Lesley's Running Blog

 Sinclair loop plus some pushing double running stroller

9:14 pace

Total time: 50:46

Sinclair loop with double stroller.

8:48 pace

Total time: 30:51

South Ogden Loop pushing Aubrey in single stroller

7:59 pace

Total time: 39:51

8:06 pace

Total time: 28:27

 Morning run pushing single jogging stroller. Beautiful overcast day.

7:39 pace

Total time: 54:58

8:49 pace

Total time: 35:16

8:26 pace

Total time: 1:00:00

Sinclair Loop pushing double stroller. Walked up big hills.

 8:56 pace

Total time: 30:21

8:01 pace

Total Time: 40:08

Run out to the pavillion and back home. Headed up to Idaho Falls for the weekend.

7:47 pace

Total Time: 46:44

Ran towards Pipe and met up with Morgan Haws and Sarah Callister for a mile and a half. Continued to the pavillion, down to Mount Ogden park, back to stadium and home. 

7:43 pace

Total time: 1:02:28

South Ogden flat loop pushing single stroller. 

8:11 pace

Total Time: 40:58

Sinclair Loop, continued to the Dee Event Center and home. Pushed double jogging stroller. