Run Till You Drop!!

I met up with members from the Ogden Crew including Dave, Riley, Bret, and Jon to throw down 20 miles. As usuall I dread the long runs but after about 12 or so it gets much easier as we get into a solid rhythm. Today went well we ran through south ogden and uintah. Average pace was 6:36 per mile so we were going at a pretty good pace.

Legs felt suprisingly good on the run. I think I am slowly getting the body use to the longer runs.

I have many to come as I want to be around 100 miles a week if possible in the next few weeks before the Boston Marathon.

When I left for my run I was little nervous how I would feel after yesterdays 20 miler.

As I went outside in my new Skechers Ultra's I felt really good. It felt as if I only went a few miles yesterday. I am getting in better shape as my body is recovering faster and faster after each long run.

This run got me super excited for Boston as I am improving and feeling better and better about my distance runs.

Easy 10 miler on Mt. Road, I went to the Lagoon trail and then back home.

AM-

Met up with Bret and Jon at 21st pond to throw down some solid mile repeats.

We ran a 2 mile warm up and then got started on the beast. Mile Repeats

They were 5:12, 5:09, 5:10, 5:10, 5:10, 5:12, 5:11, 5:10

I ended up avg 5:10 pace I am very happy with that. The most mile reps I have ever done before is 6 and today I accomplished 8. The rest was about where it has been in the past, 90 seconds inbetween each rep. I feel that I am getting faster and it is getting me more and more excited for Boston and this summer's races!

We ran a 2 mile cool down after.

PM- I took the baby out in the stroller, went 4 miles pretty chill.

What happens if I am asked to Baby sit our Baby?

Wait until 6:30 to run or Go run with the baby in stroller.

I put Jamillie in the Stroller and went for the longest stroller run ever. Luckly my wife had put a bottle of water with my running stuff that saved me. I met her at Farmington Jr. High and jumped on the rail trail and ran that to bountiful. Wind was at our backs going out and in our face coming back.

12 miles pushing Jamiliie it seemed to go on forever. We averaged about 7 min pace but I had to stop a few times to give her food, water and put a blanket on her.

Easy 10 miler on Mt. Road. Behind my knee is hurting a little bit I have streched it a good amount I hope it feel better tomorrow.

2 mile Warm-Up

The goal for today's workout is to run 20x400's around 67-69 pace per 400. 90 seconds rest in between each rep.

As I started these they felt really easy and then they slowly started to get harder and harder.

They went like this........

67, 67, 66, 67, 66, 66, 67, 66, 67, 66, 68, 66, 67, 67, 67, 67, 67, 67, 65, 64

My knee did not hurt so I was very grateful for that. I am feeling like I am getting in better and better shape and this is still the best shape I have ever been in while training for a Marathon. It is super encouraging to have such great workout like this. The best part was that I ran it all alone, I know with people these workouts are much easier.

5 mile cool down

12 miles total for the day