I run therefore, I am!

Went over to Jordan Landing and did a 1 mile warmup in the rain. I started out really fast, I didnt have my garmin on but I felt like a good 5:20 pace. I looked at the course map before and new there was a turn at the corner of Lowes and when I got to it I saw a sign that said turn right and I did but the cop pacing me went straight. I kept running for about a tenth of a mile and heard him honking to me so I turned around and by the time I got back I was still ahead of the other runners behind me. I sped up to the cop and told him he was going the wrong way. He said just stick with me and youll be fine. I did and I ended up winning it but after the race I told him he went the wrong way and he admitted it so he added a good .25 to the race. I was shocked when I saw my time at 19. I felt like I was really pushing a low 5 pace. I probably was. I wished I wouldve had my garmin on now. I ran my oldest daughter in after and then did a 1 mile race with Bailey my 8 year old. I taught her to pace herself and she did awesome! The kids all sprinted ahead of her and there was about 30 kids ahead of her at .5 mile mark and I showed her how they were slowing down so we picked up the pace and by the .25 miles to go I pushed her hard into 1st place but an older girl just nudged her to out sprint her at the end. I was so proud of her. She did a 8:30! Geez louise!  I awarded her with the trophy I got. 

I just talked to a few people with Garmin watches on. One of them said they had 3.6 and some said 3.4 so I figured about a 3.5 would be close to this distance. 

Did 15 miles tonight down on the park trail. I started at 9800 South and ran north 3/4 of a mile and back and then did the rest of the run going south in the wind. I ended up running 7.5 in a head wind and the rest coming back with a nice tail wind. It took 1:40:17 which is a 6:40 average pace.  The last three miles were a grind. Im not going to lie to you. I have a lot of pain in my butt. Im going to ice bath it. Thats all I got to say about that.

Ran with the bbks today. Did 5 miles and then 5x.37 hill tempo runs. Then a a cool down to make 8 glorious miles. Gorgeous! (that's the saying my p90x trainer uses all the time Gorgeous!)

Ok I got home and went for a 10 mile jaunt up around the Daybreak Lake and up towards the new Herriman High School and back to my house. 

I ran 6 around Daybreak at a 7:41 pace.

Met with the bbk runners at 9800 s. Park trail. Did a short warmup then did 2x10 min. Tempos. Ended up with 5 miles.

Ran from my house to Butterfield Canyon up about a half mile and then back to my house. I felt pretty good to mile 8. It was very hot and I had nothing to drink. My wife brought me up a powerade at mile 11 and I drank it down. I had her leave me a water at mile 16 also. I felt a good pick me up at mile 13 to 16 then I was real tired. Im glad it was downhill from there. I weighed myself before I ran at 128.5 and 6% body fat. I lost 4.5 pounds on the run! Dangerous in my mind. I was at 5% body fat and 124! Holy crap! I think I weighed that in High School. I took an icebath and drank a Protein shake and took some Stim O Stam recovery pills because im seriously fatigued. Im glad I did it though.  

Went to Lehi Park Trail and ran 9 miles. It got a bit rainy at the last of it. 

3 tm miles from a crappy rain day. 

I came home from work and had to move some trucks around for my guys and when I came home my neighbor wanted to run with me. Telissa Tescono. So I ran 3 miles with her under an 8 pace then had to get dinner and more work stuff done. Now Im putting in these miles. Im going to go back out and do another 3 or so. Ill be back....

4 miles  gone and done.

I ran a loop around my neighborhood with Bailey my 8 year old daughter biking next to me and Misty biking next to me. I barely missed the ugly storm that came through. 

6 miles this morning. Im ready to run tomorrow now. Lets get it on. 

Ok. I made it up to the start and huddled around the fire by Craig, Andrea, Amy and Dominique, and Bill.   It was a bit chilly up there in Eden. The gun started right on time and we were off. I started slow and wanted to get a feel for what was going on and after the first half mile found myself alone.  I was a bit worried I was going to fast until I saw my watch at mile 1 was 5:21. Not to shabby for a slight downhill start. I got to mile 2 in 5:55 which is all up hill. That was a good time I thought. I was passed at that point by a guy I dont know. He talked to me at the start and told me he was trying for a 1:15 so I figured if he was running as hard as  that he would fade so I really didnt take it serious.  I got to mile 3 at 5:34, then 4 at 5:36, 5 at 5:23 6 at 5:35, 7 at 5:38, 8 at 5:29, 9 at 5:23, 10 at 5:20, 11 at 5:40. This is where I got confused and ran off the course. It messed me up trying to get back into a groove. 12 at 5:57 and 13 at 6:03.  I saw Craig come in behind me and Maryanne and Katie.  I felt good and actually took 2nd place overall. The first place guy was disqualified for not being registered.   I won a Suunto GPS watch and a free pair of Asics running shoes, and a plaque. Oh and a WIN! My 3rd half marathon ive won so far. It was good. 

I had an interesting day today! The West Valley Police called me at work and told me I needed to get them my Garmin watch information to them from a hike I was on with the boy scouts on the Pony Express trail and ran into a womens jacket. They believe it could be connected to the Susan Powell case.  I spent a good 3 hours at Kim Clowards house who is on this blog. Thank you so much Kim! I really need to get a new computer. Maybe I can sell my watch and shoes I won at Ogden for one? lol 

I ran the park trail on 98th and did 15 total miles out and back with the last three miles at marathon pace. 5:48, 5:55, and 5:35.  My total time was 1:41:37 which is a average pace of 6:45.  My legs are a bit sore but I plan to hammer them this week. 

Ran with the bbks this morning. Made a 9 mile run out of it.

I went by my house and ran with the bbk runners. Did 4 miles warmup then 25 minute tempo.

Park trail run.

Met at Bingham high and ran with the Bbks. Did 2x800s and 2x400s

Ran on the park trail. 98th going south.

Ran at South Jordan park with the bbks on the 5k course. Did the course twice then 2 miles.

I went up to the Capital and did my famous 20 mile course that has water stations along it stratigicaly placed along my run. I was happy to see my average time going up the canyon was 7:30 pace. I got to the top and found the water fountains not turned on yet! ugh I was so wiped out. That meant close to 7 miles without a drink. 3 ladies came up and I begged for some water. She gave me a Luna bar and plenty of water. I made my way down the canyon and was trying to get close to a 5:30 pace when I started fading fast! I was only at mile 15 and was feeling dizzy. I stopped at a drinking fountain and drank my share then made my way down. It was difficult for me because I didnt hydrate good enough. When I start fading I dont think theres anything that can help. The sun was very hot and humid.  As I drove home I noticed big rain clouds forming and it got cold.  Typical UTah weather. 

Went up to Bountiful and met up with the Runamoks. I was surprised at how many were there now! They have a great group.  We had a fun time and it was fun to see those fallen runners I feel like I left behind when my life wasnt so hectic.  We did a 2 mile hill kill up Bountiful and then another 1 and a half  mountain climb right after. It was a good workout. Good to finally run with Mark for the first time. 

I ran the very dusty but scenic and nastalgic Pony Express Trail. I went 3.5 out and 3.5 back. I did take my ATV over to Simpson Springs which is one of the relay points of the Pony Express riders.  Very Nastalgic. My run was all down hill towards Dugway proving grounds or Area 51. I was waiting to be abducted! Didnt happen.