Terry's Running Blog

Morning run, temp 32

It's always nice to get outside and run.

Time 38:15,  Mile avg. - 8:36

Morning run, temp 34'

I was still a little sore from Monday's run.  I guess if you don't run for 3 weeks you get sore. 

Mr. Lee I don't think I'll be racing you anytime soon because you'd whoop me good.  However, I'm contemplating running the Provo City 1/2 on 5/1/10 so you can finally take me down. 

Time 34:30,  Mile avg. 8:38

Morning run at the Klondic scout camp at Thistle UT.

Morning run, temp 32'

Had a good run.  Almost got under 8 minute miles.

Time 32:08,  Mile avg. - 8:02

Morning run, temp 32'

I decided it was time to test myself.  I ran hard, my legs were burning and it was mentally tough.  I had to keep pushing myself.  I have a long was to go to get into last years shape. 

Time 29:26,  Mile avg. - 7:22

Morning run, Temp. 25'  Full Moon

My legs were still sore from Wednesdays run.  Sad when 7:22 miles makes my legs sore.  But I'm going to come back strong.  Watch out Tom.  I could feel my tendon-bum-itis and my left foot plantarfacitis is showing signs of acting up.  Being old is the pits sometimes.

Time 32:45,  Mile avg. - 7:27    

I shouldn't be to hard to improve on the January 30 mile month I just had.

Morning run, temp 30'

Legs weren't sore anymore.

Time 29:46,  Mile avg. - 7:27

Noon run, Cloudy, Temp 38'

After 6 months of work I finally decided to run at lunchtime.  I ran on the Jordan river path between 45th South and 33rd South.

Time 41:15,  Mile avg. 8:15

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 40'

1st run in shorts.  Made sure and stayed below 8 min avg.

Time 35:20,  Mile avg. - 7:50

Noon run, sunny, temp 39'

My legs are worn out from jogging 4 straight days.  Going from 23 miles for the entire month of January to 20+ miles in one week takes it's toll.  Hopefully, I can stay injury free as I try to make 20+ miles a week my new base.

Time 41:45,  Mile avg. - 8:21

Morning run, temp. 38'

My legs were a bit tired from 5 days of running this week.  My total mileage from this week was as much as the entire month of January.  I pushed hard the last couple of miles to stay below 8 min. mile avg.

Time:36:06,  Mile avg. - 7:57

Morning run, temp 28'

Legs felt good this morning so I decided to do a speed workout.

Time 29:12,  Mile avg. - 7:18

Morning run, temp 25'

I didn't get enough sleep but my body woke up before the alarm and was ready to go for a jog.  I'm sure I'll pay for it at work today.  During the run I felt pretty good so I pushed the pace.

Time 29:44,  Mile avg. 7:26

Noon run, mostly sunny, temp 38'

The bum-itis was acting up more than I'd like.

Time 47:06, Mile avg. - 7:51

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 42'

I just beat the 8 min. man.  I'll be happy when he isn't so hard to beat.

Happy Valentines Day!

Time 39:50,  Mile avg. 7:58

Morning run, Temp 40'

My goal was to stay ahead of the 8 min. man on my longest run of the year. 

The PF and Bum-itis are acting up.  Stupid body.

Time 53:15,  Mile avg. - 7:50

Morning run, temp 38'

Since I felt good this morning I decided I'd test out the system and do a fast run.  The word to describe the experience is PAIN.  When I'm not in great shape and I run really hard I get the blood taste in my mouth and I got it this morning, so I new I'd run hard.  Now my body, a couple hours after, still feels weak.  Hopefully, I can gain 30 seconds a mile on my fast workout as I get in better shape over the next few months.

Time 27:36,  Mile avg. - 6:54

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 42'

Felt good today so I pushed the pace.

Time 51:30,  Mile avg. - 7:31

Morning run, temp 37'

I was planning on running about 8:15 minute miles to recover from the last couple days but running still seems fun since I'm just getting back into it and running faster is funner so I was unwise and ran a little faster.

Time 31:00,  Mile avg. - 7:45

Noon run, cloudy, light snow, temp 37'

I was just a little underdressed for the weather so I ran fast.

Time 36:46,  Mile avg. - 7:22

Morning run, sunny, temp 30'

Longest run of year and I beat the 8 min. man.  If I could get rid of the bum-itis and the PF I'd love running.

I saw a few of the WBR women on my team and one was jogging and two were walking.  I can't believe my team mates would walk!

Time 59:24,  Mile avg. - 7:52

Morning run, temp 20'

This morning was fast pace morning.  I was hoping to match or beat last weeks mile avg. of 6:54.  I could tell right when I started that I wasn't feeling as good as last week.  I tried to push but just couldn't match last week.

Time 28:10, Mile avg. - 7:03

Noon run, sunny, temp 35'

Good run. A little cold running into the wind but perfect running with the wind.

Time 54:15,  Mile avg. - 7:45

Morning run, temp 32'

Time 30:44, Mile avg. - 7:41

Noon run, partly sunny, temp. 40'

It took more effort than I'd like but I beat the 8 minute man.

Time 47:15,  Mile avg. 7:53

Morning run, Temp. 37'

I accomplished my goal of doing my longest run of the year and to beat 8.  The run seemed long.  My mental and physical stamina for the long run both need some work.

Time 67:45,  Mile avg. - 7:50

Noon run, sunny, temp 45'

I was thinking I'd run easy today and push it tomorrow, but when I got outside and the temperature was near perfect I changed my mind.  I also threw in 1 very fast mile at to see what I could do and I got a 6:24.  That made me happy knowing I'm getting a little speed back.

Time 43:42,  Mile avg. - 7:17

Noon run, partly sunny, windy, temp. 47

I ran with Tyler for the first 4.5 miles at about 8:40 pace then I pushed the last 1.5 miles.

Time 49:40,  Mile avg. - 8:16

Noon run, party sunny, some rain, windy, temp. 50'

Other than the 5 minutes of rain it was a great run.

Time 46:18,  Mile avg. - 7:45

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 36'

Today I just wanted to beat Mr. 8 so I wouldn't be to tired for tomorrows long run but get a good workout in.

Time 47:18,  Mile avg. - 7:53

Morning run, temp 30'-35'

Sun came up about half way through the run.  That was nice.  Was very pleased with the run.  I started getting pooped at the end but that is normal for the longest run YTD.  It was nice to have a few other joggers out this morning that were just asking me to pass them.

Time 77:11,  Mile avg. - 7:43

Noon run, sunny, temp 45'

I decided to run at race pace to see what kind of shape I'm in.  I was hoping for 7 even or better but really didn't know what to expect.  My 1st mile was the fastest at 6:31, and the last was the slowest at 6:55.  I pushed hard.  It is draining the have to keep telling your body not to slow down.  My left quad which is my weak link started complaining a little near the end.

