Run Far

Treadmill miles in the basement again. I woke up after sleeping a few hours and thought I had better get my run in before the day got away from me. Working nights and then logging miles in on the treadmill is proving to be hard for me. Hope this cold snap ends soon.

Ran on the treadmill again. Melanie got done running on the treadmill so I thought I had better get it done before it was time to get ready for work. Felt really good which is surprising since I am on night 3 of work.

Ran outside today around the Green belt and Freeman park. Warmer than it has been but still was colder than I would have liked. Picked up a few extra miles running around the park.

Ran on the treadmill in my basement. Six miles into the run the treadmill sputtered and gave it up. I guess I am going to have to call a technician. Good thing it is under warranty.  I like to think it quit because I was running so fast. 

Nice day to run outside. The roads were still pretty wet so I ran around the Green belt, Freeman Park, Snake River Landing loop a couple of times. Felt really good until the last 2 miles were I began to fade. Lack of nutrition and fluids but not to bad. Pretty pleased with how I felt with the effort.

Legs felt tired today. I spent the morning hiking through snow up in the mountains. It must have really took it out of me. 

Ran early this morning on the treadmill at work. I was lucky to get it in when I did as work got busy. Still feeling fatigued.

Treadmill miles at work. Effort was harder then I hoped. I just was not feeling the treadmill miles today. Wishing I could run outside.

Nice to have some days off of work so I can run outside. I definetly need some outside runs to get me over this hump I'm feeling. I felt really good on this run. The roads were clear just a little wet. The temp was perfect. Added some hill miles in toward the end and the effort felt good. Good run today.

A bit cooler today than yesterday but the sun was out. Felt pretty good today.

Ran outside today in that wet snow storm we had. Felt really good until the last 2 miles or so. By then I was so wet from the snow I just wanted to finish the run and take a hot shower. Felt good to get out after missing two days due to a work meeting and an all day plumbing adventure at my brothers house.

Twelve hard miles after part of the day was spent framing a neighbors basement. The hard part was I came home from working nights. So the short story is I am going on little sleep. A perfect scenario to get sick or an injury. Legs felt pretty good but the body overall felt tired. Took a nap when I got home to take the edge off. I think tomorrow will be spent getting a little sleep.

Also the roads were pretty sloppy in places. So ready for spring running.

Ran today after helping a friend change a part on his truck. I hadn't slept yet as I am still on nights. Half way through the run I started to feel the effects of no sleep. Not a bad day to run outside. A bit of a breeze but the temp was pretty good. Last night of night shifts so things should start getting easier.

I came home from working my last night shift exhausted. I ended up taking a nap before I headed out. The sun was out but it felt cooler then I thought it would be. Legs felt really good today but I think another pair of shoes is needed in the near future.

Started off freezing on this run and just about turned around. After a couple of miles I warmed up and was pretty comfortable the rest of the run. I felt really good and the traffic was super light making the run more enjoyable. I am really getting the itch to run a race. I guess I am going to have to start thinking spring marathons.

I felt off today. Struggled most of the run trying to find my pace. Another cold run but I don't think I can really blame it on that. 

Early morning run so I could help my brother do some sheet rock taping. Started off  the run feeling off but the last half of the run the legs loosened up and I felt good. Another cold run.

Treadmill miles at work. Feeling under the weather again.

Nice afternoon run when I got home from giving a few presentations to my sisters elemantary class on Native Americans. Wanted to run farther but I am fighting the crud.

Got up this morning with the goal of getting my long run in. This week has been pretty sad mileage wise but I think I might be recovering from my cold. I put on my hydration pack and decided I would run over the top of the Bone Rd. Felt pretty good until the last three or so miles. I think that is where the week of being sick caught up with me.

Ran around the Green Belt this morning with the group run. Ended up making the longer loop with an extra mile on Sunnyside to make it a even 10 miler.

I came home from working nights and took a two hour nap before I headed out on my run. I wanted to beat the forcasted late afternoon showers. The humidity and wind made it feel alot colder then what the temp said it was. Started off feeling pretty good but about eight miles in I felt off and struggled with my pace and effort. An off day of running and new shoes are needed.

Another twelve miler. The weather started off perfect but it turned to rain the last half of the run. Felt a lot better today then yesterday.

Nice afternoon to run today. The temp felt warm with little wind when I started. The last 2-3 miles the wind had picked up. Ran in a brand new pair of shoes which always makes you feel good. I'm excited to try the shoes out for a few runs.

A little late logging this run. Morning run on a perfect weather day. It honestly felt like spring with the warm temps and the sun out. Win picked up the last part of the run. New shoes seem to be helping and so far I am pretty impressed. 

Ten of the hardest miles I have ran. I ran these miles in wind 25+ mph. Half the time I felt like I was barely moving.

I wasn't going to run today. Sundays are usually my rest days; but the weather was awesome when I got home from church. I decided to get a run in to enjoy the weather this evening and to cover myself in case tomorrow is as busy at work as I expect it to be. I felt great. I don't know if it was because I wasn't battling the wind like I was yesterday or what. Holding the pace felt easy and the run was over in no time. Finished right at dark.

Fast miles at work. I was in a rush to get them in at work as I had a small window to do it in.

Another run at work this morning. Legs felt a bit tired today but overall not bad. Pace was slower today which was okay since the weather was quite a bit cooler.

Nice day to run. Ran this morning at work. There was no wind and the temp was great. This was one of those runs where everything felt right. Great to be outside.

Perfect day to run with temps in the 50s. Felt really good today so I pushed to hold the pace and the effort felt good. It has been a great week of running.

Got up this morning with the family and met up with the Bill's Bike and Run group for a few miles around the Greenbelt. Great morning to be out with a bunch of runners. Melanie pushed the kids in the jogging stroller and they seemed to enjoy being out and seeing the ducks. Great way to start the day and finish up this running week.

Ran a new route today so I took my Garmin to keep track of the distance. Felt good but it was windy and cooler than it has been. 39 degrees and 15 mph wind. Average pace 6:22. Felt pretty good with the effort. Miles into the wind were 10 to 15 seconds slower. Always fun to run a different route.

Not a bad day to run with the sun out and a lot less wind then yesterday. Ran my hill route to work on leg turnover while climbing in elevation.

Started out running a different route to mix things up but after battling the head wind for a few miles I turned back and finished with a loop I have ran before. So much easier and more enjoyable without head wind. Felt pretty good. A little tired from working last night.

Quick miles before I had to head back out to work. Quick turn around since I had to go into work early tonight. Effort felt great.

Ten cold miles this evening after church. North wind hurt.

Sun was out today but it was still a bit cold. A lot better then yesterday with the wind. Felt really good today. Ended up pushing the pace on some of the miles. Not a bad run.

Got home a lot later than I expected from getting our bikes loaded. I took off running with the goal to get a few miles in before dark. I was able to get a 12 miles in finishing right as the sun was setting.

I was able to run today at work. A lot colder then I expected. I was under dressed for the wind. Felt a lot harder then normal. Definitely a off day today.

Not a bad afternoon to run. There was a bit of a breeze but it wasn't as cold as I expected it to be. I overdressed a little and had to shed a layer. After that I felt pretty good and was able to find my rythmn. Last four miles were slightly faster than marathon pace and felt good. Getting excited for this season of races.

Nice day to run. I felt pretty good just didn't love the shoes I was wearing.

Nice afternoon to run. There was the slightest breeze and the temp was cooler but the sun was out. I set out after I warmed up at just faster than marathon pace. I was able to hold the pace really well even climbing the few hills on the route I was running. The last mile to mile and half I felt a bit sluggish. I think it was do to not really eating lunch. 

Ran in the late afternoon before work. Cold wind and the legs were feeling yesterday's run a bit. My legs finally loosened up at about mile 5.

Not my best run. The sun was out so the weather wasn't too bad I just felt off.

Felt good until the last 3 miles. My stomach began to turn and it was a race to get home.

Not a bad afternoon to run. Coming off of nights so my legs didn't feel as rested as I would have liked.

Perfect day to run. T shirt and shorts.

Another nice day outside. I felt pretty good stretching the legs after yesterday's car trip.

Ran outside at work today. The sun was out and it was nice conditions to enjoy the run.

Windy today at work today. The head wind was brutal. I felt really good running back though.

After having a few light days of running while on a vacation to ride dirt bikes; I was excited to get out and stretch my tight legs. I felt really good but a bit tight in my legs from riding and the long road trip. Windy today.

Perfect day to run today. There was a light breeze and the sun was out when I woke up from sleeping a few hours after working last night. I felt relaxed and was able to maintain my pace pretty easily. Legs are starting to loosen up after the motorcycle trip.

Ran today after taking a nap. Nights are wearing on me this set. I guess I am still recovering from dirt biking. My legs felt really good today. The wind was brutal. Like 25+ Mph brutal.

Ran with some new shoes today. They felt good but my legs felt tired battling the wind this afternoon. Thank goodness I am done with nights. Maybe few nights of real rest will help.

Ran this morning. Temp was good but 15 mph wind. I am starting to get tired of battling the wind. Felt really good fitness wise. Ended up trading my new shoes for a different pair. I guess I am going to stick with my Hoka's. I have been super impressed with them and how well they work with my ankle injury. 

Ran up to the Bonneville Dump and back. Wow talk about a climb. Felt good coming down though. Not enough hydration.

Ran today at work. Perfect day to run. Ran a bunch of laps around the facility.

Another run at work this morning. I'm glad I went earlier as the wind picked up later in the afternoon. Felt really good and the temp was perfect. Starting to feel a bit tight in the legs.

12 miles this afternoon on a windy day. Felt really strong having taken yesterday off of running due to work being busy. 

Ran 6 miles around the river tonight with the Bill's Bike and Run Group trying out the new Hoka shoes. Not a bad evening to run since the wind died down.

Nice even paced miles until I hit head wind the last 3 miles. Legs felt a bit fatigued from yesterdays runs.

Nice easy run this morning. The weather wasn't the best but I got out before the wind picked up. Very few people out so it was nice to reflect today. Stopped by the cemetery to see my grandparents and uncle Bobs grave. 

A cold, wet and windy run. To call it miserable seems like an understatement. It started to rain about two miles into it. I was soaken wet and decided to call it and turn around. Didn't want to risk getting sick this close to the race.

A lot better day today. I felt really good a bit tight in the legs but overall not bad.

Nice easy run on a pretty nice day. A little wind but it was warm. Hard to believe we are a week away from the race. Trying to take it easy but keep the legs loose.

Ten easier miles in 20 mile an hour wind. Let me clarify the pace was relaxed but I battled the wind when I was running into it. I have been trying to take it easy. Less then a week out from my race.

The family and I traveled down to Salt Lake on Friday to pick up our race packets and plan some logistics with the family of where to watch the race. Both of our parents came down to watch and help with the girls since Melanie and I were both running. After picking up our packets at the Salt Palace and looking at a couple of the booths we headed to our hotel where we were staying. Our parents each had gotten rooms across the hall from us so it was fun to take the girls swimming and soak in the hot tub a little. We didn't want to over do it in the hot tub but it did seem to loosen up some of the knots in my muscles. I never seem to do where after I taper and take a few days off. 

Race morning we both got up after a restless night and put on our running gear to head to the start line. We ended up finding a nice spot to park and were able to get on to the tram with very little waiting. This is one of the things I had been stressing about because so many of the reviews in years passed had said how difficult it was. As we made it to the starting line I said good bye to Melanie (she was running the half) and headed to my time corral. I finished warming up and after a brief starting line ceremony the race kicked off. This race is hard for me to describe. The weather was perfect, the organization of this race was great with a lot of great volunteers that allowed it to happen but the course was a difficult one. We had a bunch of hills that I didn't plan on when I looked over the course elevation map. There was also a bunch of meandering through areas to make up the distance. Around mile 9 the course splits for the half and the full marathoners. I struggled a bit to keep my pace with the hills but overall I felt good. Hydration and nutrition worked well for me this race. 

The last couple of miles the half and the full marathoners course come together to the finish line. I struggled a bit running through the crowd of runners to the finish line. I was happy with my race overall. I ran this race not expecting a fast course. I wanted to see where I was at in my training. I did find some areas of improvement. 

This is  a great race for the family and is organized very well just not a great course if you are really wanting a fast one. 

Splits: 6:22, 6:34, 6:18, 6:24, 6:17 6:32, 6:31, 6:39, 6:29, 6:44, 6:23, 6:35, 6:36, 6:38, 6:44, 6:37, 6:27, 6:34, 6:43, 6:49, 6:50, 6:50, 6:46, 6:54, 7:06 and last 1.2 miles at 7:15.  Average pace was 6:43. 

Nice day to run. The legs are a little sore but seem to be more tired than anything. Nice easy pace with a few stretch breaks.

Another easy ten miler. Starting to feel my legs recovering. Still surprised how much that course took it of me in my legs.

Nice morning to run. I am finally feeling like I am recovered from the race and my legs are ready to start really running again. This run felt great.

Another amazing day to run. After a few miles I loosened up and felt really good. 

Another 12 miler in the wind this afternoon on legs that felt dead. I guess that is what happens when you go dirt biking in the morning and think you can go run right after.

A run at work in the wind.

Decided to get my long run in today since the weather looks like it is changing in the next few days. I ran up Lincoln to the Bone Road and over it until it tied into the end of Sunnyside road. A lot of climbing. Ended up going through all of my water faster then I expected. My wife ended up bringing me water and I cut the run a bit short.

Ran over the Bone Road again. I ran the opposite way this time. 

Nice easy miles.

Quick run before I had to leave for work. I had a busy day and really had to work to get this run in. I have set the goal to try to be better about blogging.

Felt really good this run. Last three miles it began to pour rain. I was sopping wet when I got home.

Afternoon run. 

Ran around the green belt this morning. Beautiful day today.

Perfect evening to run. Hard fast miles. I felt really good .