To find my Mojo

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!!!