Summit junkie!

I wanted to stretch my legs and also get in a few miles because I knew I was going to eat way too much while watching the Super Bowl. I think I ate more last week than any previous week I can remember. I will check the damage on the scale at the gym tonight.

I think I am coming down with a cold. My throat is killing me and I'm starting to cough. I hate getting sick because I lose my energy. I'm hoping it is nothing serious and I'll be over it in a few days.

I went to the gym to lift after I got the kids to bed. Did upper body and some core work. Everything felt really good, and after my workout I wanted to get in a few miles, so I ran two on the track in16:38. I got a stitch in my side after about a mile, and I just pushed through the second one. That usually happens if I run after I lift.

After the kids were in bed I went to the gym to sweat all over the TM. I also did 5 miles in just under 45 minutes. This cold has really taken my energy. I better get some sleep and some Emergen C. Everyone seems to be recommending it.

What a day! We had a Jazz event at work today, so I went to the arena early and worked a 13 hour day. I actually left the game (Jazz/Lakers) after the 3rd quarter because my head/throat/nose/lungs were all telling me I am sick. I did eat plenty of good food though, so I knew I better hit the TM. I was able to squeeze 3 in on the TM, but I am not sure it was a good thing. I felt so crappy after, and I was slow (10+ min miles). When I got home my wife had bought me some Emergen C (Thanks Smooth and Leslie) and I drank that up and took some Nyquil, so I should be getting to my happy place soon.

My nose is sore and I keep thinking about Kelli and cheap TP :) Good thing my wife buys the good stuff, but the TP at Energy Solutions Arena is CHEAP!!

The Nyquil worked last night and I slept really well. I'm still not feeling great, although it hasn't gotten any worse either. I was very tired after work and I fell asleep while playing with my son and took a 30 minute nap.

After the kids were in bed I went to the gym and my wife did homework. I ran 4 miles on the TM at 8:40, and then I was feeling really tired, so I did one more at 10:00. That last mile was hard because my energy was gone. I hate getting sick.

Time for Nyquil.

45 minute ab/core workout on my ball while watching the winter Olympics opening ceremonies. I also spent about 15 minutes stretching.

Went with Jun to run/climb Lake Mountain by Utah Lake. It was drizzling on the way out there and the mountain was enveloped in clouds, so I wasn't exactly sure what the weather was going to do, but it ended up being pretty nice. The run didn't turn out so well. We got lost trying to find the right road/trail to the top, and ended up running on several muddy, snowy roads/trails. Eventually we came to a steep gully, and we new that we were not in the right place, and it was obvious we were not going to get to the top without a serious bushwhack, and neither of us had any desire for that, so we decided to just get a few miles in on the dirt roads/trails around the mountain.

There were a few sections that were a lot of fun, and others that were tedious with all of the mud and snow. It was very disappointing to see all of the garbage and debris left my rednecks and shooters out there. We saw endless amounts of beer cans, shot gun shells, exploded clay pidgins, and various other discarded items. We also passed a few parties that were shooting, and that always makes me a little nervous.

Even though we didn't get to the top, we had a great time, and the views of the calley below were fantastic. We will be back to bag this baby.

 This was the first time I ran in my new trail shoes and they felt really good, although they sure got dirty.