My Running Log

7 miles easy on the treadmill in 53:30. Felt nice to run at a more relaxed pace. The body told me it needed to not run hard today.

There are some good deals on Asics shoes at Kohls right now. At least the one in Draper. If anyone is interested. They might have good deals on other brands, too. 

Late night treadmill workout. 6 miles of tempo. First 5 miles were in 33:38 overall. Total run was 40:30. Felt kind of sluggish, so I didn't push super hard. But it was still a good workout.

I should have run an extra 0.27 miles because I'm now 100.27 miles short of getting to 2000 for the year.  

It was getting really late, so I just ran a mile loop outside. It was actually very pleasant.

Something happens to you when you put your body in extreme conditions. Today for me I formulated a poem for my blog post. But now that I'm done, I can't remember it. But it was something like this. It doesn't rhyme by the way.

Traveled to Altamont, UT for my wife's family reunion.

Beautiful afternoon, but dreading a long run.

Got out the door, start out slow.

Then start to feel better and push the pace.

This is a nice quiet area, right by the Ute reservation. I wonder if there are any cougars on it.

Run 5.63 miles to a dead end and turn around.

Dog starts to chase me, but it's old.

Soon two Rottweillers start to chase. They are fast!

Just realized that I've had more dogs chase me than the number of moving cars I've seen to this point.

Running strong for first 12 miles, averaging 7:31 pace.

Now it's getting real cold, so I cover face with neck warmer. Can't breathe.

Slowing down now.

Getting even colder. Turn around again. Windy here.

Slog through the last few miles.

A light in the distance is my destination, but it seems to be getting further away.

Finally I reach it, but it wasn't my destination.

A little farther and I arrive.

I have to admit it's kind of fun being the guy that all the in-laws thinks is crazy for running 20 miles in 10 degree weather. 

Ran in Altamont, UT again today. It was in the afternoon, so it was warmer this time. Probably about 20 degrees. I encountered the same dogs again, and I'm still alive to tell about it. I started out slow and tried to keep my stride really relaxed instead of forcing it, and it really helped. On the second half of the run, I pushed the pace (but not my stride), and it felt great! I finished out strong at the end with some miles around 7:00 pace. 

13.1 miles total. 7:39 pace. The elevation is 6500+ here. I felt really good on this run.

I ran 47 miles this week. It was a really fun week for running. 2000 miles for the year is still a possibility.