Fly me to the moon...

After 3 months of almost no running, I ran 2 miles this morning.  It was cold at only 7 degrees, but at least there was no wind.  I felt okay, but I could definitely tell it had been a few months.  Total time was 17:15 (8:38/mile).

Another 2 miles today.  I was a bit sore from yesterday, but I felt better.  It was warmer today, but windier than yesterday.  Total time was 16:55 (8:28), so it was a little bit faster than yesterday.  They're forecasting 6-12 inches of snow tonight and tomorrow with highs in the single digits after the storm.  Nothing like a Wyoming winter.

Temperatures in the single digits with blowing snow.  It was cold and difficult running in the snow, but it was fun.  I ran around the block a few times rather than out in the open beside the golf course like I have been.  I figured it would provide a little protection from the wind.  Total time was 18:32 for 2.2 miles (8:25/mile).

I woke up to temperatures of -27 degrees so I decided to wait until it warmed up a bit before running.  It was around -7 degrees when I ran.  Fortunately, there was no wind.  Total time was 16:22 for 2 miles (8:11/mile).

It was a heat wave today in Laramie.  The temperature was +8 degrees!  I felt like going a little bit farther and did 3.  Total time was 24:11 (8:04/mile).

A quick 2 miles with a temperature of 15 degrees outside.  It felt really warm after the past few days.  Total time was 15:48 (7:54/mile).  I pushed harder the last mile to see how I felt and to go under 16 minutes.  It felt good.

A quick 2 miles before leaving for school.  Total time was 16:17 (8:09/mile).

A total of three miles along the usual route by the golf course.  It was 32 degrees when I ran today!  It felt nice to run in shorts again.  Total time was 23:23 (7:48/mile).

Most of my runs have been in the late morning or early afternoon when the temperature was a little warmer.  This morning I ran pretty early because it has been warmer and because I need to start getting to school sooner.  All of my classes except one are in the afternoon so I need to make good use of the mornings for doing homework and research.  Total time for 3 today was 24:08 (8:03/mile).

Three miles along the golf course again.  Total time was 23:37 (7:52/mile).  I felt really good.

I did a quick 2 before class today on the usual route.  Total time was 15:07 (7:33/mile).  It was a little colder with an east wind.

I didn't get out for a run today, but I did chase Symphany around the house for quite awhile.

I felt good today and ran 4 miles.  It was the old route around the parking lot and recreation fields that I used to do.  Total time was 30:11 (7:33/mile).

A quick run today with a bit of excitement.  It has been a little warmer during the day here so the snow has been melting and then refreezing at night.  It has created many icy, slick spots.  I have manages to stay on my feet up to this point, but today was the exception.  I was going around a turn and slipped.  I got up pretty quickly and didn't think much about it except for my hand that I skinned up a bit, but as the day has gone on my knee and ankle were bothering me more.  We'll see how it feels tomorrow.  Total time was 16:44 (8:22/mile).

The knee and ankle were still a little sore today, but it didn't bother me on my run.  I had to stop and walk a few times over the really icy spots.  Total time was 24:10 (8:03/mile).

Another quick 2 along the golf course.  My New Balance shoes are hurting my knees and ankles to run in.  It might be time for some new shoes.  One thing I have noticed about shoes and consistent (or lack thereof) running is that you can put a lot more miles on shoes if you run consistently.  If you run off and on or 3-4 times a week, you will be lucky to get 400-500 miles on a pair of shoes.  If you run 6 days a week consistently, your body gets used to the routine and adapts to the pounding.  You can run on older shoes with no problem or shoes with less cushioning and not get injured.  I've seen this in my running and in others.  I don't know if everyone can run for 3000+ miles on a pair of shoes like Sasha or run in Five fingers or Crocs for that matter, but I think most people could run more than 400 miles on a pair of shoes without injury.  Just my 2 cents.  Total time for my run today was 15:51 (7:55/mile).

I did the loop out by the stake center building.  My knees and ankles were a little sore and stiff starting out, but they loosened up by the end.  Total time was 30:14 (7:57/mile).

Well, I took the weekend off to see if my legs would feel better today.  They were still sore, and it took me about a mile for them to loosen up a bit.  They were still sore to run on, but it was bearable.  I guess I need to break down and get some new shoes.  It's not hard to breathe while I run, so I can go farther, but my legs are slowing me down and slowing down my progression to higher mileage.  Total time for today was 24:02 (8:01/mile).

