To find my Mojo

Yes, its me I am writing again.....I hope I keep it up.

I decided to run with the Spanish Fork running club today.  I woke up and the rain was coming down pretty hard.  I had a hard time deciding to go or not.  I didn't think there would be anyone at the meeting place but decided to go anyway to check it out. 

Sure enough, there were a few that were crazy enough to be out in the rain.  I ended up running with Kim, another fast running blog runner.  I was so glad she was there and willing to slow her pace to stay with me.

I felt OK, but by the end my pants, shoes, shirts, gloves and coat were totally wet.  I felt like I was running with and extra 10 pounds of water.  I dont know my splits because I had turned my watch off and then forgot to turn it back on.

It turns out that Kim is training to run a 3:50 at the SGM.  Maybe if I stick in her back pocket for my long runs she can help me train and get a little faster.

I was going to run a speed workout down on the treadmill, but when my daughter wanted to ride her bike while I run, I just couldn't turn down that opportunity.  It was going to get dark soon so I knew it wouldn't be along run.  I decided to do a "tempo" run.  I really haven't done a tempo run since SGM so I didn't expect much

My plan was to run the first mile to warm up around 9:15.  I then wanted to run my second mile around 8:30 and then the last two I just didn't want to die.  I would run them as fast as my body would let me.

Mile 1 = 9:16

Mile 2 = 8:15

Mile 3 = 8:55 (had 1 major hill)

Mile 4 = 8:39

This wasn't much of a run, but it was a little moral victory for me.  Hope things just keep getting better.

All I wanted to do on this run is complete 6 miles.  I was very sore this morning (I think it was from play dodge ball with my daughter and her two friends.  I hate getting old).  Any way, my goal was 6 miles and I wanted to run it between 9:00 and 9:15.  My average pace was 9:08.  Couldn't get more in the middle then that.

Got home late last night so I just ran on the treadmill.  I thought some miles would be better than none.  Tried to post last night but McKenna had the computer.....do I need to say any more?

This was NOT a good run.  Have you ever had a run that it just didn't feel right, right from the beginning.  The very first step felt hard, after 1/2 mile I changed my goal from a good 5 miles to finishing the 5 miles without walking.

I accomplished both goals...but the walking part was hard. I really hate runs when you feel like CRAP....anyway, here are my splits.  9:31, 9:00, 9:01,9:00 and 8:57

Had a very fun run today.  I met up with the Spanish Fork Running Group again this week.  I can't belive the difference it makes running with people.  There were a few times that I was getting pretty tired, but it seemed water breaks came right at the right time to get me going again. 

During the run Kim, Carolyn, Jill and I were talking about how we are directionally challenged and are always getting lost.  Well, after the run I stayed with Carolyn and ran with her a little ways down the road to her car.  I turned around to head back to where I had parked and yes...I got lost.  Don't know how it happened, it seemed like it was a pretty straight shot, but I managed.  It only cost me about .25 of a mile which I was glad because it help me get my 9 miles in.  Go figure that earlier we were talking about it and then I do it :)

I know running with this group will help my times get faster.  They are all such strong runners and are so positive.  I actually look forward to my Saturday run rather than dreading all those miles by myself.

Met with Cristy tonight and ran 4 miles with her.  I can never turn down a run with one of my sisters.  We had a great time!!!

Today I was scheduled to to 3xHill.  I drove to a grade school close by and ran 1 mile to a pretty good hill.  I planed on running 3 - 1/2 mile hill repeats.  The first two went well, but the last one my legs just wouldn't work.  The last 1/2 mile turned into 1/4 mile hill repeat.  Finished the hill repeats and ran the 1 mile back to my car.

The real reason I stopped short of my goal is right in the middle of the hill was a family having a garage sale.  Everyone was sitting on the front steps watching me run up and down the hill.  I was already feeling stupid running in front of them so many times, but then when I started to struggle I really didn't want to run in front of them.......Is that shallow of me or what?

Warm up = 9:22

First Hill = 8:52 Second Hill = 8:41 (almost) Third Hill = 8:35 This time is faster because I didn't go as far up and started to head back to the car on a flat road.

Cool down .75 of a mile = 6:24