a nice break on top and watched the city lights, although it was much cooler up there with a slight breeze. The hike down was really cool with several interesting bugs and critters on the trail, including a small tarantula. We got back to the trailhead at 1:30 and I was home and in bed by 2:30 AM. It was a great night with over 4,000 feet of elevation gain.

Had a very busy day and just had enough time to manage a 30 minute workout on the elliptical before bed. I hate days like this.

My legs are still a little sore from the Olympus hike, so I decided to run the elliptical and ran for 60 minutes. The machine said I did almost 10 miles, but I think it was actually around 6. It was a great workout with over 35 minutes on maximum resistance.

Had a very fun run/hike with Jun and Enoch above Alta ski resort. We started at the upper parking area and then continued on to the trailhead to Cecret Lake and then continued on to the lake, which was still frozen. There is still a lot of snow and below Mt. Baldy I headed back down and had to bushwhack some and slid down a few hard snow fields. It was a fun morning.

This has been a great year so far getting into the mountains. I have only missed a few weeks (when I was out of town). The last 8 days I was able to get out 3 times and make two fun summits with over 8,000 feet of elevation gain. Since we won't be doing Kings Peak thi week I am hoping to climb the Cottonwood ridge on Friday, which will be over 7K elevation gain and take me over 8 summits.

 Hiked to the summit of Frary Peak (the highest point on Antelope Island) and it was a perfect way to start the week. This has to be one of the most scenic hikes in the state and it is remarkable that this kind of environment is so close to the Wasatch front and hardly gets any notice.  It definitely doesn’t feel like anything else I have been on in the area and the views and scenery were incredible. I did this hike with Kristina and we took our time taking photos, watching buffalo, and takin’ in the views.  Incredible vistas on top and I think one of the best views anywhere.  I’ll be back again and again.

Cardio rest day. I went to the gym and lifted (upper body) for 45 minutes. I was feeling a litle sluggish and my legs were stiff, so I decided to give them a break.

This was a CRAZY day and I didn't even have time to think about working out until 11:00 PM. By that time I was very cranky and decided to do an hour on the elliptical and after I did I felt much better.