El Burro Blanco

6 miles this morning with the boys. We did a warm up behind the school and then did a fun 20 minute Fartlek workout. I at least thought it was fun. Cooled back down to the school. Core and stretching after wards.

Was in SunRiver watching a gait analysis for one of my runners. I decided to do a 3 mile push after the meeting. I started out on the new parkway and ran out towards the River Rd. exit. It was windy on the way out so I knew I was going to have some major headwind coming back. I decided to try and rock it out anyway knowing that the wind would not be fun. I hit 5:29, 5:31, 5:33 for the 3 faster miles. Very happy with this effort considering the headwind was very significant. 

Dry heaved and then lost my lunch after wards. Got to love the St. George heat!

Ran just a touch before the team came over to Barrel Roll and ran this trail. It is one of my favorite trails around and it was nice to get the kids on it. I think they really enjoyed it.

Another easy 3 miles this afternoon.

Went up and ran the Enterprise 10k this morning with some of my kids. I wanted them to treat this has a good workout. I was happy with all of them who ran. You can look at Dave Holt's race report and it will be much better than mine.

We got up to the start and I didn't have much time for a warm up. I knew I needed to get more miles in for a solid warm up but it wasn't going to happen. The race started and I went out with Dave and some of his boys (they were doing the 5k). Got into a pretty good rhythm and felt like things were rolling. I pressed just a little bit and then Taylor Abel and Byron Warby (both great runners) came with me and they were about to finish their race.

At this point Dave came back to me and we ran together for a little bit but I started to get a side ache pretty bad just after 3 miles. I tried to work it out and gained a little on Dave on the uphills but I didn't have much the rest of the race. Dave was just enough ahead of me where I knew I would have to fly to catch him. It never happened. His American flag shorts were beautiful. I salute you Dave. I pushed it in and ended up with a 32:46. I knew I should have gone faster but the side ache didn't help. The course was just a touch short as well. Should have had a longer warm up. Oh well. Dave ran really well today. 

Finished and then cooled down with my kids around Enterprise for a couple miles. It was a good way to start the 24th.

I ended up hurrying home and ran from my house over to the parade in Ivins. Too many cars made me run so it would be easier to get over there. Just one run today due to everything else going on.

Still have work to do over the next two months but I am happy with how things are going. Just need to stay positive.

On the way to practice this morning my neighbor's truck ran out of gas. Bummer! I ended running 2.5 miles to get to the high school and by then the team had left already. I ran out behind the school and caught up with a bunch of them. Kept it nice and easy on the way back with the girls. Kids club after wards.

Another 8 miles this evening along the Snow Canyon Parkway. Felt pretty good but it was still fairly warm. I got yelled at by some people driving in a car. They slowed down and said, "Hey buddy, you need to go faster!" Love the yellers from the car. WHAT IS THE MOST INTERESTING THING SOMEONE HAS SAID TO YOU WHILE OUT ON A RUN?

Glad to get this run in. Decent way to end the day.

Did weights before practice and then ran down to Webb Hill. We did 2x1 mile repeats up this beautiful hill. Focused on form and working up the hill on the first one. Pushed it harder on the second one. Really happy with how the boys ran today. They continue to get better each day. Ran back to the school for 8 total on the morning.

Spent all day driving to Logan in our new van yesterday. Happy with the cruise control and comfort but it was still a long drive. Went to bed pretty quick once we got into town because I knew I would have an early start this morning.

I wanted to relive the old glory days where Paul and I had some memorable runs in Blacksmith Fork Canyon. I parked on Hollow Road and ran up the canyon for 10 miles. It was interesting passing a lot of people on the way up. They were coming down the canyon. It looks like they were preparing for the half coming up in a few weeks. I forgot how beautiful this canyon is. It is so nice having the river right next to the road to help take your mind off of things. Very relaxing. 

The run up the canyon had a fair amount of head wind. Stopped at the Hyrum Hydro Plant to use the bathroom and then ran up another 1/2 mile to get started. It was just about 3/4 mile past the start of the TOU 1/2. My plan coming back down the canyon was to do a progression run. I wasn't quite sure how I would feel since my quads, hamstrings, and calves were pretty trashed from yesterday's workout. I just wanted to ease into it.

My splits were 5:54, 5:49, 5:34, 5:37, 5:20, 5:18, 5:18, 5:23. I cruised in to the car with a couple 6:30 miles just to keep everything honest. Decent workout and happy that I could do this up in Logan with the cooler weather.

Got back to the house and picked up Katey and we went to run 3 miles on the Logan River Trail. Sat in the Logan River after wards and my legs were very happy. My legs were toast at this point so it helped out a ton. Happy with the way the week ended. Now I just need to keep moving in the right direction.