Each Day Is a Gift

Pete says to run VO2 max today; but I didn't feel like it...SO, did a 15 MLR in 2:09:31.  Beautiful day!  Thought about my running friends...missed Kathie, Kimmie, Marcie and my SSF already! :(  Didn't help that I haven't heard from my missionary son for two weeks! :-(

Andy said VO2 max workout shouldn't scare me, "when it starts to get uncomfortable, it's time for rest".  He also says running fast feels good.  I tried to remember that during today's workout.

3 miles warm up:  9:46, 9:12, 9:00

6 x 1200m @ 5K race pace w/ 400m RI.  5:36 (2:28), 5:38 (2:29), 5:39 (2:31), 5:40 (2:31), 5:32 (2:25), 5:28 (2:31)

3 miles warm down: 8:41, 8:18, 8:38

I seriously don't know how to run intervals.  I always go out too fast on the first set; then worry about not being able to finish the workout; and then die on the last set gasping for air and seeing stars******!!!  Why do people like to torture themselves like that???  Cool down @ mp felt really good though! :)

10 ez in 1:34:15  AP: 9:25

60 min YogaX

Beautiful day, blue sky, sunshine!  Temp in the mid 30's.  Would have made this a long run if I didn't have a temple/lunch date with my friends.   

Warmed up for couple miles then kept the rest sub-9.  So glad they put a 4-way stop sign on 1200 E where I crossed 4 times today.   :)

12.25 mi TT: 1:48:00.  AP: 8:49.  Splits: 9:55, 9:11, 8:35, 8:52, 8:43, 8:56, 8:36, 8:53, 8:29, 8:37, 8:33, 8:31, 8:24

May do core exercise tonight.

Was supposed to run 5 recovery today and 18 tomorrow.  Busy tomorrow, plus it's a gorgeous day for running.  Didn't get out 'till late morning...lotsa phone calls.  Wore l/s top and SHORTS! :) 

Ran 3+ on the bench then head up to Alpine.  Had a pit-stop at the elementary school (mile 6.5) when Teena called. :)  Reached the intersection of Heritage Dr and Grove Dr. debating whether to go straight like I normally do.  Just then saw a runner coming down from Grove Dr.   I asked him how far up does Grove Dr. go and if there are any dogs.  He said about a mile to the cove; the dogs along the way are harmless.  So I turned up on Grove Dr.  and ran all the way to the cove to the base of the mountain (mile 11).  The road became gravel then dirt and ended at Lambert Park, I think.  There's a little bathroom w/ non-flush toilet and a pavilion w/ picnic table.  There's still lotsa snow up here.  Beautiful view of the valley.  If I was a mountaineer like Scott, I would come and explore the trails here. 

On the return back to Heritage Dr and Grove Dr, I encountered a yellow lab. which normally was inside his kennel.  But He was outside, growling and barking at me.  The only thing that separated us was the road.  I stopped, turned around and walked back up on Grove Dr. and continued south to Alpine city park.  I really need to carry maze with me next time.

Legs definitely felt the miles this week but wasn't too bad.  Gu at mile 11 & 15, drank 21 oz gatorade, 14 oz water and sips from the ever-flowing fountain.

20 mi. in 3:04:13.  AP: 9:12.  Splits: 10:00, 9:30, 9:30, 9:27, 9:29, 9:43, 9:28, 9:36, 9:30, 10:05, 10:29, 8:34, 8:28, 9:05, 8:53, 8:47, 8:11, 8:30, 8:21, 8:21.

What a day!  Spent 6 hours helping with my son's eagle scout service project.  At least 38 boys, 2 girls, 10 men and 3 women came.  My son designed the landscaping around two pavilions at Wine's Park.  First we laid down weed barrier.  Then we shoveled, dug, raked, hauled, several trucks load of BIG red rocks, small rocks, mulch/bark,  and planted shrubs, bushes. It was back breaking work made worse by the freezing rain, snow and sleet.  Temp was 35; but with the wind chill, it was colder than cold.  We were soaking wet.  Our fingers and toes were numb with frozen mud. 

Steven came close to sending everyone home three times but so glad we didn't quit.  It was canceled last week due to the snow covered ground.  We're home dry and warm now; but I'm afraid all the shrubs and bushes we planted are going to die b/c there's already couple of inches of snow on my lawn and drive way.  O well, at least the hard work is done.

A shout out to Sophie, my SSF's daughter who was baptized today along with her cousin, Marianne!  What a special day for these two very special beautiful girls!  CONGRATS!  Sophia!  I LOVE YOU!!!

7.5 recovery in 1:13:20  AP: 9:47