HR East/West loop - 10:00 a.m.
clear, mild South wind, mid 70s
mind/body - better than yesterday
easy effort
I bounced back like I knew I would today. Lots of people out on the trail today because of the holiday weekend. I had to use my cat-like abilities to jump outta the way of those wreckless mtn. bikers.
For the month of August I ran 265 myles, which is pretty good considering I took a week off after Leadville. So far for the year I've run 2,132 myles and on track to run 3,000 for the year. The most I've run in recent years has been 2,417 so I feel very fortunate to have no major injuries. I attribute the added myles to taking some time off at the end of last year so if I'm smart then I'll do the same this year.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
16 myles - around 2 hours
Daniels park out/back - 9:30 a.m.
clear, mid 60s, dry
mind/body - a little hesitant
easy effort
Once again I didn't take a watch because I just wanted to enjoy myself. Although I knew from the outset that I wasn't going to run very well and it wasn't going to be enjoyable. Legs just didn't want to move today and the Achilles was a little sore. I've been through enough days like this to know I'll bounce back even stronger next week.
The lack of energy today could be due to the fact that I have scaled my diet back down to 2000 calories/day and eliminated most saturated fats for the past week. I kind-of got outta hand with eating in Florida being that Hurricane Fay kept us indoors most days. I'm sure my body is trying to figure out what the heck I'm doing but should be back to normal in a few days.
One week until Wasatch! I'm looking forward to getting back to Utah and pacing my good ol friend Aric Manning. Carolyn Boman if you're reading this, please bring me a bushel of peaches from Perry and I will pay you when I see you.
clear, mid 60s, dry
mind/body - a little hesitant
easy effort
Once again I didn't take a watch because I just wanted to enjoy myself. Although I knew from the outset that I wasn't going to run very well and it wasn't going to be enjoyable. Legs just didn't want to move today and the Achilles was a little sore. I've been through enough days like this to know I'll bounce back even stronger next week.
The lack of energy today could be due to the fact that I have scaled my diet back down to 2000 calories/day and eliminated most saturated fats for the past week. I kind-of got outta hand with eating in Florida being that Hurricane Fay kept us indoors most days. I'm sure my body is trying to figure out what the heck I'm doing but should be back to normal in a few days.
One week until Wasatch! I'm looking forward to getting back to Utah and pacing my good ol friend Aric Manning. Carolyn Boman if you're reading this, please bring me a bushel of peaches from Perry and I will pay you when I see you.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Spider!
Click photo for larger imageAnyone know what kind of spider this is? I live in Colorado and found this spider in my window well. It's a little bit bigger than a silver dollar. I don't see any webs nearby and seems to seek shelter in a small crack. I've never seen this big of spider here in Colorado!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
9 myles - around an hour
To Courtesy Ford - 10:00 a.m.
upper 60s, clear, dry
mind/body - feeling spunky
easy effort
Had to go back down and pick up the Es-ca-pae today. New brakes, rotors, 4 tires, brake light, and an alignment. I guess I've been a lil hard on the ol Barbie Jeep but she's as good as new and running smooth.
The run down there was pretty uneventful. I decided to take as many trails to get there as possible. Highlands Ranch is littered with trails and parkways that interconnect all of the subdivisions. I almost made it all the way to the dealership before getting on a road, pretty nice to find some new trails. I felt very good running and could have gone on for quite some time which makes me believe I'm recovered. I know the only sure way of knowing if I'm totally recovered is to go for a long run and that's what I'll do this weekend. Not real long but maybe an hour on Saturday and two hours on Sunday.
upper 60s, clear, dry
mind/body - feeling spunky
easy effort
Had to go back down and pick up the Es-ca-pae today. New brakes, rotors, 4 tires, brake light, and an alignment. I guess I've been a lil hard on the ol Barbie Jeep but she's as good as new and running smooth.
The run down there was pretty uneventful. I decided to take as many trails to get there as possible. Highlands Ranch is littered with trails and parkways that interconnect all of the subdivisions. I almost made it all the way to the dealership before getting on a road, pretty nice to find some new trails. I felt very good running and could have gone on for quite some time which makes me believe I'm recovered. I know the only sure way of knowing if I'm totally recovered is to go for a long run and that's what I'll do this weekend. Not real long but maybe an hour on Saturday and two hours on Sunday.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
6 myles - no time
Courtesy Ford - home - 8:00 a.m.
nice weather, mid 60s, clear
mind/body - feeling pretty good
easy effort
Dropped of the 'ol Ford Es-cap-ee for more work today. Seems I've been a lil hard the Barbie Jeep. I guess taking her through the rough roads of the San Juan's can break anyone down... Some fresh treads, a lil alignment, and new brakes should do the trick. Gotta get her ready for the trek out to Wasatch in a few weeks.
