Second Wind

Lazy.

Lazy.

Rest.

Well the holidays are over and now I guess it's time to start getting consistent again.  I've gained a few pounds and been super lazy.  Felt good to be up early again and getting after it.  Nothing spectacular, just happy to be out.

Time:  51:07  8:31/mile

Did a couple extra this morning because I had time and needed the extra miles. Kept it all easy in hopes of not coming back too fast and trying to make up for missed training in preparation for Painter's. Time: 1:07:21 8:25/mile

Another slow paced longer than usual run today.  Got an early start so got a few extra in.  Feeling it a little more in the legs due to the extra weight and lack of movement for the last month.  Should be better by next week.

Time:  1:17:53  8:39/mile

Didn't have time this morning for the extra mileage but got in the minimum 6.

Time:  50:49  8:28/mile

Super slow and easy miles today. Ran with Meg and took it really easy which is always a good thing every once in a while.  Unfortunately, no long run tomorrow as I will be with the youth in Mesquite for planning and leadership training.

Time: 56:06 8:51/mile

Youth retreat to Mesquite.  Nice get-away but no long run, bummer.

Rest.

Nothing exciting, regular super easy run.  Man the weather here has been warm for this time of year.

Time:  52:01  8:40/mile

Nothing.....Lazy

Nothing....Lazy

Really windy this morning but I've run in worse.  Hey at least I got out for once.....

Time:  50:31  8:25/mile

Less wind and cooler temps today.  I may actually get in a long run tomorrow.......may.

Time:  50:24  8:24/mile

Finally did make it out for a nice long run.  Weather was nice only needed long sleeve shirt and gloves.  At least I know I can finish Painter's now.  No real goals for the upcoming race due to my lack of dedicated training of late.

Time:  2:04:15  8:17/mile

Rest.

Looks like rain is in the forcast for most of this week but today was great.  It was 51 degrees at the start and a light breeze.

Time:  52:05  8:41/mile

Well it was clear and dry this morning after a very wet and rainy day yesterday.  It's supposed to get coudy and rainy for the rest of the week.  Hopefully it doesn't spoil Painter's.

Time:  51:51  8:39/mile

Interesting run in the fog this morning.  I don't think I have ever run in the fog in Vegas, or ever for that matter.  We only see fog on very very rare occasions here so it was a bit of a treat.  Legs are tired, feet hurt, just feel crudy all around.....shouldn't have slacked off in December.

Time:  52:22  8:44/mile

Didn't want to get wet so no running in the rain.

Decided to sleep in today with race tomorrow.....I'm pretty much just being lazy here.

Went pretty much as expected.  Overweight, out of shape, and unmotivated.  Figured I could maintain an 8:00/mile pace and that is pretty much what happened.  Hung out with Chad and Mark for a little while and then my lack of training kicked in and kicked my butt.  It was good to see a few of you up there.

Rest.  Not feeling too bad at all from the race.

Sick.

Lazy.

Weak.

Man running just hurts lately.  These little six mile runs are just killing me.  I don't know what it is, everything aches.

Time:  52:28  8:45/mile

If you want to know how today went.....see yesterday.

Time:  51:18  8:33/mile

Worst run in a long time.  Actually thought I might try to do 20 today.....obviously didn't happen cause I felt like crap the entire way and finally packed it in after a little over 5 miles. 

Time:  49:07  8:50/mile

Rest.

Just trying to survive the winter and shed some weight.  Still don't feel real great and my pace shows it.

Time:  51:51  8:39/mile

Much the same as yesterday, slow and not so easy.  I think my extra 10 or so pounds of weight are killing me.  Got a lot of work ahead of me to get back to where I was before SGM last year.

Time:  51:21  8:33/mile

Decided to actually pick up the pace a little bit today if you can call it that.  I am running a low key 5K this weekend and wanted to get in some slightly faster miles.  Since I have done no faster training I kept the pace pretty slow and onldy did two miles at about a 7:45 pace...blaughghgh!  It didn't really feel all that good and everyday I realize I have a long road ahead of me to get back to marathon shape.

