A runner must run with dreams in his heart

Very excited to start the year. I am officially signed up for 2 full and 2 half! I ran on the tm and felt great 7:43ap

I was only gonna do 6 but felt really good so decided to do 8. At 8 I felt even better so i decided to do 10.  I hope I am not to sore tomorrow.  Been running inside on the treadmill cause its been really cold. AP 7:50

3 miles on tm after  gp.  I felt that I did not get a workout in class today so decided to break a sweat and loosen up a littl since I was a little tired and sore from yesterday

It was kind of a rough day today, so the only thing I could think about was how I needed to go for a run. I wanted to run outside since I have been running on the treadmill more and more each week and its a lot easier on the treadmill at least for me. Trying to keep the same pace on the tm and running outside is almost impossible for me so I must work on it.  So i decided to go out since it had warmed up a little bit it to like 3 or something.  We from my house down river road and turn around went to freeman and over to greenbelt to finish at starbucks.  My pace was ok not where I wanted to be, I also felt like my lips were frozen. And for the most part I felt slugish and kinda sore and in pain a little. However it was a very good run cause I got to be all by myself and just kinda let my mind rest for a bit. 

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tm again.... eh!

it was a pretty decent day today. I went for a run right after i got off work.  little cold but a lot warmer than it has been. Felt a little slugish at first but picked it up pretty good at like mile 6.

Today is day number one for Ogden Marathon.  I have been sick all weeekend, havent done anything or even moved for that matter since Thursday.  So today I went to work still feeling a little conjested nothing major.  When I got off work I headed to the gym to run on the tm.  I originally had 6 in mind but figured since im there why not try to shoot for the loong week run adn just get it done since I have plans Saturday night.  Ran 10 miles with an AP of 8:12 and I feel a little slugish and tired at first but i kept goin.  Warmed up for about a half of mile and cooled down to about half of a mile agian  During my run I have decided that during this training I will work on speed, I will log more miles but also add an extra run here and there and keep a more detailed log on how my runs went, if pain, what kind of pain where the pain was, where I went, how I liked it and so on.  That way I can go back and reference to something or maybe even compare day, like why was my long run so good this time but not last time, what did I do different.  I will also try to do my long runs on Monday until it is not so cold and until Alana get feeling better.   I saw Shannon and Marlin , both so nice and caring as always.  I am one happy boy. ooooooh yeah I also bough me some new shoes! WOHOOOO!

I went to Anytime Fitness to run there since its closer to my house and wanted to get my run in this morning. However it sucks sometimes cause they have like 5 treadmills. I got there and they were all being used. Today was my lucky day cause someone got off within 5 minute from me getting there. I felt good was a little tired but was still able to keep an AP of 8:03! Now off to do some group power and yoga. I need yoga!!!

I did a quick run as I was going to go to Teton Running for a seminar and was hoping to do Zumba after the seminar.  I was not able to go as it went for longer than what I had expected.  I learned a lot of different things. Felt good was able to keep a steady pace.

I was going to take today off but this weel has been kinda rough.  I feel like running clears my mind or helps me re-think things a little better.  I was kinda cold to run outside so I went to Apple.  I got there and NO treadmills were open, cause they have a few that are broken.  REALY?!?!? Its the first of the year they need to get things working.  I was still able to run and felt good.  I saw Jeff there.... THAT MAN CAN RUN LIKE NO OTHER.  I hope that something I can bust a mile him.  Did group power and yoga today also.  I was beat by the end of the night.

TGIF!  Kind of a long week at work.  Glad its over.  Teton Running called and told me my new shoes were in so of course I had to go get the.  I went from my house down to community park run two laps there.  After that I went down Holmes to Sunnyside and up towards Teton Running.  I felt a little tight and tired.  One of the slowest runs Ive had in a while but so glad I went out.  The weather was a little on the cold side but the sun was shinning like no other.  SO PRETTY!!!  

TM at Apple. Started with a nice warm up after that set the tm to 8 and just went. Felt pretty good the whole time. Got to wear my new shoes :-)

5 miles in the am before work. Felt a little sluggish but go it done.

5 miles after work and tried doing some yoga but just couldn't get into it so only did 30 mins. Feeling a little tight but got it done. Tomorrow is going to be nice so hoping to do an outside run. Treadmill running is getting a little old.

Both runs I was able to keep a pretty good pace.

Took the afternoon off from work to go see Arturo perform at school. The performance was done really quick came home got dressed went from my house to freeman park over to the green belt and up pancheri over on Utah to Starbucks. It was slower run but I am ok with it, cause it was a good run overall.

