El Burro Blanco

6 miles this afternoon.

I didn't have a ton of time to run today but I got a good run in before we had to go to Katey's banquet.  I pushed the pace a bit but it felt really good.

I got home a touch early from work so I decided to go for a little longer run.  I went out along Snow Canyon Parkway and then ran down the trail going over towards Albertson's which runs under Sunset Blvd.  It was a touch chilly this afternoon but it felt good to just go nice and easy.  I averaged 7:23/mile and just enjoyed the run.  Another wonderful day in sunny St. George!

It was still really cold this afternoon when I went out for my run.  The wind didn't help but I knew it would be bearable.  I went out towards Kayenta and ended up running along the old Highway 91 out past the Shivwits Indian Reservation.  I kept it nice and slow but it felt great to be running.  I warmed up after a little while and it was nice running once again in beautiful St. George.

6 miles in the afternoon.

10 miles on the club run.

I went from the high school out along River Road out towards the Arizona Strip.  It was getting out before the club run. 

The club run consisted of Dave, Clyde, James, Wildbull, and Matt (from Leadville).  We started at the Dixie Center and ran over towards the mall along the trail.  It got nice and crisp once the sun went down.  It was fun talking with the guys and just being out and running.

Katey and I had another baby class this evening.  She will be here in a couple weeks.

I went out for an easy 10 miles along the Snow Canyon Parkway after work today.  It was great weather and turned into a quite enjoyable run.  I kept it nice and easy because of the relay race tomorrow.

Wildbull called me a couple nights ago and asked if I wanted to run in the inaugural Expedition St. George Relay.  I told him I haven't done much with speed work all year but I was willing to do it.  Dave, Wildbull, James, Hayden Hawks, and me were on the St. George Running Center team.  I thought we should have been called "The Wildbillies" but it wasn't meant to happen.   The race started at the St. George Leisure Arts Center and ran all over town.  I had the first leg and decided to get into the holiday spirit.  I wore a long, blonde wig with a Santa wig for my leg.  (Check Bill's Facebook page for pictures.  I am sure he will have them up!)  It was about 4.5 miles and extra chilly early this morning.  I started at the Leisure Arts Building and then ran up to the pond over by the softball diamond on Snow Canyon Parkway.

The leg went well and I did a cool down before I hoped in the car.  I ended up running a couple extra miles in between everyone's legs just to stay loose.  My second leg was about 5.2 miles ant started at Toyo tire and went over on the DC trail into St. James Place.  It was along the river so it was cold.  I pushed the pace and felt pretty good finishing.

It was really fun hanging out with the guys and just enjoying each other.  It was nice seeing Hayden and see how well he is running.  The legs felt great doing a little bit of speed.  I had to cut out before the finish because I had to attend my little sister's cheerleading competition.  Yeah!  We ended up taking first place with a time of 4 hours 48 minutes.  I had a blast.

This was a nice finish to the week.  I felt great considering I didn't get out in the mornings.  It was just way to cold.  I know I have only lived in St. George one year but my body not ready for the "cold" weather down here.  I just need to bundle up more.  Happy to hit 70+ miles for the week again.