I run therefore, I am!

I did it! I ran a little more than I think I should have, but felt great. I didnt push it at all! I ran a 8 something mile for 4 straight miles with Danielle.  Her husband and I work together so it was easy to talk about how hard of times we are having.  Lots of things have happened to her since ive been out. Shes been to Toronto for knee problems and IT band issues. I feel bad for her because she is going in reverse with her times right now. 

 My Garmin 305 quit working entirely also. Go figure. My spa membership expired and I think I know when Im going to expire because my birth cirtificate has an expiration date on it. lol (just kindding, thats my favorite line from Steven Wright) All in all it was a good day to put some miles back on my shoes. I will take a few days off and try it again. Im afraid to put more than 10 miles a week in for the next month. Carry on my people! 

My new nick name shall be Iceman! Holy fridgen cold! I ran 4.5 this morning in the 24 degree weather. Its harder to climatize yourself when you havnt been running and just jump into the cold temps. I have to start slow with 40 degree and work my way down. I ran a 7:50 and a couple of 8 even and then a 9. Wow my legs are tight. 

Well I woke up sick still but had committed to run with Danielle this morning on the park trail at 9800 s. I started out feeling like a slug. Then after 2 miles my legs started feeling tight and then at mile 4 I felt like quitting but didnt. We went North at the start to see how far the trail has progressed. We made it about 3/4 of  a mile which is nice. It used to stop right there off of 98th. Now its close to 9200 so.  We then turned around and ran all the way to 115th s. where the trail ends there also. Then came back to 98th. It was a total of 6.3 miles but felt ok. I had a bit of pain but not enough to worry that im hurting myself. It was brutal cold on that trail! It felt like it was in the teens. Cheers all!

Day of rest for me. Will be at it tomorrow. I now wished I worked for the state so I could have this day off. Ok burt, Tell me now?  lol

Had the family party last night at my house and had a huge sleep over.  I got to bed at 1 last night knowing I had to sleep because I was running at 6 am this morning. I met Danielle, Bill, Misty and Charity at the park trail on 126th and ran south for 4 miles. Ive never run that direction before. It was really nice and the wind didnt affect me as much because its down in the gully more. I had fun running at an extremely slow pace that really wasnt that hard to pace. Our average was 10 min mile pace but we walked for about 2 minutes at the start and we stopped to take our layers off which took a few more minutes and then on the way back grabbed our clothes and had a good conversation. Very fun. Im glad im back. My legs were sore after 6 miles but Im just glad to be able to run right now. 

I heard a song in the car ride over that said "Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing pavement." I will dub that my song from now on! Im going to look up the author right after I log this. Very true! Cheers all and if your so inclined, look at my fridays blog for kicks. If you look at burts week, he has me looking like Gilligan, but in my pride I have to say Nicholas cage is a better suit. lol

I ran at 9800 so parktrail this morning at 6 am with Danielle. First 2 miles were ok and then it snowed into our faces We made it to the turn around and then came back and it got alot better. Our conversation was depressing from all the layoffs going on around here. I had a bunch of equipment stolen on a job site over the weekend, around $20,000 dollars worth and found that my insurance will help out with about 3,000 to reimburse. God bless our insurance companies! NOT! Im so sick of spending close to 2,000 dollars a month for something I must pay for and then get the shaft like this! In Six months I could put that money into my company and make up for my loss. That is depressing. Back to running--I was happy to run even in the most extreme situations. I cant wait till im back to full strength. I was amazed at the end of our run of how flexible Danielle was. I think my new years resolution will be to have more flexibility. 

Was going to go try 3 this morning but the alarm didnt wake me. I can usually wake up without the alarm but not this morning. I  was out of it! Then I saw the temps outside and was not even ashamed of my mishap. 

Got up to daybreak to run with Danielle. We immediately got hit by a snow storm. We started running away from the snow and had to run into it for 4 of the miles. It luckily let up a bit but was in our faces! At mile 2 we were rushed by two dogs that werent on a leash and it was a big scare. I froze and they hit Danielle and it was pretty scary. The owners of the dogs were running also and they were big boxer dogs and didnt even respond to their owners. It made me mad but not as mad as Danielle. She was yelling at the owner to take responsibility and keep them on a leash. I think it woke us up for sure! I just not a dog person. I like them but could never own one. Our soggy run ended up running 7+ miles.

Heres a picture out my front window of the white stuff I only like to see in the mountains, not on my streets!

I helped my brother prep his house for paint yesterday and I think I did too much! I woke up this morning at 5:15 and was planning on running with Scott and Kelli and when  I stood up I was in alot of pain. I stewed it over because I didnt want to be a flake so I decided to take it easy. Sorry for standing you guys up. ;)  I dont know why I do these things in a time where I cant afford to help family out. But oh well, life goes on. 

Its begining to look alot like Christmas! Everywhere I run! 

 So I went to the start of the park trail at 123rd and ran south 4 miles and there were alot of deer crossing in front of us. I ran with Danielle and Misty and Charity ran together. The snow was about 2-4 inches thick and the bridges were about 8-10 inches thick.  It wasnt too bad until mile 3.5 on when we got cilose to Bluffdale we had to post hole run, when you sink and lift. Wow what a workout that was. My legs are thrashed. With a quarter mile to go I left Danielle and tried to run a solid 6 min mile pace or so and it hurt like h e double hockey sticks! Theres no speed workouts planned for me for a while.  Ran 8 miles total. Saw alot of wildlife, and Snowmobile and atv tracks. My feet are soaking wet, Ironically im going to go take a shower. See ya

I went to the parktrail and ran 6.1 with Danielle. It was very crappy conditions, not snowing but crusty snow that was thick in places and hard to run. My calves are  sore! 

Merry Christmas to everybody and I hope you all are on the good list! 

Went to 9800 so. and the parktrail to see if they had cleared the trail off. no chance so I ran with Danielle up 98th to 3200 w. then over to 114th so and back. There really wasnt anywhere to run besides in the road so we dodged vehicles the entire run. Made it 8.25 miles and it was wet, cold and I just hate snow! 

Went this morning and decided to swim. I am so freakin out of shape! But felt incredible afterwards. Im revved up and ready to go as soon as I find out from my doc on the 4th of January.  Baby steps! 

Woke up this freezing cold morning and went up to Daybreak and ran 6 miles in 27 degree weather with Danielle. Very icy and slick! I think the snow plows have given up on plowing the neighborhood roads. Some main roads were even horrid! Good run, and I felt ok. I cant wait to get back my speed, whats left of it. ;)

While we were running this morning, we were on 40th west and about 108th by the new temple going south and this car veered into us and I had to grab Danielle and pull her towards the side of the road. I was embarrased at over reacting and angry at the stupid driver for being so stupid. Ive been hit by a car twice in my life and its not fun. I dont suggest it to anyone.

A simple happy new years to all! May you all set new goals and prosper!