Running For Trevor

6.5 miles easy. 

9 miles, Santaquin Orchard loop. 7:50 pace.  The cherry trees in the Orchards are in full bloom and it is really pretty.  Nice and warm out at 6am and instead of my usual sport of sprinkler dodging I actually looked forward to raising my arms in the air and running through them. :)

I am not sore at all from the race Saturday.

I realized yesterday that I only really have 2 weeks to train for the impulsive half marathon I signed up for.  The race will be more of a benchmark than anything but still I would like to run it well.  So that realization and the fact that my easy run pace has been getting faster and faster lately (itching for a workout) I decided to throw down a tempo this morning.  Progressive tempo run.  2 mile warmup 6:56, 6:45, 6:44, 6:43, 6:27.  1 mile cooldown and then I added on 2 miles because I was just lost in my thoughts and had extra time.  My effort was WAY too hard on that last mile and I was definitely dipping into that VO2 max effort but the workout felt good.

Okay random question of the day.  I noticed while I was cooling down and watching my little running shadow that I tuck my arms in really tight and high when I run.  When watching the mens 5000 yesterday (I had it recorded because I missed it) I noticed that they keep there arms lower at more a 90 degree angle.  Does any of this mean anything?  I tried lowering my arms to the perfect 90 degree angle that Gaylon Rupp seemed to run so effortlessly at and it felt way different.  Not sure if it was easier or harder but just different.  Okay signing off because clearly I'm losing my mind!

PM: 2 miles easy.  weights

9 miles downtown Payson loop.  Legs were not quite as fatigued from the tempo yesterday as I thought they would be. 

20 minutes weights at home.

A great post from Camille Herron about the importance of post-run recovery food & hydration.  http://camilleherron.com/2012/06/26/post-run-recovery-foods-and-beverages/ 

PM:  2 miles easy no watch.

9.25 miles downtown Payson loop.  Warmed up for 30 minutes and then did 15 x 1 min on/off at about 5k pace.  I really like this workout and was definitely feeling the fatigue set in by the end.

Trying to figure out what I want to do this Summer/Fall as far as racing goes.  Any awesome suggestions are welcome. 

PM:  2 miles easy

9.2 easy miles.  First 8 by myself and last 1.2 with the pup.  I was going to go to the gym and lift weights after running but Izzy gave me those big sad puppy eyes as soon as I walked in the door from my run so I took her out instead.  I need to start doing this more often since it is getting to hot for her at night.

20 minutes weights at home.

13.3 miles all alone again. :(  I really need to find some friends but I had to get up way early to get this run in since I had babysitting duties starting at 7:30.  Started the run at my house and ran 6 miles to Payson canyon.  2.5 miles up and then back down.  First 60 minutes easy, 30 minutes hard, and then of course a cool down mile.  I have to have a cooldown mile.  Overall pace was 7:29.

I pulled my right groin muscle on Thursday doing speedwork I believe.  Either that or I pulled it wrestling around with my nephew Thurs night.  I noticed it while running easy yesterday but it wasn't too bad.  Much more noticable today.  I am no stranger to pulled muscles as I always had a pulled groin or hamstring dancing for 10 years.  It does not hurt when I run easy but as soon as I lengthen my stride and start going faster it is really painful.  I think I will skip speedwork next week and hope it heals up quickly.

PM:  2 miles easy