Temp was 13 but felt a little hotter.

Had a great day at work, so when I got off I was really pumped for my run.  I went up broadway over on bellin to sunnyside all the way down to blvd and back down suddyside over on to snrl and up pacheri back on to skyline to finish at my work.  I probably could have use a gel and my water belt.  The weather was nice and felt great the whole time.

tm. feeling a little blah!

Kind of a late run at the gym.  Did some speedwork felt pretty good the whole time.

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Very hard mile. I was coming down with a horrible infection

Was out for a week. DR said no running for at least a week but had to get out.

Feeling a little better

Tm at apple

Had a great running at a good pace

Nice weather good run now off to slc

from my house to greembelt to pancheri bridge and back home.  My left shin has been hurting a bit. Nice weather.

my house to freeman park, few loops around freeman over to greenbelt and back home.  my left shin bothered me for the first 3.5 miles.  very painful when i land on my foot. we will see what tomorrow brings

Went out a little later. It was a little chilly but an enjoyable run. My shin has still been bothering me a bit.

TM at apple my shin still bothering me a little bit.

Woke to a very stormy day, the wind was blowing and it was pretty snowy outside so off to the gym I went. Broke it down did a 10, took a GU and did 6 more. Pretty tiring. The guy next to me did a 14 so it kinda helped me a little bit.

Went out this morning a little later. Most of the sidewalks have not been cleaned so it was a challenge. The main roads are very wet so I got splashed by cars going by. Kinda pissed me off for a bit but shook it off ;)

After work. Little chilly. Still feeling some pain right by my shin and ankle

Not what I had planned. So much pain I had to have someone come pick me up. Ugh! :/

Went to Jackson, WY for the weekend got up early went to the gym and ran 5 miles.  Felt pretty good the pain is still there but not as bad.  The view from the gym was AMAZING! Had a great weekend hoping to get back to the grind on Monday!

Went out after work.  I felt amazing.  I was able to keep a pretty good pace and had almost no pain.  I wanted to keep going but didnt want to do it. Love having great runs, makes my day and what a great way to start the week.  Hope this is a sign for an amazing week. 

Went out from my house fown to the greentbelt over to the pancheri bridge a little bit of Snake River Landing and back home.  Again, an amazing run felt great and was able to keep a good pace.  I rolled yesterday and today and I think it has helped a little.  I had almost no pain.  I am soooo happy to be running at a good pace and be almost pain free.  Now to Group Power and Yoga.  My best friend will be joining me for Group Power hope she gets a membership and joins the club.

I am soooo sore from the gym last nigh.  Came home sat on the couch and was debating whether or not to go on a run.  I checked on the weather and it said it was 48 so of course I had to go out.  About half a mile into my run it started to hail and rain and blow pretty bad.  I was gonna turn back, but kept going.  It stopped about 3 miles into my run.  I went from my house down to Freeman Park went 3 loops around it came back to the Greenbelt and up on Broadway and met my sister at Starbucks.  I though about my goals I have for this year and I know that in order to accomplish these goals I will have to go out in unpleasant conditions like today but the reward afterwards will be amazing, and it was.  I felt great the entire time the pain on my shin is about gone and I was able to keep a good pace.  Things are looking good and I am getting excited about Salt Lake Half specially after the runs I've had!

Serisouly this weather is amazing.  Went out later in the evening .  No wind temperature was great and the sunset was AMAZING! I seriously could not stop smiling.  My pace was a little bit slowe but I didnt want to push it since I am going on a longer run tomorrow.  The pain on my left shin was a little bit more today but nothing to bad.  This week has been amazing for me.

Got up early took my time to get ready.  I was a bit nervous to go on my run since my last longer run outside was a while back.  Went from my house dont on river road for about 7 miles turned back went to freeman park and did a few loops after that I came home.  I fetl a bit sluggish for the first two miles but was able to snap it out.  Running with a belt is not my favorite thing so I found a secret place and left it there while I went down on river road, what a great idea.  The weather was amazing NO WIND the sunrise was amazing.  I felt a bit tired towards the end but not bad.  Came home took an ice bath, took the kids to breakfast and the day has started great.  This week has been amazing!!!!! :)

Went out for 6 after work up broadway over to bellin and back to my work. I have decided that I really don't like the Glyrecin shoe kinda hurts my shins, maybe it's all in my head. Felt ok for the 6 miles wished I would have felt a little better though.

Took the kids for a walk over to the post office and about a mile on the Greenbelt the weather was amazing so I came home and for the first time since December put on some shorts and went on a 4 mile run really pushed myself was able to do these for on AP of 7:53 !!! So damn happy. Now, off to dinner with the family.

