In The Long Run

Ran to Sugarhouse, did a few loops, ran home.  Very slow, but I need to get my mileage up and I hear that slow, easy running is the way to go.  

Super slow run Liberty Park Run with Nate.  Even with a day off the legs felt dead. I had intended to do a 3 mile tempo on the dirt path, but the legs weren't having it. Felt like I was barely moving on the ~2 mile stretch home directly into the wind. Foam rolled the legs and did hamstring swiss ball curls when I got home.  

It finally hit me that Ogden is in 9 weeks and I really haven't done much to get ready for a marathon. I put together a schedule (modified Pfitzinger) last night that gets my mileage into the 40-50 range for that stretch and will get me two twenty milers before the race. That will be enough to finish and possibly even PR depending on conditions (given how slow my PR is). The plan has one faster workout each week (either a tempo run or 5k paced intervals), a midweek longer run (10 miles) and a long run on the weekend (starting with 14, building to 20). With the exception of the workout days, I intend to run as slowly as necessary to get the miles in and not worry about the pace and to cross train as needed. I also need to pay attention to the little things like foam rolling, stretching, and core work.    

Medium long run.  This was hard for me today.  I ran up to Highland High, met up the SLCTC group, and then ran home.  The run there was frustrating.  I took the dog and she had three potty breaks plus we had to stop at every light.  It was hard to get into a rhythm and I felt sluggish, although it was mostly uphill.  I then ran with the group for 5 miles.  This part went well, although I ran a little faster than I intended (sub 9s which is fast for me).  For the run home, I backed off a bit.  I again managed to get stuck at every light!  Overall, I'd say it was a good run.  Foam rolled when I got home.  I will take it very easy tomorrow.  

I was so excited to run today because I got new shoes (and because it is absolutely gorgeous out). I so wanted to love these shoes (Brooks Pure Flow) but within a mile of running my feet were on fire. I was tempted to go home, but I continued on to Liberty Park. Once I hit the dirt, my feet felt fine again. Maybe I just need to break these shoes in? Weird. Did a loop then ran home. I felt progressively better throughout the run after a blah start,  although my stomach has been sour all day. Myrtl and foam roller after run.

Took the pup for a couple easy loops around Sugarhouse. Felt pretty dang good tonight, hope it carries over to my long run tomorrow!

The distance is a guess as my Garmin ran out of juice on this run.  Original plan was a 14 mile road run, but I decided I wanted to hit the trails since I have the Buffalo Run 25k next weekend.  Ran Pipeline starting from Rattlesnake Gulch. My hubby and dog ran with me, too. The trail was mostly clear and dry, but eventually we reached a point that was too slushy, snowy, muddy, icy to run safely so we turned around. Beautiful day, but the wind was really picking up by the end.