I'm Out...for the week at least.

This morning we headed up the canyon for a long 8-mile run. We ended up not running up the canyon (maybe a slight over imagination of what animals could cross our path on the early morning run) so we ran into Provo following University Avenue and then back to the mouth of the canyon. About mile 4 my hip really started hurt! Towards the end it was all I could do to put one foot in front of the other. No sprinting to the end on this run. I'm out for at least a week and I hope to pick back up next week starting off with 3-4 miles and then working my way back up. Really frustrating since the SF half-marathon is only 2 weeks away - and payment has already been sent. ARGH!

4.5 Miles

My hip was really sore after my long run on Monday so I was nervous about running today. We headed up 8th North to 9th East and continued up 9th east the light just before the temple. I had a lot on my mind and it was great to talk with someone and get a good run in. A great combination: friendship and working out! Love it! Anyways, my plan was to have a ice bath (read about it on a running blog) when I got home but of course didn't have time to do that and get in the shower before I was babysitting 3 kids (plus my own) at 8am. Maybe I'll going to 7 peaks tonight with Greg and the boys and sitting in the pools will help.

8 Miles

We ran 8 miles again today. We went on the Provo Trail from the mouth of the canyon, past Bridal Veil Falls, and back. Danette and I went a little faster and it was a great run. Although, I did freak myself out a few times by thinking that a twig breaking was some type of mountain animal that was going to jump out at any point. I know, I'm weird.

Salem Days 5K

This morning was the Salem Days 5K and it was awesome! Last year was the first time I've ever run a 5K and this was it so I was pretty excited this year since I'm in a little better shape (besides being bummed that the Provo Rivertrail Half Marathon was the same morning). My goal time before this morning was between 26 and 28 minutes but as I drove to Salem I thought I may as well give it all I have and try for under 26 minutes and I did it! My final time was 25:47.9. Now for some long runs to train for the Spanish Fork Half Marathon (decided not to deal with the logistics in doing the Top of Utah Half) on September 5.

4.5 Miles

This morning I had a hard time getting out of bed and was late for my run. It's amazing the motivation that having a friend waiting for you has....but two of my running buddies are now pregnant and the other out of town so today I was on my own. I still went with the intention of only going 3 miles to get home in time for Greg to leave for work at 7:30. I went a little farther (4.5 miles up 9th East to the light before the Provo Temple) but it was good because I kept a faster pace in order to get home in time. This will be my last run before Saturday's Salem Days 5K. My goal for the race is around 26 minutes (last year was just over 30 minutes).

3 miles

This morning I did a easy 3 miles and tried to push it to be around 28 minutes or under - my goal for the Salem Days 5K. a I would love to get a Nike iPod Sport Kit to track my runs but for now my old fashioned watch timer does ok (which I forgot this morning). I was under 28 minutes based on the time on the stove when I left/returned but Wednesday I'll make sure to take my watch to know exactly where I was on time.

8 Miler

Today was the longest run I've done to date - 8 miles. A good friend encouraged me to try running up the Provo River trail from the base parking lot a little past Bridal Veil and back. Being a newby long-distance runner I wasn't sure what to expect but was up to the challenge. Especially going that friend and knowing there would be good conversation! It was amazing! I'm a morning person anyway, but I especially love the mountains, cool air, and beautiful scenery first thing in the morning. The only drawback was the wind, which was in our faces going up but kind of helped push us down. :) Anyways, there were a lot of people on the trail biking and running (even saw my cousin!) and it was a great run. I feel really good after and not too sore. I think I'm finally committing to the Spanish Fork Half Marthon Sept. 5, since really burning out on long-distance running after the Wasatch Back 188 mile relay in June.

New Fitness Blog

Thought I'd start keeping track of my workouts to hopefully help me track my training (and nutrition) since I'm a new to the working-out-other-than-to-just-eat-a-brownie. :)