Just quick run before I head to the gym for GO and Yoga. Just an easy run. It was a little windy and a bit chilly but was still able to run in shorts. I had a little cute girl stop and clap for me as I went by her, totally made my day!! Now off to the gym to make some muscles with my friends. LOVE TUESDAY.

I swear I am always sore on Wednesdays. I always tell myself I am gonna take the day off but when I get home and the only thing I have to do is sit on the couch and watch tv I have to go on a run. Went down east river road for about 3 miles turned back and went on to freeman park over to the Greenbelt and up on broadway to Starbucks to get my frapuccino my favorite part of the run. Felt great the whole time started off easy but finished hard. Was able to keep an AP of 8:09. It's crazy how far I've come and I am loving it. Love my me time gives me time to clear my mind and ponder a lot!

In Utah for a few days.  Trying to find time to run while being in charge of 3 kids is almost impossible.  Went to the gym did a quick 3 miles while the kids were showereing and getting ready for dinner.

Nice and easy run.  First 2 miles were tough but felt okay after that.  Kind of a windy day. 

Windy day in Idaho.... WHATS NEW! Went to apple to do 6 on the TM was keeping a pretty good pace.  I had just up my speed about 2 minutes before I saw curt he got on the machine next to me I was gonna lower from 7.7 to 7.5 but he kept me going. I wanted to run as fast as him I probably couldnt but i least I did not give iand slow it down ti i was done. very happy with my pace

felt pretty good the entire time. weather was pretty nice too

eh... not so good today. gotta have a bad one everyone once in a while...

SPEED DAY!!!! Today was a good day for a run.  When from my house dowon the GB over to NRL down sunnyside to the running store. Felt amazing the entire run and was able to keep an amazing pace.  I did soooo well that I treated myself to a new super bright jacket I will wear tomorrow.  What a great day!

Last night before I went to bed it was kinda snowing, I think deep down in my head I wanted to wake up to a lot of snow I was kinda nervous about 19 miles.  Got up NO SNOW but way cold.  I really wanted to wear my new jacket so I got dressed and off I went.  I went down the Lewisville HWY over and back up over to SRL and finished at starbucks.  I felt great for the most part the last mile was kinda tough.  I bough some of the chewy GU and kinda really liked it and I think it helped a lot too.  Another week down only a few more left before SLC half!

just a quick run to stretch out

eh.... windy.. slow... grrrr

not a bad run today. weather was great a little wind nothing bad.  people really should have dogs on leash specially at the park.. I got chased by 3 different dogs.  I kinda freaked by the last one and very politely asked the lady if her dog had to be on leash cause i think thats the law... and off i went

Wow what an amazing day. The weather was amazing felt a little sluggish but not bad. Now off to group power and yoga.

Very long and hectic day at work. Needed to go out for a distressing run. Quick and late run and back home. Doing 20 in the am.

Got up early went out did 4 met up with Shannon did 11 with her finished the last miles alone. The weather was spectacular NO WIND!!!! Felt great the entire team. Sooooo glad I had company made it go by quicker. What a great start to a gooooood weekend!!!

I have been eating anything and everything I see... NO GOOD.  So tonight after eating dinner i decided to go for a run plus i needed to get things stretched out from my run yesterday and I did 5 easy miles. Felt great the entire time.  Kids joined me for the last 3/4 mile. Great day!

sore, tired, shin bothering me and shorts kept riding up... BOOOO! I still enjoyed it.  Nice pace.  Saw a lot of people I know out enjoying the nice weather.  This is my set back week, we must see how it goes. 

I was dragging all day.  Planned to meet Alana on sunnyside to run to Apple to do some yoga.  The entire run was horrible I felt sluggish, cold, and I felt like I was getting another abscess under my left glute.  Got to the gym did yoga and I seriously could not hold a pose at all. Took it easy for the rest of the day had to work early the next day.  I went to work I only worked for about 4 hours I was in so much pain from the abscess had to go to the dr he cut it drained it and packed it.  I was in so much pain. I had to go to the dr for the next 5 days to have it cleaned and packed so NO RUNNING FOR A WEEK!!!!

***I had one exactly 2 months ago in my right inner thigh, I think I may know what is causing it. HOPEFUL***

I AM ALIVE!!!! The abcess is healing, not as fast as the other one but its healing pretty good.  Had a dentist appointment had someone drop me off so I could run home.  Felt ok for the most part little discomfort but not bad.  I am soooo glad to be kinda back hoping to get some miles in this weekend.