Once again it took awhile to get warmed up, but it felt okay after that.  I ran around the golf course to the clubhouse and back for 3.6 miles in 31:23 (8:43/mile).

The sore knees and ankles are getting a little old.  I feel like an old man starting out every day.  I got up a little late and only had time for 2 miles before class.  Total time was 15:37 (7:48/mile).

The legs felt a little better today, but still annoyingly sore.  I've been running in the 'newest' of my shoes.  They have a little more than 300 miles on them.  Due to operator error, I didn't get a total time for my run.  It was around 8 minute miles.

A late morning run around the golf course.  The knees and ankles didn't feel any worse, but they didn't feel any better either.  Total time was 30:25 (8:27/mile).

The legs felt okay today. They are still hurting, but they are getting better. Total time was 20:21 (8:08/mile).

My legs almost felt normal starting out today, but then I could feel it in my knees still after I ran for awhile.  Total time was 30:25 (8:27/mile).

Ran to the church to help shovel the sidewalks, but discovered that someone else had already done it.  I waited around for the other people to show up to tell them that we didn't need to do anything.  Then I continued on my way.  I ran down Reynolds to 22nd, but instead of heading home on Harney I continued around the parking lot loop.  It was a good run.  The legs felt about like they have been for the past few weeks.  Total time was 35:43 (7:56/mile).

It was a good run today.  I got up late and didn't have time for a very long run, but the legs felt better.  Total time was 20:32 (8:12/mile) for 2.5 miles.

I didn't get out for a run today, but I helped someone move from the 3rd floor of one apartment building to the 3rd floor of another building.  It was a pretty good workout.

It was pretty cold with a nasty north wind today, but the legs felt pretty good.  They are starting to adapt.  I think I will increase my mileage a little bit this week.  Total time was 30:09 (7:56/mile).

It was still cold today, but the wind was less.  The legs felt good.  They even felt good enough to do a few strides in the middle of my run.  I wanted to see how they felt and was pleased that it felt good.  Total time was 28:58 (8:03/mile).

A short run today.  The legs still feel good.  Total time was 21:08 (8:27/mile).

Back to running after about 5 weeks off.  It's amazing how easy it is to get out of the routine.  We got sick back in mid February and that derailed my training.  I did an easy loop to the stake center and back.  I decided to stay off the golf course trail since it is a muddy mess right now.  The frozen tundra is thawing out with temps in the upper 30s and 40s.  Time was 20:23 (8:09/mile).

Another loop out to the stake center, but I added a little more by going up this dirt road.  It goes up this ridge that snakes through this end of town, and I always wondered what was on the other side.  There's not a whole lot.  I've felt pretty good despite the weeks off.  The legs feel fine.  Let's hope that lasts.  Total time was 23:05 (7:42/mile).

I figured I should run at least once a week whether I need to or not.  It was a nice day but a bit on the windy side.  I'm getting a little tired of all the snow now.  It has kept me in decent shape with all of the shoveling though.  I just did a loop out to the stake center.  Total time was 19:57 (7:58/mile) for the 2.5.

Stake center loop in 20:22 (8:08/mile).

Around the golf course and up the hill by the clubhouse and back.  Total time was 28:07 (7:48/mile).  Felt good.

Just a short run along the dirt path of the golf course.  Total time was 23:06 (7:42/mile).  I felt okay, but it was tougher than it should have been.

I got up and ran this morning.  It was nice.  Same route as yesterday with a little slower time.  Total time was 23:46 (7:55/mile).

Stake Center loop after dinner.  Total time was 20:10 (8:04/mile).

Typical half the golf course trail run.  Total time was 23:14 (7:45/mile) for 3 miles.

Ran with Symphany in the jogging stroller this morning.  It was the first time I had done it.  It was fun.  She enjoyed it, and so did I.  Total time was 16:43 (8:22/mile) for 2 miles.

3/4 Golf course run in a time of 28:14 (7:50/mile).

Another run along the golf course.  Total time for 3 was 23:11 (7:43/mile).

Golf course run in 27:48 (7:43/mile).

Stake center loop.  2.6 miles in 20:31 (7:53/mile).  I felt great.

A short run today.  Two miles in 15:53 (7:56/mile).

Stake center loop with Symphany in the jogging stroller.  It felt great.  Total time was 22:03 (8:28/mile).

3/4 Golf course loop in a time of 29:15 (8:07/mile).

I ran to the stake center and back with a stop at the park with Symphany in the stroller.  Total time was 18:21(8:20/mile).

