Scooby Doo.....Where are you?

bad head cold - came home early from work; no running!

felt like i got hit by a bus; no running just rest all day long...

ran 3 with Cam nice and easy - didn't want to overdo it because of my cold and Cam couldn't keep up - 25:00ish

37:05 - supposed to do 6, but didn't want to kill my lungs - still fighting the cold!

2 mile bike then 2 mile run; didn't keep track of time, just ran for fun!

I thought I'd try to "train" for some downhill so I ran a very quick 4 starting up at the Noni mansion.....not a good idea just 2 days before the Provo River half.....calves/shins....burning! Came in at 30:36 (7:37 pace) felt fast downhill, but we'll see what happens.

rest day - Provo River Half tomorrow

I don't really remember much about the race other than some miles felt better than others. I started at 7:00 pace or even a bit below. Mile 2 hurt (must have been the downhill I tried on Thurs.) Didn't want to stop so I ran through the pain and waited for the Ibuprofen to kick in. Finally at about mile 4 or 5 the pain started to lessen. Slow up the hill in the canyon, but then after a "goo" and water at the aid station I felt great. The entire race, I never once felt pain in my lungs so I think I can go faster if I just can get my legs under me. I started to pick people off down the trail as I kept 7:30 pace for quite a few miles. I saw Amanda at about mile 10 or so and caught a bit of a second wind. I absolutely HATED the weaving through the businesses in the Riverwoods. Didn't know when to kick so I could've finished even better and faster and according to my GPS, it was 13.24 so maybe 30 seconds faster?? Super sore on Sat. afternoon with a couple of blisters here and there. Stiff shins and calves and overall creaking joints and muscles. Felt good about my accomplishment after 10 years of inactivity!

OUCH! Very stiff and sore from race yesterday. Can't wait until Monday to start to shake some of the pains out and continue marathon training!

Tried to keep it easy and just get the stiffness and soreness out. 8:30 pace, came in at 25:20. Felt good to get back to the training.

Supposed to run 5 yesterday, but didn't, so ran 4.5 today instead of 3. Felt good, came in @ 34:45. Also worked out with Cam @ the rec (back & tri's)......ouchies!!

cross-training day......let's see.....ummmmm......does watching the olympics count? ;P

3 miles at faster than race pace, then I died. There was a big uphill then a big downhill which I thought would be good for St. George training, but it kicked my butt, so I didn't run as far as planned.

Took the scooter out to the scooter shop to drop off to be fixed and ran home. I mapped it out to be 9 miles, but had to cut it short due to how long the scooter place kept me, and to help get kids showered for Sunday, so it ended up 7.5 in 1:04:33 (about 8:35 pace). First 3 miles were 7:45 - 8:00, then couple of hills slowed my pace considerably. Supposed to be conversational pace anyways. Felt good mostly, cramping in right calf though.

Nothing, nada, zilch, zero, zippo....... Cranky kids, moody wife (she's entitled due to the kids), had to visit with family friends while kids got crankier, didn't get to mow the lawn, dinner flopped, knees killing me, healing blisters, dead tired and suffering from allergies..... Decided to cut my losses and get the day over with so I went to bed early. Tomorrow is a new day!  :)

So, I made up for my horrible Monday by taking the kids on a bike ride. We fit their bikes and my wife's into the van, I had to ride to the park with my bike and the trailer. Rode around the half mile loop several times, then played soccer with them for a bit, then had to ride back. Total was about 5.5 miles. Later, went running - 1.5 miles, stopped to see the guys at the church I used to play B-ball with and they talked me into a game....or two.......then headed out for another 3.5. Total: 5 miles @ just under 8 min. pace: 39:35 I think. Fastest pace was 5:45 (tried to sprint at the end to finish strong)

Waited and waited until it was too late to go. My knees are killing - could be due to Bball last night? Thought I'd just switch Thurs. (cross-training) with Wed. (4 miles).

