A Quick Update

Don't have a lot of time today, but I don't want to get behind.

Wednesday
Daily Mileage = 4
Yearly Mileage =211

Thursday
Daily Mileage = 4
Yearly Mileage = 215

Friday
Daily Mileage = 5
Yearly Mileage = 220

Saturday
Daily Mileage = 6.2
Yearly Mileage 226.2

New Route and Getting Shredded

Today was so amazing!! It was beautiful day with the sun and not even a cloud in the sky. It was a little chilly, but it made it perfect for running. I ran a new route from my mother-in-laws house and I loved it. My wife told me about it a few weeks ago and so today was the first of many times I will do it. My pacer loved it.

I thought was pretty cool. Go Utes and Go Run!

I have been trying my best to do more core work. Running and core work go hand in hand. Core work reduces injuries and strengthens muscles that don't get used until your tired on a long run. My wife had this workout video called "30 Day Shred" with one of the trainers from Biggest Loser Jillian Michaels. Yes I know it is directed for women. Yes I did feel weird the first few times I did it and Jillian talks to me like I am a female. No I am not embarrassed anymore because this 25 minute workout kicks my trash, or should I say shreds my trash. It is a great workout and gets all the major core things done. You are suppose to do for 30 days. I have ever only made it 11. So today was day 2. I will let you know how the next 28 days go. If any man makes fun of me for doing this video, than they have never tried it.
Daily Mileage = 3.1
Yearly Mileage = 207
 

This is the one, This is the Silver Tuna

200 Miles!!!!

On Thursday I ran 4 miles at night. I love running at night. I did not want to go at all. I had a long day with the baby and school was stressful. Luckily my wife supports me in my goal for the year, and literally pushed me out the door. Once I started running I loved it. I ended up going further than I planned because the night was so great.
Daily Mileage = 4
Yearly Mileage = 193.7

On Friday my legs were screaming at me from doing 10 miles two days before. I did a easy 5k with the pacer and called it good.
Daily Mileage = 3.1
Yearly Mileage = 196.8
On Saturday morning my pacer was being kinda stubborn. I finally put him in the BOB and went out running. It had rained the night before so the air was so clean and crisp. I loved running on the wet roads. It reminded me of running the Ogden Marathon, and SL Marathon in 2013 when it had rained the entire time.
Daily Mileage = 4
Yearly Mileage = 200.8
Today I ran at PF and enjoyed it. My legs are still beat up from the 10 milers last week. It happens.
Daily Mileage = 3.1
Yearly Mileage = 203.9

Sunburn and City Creek

Yesterday I ran from my wife's work to the state capitol and than I ran up City Creek Canyon for a few miles. I went with may pacer and he loved it. City Creek is awesome to run, walk, or bike up because there are no cars allowed except for the rare maintenance vehicle. I have not ever gone all the way up but I think I may try it soon. It was so un-crowded and quiet. I loved this run. It was the longest run of the year as well. That night when I got in the shower I realized that I had gotten sunburned. What's up with that?
Daily Mileage = 10
Yearly Mileage = 186.6
Today I ran a 5K. I am pretty sore from yesterdays run.
Daily Mileage = 3.1
Yearly Mileage = 189.7

Keep your eyes open for these friendly felines

This is what City Creek looks like

The whole thing is not to steep and is paved the whole way.

Old Man Winter....Nobody Likes you!!

Today I wanted to take the pacer and wife to Sugarhouse Park and do my run. The weather was great until we got in the car to go to the park of course. When we got to the park the clouds were super gray on our side of the SL valley. The wind was a blowin' and there was even some snow falling. My wife and pacer made it around once and I did three loops. I was freezing cold. I guess I can't be to mad about winter making a hour long appearance. You have got to love springish time in Utah. You never know what you will get.
Daily Mileage = 4
Yearly Mileage = 176.6

At least I don't live in Boston.

SPEED

Thursday I had a basketball game in the evening so I ran a easy 5K early. At my game I talked with a buddy and we talked about how we have both been slacking on speed work. So I decided I would start it up again.
Daily Mileage = 3.1
Yearly Mileage = 163.1
Friday I ran 6 miles with my pacer. We did one of our favorite routes.
Daily Mileage = 6
Yearly Mileage = 169.1
Saturday after I got off work I ran to the track and did 6X400 repeats. These are done at a pace faster than my 5K race pace. I do 1 and take a minute break. These are amazing for running. It does so much for me as a runner to get faster and be able to have more endurance.
Daily Mileage = 3.5
Yearly Mileage = 172.6

Going the Distance

Monday was so great I started my run and just kept going. I ended up doing 6 miles with my pacer and we loved every mile. We just did one of the usual routes.
Daily mileage = 6
Yearly Mileage =146.1
Tuesday we did a different route that ended up being 7 miles. The route is nice because it is off a lot of the main roads and goes around Sugar House park.
Daily Mileage = 7
Yearly Mileage = 153.1
Wednesday I did the same as Tuesday.
Daily Mileage = 7
Yearly Mileage = 160.1
This week has been so great. Why not run further than usual?

I Just Need a Friggin' Bathroom!!! Is That to Much to Ask??

Just another day for a long run. Oh wait!! It was not!! I got about 1.5 miles away from home and needed to use the bathroom. Not just the kind of bathroom where I could run behind a truck and go in the bushes. This was the kind where I needed some calm quiet music and enough mental capacity to get in "The Zone". Don't act like I'm crazy, if you're a runner you know what I mean. If you are not a runner and are planning to become one soon, You WILL know what I mean. I ran into Smith's and was denied due the bathroom being occupied. You cannot do what I needed to do and have a witness. So I ran over to Walgreens, their bathroom was of course out of order. I ran to good ol' McDonalds and they were closed!!! So I frantically ran to Subway, The punk kid would not open the door. Are you kidding me Subway kid? I hate your sandwiches and now I hate you and your dumb earing!!! So finally I ran to Paradise Bakery....More like Paradise bathroom, ahhhhh the sweet relief. They had immaculate facilities. I consider my self a bathroom expert like George Castanza. I know all the best places to go on my running routes. So not to worry next time, I know Paradise will be open and I won't have to deal with that punk from Subway.    
Daily Mileage = 6.2
Yearly Mileage = 140.1
What did I learn on this run? When nature calls you gotta answer.

Even the Timp. Toilet would suffice.

It's Just a Lil' Wind

On Friday I went running with my pacer. It was SO windy!!! When I was pushing the B.O.B against the wind it was like pushing a parachute. It was a weird feeling because pushing a parachute is different than being pulled back by one if you did not know.
Daily  Mileage = 3.1
Yearly Mileage = 133.9
What did I learn on this run? I learned that my pacer loves the wind.

I am pretty sure this is the storm I ran through...

Its Been a Few Days

It has been a couple days since my last post. Lets hope I can remember what I have done.
On Tuesday I ran in the morning because it was so warm. It was nice not having to wait for it to get warm. My Pacer loved this run.
Daily Mileage = 4
Yearly Mileage = 121.8
Wednesday I took the "Old" pacer out and did a 5 mile run. once again a great day.
Daily Mileage = 5
Yearly Mileage = 126.8
Today was a fun run. My pacer slept pretty much the entire time.
Daily Mileage = 4
Yearly Mileage = 130.8

February

Well, one month down and my goal is still going. Today was the first run of February and I ran outside. It was such a beautiful day I could not let it go to waste. This has been a very mild January and I am a little worried that winter will make up for slacking off during the spring. Gotta love Utah weather.
Daily Mileage = 3.1
Yearly Mileage = 117.8