In The Long Run

SLCTC Group Run. 9:15 average pace.

Tried out a new loop today.  9:43 average pace.

Spin class at the gym.  I've been struggling with plantar fasciitis and my foot felt particularly tender today. I decided to cross train instead of run, and really enjoyed it. I hope to incorporate more spinning into the routine.

SLCTC group run from Tanner Park.  Always nice to explore new roads and run with other people.  I think this was around 9:45 pace.

Long run around town with my husband.  This was pretty tough because the first half was all uphill.  The downhill finish was nice, though. Overall I felt sluggish and the pace was really slow (just over 10 min miles). After the run did pushups and planks.

Lunch time spin class.  Good instructor, tough class.

Ran to Liberty Park, did 2 loops, ran home.  No watch, conversation pace.

SLCTC group run.  Forgot my garmin and missed a turn, so I'm guessing on distance (it's usually about 5).

Liberty Park.

Spin class for 1 hour. This was a bizarre class with a "love song" theme. The instructor did a lot of "hovering" today and I'm not a fan. I've read mixed things regarding the safety of the move and it's not something I would ever do on a road bike while riding on the road, so I skipped those parts. I didn't work very hard today, have a 10k race tomorrow.

2 mile warmup. SLCTC Winter Series 10k. 1 mile cooldown.

Based on my 5k two weeks ago, I was hoping to run around 52 minutes today. Realistically, I figured that I would be around 52:30, but still under 53 even if I felt not so great. Ha ha.  I struggled from the start.  I went out slowly and my breathing was very labored. I hit the mile in 8:30, the 2 mile in 17, but I was struggling to keep that pace.  Each mile got worse from there and after 4 miles I stopped trying to push.  Finished in 55 something. Very disappointed, I know I'm in better shape than that.  I hope the 15k in 2 weeks goes better.

Usual Liberty Park run.  Nice night, hard to believe it is mid-February.  No watch, but felt decent. Pushups and planks before run (Week 2, Day 1 of the 100 pushup challenge. I am so weak).

AM: Usual lifting. 

PM:Nice 5 miler with Stacy to Liberty Park and back. 9:50 average pace.

SLCTC Group Run. 9:05 pace tonight.  My dog pulled me to a couple sub 9s before letting off.  

Actually got up early to run the usual Liberty Park run.  We're heading down to Moab to help time the Red Hot 33k/55k races.  

No run today :( I was hoping to have time to sneak away and run on Moab's awesome trails, but my Red Hot timing duties spanned the whole day.  It was fun watching all the runners come in and the weather was perfect for running.  I would definitely like to do the 33k next year.  

AM:  Usual Liberty Park run with the husband and dog.

Lunchtime:  Spin class 

Ran to Liberty Park planning to do 1 loop, but felt good so I did 2.  I haven't worn a watch or Garmin on my last few runs.  Just trying to get some miles in and not worry about pace.

SLCTC Group Run. Gorgeous night for a run. Shorts sleeves at the end of Feb. Awesome.  

Met fellow bloggers Lulu and Andrea for spin class.  Tough workout tonight.

Easy run on the Jordan River Parkway with Stacy.  It was my first time running there and I really enjoyed it.

When I got out of my car at Saltair, it felt like I was back in Laramie.  I could not believe the wind. I wasn't looking forward to running at all.  I attempted to do a warmup, but the wind was so strong I couldn't even run in a straight line.  I decided to save my energy for the race.  Luckily, the wind seemed calmer as we started the race.  I met up with Bruce at the starting line and we decided to run together and treat the first half like a training run. We talked most of the way to the turnaround and I was surprised to see that we were running sub-9s and it felt pretty easy.  We picked up the effort a little on the way back and I decided to push the last 2 miles a little more.  I finished in 1:21:11 which was faster than I thought I would run. This is also a considerable improvement over the 10k two weeks ago. I averaged over 10 seconds per mile faster today and ran an additional 5k, so I'm pretty happy with that. Progress is always good.  If I can stay consistent with training, I know I'll get back to where I was, and hopefully even surpass that!

Splits according to my Garmin:

1-8:50

2-8:56

3-8:48

4-8:39

5-8:39

6-8:46

7-8:51

8-8:27

9-8:21

.36- 2:51 

Finished up with a 2 mile cool down. 

Easy run with the hubby on the JRP.  I signed up for the Triple Trail Challenge (Jupiter Peak Steeplechase, Park City Half, Mid Mountain Marathon) today.  I'm such a sucker for a fleece jacket!  

SLCTC Speed workout.  5 people came out tonight.  The workout was 6 x 600m with 200m walk/jog recovery.  I had no expectations regarding pace, I just tried to stay in control. Hit 2:40, 2:42, 2:39, 2:37, 2:36, 2:36.  Recovery was very slow.  This was my first track workout since last July, and I feel it's a nice start towards getting where I want to be.  I need to work on getting the recoveries shorter, but I think that will happen as my fitness improves.   

Met Andrea for 3 loops of Sugarhouse Park.  This was a really enjoyable run.  Nate and Bourbon (our hound dog) tagged along, too.  

SLCTC Group Run.  Only 5 people showed up for a snowy run.  I ran 3 loops of Sugarhouse Park.  I really wanted to quit after 2. Now I'm freezing and trying to get warm!