Running

I started training again today.  Time to get serious.  I ran 8 hilly miles thinking about last years Des News Marathon.  I will be much better prepared this year.  I am currently looking for a long term job in the running world in Utah.  I hope that I can find a good spot.  Well gotta go to the store.

I went on a nice jog with Meagan tonight.  We went up by city creek canyon and listened to a bunch of coyotes singing. It was fun to hear, especially in the middle of Salt Lake.

It was a crazy busy day yesterday.  I ended up running late in the evening and only made it 4 miles.  But I did get out and run, and that was great for me.

I had to get in another run before the snow hits.  I really don't mind if it snows in the mountains, but I don't like the snow in the valleys.  I like to run on dry roads, even if it is very cold.

I went out for a chilly 4.5 miles this morning.  The slippery footing was very nerve racking for the first couple miles, but then I began to remember how to run on ice.  (Thanks to living in Logan I picked up on this skill,  That city is a beautiful icebox.)

I ran another 10.5 miles this afternoon in the hills above the U of U campus.  The snow there is 6 inches or more deep.  It was pretty fun to run in, but my pace was slower than usual.  Oh Well. It was funny to see all the hikers with their boots and crampons as I went by in my nimbii. (That is the plural form for numbus.?) 

I went on another long run around Salt Lake.  It is nice to have clean air.  I have to pound some more miles before the snowstorm this winter.  I am happy with how my running is going right now.

I went out for a ten miler.  Right now is pretty stressful with finals and life, but I am still getting in the running and sleep that I need.  

I met up with the snow man and ran 13 miles through SLC today.  I stayed on the flats rather than running in my beloved foothills.  It is nice to be done with school for a while, and I am looking forward to training consistantly.