Time 47:14,  Mile avg. - 6:45

Morning run, temp. 37'

Was going to take it easy due to yesterdays speed workout but after 3 miles I was sick of looking at Mr. 8 just in front of me so I pushed the last couple of miles.  I'm not always smart about my training.

Time 38:55,  Mile avg. - 7:47

Noon run, mostly cloudy, some wind, temp. 38'

I was going to do 6 then it seemed funner to do 7 then I decided 8 would be better.  I was glad about the decision to go longer until about mile 6 when it started getting harder.  Live and learn.

Time 61:15,  Mile avg. - 7:40

Noon run, sunny, temp 48'

Near perfect weather for a run!  Not much zip in the legs today. 

Time 47:10,  Mile avg. - 7:52

Morning run, temp. 40'

I was tired cause I took my In-Laws to the airport at 4AM.  They are going to Trinidad on their mission.  Despite that the run went well.

Time 1:25:22,  Mile avg. - 7:46

Noon run, sunny, temp. 45'

Took it easy today.  Maybe tomorrow I'll do a little speed workout.

Time 55:07,  Mile avg. - 7:53

Noon, sunny, temp. 50'

Perfect race day!

I decided to race Mr. 7 and the 7 by 7 relay team.  I took Mr 7 out of the race by doing a 6:18 for the first mile.  I then just had to worry about the 7 by 7 team.  The last 3 miles were tough but I accomplished the goal. 

Time 46:38,  Mile avg. - 6:40

Noon run, sunny, temp 52'

Perfect running day.

Time 40:15,  Mile avg. - 7:45

This was the 1st year of the Shamrock half marathon in Saratoga Springs.  It was 25 degrees at the starting line.  Luckily it warmed up to about 35' by the end of the run.  I would think there were just over a hundred runners. 

The course is a loop course that has a few hills with the high point of the race at the 8.5 mile mark which is about a 400 ft elevation gain from the start but it felt like more.  

After a few hundered yards I was in 9th place and at the 1 mile mark I was in 7th.  At the 2 mile mark I was in 5th.  I stayed in 5th until mile 6 and got passed.  I let him go.  I was trying to run a smart race.  The guy that passed me took a wrong turn an lost about 1 minute.  I help yell at him and got him turned around.  He almost caught up to me but after reaching the high point of the race I picked up the pace a little on the down hill and held him off to finish in 5th pace.

Mile 1 - 6:41 flat

Mile 2 - 7:37 up hill

Mile 3 - 7:22 climbing 21:39

Mile 4 - 7:34 still climbing

Mile 5 - 7:31

Mile 6 - 7:13   43:58

Mile 7 - 6:49 flat

Mile 8 - 7:24

Mile 9 - 7:23 big hill and down  1:05:33

Mile 10 - 6:40 coming down

Mile 11 - 6:52 flat

Mile 12 - 6:12 biggest decent of the race  1:25:18

Mile 13 - 6:36

Total 1:32:40  Mile avg 7:05

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 40'

Low on motivation.  I didn't really even want to go which is unusual.  However, once outside I did feel somewhat better.

Time 47:05,  Mile avg. - 7:50

Noon run, sunny, temp 47'

I decided that this weeks speed workout would just be a 1 mile push.  I was hoping for sub 6 and got a 5:57. 

Time 44:36,  Mile avg. - 7:26

Morning run, windy, temp. 39'

The wind made it feel cold.

Time 1:00:37,  Mile avg. - 7:43

Morning run, Temp 50'

In Anaheim CA

Time 26:00

Morning run, temp 50'

In Anaheim CA

25:00

Morning run, temp 55'

In Anaheim CA.  I decided to pick up the pace and see if it is really easier to breath at sea level.  It is!  I wish I could run is UT at 7 minute miles with such easy breathing.

Time 24:36,  Mile avg. 7:02

Morning run, windy, temp 30-34'

I took a vacation from healthy eating and quality exercise the last week of vacation at Disneyland.  Donuts, candy, hamburgers, fries and about 3000 calories of peanut M&Ms probably are not good for jogging. 

I woke up with a light headache and not much desire to go out into the winter weather.  Luckily the 8 min. man came along to taunt me.  The first six miles are up grade and the next two miles are level then 5.5 miles back down to home.  After one mile 8 was ahead, after two I was up but then he took over as the up grade plus wind held me back.  At mile six 8 was over a minute ahead and I thought I was pushing hard.  To many M&M's.  Luckily the rest of the way was back home and not against the wind.  I over took 8 just after mile nine and didn't have to worry about him again.

Time 1:48:02,  Mile avg. - 7:55

Morning run, windy, temp 42'

I was a little soar from Saturdays run and the bum-itis was complaining.  I wasn't sure I'd beat 8 this morning but after a few miles I loosened up enough to feel a little better.

Time 46:50,  Mile avg. 7:48

Noon run, sunny, temp 43'

Speed workout takes mental effort to keep telling yourself to run fast.  It's does not make for an enjoyable jog but when its over your sure happy.

I ran 2 miles fast at an average of 6:07.

Time 56:40,  Mile avg. - 6:57

Noon run, sunny, breezy, temp 52'

The days was to nice not to push the pace.  Slowest mile 7:37, fastest mile 7:18.

Time 63:53,  Mile avg. 7:23

Noon run, sunny, breezy from the north, temp 45'

My legs were pretty trashed after the last two fast days of running.  I almost didn't go but it looked nice outside.  I took it nice and easy.

Time 41:50,  Mile avg. 8:22

Morning run, temp 40-45

Darcie decided we should do the School district 5K and Kids mile.  I ran 5.25 miles to the race that was on the Jordan River path.  My legs still weren't recoved from Wed & Thur.  There were about 100 runners in the 5K.  When the gun went off my legs hurt.  They didn't want to go fast.  Luckily after a quarter mile things stared lossening up.  After a quarter mile I was in about 10th, after a half mile I was in about 4th, and at the first mile marker I was in 2nd.  I followed a youngster that was about 16 until about a half mile left and then I poured it on and passed him with my final push speed.  He thought about staying with me for a short time and then faded.

Mile one 6:11

Mile two 6:29

Mile three 5:55

Cambrey my 16 year old got 1st in her age division.  There were only two.

Darcie (7) ran her mile in 10:15 (I ran with Darcie)

Kenna (4) ran her mile in about 11:30 (Taunia ran with Kenna)

Noon run, cloudy, temp 45'

Tom, I still can't believe you hurt your foot.  See if UVM will swith me for you.  We're the same age div and speed.