A little longer run today.  It felt good, but I ran a little later than usual, and it was hotter.  Total time was 34:18 (7:37/mile).

Another little running date with Symphany in the stroller. We ran to the stake center and then back to the park. Total time was faster than last time at 17:59 (8:10/mile). Probably because this run was in the afternoon instead of the morning.

UW parking lot loop in a time of 29:46 (7:34/mile).

A little longer run with Symphany in the stroller.  She enjoyed it, but I was feeling it by the end.  It wasn't my legs or lungs but my shoulders from pushing the stroller the whole time.  Total time was 32:18 (8:30/mile).

I've had a cold the past few days and finally felt okay to get out for a run.  Did 3 miles around the golf course.  It felt pretty good.  Total time was 23:57 (7:59/mile).

Easy stake center loop with Symphany in the stroller.  Total time was 21:13 (8:29/mile).

I went a little farther today, but it felt great.  My cold was still bothering me yesterday so I took the day off, but I felt good today.  Total time was 34:04 (7:34/mile).

I tried a different course tonight and enjoyed it.  I ran to Wal-mart going on the back roads, and it was a nice run.  Total time was 26:39 (7:36/mile).  Met my family there for some shopping and then rode home with them.

3/4 golf course run in the late morning.  I felt pretty good, but it was getting fairly warm.  Total time was 28:52 (8:01/mile).

I tried out a new route this evening. I'm going to call it the Grease Monkey loop. It was a nice route. Total time for 4.2 was 32:27 (7:43/mile).

A nice run with Symphany. We stopped to look at the foxes in the field near the church. She loves to point out the birds and bunnies and other wildlife on our runs. Total time was 31:37 (8:19/mile).

I ran the Grease monkey loop backwards which meant that the hills were closer to the end of the run.  It felt good though.  Total time was 33:06 (7:52/mile).

Ran to the stake center and back to the park with Symphany.  Then we headed home and I headed back out for 3 more miles by myself.  It felt good.  Total time was 40:04 (7:42/mile).  I pushed it the last half mile or so to try and finish under 40 minutes and to get back in time for school.

Ran down to the University and back.  It was a good run.  I met Symphany and Kathleen at the park on the way back, and then we walked home.  Total time was 41:11 (7:29/mile).

Nice run in the morning.  Total time was 29:10 (7:40/mile).

Grease monkey loop in 33:28 (7:58/mile).

Nice run with Symphany in the stroller.  Total time was 30:43 (8:05/mile).

It was pretty cool today so I went for a longer run in the afternoon.  I ran to Wal-Mart and back on the back roads.  It was a nice run and the longest I have gone in a while.  Total time was 50:34 (7:32/mile).

We traveled to Omaha to visit family yesterday, and I got out for a nice run this morning.  I enjoyed the abundant oxygen at an elevation 6000 ft below what I am used to, but the air was almost too thick with the humidity.  There was also too much pressure.  Other than that it was a great run.  It was nice to be back in the midwest.  Total time was 42:01 (7:38/mile).

Stake loop and parking lot loop in a time of 33:57 (7:32/mile).

3/4 golf course run in a time of 28:07 (7:48/mile).  I ran a half mile in the middle in 2:53.

Started out with Symphany in the stroller, but it was really windy and cold.  The poor little girl was wrapped in a blanket, but she was still cold.  She usually loves going running with me, but she wanted to turn around.  I wanted to get out later in the day, but it didn't happen.

I finally made time for a run today.  Grease monkey loop in 31:15 (7:26/mile).

A nice run with S in the jogging stroller.  It was much warmer than the last time.  We stopped at the park on the way back for a little bit.  Total time was 32:47 (8:11/mile) for 4 miles.

22:12 (7:24)

I walked back home from school and ran about 0.5 of it with my backpack.

The city in their infinite wisdom decided to repave our street today so it was closed from 7am to 7pm.  I couldn't drive to school so I walked with a little bit of running.  I also walked/ran home.  All together it was about 1.5 miles with my backpack and lunch box.  I much prefer running without any extra weight.

Grease monkey loop in 33:05 (7:52/mile).

A nice run.  I did the extended parking lot/stake center loop.  There were a lot of people out tailgating before the big game.  Big surprise that Wyoming lost.  Total time was 35:01 (7:46/mile).

3/4 golf course run in a time of 28:18 (7:51/mile).

Half Golf course run in 21:49 (7:16/mile).