Here we Go

Today my ankle felt really good.  it was a little bit stiff when I first started, but I enjoyed the run quite a bit.

Nice run today.  It was a quick pace at around 8:30/mile.

So today was my first day back from my vacation.  I still don't have to work, so I went for a bit longer run than normal for a Wednesday.  It was awesome.  I went up the River Trail up to the top of the switchbacks.  It was a great run.  I'm thinking about doing the Jardine Juniper trail something in the next three days.  We'll see.

My plan today was to run the whole River Trail, but Mother Nature had other plans. I got about 3 miles up, and the weather got nasty. I didn't want it to get any worse, so I turned around.

I had a great run today down Logan canyon.  It was a little scary at one point though.  I actually ran a large stick through my running shoe and sock, but it didn't go into my foot.  That happened about mile 5.  I'm on track to do TOU.

River Heights run again today.  It was really nice and cool this morning.  It was perfect for a short run.  I actually ran today at 8:29/mile.  I was pretty happy with that pace, but it was tough.  I'll have to work to keep my pace there.  Right now I am sitting at about 9:00/mile on my long runs. 

Nice run up Logan Canyon.  I almost didn't make it today.  I was exhausted when I woke up today, so I slept through my normal time.  Luckily I was able to find an hour just before work.  

 The canyon is beautiful right now, and the water is lapping at the trail in places.  It is a little crazy.

Today's run was quite nice.  I ran down Logan canyon and had my wife give me water at Miles 5, 7.5, and 10.  I don't think I had enough in me before I started though.  I almost didn't make it through the first 5 miles.  Once I hit that point, I found my stride and just kept going.  I did it in good time.  The entire run took me 92 minutes, and that was including the short stops to drink water and talk with my wife.  I know I averaged right on 9:00/mile for the first five, and it looks like pretty close to that for the rest.

Right ankle was sore before, and my right knee is sore now.  Probably I was compensating when I ran, but it was a great run overall. 

I ran my River Heights/Providence run today, but I had to cut it a little short.  Nature's call has a way of doing that to you.  It was nice overall though.

Nice run up Green Canyon.  I passed the Forest Service Trail crew about half way up.  They are actually adding a new strip of trail on the east side of the road so that the 1/4 mile section that used to be on the road now has it's own trail.

It was a nice run overall.  It was quite warm, but shady most of the way.

Nice quick run up the River Trail today.  I was planning on doing three miles, but it felt great being out there.  That is one of my favorite trails to run.  It is so pretty right now, and the river is just fun to be around when it is this big.

Nice run down Logan Canyon today.  It was weird today because there was a headwind coming up the canyon during the morning. Usually it is the other way around.  I'm feeling quite good after the fun too.  Normally I feel pretty worn out after my long runs, but I guess seven miles isn't quite as long as it used to be.  Next week, it actually bumps up to 12 miles.  That should be interesting.

Shortened River Heights loop today.  

Great run over River Heights a few times and then around the Riverwoods complex a few times.  Kind of a boring course, but I knew the distances in a pinch.

River Heights loop again, but this time I did it backwords.  It was a nice change.  :)

29:30 for the run.   8:56/mile.