Time 61:10,  Mile avg. - 7:39

Noon run, sunny, temp 55'

I decided to do 4 quarter mile sprints with .75 miles of jogging between quarters.  My body didn't want to go fast.  It wasn't until the 4th quarter that I felt like I was in a good rythum. Quarters times were 82, 80, 77, & 75.

Time 65:16,  Mile avg. - 7:28

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 65'

I'm not use to these warm days but I'll take them. 

I passed a student I went to Snow College with today.  Good to know I can still pass people my age.

Time 64:30,  Mile avg. - 7:49 

Morning run, sunny, temp 40-50'

I started out in Ephraim and my wife picked me up just north of Moroni.  It was a perfect morning for a run.  I saw baby calfs, lambs, turkeys, the birds were singing.  It was great!  We then stopped in Nephi at the One-Man-Band for breakfast.  Yum, Yum.

I also reflected on the good life of my highschool basketball coach Wilbur Braithwaite who's viewing I went to last night.  He is the kind of man that makes you want to be better.

Time 1:44:30,  Mile avg. - 7:46

Noon run, sunny, temp 68'

Somebody was nice enough to order a perfect running day for my birthday.  Thanks!

Time 63:15,  Mile avg. - 7:55

Noon run, sunny, windy, temp 70'

Did 5 Qtr's with .75 mile jog inbetween.  First three were wind aided, next was cross wind and final into the wind. Qtrs were 74, 77, 76, 78, & 86.  After 5 miles I had a 7:01 mile avg. and I was tired so I coasted in.

Time 64:28,  Mile avg. - 7:30

Morning run, temp. 55'

I like the cooler temps for running.

Time 45:42,  Mile avg. - 7:37

Noon run, sunny, temp 50'

Today after running 4 miles at about 7:55 miles which seemed hard enough, I started to get this dumb worry in my head that sub 7 miles would be very difficult for 13 miles at the Provo half.  I then decide to run a mile under 7 to see what it felt like and to see if I thought I could maintain the pace.  I ran a 6:50 but I wasn't sure if it felt like I could maintain it for 13.

Time 63:06,  Mile avg. - 7:42

Noon run, cloudy, temp 43'

Just glad it didn't rain on me.

Time 46:45,  Mile avg. - 7:48

Morning run, half before sunrise, Temp 37-43

I felt pretty good despite my highest weekly mileage yet this year.  On the down slope part of the run I decided to push it at between marathon & half marathon pace for a couple of miles.

Time 1:44:11,  Mile avg. - 7:36

Noon run, sunny, temp 55'

Perfect day for an easy run.  Unfortunately, I realized as I was running and dreaming of winning my new AD I just upgraded to in the Provo Half this Saturday, that my Oldest sons is  graduating from Snow College also this Satuday.  I just found out about graduation and my brain hadn't connected the dots yet.

I don't know if I can take much more disappointment, 1st Tom bowes out of the race and now I can't even run it.

Time 65:11,  Mile avg.- 8:09 

Noon run, cloudy, windy, temp 70'

I ran 3 fast miles today and I ran the with the wind.  I averaged 6:17 miles.  A training parter would be nice on a speed workout days.

Time 61:40,  Mile avg. - 7:10

Noon run, snow, light wind, temp 36'

I was hoping the storm would let up but I couldn't wait any long and just had to run in the snow.  It did quit after 6 miles. 

Coach Tom, how do I get rid of the Bum-itis. 

Time 62:35,  mile avg. - 7:38

Morning run, snowing, temp 35'

Another day of crazy spring weather.

Time 47:00,  Mile avg. - 7:50

Morning run, cloudy, temp 35'

I was in Ephraim for Tanner's graduation from Snow College so I decided to run up Ephraim Canyon.  The run went from 5600 feet to 7400 feet with the first 3 miles gaining 500 feet and the last 3 miles gaining 1300 feet.  Good practice for leg 9 of Ragnar.

Miles 1-3 avg. 8:28

Miles 3-6 avg. 10:57

Miles 7-12 avg. 6:42 (Slowest 6:48)  Ran down fast to give me a little feel of what I missed not running the Provo half.

Time 1:38:25, mile avg. - 8:12

Noon run, sunny, windy, temp. 55'

My hips were still aching a little from Saturdays run.  Nothing a few Ibuprofen couldn't handle.

Time 63:57,  Mile avg. - 7:45

Noon run, sunny, temp. 48'

I did a couple of Qtr's at 86 & 79 and a faster paced mile at 6:32.  I like the cooler temps for running.

Time 62:45,  Mile avg. - 7:18

Coach Tom, what time should I shoot for a the UVM?

Noon run, sunny, temp 60'

Today was a recovery run.  I wanted to run at 7:59 mile avg. and see if that would work for recovery purposes.  After finishing I didn't feel recovered.

Time 65:45,  Mile avg. - 7:58

Morning run, temp 35'

Started to lighten up near the end of the run.

Time 47:11,  Mile avg. - 7:52

Noon run, sunny, temp. 50'

Near perfect weather.  Ran one faster mile in 6:40.

Time 65:15,  Mile avg. - 7:35

Morning Run, cloudy, temp. 40-45'

I ran up and down the easier section of Butterfield canyon a couple of times.  Trying to get use to hill running since I don't get any hills at all during the week at lunch time.

I think I'm happy that I got selected into the St. George Marathon.  Now I'll have to train the end of the summer.  The good news is we'll be able to visit Grandma Loomis again.

Time 2:10:55,  Mile avg. - 8:11

Noon run, mostly cloudy, a few raindrops, temp 55'

Calves a little sore. 

Time 64:25,  Mile avg. - 7:49 

Morning run, temp. 44'

Ran 3 fast miles in the middle of the run at 6:23 avg. 

Time 49:28,  Mile avg. - 7:04

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 51'

I like the fully recovered feeling you get when you tapper or take a few days off.  I never seem to get it when doing higher miles or maybe I'm just getting old.

Time 66:30,  Mile avg. - 7:44

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 55'

I never know if I'm pushing to hard or not hard enough on average to get maximum benefits.  Anyway, I felt a little slugish today but I decided to push the second mile anyway.  It felt harder than it should for the 6:45 time.  The benefit of running a fast mile is the next few slower miles feel a lot easier.

Time 63:00,  Mile avg. 7:38

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 57'

I wanted to run easy to see if I could get any pep back in my legs at all for tomorrows long run and 5K.  I ran with Tyler and figured we'd avg. 8:30's but he was feeling good.

Time 49:00,  Mile avg. - 8:10

Morning run 5:45am up and down Butterfield Canyon.  12 miles at 8:16 mile pace.

Stake 5K at 8:00am.  There were about 60 runners that showed up.  I ran behind a couple of runners for the 1st half mile.  I needed to get warmed up after already running 12 miles, then I decided to push the pace.  Luckily the teenager that was in second place followed me when I picked up the pace making me run even harder.  He fell back after about a mile.  As I was finishing the last mile I was pleased to notice I wasn't dead tired and my legs were still feeling strong.  Good to know I could go even faster.

I got a 19:40  or about a 6:20 mile pace. 

Noon run, mostly sunny, temp 76'

Nice to run in the heat in preparation for the WBR. 

Time 46:18,  Mile avg. - 7:43

Noon run, cloudy, temp 53'

I haven't done a long fast run for awhile so I decided to today.  My legs felt a little tight while stretching but once I got running I felt fine.  I wanted to get under 7 min. avg. and after 2 miles I was 4 seconds behind the 7 min. man.  I then decided to focus and make the goal. 

Time 61:48,  Mile avg. - 6:52

Noon run, mostly sunny, temp 58'

It was a very nice day for running.  I felt like going a little faster than my normal training runs.

Time 62:53,  Mile avg. - 7:32

Morning run, temp 48'

Last half of the run was light enough to see very well.  I wish it could always be like that.

Time 53:55,  Mile avg. - 7:43

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 59'

Just putting in the miles to get ready for UVM.

Time 65:25,  Mile avg. - 7:53

Morning run, a few miles of sun, temp. 34'-44'

I started out when it was very cloudy and dreary, at the bottom of Butterfield Canyon.  The canyon is still blocked off from traffic which is nice.  As I climbed in elevation from 5,400 to 7,800 the snow got deeper.  However it wasn't until the final mile before the top that I had to run in the snow.  I ran through some fog on the way up but just as I got near the top the sun came out, which was nice cause it was a little chilly at the top of the canyon. 

This was my longest run of the year and the most miles logged in a week.  I hope I'm ready for UVM.

Time 2:36.24,  Mile avg. - 8:41

Noon run, mostly sunny, temp 48'

The storm that left an inch of snow this morning let up for some good running at lunchtime.  I felt pretty good except my hip flexers were sore from Saturday.

Time 63:25,  Mile avg. - 7:42

Noon run, sunny, temp 60'

Tuesdays are usually my fast day.  I decided I'd do two fast miles with I mile jog between. I first ran two miles at an avg of 7:09 then I ran a fast mile at 5:48 then the rest mile at 7:28 then the next fast mile at 6:07. 

Time 60:37,  Mile avg. - 7:03

Noon run, mostly cloudy, temp 68'

I was dragging a bit today.  I had to pick up the pace a few times to stay under 8 min. avg.

Time 65:20,  Mile avg. - 7:52

Morning run, temp. 58'

Time 54:00,  Mile avg. - 7:40

Was discomforted to hear that someone was stabbed to death yesterday at 8PM on the section of the Jordan River path that I usually run on a couple of times a week at lunchtime. 

Life is not fair.  I'm glad that justice is sometimes handled in this life but always will be dealt with properly in the next life.

Noon run, sunny then cloudy, temp 65'

Ran with Tyler for the first 3 miles. 

Went to the skin Doctor yesterday and she took two biopsy's.  I must have spent to much time in the sun when I was young.  Women doctors are much nicer than men doctors until you get a knife in their hands.

Time 65:30,  Mile avg. - 7:56

Morning run, partly cloudy, temp 48'

I ran 10.1 around the neighborhood and then meet at 7am to drive to suncrest and do the big hill with the Slacker WBR team.  We ran 3 miles up at an elevation gain of about 1,250 feet and then back down.  I averaged about 6:20's down and 9:20's up.  Sue is doing the Ragnar leg and wanted a simulation.

Time 2:05.12,  Mile avg. - 7:47

Morning run, temp 50'

Dallas had a soccer tournament, so I had to get up at 5:30 on a holiday to get the run in.  I got in 244 miles this month.  The most miles I've ever run in a month as far as I know.  I always start cramping up between miles 16-20 on all marathons I've run in the last 6-7 years.  I'm hoping the higher mileage in May will help this problem at UVM.

Time 77:30,  Mile avg. - 7:45

Noon run, cloudy, temp 60'

Tuesday is speed day.  I don't like Tuesday's they're painful.  However, no pain no gain.

I decided to do 3 miles fast and the others pretty fast.  The 3 fastest miles were in 6:19, 6:23, & 6:24 the other 3 miles were in the 6:50's

Time 39:42,  Mile avg. - 6:37

Noon run, partly sunny, temp. 70'

For some reason I felt like pushing a little today.  Maybe after the fast run yesterday the normal recovery runs seem much easier.

Time 64:40,  Mile avg. - 7:29

Morning run, temp 65'

Tested out my reflective vest and new flashing back light to see how it would feel for the WBR night section. 

Time 53:03,  Mile avg. - 7:35

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 79'

Time 65:20,  Mile avg. - 7:52

Morning run, temp. 60'

Got a run in and then to Lagoon curtisy of work. 

Miles 10.1,  Time 76:10,  Mile avg. 7:33

10:30 PM Evening Run, Temp 65'

My WBR team decided to do a night run.  It was fun, I ran with the group.  I couldn't find my head lamp.  I guess it's time to buy another one.

Miles 6.0,  Time 54:00,  Mile avg. - 9:00

Noon run, sunny, temp. 80'

Nice day for an easy run by the Jordan river.  The river was very high and muddy today.  The hot weather must be melting the snow.

Time 49:53,  Mile avg. - 7:55

Noon run, sunny, temp. 73

One last speed workout so my legs don't forget I want to go fast for the UVM Saturday. 

I felt good before the run and was hoping for 6:15 mile avg. for 3 miles.  I ended up with 6:22.  Maybe not enough speed workouts.  Not mentally tough as I should be for the fast miles.  Anyway, all easy and short runs until Saturday.

Time 40:46,  Mile avg. - 6:48

Noon run, sunny, temp 80'

I felt like pushing the pace a little since I'm not putting in long miles. 

I haven't run a sub 3 marathon since 2003 when I ran a 2:59 at the steep down hill 24th of July marathon.  Then I have to go back to 2000 at St. George.  For some reason I'm doubting my ability to go sub 3 at my old age but I'm going to try.

Time 33:22,  Mile avg. - 7:25

Noon run, sunny, temp 75'

Nice relaxing run.  Wont run tomorrow.  I assume that's a good idea. 

All system ready for take-off Saturday morning. 

Today is my 22nd Wedding Anniversary with the lovely Taunia, which happens to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. 

Time 37:25,  Mile avg. - 8:19

It was cloudy with a temp. of 45' at the starting line and just before the race it started to sprinkle.  It was fine for the first 6 miles then it started to rain.  It rained for about the next 6-8 miles then it was over for the rest of the race with a finish line temp of about 55'.

I did not jog before the race.  Just walked about a half mile and stretched out.  I started the race trying not to go to fast knowing that I always cramp up near the end of the race.  I hit the half way point at almost exactly were I'd planned, 90 minutes.  I was feeling good and getting my hopes up that maybe, just maybe, I could run all the way to the finish line.  At mile 17 I got a little knot in my left calf that was a different feeling than cramping up.  I felt it most the way in at different levels but it never effected the race.

At mile 21 I was really getting my hopes up, but I could tell that my legs were getting pounded.  I wanted to break lose with some 6:20 miles but I knew that would increase the odds of cramping.  At mile 23 my legs were definately letting me know that they were not going to hold out to much longer.  I had plenty of energy and mental toughness but not the legs to do it with.  I kept up the pace and it wasn't until mile 25.5 that my legs started shutting down and I had to slow down and do some funny shuffle type running.  There was a guy that was in my age division that I let pass me at mile 24 and was hoping to pass him at the end but I just had to be happy with a sub 3.

Eating:  I ate a homemade wheat bread sandwich and a half a banana 2hrs before the race.  I had a half a banana 5 minutes before the race.  At mile 9 I had a half a gel, mile 11 quarter banana, mile 15 half gel, mile 19 quarter banana, mile 24 quarter banana.  I had poweraid at all stations.

1	6:20
2	6:30	12:50
3	6:40	19:30
4	6:55	26:25
5	6:48	33:13
6	6:54	40:07
7	7:15	47:22
8	7:19	54:41
9	6:45	61:26
10	6:50	68:16
11	7:07	75:23
12	6:49	82:12
13	7:06	89:18
14	6:49	96:07
15	7:05	103:12
16	6:35	109:47
17	6:37	116:24
18	6:38	123:02
19	6:43	129:45
20	6:39	136:24
21	6:41	143:05
22	6:52	149:57
23	6:47	156:44
24	6:48	163:32
25	6:44	170:16
26	6:56	177:12
26.2	1:30	178:42
	2:58:42

Noon run, cloudy, windy, temp 80'

Sunday and Monday my legs were aching, Tuesday they were feeling better and today they were much better.  Since I've had a few minor injuries and I'm getting older I worry about recover after a marathon.  Anyway, my shins were aching a bit on todays run and after the run my quads were complaining like they were not quite recovered.  I should be +90% for the WBR.

Time 33:48,  Mile avg. - 7:26

Morning run, temp 40'

Legs still in recovery mode.

Time 31:15,  Mile avg. - 8:20

Another Great showing by the "South Jordan Slackers".  We placed 224th out of over 1,000 teams.  We had 5 women and 7 men.  My son Tanner ran it this year.  He had over 100 kills.  I had 89.  Tanner ran leg 7 and I ran leg 9.  My times are as follows:

Leg 9   3.33 miles, 20:43,  Mile avg. 6:14 (Elevation -50)

Leg 21  9.55 miles,  66:42,  Mile avg. 6:57 (Elevation +200)

Leg 33  3.55 miles, 34:58,  Mile avg. 9:52 (Elevation +1460)

I was a little worried about running the relay right after the UVM but I guess I had nothing to worry about. 

In East Aurora, NY at the hotel on the treadmill.

In Ephraim, with a youth conference group.  Just wanted to get my legs warmed up.

Noon, sunny, temp 87'

More miles this week by Monday than all of last week.  Tomorrow another off day.  I go under the knife to get some skin cancer removed.

Time 44:06,  Mile avg. - 7:21

Afternoon run, Sunny, temp 80'

I dragged Tanner out of the house to run with me.  I needed a pacer to slow me down.  Taunia and Dallas rode there bikes with us. 

I could feel my stiches in my side a little more than the face.  Fat jiggles on your side when you run.  It felt good to get out and exercise again.

Time 45:30,  Mile avg. 8:30 

Morning run, sunny, temp. 70'

Ran with Dallas and Tanner, Cambrey biked along with us.  Me and Dallas did some sprints.

Time 18:45,  Mile avg. 7:58

Morning run, temp 60'

Tried to push the pace a little, felt like I haven't been running enough lately.

Time 35:15,  Mile avg. - 6:55

Morning run, temp 60'

Felt good this morning.

Time 49:35,  Mile avg. - 7:11

Noon run, sunny, temp. 85'

I played basketball last night and I was a little stiff starting out but got feeling better after a mile or two.

Time 63:57,  Mile avg. - 7:42

Noon run, partly cloudy, temp 85'

85' is better than 95'

Time 64:33,  Mile avg. - 7:28

Morning run, sunny, temp 70'

I was running and saw some running signs.  I found out as I passed an aid station that they were having a South Jordan 1/2 marathon.  I wish I would have known.  It ran one block away from my home and looped around and ran a block to the other side of my home.  Dang.

Time 76:40,  Mile avg. - 7:40

Noon run, blue sky, Temp. 90'

90 is better than 100.

Time 61:30,  Mile avg. - 7:25

Morning run, temp 70'

I ran 3 miles fast.  The middle mile was uphill.  I ran the 1st & 3rd in a 6:30 avg. and the 2nd mile in 7:00.  I thought I'd do that faster.  Maybe not enough sleep and ran a bit to hard yesterday.  Who knows.

Time 34:38,  Mile avg. 6:47

Morning run, temp 67'

More sleep, less tendon-bum-itis would make me happy.

Time 58:54,  Mile avg. - 7:42

Noon run, 100% blue sky, Temp 87'

Ran on the Jordan River path.  At the start of miles 2, 3, & 5 I ran a fast quarter mile with times of 76, 74, & 71.  Much slower than the high school days.

Time 64:20,  Mile avg. - 7:26

Morning run, temp 65'

I did my past the Temple then around Daybreak Lake run.

Time 58:38,  Mile avg. - 7:43 

Morning run, cloudy, temp 74'

Time 1:49:35,  Mile avg. - 7:48

11AM Run, Sunny, Temp 75'

On a mini-family vacation.  We went to Bear Lake.  At the top of the mountain I got out and ran down the hill to Bear Lake where my good family was waiting for me with a Rasberry Shake only 1/3rd eaten.  I dropped in elevation about 1,700 feet.

Time 40:15,  Mile avg. 6:16

Morning run, sunny, temp 75'

I ate breakfast with my family at the hotel in Logan.  I went for a short run and they went swimming at the hotel.  I joined them when I got back.

Time 33:00,  Mile avg. - 8:15

Morning run, windy, temp 70'

Mondays down hill run must have got me a little sore.  Hope all systems are recovered and ready to go for Saturday's 10K.

Time 59:50,  Mile avg. - 7:52

Noon run, sunny, temp 90'

Nice easy run.  All systems seem to be ready for Saturdays run and then Sunday is Tanner's farwell.  Should be a good weekend.

Time 65:49,  Mile avg. - 7:56

Race started at 6AM, winds calm, temperature about 70' and no sun until after the race was finished.

I rode up with my neighbors the Reeves.  It was nice to relax on the way over to the race.  I was hoping to run at a 5:59 pace or faster.  I achieved my goal. I ran at a 5:50 pace according to Garmin which also said I ran 6.25 miles.

Mile 1	5:27
Mile 2	5:27
Mile 3	5:55
Mile 4	5:56
Mile 5	5:50
Mile 6	6:18
Mile 6.2	6:06

I was only 3 seconds behind 3rd place in my age division.  With about 3/4 of a mile left I knew I was going to accomplish my goal and didn't have further insentive to run extra hard to the finish.  Also, I don't know who is in my age division or what place I was in.  I think as I get older I lose some of my competitivness.  I need a good rivalry to get me to push to the limits at the end of a race.  It would be way cool to see at every mile marker what overall place you are in and your age division position.

Saw a lot of neighbors and a few running friends at the finish.  I saw the two Kenya type runners battleing for 1st place in the marathon.  The guy in 2nd passed the 1st place guy with only 1 block left. It was fun to watch.

Noon run on the river path, sunny, breezy, temp 93'

Everything felt good.  A few muscles were slighty sore.  Glad to have another race completed injury free.

Time 67:20,  Mile avg. - 7:47

Noon run, sunny, temp 85'

Legs were still a little stiff and my left knee was aching a little on the inside, probably a tendon.  Sometimes this old body doesn't like the abuse.

Time 65:32,  Mile avg. - 7:54

Noon run, sunny, temp 88'

The inside of my left leg just an inch or so down from my knee has been bugging me.  I took Wed & Thur off to see if it would help and I've been taking Ibuprofen the last couple of days also.  I ran today and the pain was low and almost went away after a couple of miles when the pain of running started taking over.  Hopefully it is something that will go away soon.  The run didn't seem to make it any worse.

Time 46:55,  Mile avg. - 7:43

Morning bike ride.

The leg was still bugging me so I opted for a bike ride on my Huffy - Shopko special.  No pain when riding but after walking around it still hurt.

Time 28:50, Miles 7.4,  MPH 15.4

Noon run, partly sunny, temp 85'

My leg ache just below my knee and on the inside of my leg has been bugging me for over a week now.  Even without jogging for the last 4-5 days there is no improvement.  So I decided to go running.  The pain is mild but it isn't good.  I hate to take more days off as St. George is approaching. 

Time 44:24,  Mile avg. - 7:24

Noon run, sunny, temp. 82'

Dang leg hurt more today than yesterday.

Time 47:16,  Mile avg. - 7:53

Biked about 10-12 miles.  I guess I'm going to take next week off of running to see if I can heal up and Kiss SGM Sub 3 goodbye. 

Noon excersize.

My work has a small run down gym, but after a week of not exercising and still having pain in my leg I decided the gym wasn't that bad.  I rode the sit down type bike for 5 minutes and did 10 on the eliptical.  Just before I finished a few older Asian women that work on the floor must have been on break but they came and laid down on the floor or sat down on equimpent to rest.  At least the room gets some use.  Maybe next week I'll really go for it and exercise 20 minutes.

Morning Bike ride.

Went alone for 7.4 miles in 29 minutes and then went a different route with Taunia that also happened to be 7.4 miles which we did in 40+ minutes.

I built a PVC bike rack that holds 5 bikes.  I found a design on the internet for 3 bikes and I just expanded it.  It only cost about $20 bucks and it actually works. 

Noon, Inside a gym on a nice summer day.  Sad.

10 min. on the sitdown bike

20 min. on the eliptical.

Noon gym

Another boring day in the gym.  10 min. on bike, 20 on eliptical.

Tanner goes into MTC tomorrow, he's a fun son to have around.  He will be missed.

Morning biking, Windy

Did the temple daybreak loop.

7.4 miles, Time 30:22, MPH 14.6

Noon at gym

Bike - 10 Min.  2.8miles on 12/15 resistance

Eliptical - 20 Min.  380 calories on 8/10 resistance. 

Morning bike ride, windy

7.5 miles.  Avg. 16.4 MPH on Dallas's new bike.  The new bike helped about 2MPH over my 10 year old huffy.

Heading to Lake Powell until Tuesday.

Noon at gym

10 min. on the bike,  20 min. on the eliptical,  and a few weights.

Lake Powell was great.  My stupid leg isn't any better.  The wrecked car is getting fixed.  I called to get an appointment with the doc but haven't heard back and Tanner is enjoying the MTC.  I guess there is always good and bad in this ever changing world.

Noon at gym,

10 bike, 20 eliptical.

Finally got an appointment with the Doc. on Sept. 1st.

Morning,

I was hosting a half mile and mile run for our ward geared towards the primary age kids but for everyone.  Our parks is about .47 miles/lap.  So I ran over and measured the course.  I wanted to see if I could still remember how to jog after 3 weeks.  My leg was still slightly aching so I didn't run in the run.  My Kenna took 3rd in the Jr. Primary and my Darcie took 1st in the Senior Primary and Dallas took 1st in the 12 and older age division.  We only had about 25 runners.  To many soccer games.  We should have had the race last week before soccer started.

Noon at gym.

10 min bike

20 min eliptical and some weights.

Noon at gym

10 - bike,  20 eliptical,  and a few weight to humor myself.

Went to the Doc. this morning, they took X-rays and found out I have very healthy knees.  He said my knees have many more miles left in them.  He also said I have Pes Anserine Tendonitis, which is the swollen ham sting tendons that rap around the inside of your knee.  He gave me some stretches to lenghten out the tendons and told me to start running 2-3 times a week with a long run going from this Satuday of 8 miles to next Saturday of 12, then 16.

He gave me a perscription for Prednisone if strechting and icing don't do the trick.  I'm suppose to call in and tell him how todays run went and continue to call in weekly.  I should have gone in earlier but I was so busy and I thought it would go away on its own.

SGM here I come!

Noon run, sunny temp 75'

It felt great to run again and dream of running a marathon.  The tendons did ache but not bad enough to stop the run.

Time 40:00,  Mile avg. 8:00

Noon at gym

2 miles running 8:00/mile on the treadmill.  Don't tell my doc.  The pain was no worse than yesterday.

10 minutes on bike

10 minutes on eliptical.  A few weights.

Morning run, temp 58'

Dallas wanted to run so I went with him. 

Time 24:55,  Mile avg. - 8:18

Morning run, Windy, Temp 62'

I didn't notice my tendonoitis on the up hill but on the down hill it was raring its ulgy self.  I ran the up slope miles in the same time I ran the down slope miles just so my tendonitis wouldn't hurt as much.  My doc. said it was probably the down hill that caused it and to stay away from down hill running for awhile.

The Doc. started me on my cortoson type pills Friday.  Hopefully, the pills will kick in and at least temporarily take care of the problem as I try to stretch out the tendons.   

I'm not use to running 10 miles any more.  I was getting tired at the end.  I've run more miles by Sept 4th than I ran the entire month of August.  Hopefully, my body can handle the quick pickup into running mode.

Time 1:26:45,  Mile avg. - 8:35

Evening run, temp 85'

Dallas's Soccer coach asked for a volunteer to help condition the team once a week.  My wife volunteered me.  We did core stuff and did a 2 mile run and some sprints and some relay games.  For the 2 mile run I had garmin hold me to an 8 minute mile.  Most of the boys stayed with me, some started lagging the second mile.  They all thought it was cruel punishment.

My leg is still bugging me.  I was hoping those pills would do the trick.  When I do the stretches prescribed it always makes it hurt.  I'll have to ask the Doc to see if I'm suppose to stretch it the way they showed cause it flares it up.  However, when I took several weeks off and made sure I wasn't doing anything to make it flare up it didn't go away.  Stupid leg. 

I hope I can make it to the finish line at SGM with this new low mileage program I'm on.

Morning run, temp 63'

I decided I wanted to see if there was any marathon speed in my legs.  I went out and pushed the pace.  The leg didn't hurt to much.  I'm a little skeptical but maybe the leg is getting a little better.  Anyway, I was able to get a decent pace going concidering the lack of training.  Sadly my hips ache a little from just 7 miles. 

Time 51:41,  Mile avg. - 7:23

Morning Run, Temp 51'

If I could just find an out and back course that is uphill both ways my leg wouldn't hurt.

Time 32:40,  Mile avg. - 8:10

Morning run, temp 45'

Great morning for a run, nice cool weather to help the leg out.  The 3 IBprofin worked well.  The pain on the down hill was very low.  Best the leg has felt yet.  Hope the trend continues and I don't flare it up trying to push in some higher mileage. 

I was getting run down by the end of the 13 miles.  13 more after that would have been rough.  SGM be kind to me.

Time 1:47:05,  Mile avg. - 7:49

Noon run, Sunny, breezy, temp. 85

Wow, I'm not use to the heat anymore.  Last few miles were tuff.

Time 64:30,  Mile avg. - 7:46

Noon at the Gym

10 Minutes on the Bike, 10 on the Eliptical and 2 miles at 4% incline at 8 minute pace.

Noon run, sunny, temp 75

After taking August off, my muscles are complaining about getting back into things so quick.  They were getting fatiged at the end of todays run.

My tendon problem is still around but it doesn't hurt much after I get about a half mile into the run.  I really would like it to go away.  I'm worried about all the down hill miles at the SGM.

Time 66:10,  Mile avg. - 7:36

Evening running with the soccer team, temp. 80'

We did some pushups and core stuff then ran a mile at 8 Min. pace then more pushups, core then another mile at 8 min. pace then again but last mile at fast pace.  I offered candy bars to anyone on the team that could beat me in the last mile.  I ran a 6:07 and noone beat me.  There was a player that got a 6:18 and another got a 6:35 and Dallas got a 6:50.  No wonder our team isn't the best team, they can't even beat a 45 year old man.

Noon at Gym.

10 min. on the bike, 10 on the eliptical and 1 mile at 8:30 pace 4% grade.

I was going to do a couple of miles but my stupid tendon was acting up today.  I'm planning on 18 miles tomorrow.  Hope it works out.

Sandy Fire Station 18 Mile run. 

The race started at 7:35am with a temperature of 64' and the temp. was 75' at the finish.  The 1st 10 miles climbs about 800-900 ft then you come back down to the start in the last 8 miles.  There are a few sections around mile 8 & 9 that were pretty steep as you get closer to the canyons.  The race goes by 5 different fire stations.

I stared out the race way to fast.  I tried to tell myself this was a training run for the SGM but my mind wouldn't listen.  At about mile 5 at the second fire station I was in 4th place and there were 2 guys right behind me.  They were suppose to tell us to turn around but they said go straight.  Before they realize there error the top 6 runners were heading to nowhere.  A truck picked up the 1st 3 runners and a motorcycle cop turned me around and the 2 guys right behind me.  The truck then came to pick us up but by that time I was back to the fire station and just thought I'd get a little extra training in.  I wasn't thinking about placing and if they had prize money.  The two guys that were just behind me hopped in the truck and off they went.  I didn't have anyone in front of me for about 5 miles as I was in 6th place. 

My legs were getting hammered worse than I thought they would.  I'm just not in the shape I would like to be in.   I passed 5th place at about mile 10 and caught up to 4th place at about mile 13 and ran with him for about 4 miles.  My legs were more wasted then I was hoping they'd be for the pace I put them through but I decide to push the last 1.5 miles.  I left Mr. 4th place and to my suprise I saw 3rd and 2nd up a ways.  I decided I might as well pass them and take 2nd.  I did just that with a fast last mile around the 6 minute mark.  I got $50 in gift certificates to Sports Authority.  The winner beat me by about 2 minutes and got $75.  If I would have got a ride in the truck I'd have won.  No big deal.  Hope this helps my SGM time.

1	7:20
2	7:13
3	7:20
4	8:05
5	7:49
6	7:56
7	8:20
8	8:09
9	9:02
10	8:56
11	7:35
12	7:47
13	7:55
14	7:44
15	7:34
16	8:05
17	7:34
18	7:14
18.7	6:03

To busy at work to run.  Plus I think my body will be happy if I take the day off due to the 18 on Saturday.

Morning run, temp 55'

My tendonitis only hurts a little for the 1st mile then it mostly goes away.  I'm not sure if it is the IBProfin kicking in or my body's chemicals working.  But my ball of my right foot has been tender the last few runs.  It feels like it is swollen so you get the feel that your shoe is pushing up into the ball of your foot.  My old man body just doesn't want to cooperate lately. 

Time 51:03,  Mile avg. - 7:18

Morning run, temp 65'

What's up with this weather?  We're suppose to have some cold days is September so when I go down to St. George to run the marathon it is a joy to get in the heat again.

Time 55:53,  Mile avg. - 7:59

Morning run, temp 53'

Just pluggin along hoping my body will hold together a little longer.

Time 56:40,  Miles 7,  Mile avg. 8:06

Evening with the Soccer team, Temp 75'

Ran 3 one mile runs with pushups and situps etc inbetween.  I figured out how to motivate the players.  I told them I'd run at an 8 minute pace and if everyone didn't beat me we would have to do an extra mile.  Amazingly everyone beat me easily all 3 miles.

The SOJO half started in Cooperton in the sun at about 8:10 and dropped in elevation 1200 feet to the river bottoms of South Jordan.  The 1st 11 miles have all the drop and the last 2 miles are flat running along the river bottom.  When I finished the temperatures were only in the mid to upper 60's.  This was the first year of the race and I think they had to many people register for a 1st year run.  I think between the full, half and 5K they had over 800.  Anyway, they had busing problems.  About 2 or 3 buses worth started at 8:30.  They also sent the half marathon on the same finish as the full marathon which added about .3-.4 tens of a mile to the half.  However, the finish was great food wise.  I love Fat Boy Ice Cream sandwiches.  They had bagels, and muffins and fruit etc...

I'm not sure what place I came in because I had to leave to get to Soccer games.  However, I do know that I got chicked. 

I came in 10th overall out of 450 and 1st of 12 in my age division.

I tried to hold back a little so I wouldn't waist my legs for St. George, I decided I'd try to run around 7 minute miles.  Taunia meet me on her bike for a couple of miles around mile 6 & 7 and I slowed down so I could talk better.  When I hit the river path I decided to push the pace.  The 1st mile on the path felt pretty good but the 2nd mile started hurting and then when the race went 0.4 miles long it kept hurting more than I was hoping for.  I probably passed about 5-6 people on the river path and a few of them looked like they were around my age division.

Mile 1	6:58	6:58
2	6:52	13:50
3	6:56	20:46
4	6:56	27:42
5	7:03	34:45
6	7:22	42:07
7	7:15	49:22
8	7:03	56:25
9	7:02	63:27
10	7:03	70:30
11	7:00	77:30
12	6:34	84:04
13	6:43	90:47
13.1	0:44	91:31

My Garmin said Miles 13.54 at an average of 6:59 mile pace.  The last .54 miles were at a 6:50 pace.

Morning run, temp 60'

Crazy temperatures for the end of September. 

I must have pushed a little to hard at the SOJO half Saturday, cause I was still sore today.  My tendonitis didn't like it either, it was aching more today than it has in 3-4 weeks.  Hopefully with lower miles and easy running it will recover some.

Time 44:30,  Mile avg. 8:53

Morning run, Temp. 58'

There is something about going to St. George to run the marathon that is exciting even if you are partially injured and couldn't train properly.  Maybe it is the excitment of the unknown.  Anyway, I hope everyone has a great race and a fun time. 

Time 50:30,  Mile avg. - 8;25

Stayed with Tom and Kim at their Pleasant Palms Condo.  Much better than a hotel!  A great please to vacation with a family.  The day before the race we went swimming, shuffle board, miniture golf, etc.. 

Tom drove us to the start.  It is always nice to get to relax on the way to the starting line.

Warmest start to the St. George Marathon so far.  I only ran 13 miles in August and couldn't train good in September because of Tendonitis so I new I wouldn't be anywhere near my Sub 3 time in June.  I always cramp up on low miles if I push to hard.  So I decided to run behind the 3:20 pace guy so I wouldn't go out to fast.  I was also hoping to run with Matt Larson who was going to do the same.  However, Matt started back to far in the pack so he didn't ever catch up to the pace guy. 

This ended up being a near perfect pace.  I could tell after only a few miles that my last weeks half marathon didn't leave my legs fresh.  My calves were tired and aching some.  I ate about the equivalent of 3 bananas along the way and a couple of mini cliff bars.  I also drank gatorade and water at about every stop also pooring some water on my back, hoping this would help with the cramping.  From mile 15 on my legs were going back and forth trying to decide if they would cramp up.  With 3 miles left my legs were doing ok so I tried to push and see if I could run some sub 7 miles.  I was at about a 6:45 pace for that final push and then my legs said "Not doing this or it's Cramping time" so I had to slow it back down. 

35 of 385 in Age Division,  418 of 5697 overall

	2010	2010
	Actual	Actual
1	8:08
2	7:30	15:38
3	7:34	23:12
4	7:15	30:27
5	7:38	38:05
6	7:11	45:16
7	7:19	52:35
8	8:32	61:07
9	7:52	68:59
10	7:40	76:39
11	7:51	84:30
12	7:36	92:06
13	7:24	99:30
14	7:30	107:00
15	7:12	114:12
16	7:23	121:35
17	7:11	128:46
18	7:35	136:21
19	7:53	144:14
20	8:02	152:16
21	7:14	159:30
22	7:45	167:15
23	7:24	174:39
24	7:00	181:39
25	7:22	189:01
26	7:21	196:22
26.2	1:46	198:08

Noon at Gym.  Yuck.

I decided I better try to ease back into running since I've got the Las Vegas Ragnar in just over two weeks.  In my attempt to stay somewhat injury free I did 10 min. on the bike, 10 min. on the elliptical and 1 mile at 9:20 pace at 4% incline on the dreadmill.  The mile running was by far the most painful.  Maybe tomorrow will be better.

Noon run, cloudy, temp 63'

The knee tendonitis which was hardly noticeable the first few days after the marathon started flaring up as everything else started feeling better.  The 1st mile of the run was the most painful and then it lightened up.

Time 42:30,  Mile avg. 8:30

Noon at the Gym.

10 bike, 10 eliptical, 1 mile on treadmill at 8:00 pace.  On a brighter note, Tanner got his Visa to Brazil and is flying the the Brazil MTC as I write this.

Morning run, Cloudy, Temp 50'

I ran with 6 others from my Las Vegas Ragnar team.  Less than two weeks away.  Our team starts at 9:15am and 250 of the 400 teams start before us.   

I stayed with the lead group taking it easy trying to get my legs recovered from the marathon.

Time 51:57,  Mile avg. - 8:53

Noon run, cloudy, temp 65'

Nice day for a run.  I still don't feel recovered from the marathon.  It took a little more effort than is should have to beat the 8 minute guy.

Time 47:42,  Mile avg. - 7:57

Noon run, sunny, temp 58'

Just hoping my body is good for one more race this year before winter break.

Time 47:48,  Mile avg. - 7:58

Noon run, sunny, temp 65'

Another very nice fall day. 

Time 66:05,  Mile Avg. - 7:58

Evening with the soccer team, sunny, temp 70'

We had 8 of the team show up.  UEA must have pulled some of them away.  We ran a 3 mile run and I told the guys I'd run at an even 7:30 pace for 3 miles, if they all beat me then we wouldn't have to do another mile.  Amazingly they all passed me with .1 miles left.  Not bad to get 8 14-15 year olds to run a 22:30 3 miler.  I should have been a cross country coach.