Running

I showed up to this race with the hope that I could just run easy and enjoy the pace.  But then I saw Dave Danly, OTR in the Marathon.  We talked for a second and I told him that I had already signed up for the 10k.  Then we decided that no one except for us was really there to race around 30 minutes on the 10k.  So He ran the 5k in 16:30 and easily won and I was able to just enjoy a nice run with a bunch of fun runners.  This was a very well organized race, and was a ton of fun.  

I ran a half marathon at a fairly relaxed pace.  It is still weird to push my hips forward while running.  But it is getting better.

Then I did an easy 10 miles this afternoon.  It was a blast.  I am looking forward to racing some more.  I love all the road races. 

I only ran 10 miles today.  I was way busy with school and then Meagan and I went up to Logan to go to the temple with the Taylor and Jen Price family.  They are awesome.  It was a really fun night.

I did nine miles this morning. It was hard to get up and run, but it was well worth it. My Legs are feeling stronger and stronger.

I jogged a couple miles with Meagan at Liberty park before going to the State Fair and Rodeo.   

I went on my long run today, so that I can race tomarrow.  It has been a good week.  I am feeling more confident for the Twin Cities Marathon.

This was a crazy fast race.  I have never raced down such a steep grade.  Teren and I started out easy with a 4:43 mile.  This was very comfortable (considering the steep grade).  Then we went to work; 4:28, 4:26, 4:23, then Teren moved away as I slowed the last mile to a 4:34.  It was a great run, but my legs were hammered.  

I jogged an easy 7 miles this morning.  My legs are super sore from the 8k this weekend.  But I am feeling better and better as the day goes on. 

This was a great long run.  I ran up memorial park to city creek canyon, then I went straight up the bonneville shoreline trail (passing multiple mountain bikers) and climbing over 1000 feet.  It was nice, then I headed back down to city creek and ran up city creek for a few miles.  It is a beautiful canyon to run on.  It felt great to get out there.

I woke up early and did a 5 mile shake out before heading to school.  I am looking forward to go to the state fair tonight.

I just focused on keeping the pace nice and even today.  It was fun, but doing laps around liberty park gets old.  I am excited to run tomorrow.  

Ten miles in the morning with Vance up Bell canyon to the resevior.  It was a blast to run with my old team member.  He is a great guy. 

10 in the morning left me feeling tired for my run with Meagan tonight.  So we only ran 5 miles.  I feel healthy and hopeful for the next race.

I decided that I was going to follow the advice of the kenyan marathon champion and train in the warmer weather.  Wow! A run at 2 pm is super hot, but I got feeling pretty good during the second half of the run.  It was nice to have a day off  from the Salt Lake running Co, so that I could run in the afternoon.

I went on my last real long run before the big marathon.  Life is good and there are no complaints here.  I have been reading a ton for my classes, and thus I haven't spent time recording my workouts.

I just enjoyed the mileage today.  It feels good to relax a little as I get ready for the Twin Cities Marathon. 

I ran an easy ten miles in the morning before class.  Then I biked a few miles in the early afternoon.  I have plenty of energy and I am enjoying my new job.

I just went on a relaxing half marathon run.  I did some strides in the middle and at the end.  The legs feel fast and happy.

This was a fun 5k to run.  There wasn't any other real competitive guys there, so I ran with Lindsay Dunkley through the first 2 miles.  She broke 17 too.  It was fun.  They gave out excellent prizes, $75 to the Olive Garden for first.  So that was a blast.  Meagan also won her age group.  It was just a great local 5k.  I did a 5 mile warmup run to the race and then a little bit longer cool down.

I am getting ready for the race this Sunday.  It should be a blast.  I am super excited.  I have been running well, and I hope to hit a major PR.  

I decided to mix it up a little, so I ran and biked today.  It was an easy ride to work and back.  It feels like I am constantly having to pull myself to a slower pace, to save it for this weekend.  I guess that is a good thing.  I have 2 papers and 3 tests before I leave this Friday.  So I had better get to work.