Runner's World

A quick 3.5 miles before EQ presidency meeting. Felt good and fairly fast. Had some wind gusting at times. My calves were tight afterwards which caught me a little off guard. Did some quick stretches and felt fine. Maybe cold weather, maybe because I've cut down on the running since the marathon. Don't know.

Auditors finally left our office today!! Will turn in our state reports tomorrow. This marks the end of the busiest time of my year. I'm going to celebrate on Friday by using my lunch time to go for a run instead of using it to entertain auditors. With the schools closed for a few days for UEA next week, I think we'll slip away to the condo in Park City for an extended weekend. Should be a nice change of scenery for a run.

A quick 10-K for lunch. Ran along 50 West past Ponds Park and then to Oakridge Country Club. Turned around and headed back. Time was just under 54 minutes. Felt good. Had some wind resistance on the return trip, but didn't have much of an overall effect.

Nice evening runner with Kyle and the jogger. Expected some wind with the weather whipping up, but it seemed unusually quiet. It must have just missed us as the mountains to the east looked like they were getting hammered.

Perfect run during lunch. Put on the iPod, fire up yesterday's Jim Rome Show, and just go. It also helps that we have a shower at the office. I know my co-workers appreciate that.

Thought I would have a chance to put in some more mileage this week on vacation, but came down with a nasty cold on Wednesday. Felt under the weather on Thursday and Friday as well, but have slowly recooperated my strength. Had a chance to go out on Saturday and planned on putting in 3-4 miles. Felt good and went an additional mile on my way out, which also added a mile on the way back. Perfect weather. Will hate to see it get colder.

Continue to recover from cold. Felt good. Ran out of daylight, but enjoyed an amazing sunset over Antelope Island.

Did some cross-training this morning. The group is back together playing basketball on Tuesdays and Thursday. Could really tell that my running has made a big difference in conditioning. It does not, however, help a jump shot that has been on the shelf for the past 12 months.

After arriving back home, changed from my basketball shoes to my running shoes and put in 2 miles.

Played basketball again this morning followed by a 4 mile run. Have a group at the office that wants to do some gym classes. We'll be starting a schedule of BodyPump classes tomorrow. I have participated before in the classes, but stopped in the summer due to breaking my wrist and concentrating more on running. It will be beneficial, in my mind, to get back into some weight training this winter. Combine that with some basketball and running and I should be ready to tackle the Ogden Marathon next spring!

Put in a run during lunch. Very slow Friday at work. I've decided I really enjoy October running. Cool crisp air, but not too cold. Great to see the leaves fall and the mountains with their colors. Won't be long, however, until Thanksgiving is upon us and then it will be Christmas time. I've been turning into a Scrooge the past few years, so I'm not looking forward to the holiday season. Perhaps the increased running will release more endorphins and I'll be more enjoyable. We'll see.

Ran a new route that I started this week. It was up by the new high school and down past Founder's Park. Definitely good to have a few additional different runs to have in the bag.

Was left a bachelor for most of the evening. As such, I fit in a little longer run. Middle of the trail from Antelope and Freemont Park to Gentile and the Bluff. Felt good. No complaints. Great weather.

I'm really enjoying this whole routine on Tuesdays and Thursdays of playing basketball early in the morning and then going on a run immediately after. We went pretty hard this morning playing ball and had to be in the office a little early, so I kept the run to quick two mile loop.

Went to the gym and did some upper body weight training. Stayed at the gym after and ran 5 miles on the treadmill.

Chilly, very chilly, but it feels nice. It sure makes your house feel a lot warmer after you get the blood flowing.

Lunch time run. Felt good, ready to take the family to Lagoon for some fun tonight!

Went to the gym and did a BodyPump class. Low weight, lots of reps. Ran 3 miles after. It makes you feel like you have concrete in your shoes. Not sure if it's better to run before class or after, but I certainly felt it on Sunday.

Went to the gym. Did some weight work and ran 5 miles on the treadmill.

Played basketball in the morning. Fell on my wrist. I think it may be messed up again. Went out after and ran 5 miles. It was a cold morning, but it's nice to see the sun again on early morning runs.

In the late afternoon, started to have some headaches and sinus issues.