It took me 3 miles to feel "warmed-up" enough as I ran this morning.....Yes, I said this morning. Stiff knees and joints not good!! Came in at 32:15, so right at 8 min. pace. Should be well rested and ready for my long run tomorrow (aka Hobble Creek - race bandit style!)

Ok, so everything to report is "unofficial" since I did not "officially" run the race.....so, if I want to consider this a "PR" for the year, it would have to be followed by an asterik. Anyway, here goes......... So, I got towards the front of the start line and actually ran with the "elite" for about a quarter mile, then settled into my pace:

1 - 6:53  felt good, not as fast as it sounds

2 - 7:39 closer to my target of 7:30 or better

3 - 7:02  nice

4 - 7:02 wow, mister consistency! ( I need to do that more often )

5 - 7:27 right on pace

6 - 7:32 right on pace

7 - 7:39 slowing a bit, better pick it up

8 - 7:19 that's more like it

9 - 6:06 HOLY CRAP! I honestly didn't know I had this in me!! Where did that come from??!!?? The only thing I can think of is the goo I took after mile 6 or 7??!

10 - 7:17 feeling good, coming down from the "goo" high

11 - 7:56 anyone else feel that big, long hill? :P

12 - 7:32 back on target

13 - 7:25 (which actually was the last 1.1 I'm guessing??)

Long story short, it was about an 8 minute PR, so I was happy, but still more sore than I wanted AND best part of the day........not getting chicked!!! hee hee! Went back to find Jon and run with him the rest of the way in so I finished my scheduled 14.

35:14 - OUCH! Pain in left knee, left quad, left ham. Blisters ok for the most part. Right top of foot killing.......perhaps the most disgusting 4 miles I have ever run. Oh well, got it done.

Very bad day......long day at work, joints are like rusty hinges. Went to the doctor today where I was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. Got inhaler and tried it out, but can't stop the coughing and general tightness in my chest. I want to run so bad, but feel like I need to listen to my body, so I'll adjust my schedule this week and try to get miles the best I can.

24:32 -  I'm not sure what is happening, but my body is literally falling apart. The asthma didn't help; doctor said it may take a few days for the inhaler to work......I warmed up, or tried to at least, then stretched. Pain in my left knee was so bad, I started to limp and favor that side which made the right leg/foot start to hurt, so I did the worst......I WALKED! YUCKKKKKK!!!! I stopped the Garmin because I just couldn't stand to see the 14 minute pace going on. Tried to limp/run home as best I could and finished the 3 miles very sad. I iced the knee, then back of knee, then the other knee and feel a bit better. We'll see what tomorrow brings.

So, while I'm waiting for the asthma inhaler to kick in, I thought I'd change it up a bit and warm up with the bike, then see how I feel. Went 3.32 miles, then ran 2.1 around the high school track in the dark, (needed a break from the pavement - and it was a goooood choice!), then biked around for another 2.59 for a grand total of 8 miles of workout. I really pushed it on the bike because that doesn't hurt my knees, joints or even muscles.... just a very good burn! Supposed to run 7 today and 15 tomorrow so we'll see how it goes!!

still nursing misc. injuries.....

Had my wife drop me off past the Mt. Timp. temple so I could run home. I ran on the canal road (dirt) which was nice on my aching joints/knees, etc. Had to walk a couple of times, but totalled 9 miles to our house. Watered my legs off with the hose so I felt one tenth of what an ice bath must feel like :) But, I wasn't in too much pain after so maybe there's something to it....... Went out later and biked 6, then tried to go out running some more, but could only manage another half mile and figured I better not push it. I am still feeling the effects of the Hobble Creek half - I think I did something to my groin, which affects my stride, which starts to bother the knee..... (man, I should be a doctor). Speaking of, I need to get back to him and try something else cause the coughing won't stop. The inhaler isn't working. I'm a wreck.......CALGON......take me away!!!!!!!!