Unfortunately I'm not running Wasatch but fortunately I will still be part of my home town race. I'll be pacing good friend and Team manger of Pearl Izumi-Smith Aric Manning to his first 100 mile race. He picked a doozy to start with but he's up to the task as he has worked hard for the past two years to get ready for this. Wasatch was my first 100 mile race and I will never forget it.
Wasatch is about reconnecting with long time childhood friends and seeing family, to include my Wasatch family. 16 years ago while at Weber State University I was introduced to Brandon Sybrowski (Sampson) by a soccer mate. Somehow the subject of Wasatch was brought up, which I knew nothing about but was completely in awe of the race and Brandon. Two years later I paced at Wasatch and was hooked! To this day, I see Sampson not only as an icon in this sport but a true inspiration to me. I believe Sampson is going for his 17th Wasatch?? I could be wrong but it's somewhere in that neighborhood. Truly amazing!
Oh ya, I went for a little run today. See I get caught up in talking about Wasatch and I forget my train of thought. I ran home from the car dealership and felt great. Didn't push the pace, I'm just enjoying myself and feeling completely recovered.
nice weather, mid 60s, clear
mind/body - feeling pretty good
easy effort
Dropped of the 'ol Ford Es-cap-ee for more work today. Seems I've been a lil hard the Barbie Jeep. I guess taking her through the rough roads of the San Juan's can break anyone down... Some fresh treads, a lil alignment, and new brakes should do the trick. Gotta get her ready for the trek out to Wasatch in a few weeks.
Unfortunately I'm not running Wasatch but fortunately I will still be part of my home town race. I'll be pacing good friend and Team manger of Pearl Izumi-Smith Aric Manning to his first 100 mile race. He picked a doozy to start with but he's up to the task as he has worked hard for the past two years to get ready for this. Wasatch was my first 100 mile race and I will never forget it.
Wasatch is about reconnecting with long time childhood friends and seeing family, to include my Wasatch family. 16 years ago while at Weber State University I was introduced to Brandon Sybrowski (Sampson) by a soccer mate. Somehow the subject of Wasatch was brought up, which I knew nothing about but was completely in awe of the race and Brandon. Two years later I paced at Wasatch and was hooked! To this day, I see Sampson not only as an icon in this sport but a true inspiration to me. I believe Sampson is going for his 17th Wasatch?? I could be wrong but it's somewhere in that neighborhood. Truly amazing!
Oh ya, I went for a little run today. See I get caught up in talking about Wasatch and I forget my train of thought. I ran home from the car dealership and felt great. Didn't push the pace, I'm just enjoying myself and feeling completely recovered.
Monday, August 25, 2008
6 myles - no time
Lone Tree loop - nooner
clear, dry, BLUE skies, 80s
mind/body - ho-hum
easy effort
Been studying at home for the launch of a new product I will promoting for my job. I have come to the realization that I hate sitting at a desk for 8 hours straight - let alone studying as if I were in school again! I know it's a necessary evil but right now all I wanna do is get out in the field and have some hearty-civil conversations (arguments) with my doctors.
Having said all that, it makes getting out for a noon run all that much more enjoyable! Free from the watch. Free from the music. Free to let my mind roam with endless possibilities. As I hunker back down in front of my computer to listen to the lady on the CD, my mind is now like a sponge soaking up how I'm going to convince my doctors that my product is the best. Running, somehow, makes me better in all aspects of life. For good reason, I am a slave to running.
clear, dry, BLUE skies, 80s
mind/body - ho-hum
easy effort
Been studying at home for the launch of a new product I will promoting for my job. I have come to the realization that I hate sitting at a desk for 8 hours straight - let alone studying as if I were in school again! I know it's a necessary evil but right now all I wanna do is get out in the field and have some hearty-civil conversations (arguments) with my doctors.
Having said all that, it makes getting out for a noon run all that much more enjoyable! Free from the watch. Free from the music. Free to let my mind roam with endless possibilities. As I hunker back down in front of my computer to listen to the lady on the CD, my mind is now like a sponge soaking up how I'm going to convince my doctors that my product is the best. Running, somehow, makes me better in all aspects of life. For good reason, I am a slave to running.
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