Feeling a little sore and tired. Trying new shoes

Very windy day AGAIN. Worked til 3 headed over to the gym to run on tm very fast and comfortable during the last 5

Went on a hill run today, have not done hills for a while and totally felt it. Very hard going up I almost felt out breath a lot. Will need to go back there a lot more. Thanks Alana for taking me along on a chilly but kinda nice run.

What a horrible day in Boston.  I was working when I found out and could not believe it.  Its very sad that someone can have so much hate towards innocent people.  Well got off work and ran to the gym to do some yoga.  Felt pretty good and the pace was pretty good to.

Teton Running had an early morning run, kinda like a mini memorial run for Boston so I got up early and joined them.  It was sooo cold, snowing and of course the wind was horrible too.  Felt a little sluggish during the entire run.  Still not sure that I am liking these new shoes.

Quick 5 mile run home.  Really focused on pushing my self and wanted to work on speed the enrtire run. Was very impressed with the pace and felt great.  Few more days til the first race of the season for me.

Drove down to SLC got a massage when I arrived which it was a nice way to relax.  Kinda chilled on Friday night and ate a lof of PBJ sandwiches!  Woke up to a very wet morning.  Walked to the train station where the trains were packed full of runners.  Went up to the starting line.  Lots of security, bomb squads just a lot of everything.  The police make all of us get out of the train so the dogs could check the trains. 

I was drenched before the race even started.  They had a moment of silence for Boston and played Sweet Caroline before the race started.  Off we went! Lots of people starting the half and full marathon at the same place and at the same time is almost like a bad idea. 

Was able to maitain a pretty good pace during the entire race and I was also very smart about when to gel and used almost every aid station either for water or gatorade which helped a lot.  The energy was amazing.  Not many people out watching I think because of the weather but the ones that were out were amazing.  I saw a little girl who had a sign that said "you are a stranger but I am still proud of you" that just made my day and It gave me lots of encouragement.  Lots of cops out and about helicopters watching over us.

The last mile was the hardest like always.  But did not stop or slow down at all I knew I would ge to the finish line and I wanted to get there strong.  AND I DID!!! PR for me and I was very shocked with my time and my pace I didnt think my little short legs could go that fast. Not a bad race wish the "packets" would have been a little better and wish they would of had blankets at the finish line specially since it was a chilly day and we were all wet.  I may sign up again and do it next year.

Early morning run feeling sore, tired and tight.  Very slow pace.

eh!

Still feeling a little tight and sore. My shin is acting up again.  Stretched a few times.

Went out for an early 8 mile run.  Felt the best I have felt all week.  Pace was okay.  Weather was stunning no wind, not cold just perfecr.

Went out for a 5 mile run in the afternoon after I got off work with Marilee, again felt really good.

Slept in til 9 felt soooo gooooooood. Got up and off I went.  I didnt have a distance in mind I just wanted to enjoy the weather cause it was so nice out there.  I saw a lot of people out there this morning.  Some very nice people and some not so nice and would not move over a bit to let me by.  Saw Rex and he was looking really strong.  Pace was pretty good and felt pretty good during the entire time.   Went around the greenbelt over around SRL and back home.  I even got a little tan line.

Last long run for the training of Ogden Marathon.  Parked at Alans house went down to 49th run 7 before meeting Alana and Lyndsi for a run up Blackhawk and down .  THE WIND WAS OUT OF CONTROL AGAIN.  Felt pretty good up to mile 11, s lowed way down cause the incline was kicking my ass and the wind was not helping at all. Alana looked soooo strong going up that hill while me and Lyndsi, that a different story.  Got up to the top geled up and down we came.  Was feeling pretty good the entire time except for the last mile felt like I was running in place cause the wind was pushing me back.  I seriously didnt think I was going to make it to the 20 miles but Lyndsi pushed me especially the last half of mile.  The pace overall was really good and feeling pretty good about it.  This is exciting!!!

little tight and sore from sunday. hoping yoga will stretch things out a bit.

wow! what a freaking windy day.  I scheduled a massaged for right after my run so i fad to go out.  fetl pretty good the entire time pace was not bad either.

Went out for a late run; what an amazing day.  The weather was amazing I felt great and my pace was really good too.  My cold gear may have to be put away... knock on wood.

Super tired.  Been super busy at work and have been putting in a lot of hours worked 6 days this week but I know I have a goal and I must complete the goal.  Super rainy day.. So got off work at 4 went down to Freeman parked looped twice back over to greenbelt and up to starbucks.  These little rewards make it all better. 

