I Can Do Hard Things

55 degrees MCT  TT:  55:14  AP:  9:01----9:57, 9:25, 8:56, 8:43, 8:39, 8:23, 1:08

I'm feeling kinda rusty after spending last weekend at Trek.  

MCT with Janice - 8 mile loop.  She was recovering from her 100k on Saturday.  My calves and feet were tight and achy.

TT:  1:16:53  AP:  9:09

2x

bohemian lunges

LLL

firehydrant kick outs

calf raises

planks

push ups

Ughhh...this was BAD.  Like really bad.  I almost called home for a ride several times.  I walked a lot.  The fire smoke is SO bad.  And it was crazy hot.  5-6 more weeks of hotness, then it will start to cool down.  I've felt bad all day (head ache and runny nose).

Most people get seasonal depression in January/February in Utah.  I get mine in August.  Mid July-Mid September make me depressed.

The first 4 miles were with Heather and I struggled.  Last 1.6 miles on the TM.  Silo road up to elementary school to LP hwy to SR 92 to 100 east to golf course to 700 n.

TT:  1:41:49  AP:  9:49 (10.40 miles)  soooooo many walk breaks.

4.3 miles on the road TT: 37:48. AP: 8:47–9:24, 8:44, 8:28, 8:22, 2:48

1.3 miles on the TM

It was still crazy smoky today, so I shortened my run.  I threw in lots of strides.  The first two strides were very uncomfortable....breathing hard, stride off, legs heavy.  But things eventually fell into place.  I really see the benefits of doing them.  Bonus ....I didn’t aggravate my hamstring.  Side note....I wore my custom inserts in my shoes to see if it would help my shin splints/PF.  It helped.  

2x

Squat

Bohemian lunge

Lll

Planks

Fire hydrant kick outs 

Calf raises

Dead lifts