Back At It

Been out of town the last few days and wasn't able to get any running done.  And since it's pouring rain outside, I decided to get to the gym and get on the treadmill.  Also did some weights.  Felt good to do those since I haven't done any in awhile.  Looking forward to a good week.

7 mile
59:21
0' vert

Let another crazy week begin!  I'm actually ok with it though since I need to save my legs for the big run in Zion next week.

Was only able to get in a little over 35 minutes on the treadmill.  I wasn't about to go out in the torrential downpour outside.  Call me a fair weather runner.

3.5 miles
560' vert

Ran the Parkway after work.  Knew I had about an hour to get a good run in, so I set off at a moderate pace.  Once I got warmed up though, I decided it was a day to push it a bit more.  My body wasn't feeling great, but my head was entirely focused.  Knocked off the middle 4 miles around a 6:10 - 6:15 pace, then followed up with a slow cool down.

It's been awhile since I've run fast (for me) for more than a mile or so.  It felt good.  I would've gone a bit longer, but I think the fast(er) running aggravated my left arch that was giving me trouble awhile back.  At least I listened this time and didn't try to go further than my body wanted.

On another note, kinda bummed the Fun Run has been put off til the 21st.  Not really sure how my body will feel after the Zion Traverse next week.  Plus, Squaw Peak is on June 4th and I don't want to do anything to compromise my performance there.  Time will tell I guess.

6 miles
42:43
0' vert

Got up to the BST in Sandy today.  Ran the BST, then went up Corner Canyon to the parking lot, then down Ghost Falls and back.  Energy was good throughout (even though I started hungry; oops!) and I was able to keep a steady, moderate pace.  Stopped a couple times to take my shirt off, put it back on, then take it off again.  The weather was amazing, but my pasty-white skin was getting scorched in the sun.  Only stopped the watch at the top of Corner Canyon road for some relief.

Great day!  Glad I was able to get out and clear my head.  Things couldn't have gone better.

1:36:10
1,434' vert

Got out with Jun for a run on the BoSho.  We started at the zoo and headed north, then turned around when our time was up.  I'd never been on this section of the trail before, so it was nice to go with someone who was familiar with the area.

Pretty weak on the mileage again this week, but I'm ok with it.  Trans Zion coming up, then Squaw Peak two and half weeks later.  Summer's approaching and it's about to get epic!

1:22:28
1514' vert