Met up with Lyndsi and Alana drove up Sunnyside.  Seriously, if the weather was always like today I would be very happy.  Came down Sunnyside hill my legs felt tired, tight and heavy but some how after we made it to the downhill and started on the flat I felt amazing and off I went.  Love running with people the energy from each other is what keep us going so strong. Alanda and Lyndsi were very strong the entire time, they are gonna KILLLLL Ogden half.

super sore from sunday

stilll a little sore

early morning feeling tons better

super early on tm

really early run with alana. weather was amazing and felt really good

Went after work with my broter in law, It was soo hot. Felt pretty good the entire time and was able to keep a pretty good pace.

met the ladies early in the am.  nice to chit chat with them.  nice and easy run.

Early in the morning.  Last run before Ogden Marathon.  I had no music or watch it was kinda nice.  The weather was really nice too. Getting nervous.

Woke up to a very rainy day again.  It reminded me of Salt Lake Half a few weeks ago.  It was kinda nice to hang with Craig, Andrea and Curt and just learn hot they prepare for the race.  Started with the 3:35 pacer but felt pretty good so I pusjed it a llittle and met up with the 3:25 pacer.  Felt amazing even though it wass raining.  At mile 20 I started to feel a chaley horse in my right calf come on kept going hoping that it would go away.  When i got to mile 24 I lost the 3:25 pacer and had to stop multiple times to massage my calf.  Overall I am very happy with my time.  I need to train harder and hope to qualify for Boston someday.

OMG! I am sooo sore.  I went from my house around the and back home.  I was very sore and tight.  My shin bothered me a bit too.  Its totally okay I gave it my all on Saturday and will need a few days to get back on track.  Pocatello Marathon training has now started.

Met Alana and Shannon this morning.  I had planned to go out 8 but as soon as I started I knew that finishing 8 would be a challange.  Super slow pace, still pretty tight and sore specially my quads.  Alana had a GU and gave it to me at mile 4 or so.  As soon as I took it I knew it was going to get a little ugly.  About 30 seconds after I took it, I puked it up.  NO BUENO!  I ended up finishing with Shannon at 7 and she was so nice and gave me a ride back to my car.  Thanks Shan!  I seriously didnt think I would be able to finish.  The mind always wants to give up before the body does.  Hoping for a good yoga stretch.

5:00 AM memorial day run.  Only got about 4 hours of sleep so I was kinda nervous about how the run would go.  Met Alana at her house did our 10 mile loop.  Felt amazing.  Runs like today make 4:00 AM alarm clocks on Saturday morning worth it.  Pretty good pace pretty good conversation and amazing sunrise and the best part NO WIND!!! What a great way to start a day!

not a bad run. was a little windy and cold! brrrrr

windy, sluggish. tired. sore. what else!

pretty goof run. weather could have been better but it was not that bad.  ran with shannon and alana.  goof vonversations. ready for some group power and yoga

speed day arounf greenbelt. felt ok pace was ok

long hill run with Alana and debora.  super hard

went for a shakeout run. it was a cery windy day and kinda hot. felt a little sluggish

super nice morning fetl good. ran with alana and shannon

loong day at work so only ran 5 miles after work

Woke up and felt blah.... so decided not to meet the ladies so i ran by house as i did not know how well it would go.. I figured i would be doin 4 at the most. But when i got to 4 everything passed and i went for it

TM! left shin has been hurting

very hard run. ugh

still struggling a bit. aah!

feeling a lot better today.  still pretty slow compare to how I was but my shin didnt hurt as bad. saw rex looking strong as always.

little chilly morning but NO WIND!!!! yes! Feeling pretty good.

did 17 early this morning.  The weather was amazing. No wind at all! Felt pretty good the entire time and, was able to keep a good pace.  Earlier this week i was feeling like I was behind on my Pocatello training but after today I am feeling pretty good.

My family was havinf a picnic at freeman park so i decided to run over there cause it was so damn nice.  Felt pretty good again.

Felt amazing after my long run yesterday.  Was able to keep a 7:39 AP! Great way to start my week!

Very slow run. It was cold and windy.  I was sore and felt really tight.

If I always felt like I feel today I would be one happy boy. One of the best runs I've had in a while. Smiling so big right now!

Ran 11 with Alana during the To Bone and Back race.  First 4 miles were very hard and I didnt think i would be able to do more.  During the last 7 i did with her I felt amazing and felt like I could go for ever.  So glad I got to see so many smiling faces.  Came home did a 5 mile loop down around the river.  Felt okay during the last 5 miles. So glad I got my long run in today. So, now i have tomorrow off! 60 miles this week most Ive donw.