PM:  Ran with the young men to help them meet there 3 miles in 30 minutes duty to god requirement.  They all did great and my son Cory really gutted it out to meet the time requirement.  So the extra miles were slow and easy, which in my current condition of "slob" worked out very well.

Time:  50:20  8:23/mile

Only went 3 today considering the 10+ miles yesterday.  Legs were a little fatigued but other than that I was fine.

Took the day off with the 5k tomorrow.

With the lack luster training and no recent 5K races I had no idea what to expect for this race.  I figured a 7:30 pace would be about right for me and I would be happy with that or anything better.  It was a perfect day for running right up until the gun went off.  At that point the rain, which had been holding off so well, finally started fall and it wasn't a spring shower it was SGM 2008 all over again.  I was soaked from head to toe and it poured the entire race.  Other than the rain and the very overcrowded start (should have fought my way closer to the front) I enjoyed the race and am satisfied with the results.  It gives me an idea of where I am fitness wise and also assures me than I can still run faster than I thought I capable.  Ran a mile or so for warm-up and cool down.

Rest.  Saints win the Superbowl.

Nice and easy today.  Pleasant morning and enjoyable run.

Time:  53:00  8:50/mile

Time:  49:56  8:19/mile

Finally made it out again.  Back is doing a little better......I guess.

Time:  52:54  8:49/mile

Wow!  Finally went out for a semi-long run on a Saturday.  Did a nice 3 mile warm up around home and then drove up to a local high school and ran up around the new county shooting ranges.  I never checked out the elevation climb on this run but it was pretty good.  I think I will try to do this run each weekend as it will be good hill training for Ragnar and other races.

Time:  1:23:52  8:23/mile

Rest.

Went for a nice easy run this morning in the cool wind.  Good start to the month....keep it up!

Time:  52:46  8:48/mile

Weather was perfect as usual with the temp just barely cooler than what I like.  Most mornings have been in the mid 40s which is good but slightly cool.  Another 10 degrees would be perfect.  Just another plug along run trying to get back in some kind of routine and regain some fitness.

Time:   51:56  8:39/mile

Nice and easy again.  Feeling the effects of not running for a while.

Time:  53:06  8:51/mile

Ran the out and back 7 mile course again that has a 350 foot climb the first 3.5 miles and then obviously turns around for a nice descent back to the start.  Added on 4 more miles at the end to make 11 and called it good.  Felt okay at the end but could tell I am out of shape.  Really slowed down the last few miles.  I plan to make this run part of my SGM training this year as it incorporates really good hill training which I obviously don't get enough of during the week.

Time:  11:32:03  8:22/mile

I have found a nice thing to take my mind of the drudgery and pain of running.....I pulled out my ipod and dusted it off.  I fired that baby up for the first time in well over a year and really enjoyed my run.  It really is amazing the effect that music can have on your training.

Time:  50:05  8:21/mile

Broke out the music again today and even picked up the pace ever so slightly.  Still feeling like a blob but am loving running with the ipod.  Here's to hoping I don't go deaf from rocking out with my in-ear skull candy headphones cranked up nice and loud.

Time:  49:46  8:18/mile

Time:  50:22  8:24/mile

Time:  1:45:53  8:49/mile

Time:  50:41 8:27/mile

Time:  52:33  8:46/mile

Time:  50:27  8:25/mile

Standard hill run from Shadow Ridge H.S.  Tough run into the wind and uphill.  Talked Meg into going with me, I think she liked the extra work.

Time:  1:56:23  8:57/mile

Time:  0:50:56  8:29/mile

Time:  49:48  8:18/mile

Hill run again with Megan. We got up there before the group and passed them about a mile from the finish as they were heading up the hill, bummer for them lol.

Time:  1:29:14  8:55/mile

Almost didn't go out today because of a pretty stiff wind out of the South.  Glad I went.

Time: 52:15  8:43/mile

It was a very long, very hot day.