From 0 to 26.2 in 7 months

Just got back from a convention in Denver, Colorodo. The Millionaire Mind seminar was great it got me pumped for life and creating more abundance in my life. It felt good to be back running. Good stuff.

It was way good running this time.  I ran my fastest time since being back on the running scene. Great stuff.

night run. was going to do 1.6 to the corner but when a little over 3 miles

I got up early to get 3 miles. yeah thats the stuff. I worked went to a b-day party.  At 11:30 at night did 4 more miles.  I love creating endurance.

The longest I have ever run in my life.  I ran in the middle of the day and it was really hot, I went through two water bottles.  It was an amazing journey. I can't wait for next week when I plan to do 10 miles straight.  It was so cool, I zoned out for a every once in a while. I don't know if it was the runner's high, dehydration, or heat stroke but it was a neat experience. I went from my work in Kayenta to my place past Alberson's. It was 8.0 miles and it took me 1.5 hours.

easy recovery day

Another wonderful therapy session

3 more to the mix.  endurance is building. the desire to run is getting stronger.

I got up early then drove to work then I ran straight home on an 8 mile trip.  It was alot better than my first 8 mile trip sunday because it wasn't in the middle of the day and there was no overheating involved.  I actually had some gatorade left from the run. I did it in 1:18 hrs. Average min/mile 9min 45 sec.  I am on my way.  I felt good after too. I wanted more but I had to work.  My co-worker drove me back to work and I did a day's work.  Going for a 10 next week I already have the path picked out.

I am not too impressed by my performance.  Yeah it is the most miles I did at once but the pace was pathetic. I think this is what you call junk miles. It took me 1h55m to complete.  I just wanted run about 5 or 6 miles but ended up on a big loop that was 9.3 miles (I drove it after running it).  I had everything against me; I just got back from working out at the gym, spent a weekend in SLC with a poor diet and random sleep pattern which I just returned from today, I was tired before going out wanting to sleep, 10:30 at night I left, and it was pavement 95% of the time. I had alot on my mind so the trip had to be made. (just didn't need to be so long).  Yeah basically it sucked. Wow, alot of complaints but it's how I feel. 

This weekend plan on doing a 10 mile up in Pinevalley.  That is my dream terrain, running on narrow dirt trails through the forest and also by a lake.  Never ran up there so if anyone has some trails I should check out, please let me know

Easy run to loosen up muscles and joints. And also to do some stretching.

Done on TM because I had too much impact on my body so I thought I go for softer run.  Slightly average under 10min/mile. 

Six miles on TM just under 10min/mile.

I did my first speed work.

I did a fast pace for .5 mile than walked/light jog for .15 mile than did fast pace again

easy to the corner and back

I have no ideal how long I actually went I guess 8 miles atleast do to the time it took. I went on whipple trail in pine valley.  Excellent place to hike and run.  It was amazing. I can't wait to go back there maybe mid-week.  It was really fun. I even passed several hikers.  It took me about 1:50 to do this part, I will go further next time.  I fell once coming down the trail because I was going so fast and there are many rocks to leap. I would say about a 7 minute mile going down.  10 - 12  min/mile going up

I didn't think I would make it this far before I got to the gym.  My calves hurt alot since my up hill run.  I haven't been able to walk normal for the last couple of days.  I started slow for a warm up, walking.  It hurt but for some reason when I started running I didn't feel it in my calves.  I guess the different range of motion.  So it turned out great. I averaged a 9 min/mile pace.  It was great, I am getting faster I can feel myself getting stronger.  Going for 8 miles tomorrow.

TM average 9min/mile.  I sweat like crazy when on a treadmill so I brought a towel because my shirt always ends up soaked.  It helped quite a bit. Shirt still got pretty wet.  I need to purchase a good wicking shirt as opposed to my cotton sponge shirts. Went through 3 bottles of water on this run. I pre-hydrated before to prevent dehydration.  Drank alot after too. Going for a 12 mile run this weekend. Yes the furthest ever.  Probably do it on the road the marathon will be on. beyond bluff st.

Done on TM. Did some speed work.

7.2 min/mile for 0.5 mile

walked 0.15 mile

Repeated until I got to 6 miles

Tomorrows rest day!

I did it, the most miles ever! I ran from just past the split off to gunlock to a mile past Lin's Market Place equaling 12 miles. Yeah I wanted to stop at time, and thought "what am I doing out here" but once I finished I felt accomplished. Pace was 9 minutes and 26 seconds per mile on average. Getting faster and going further.  This is really happening.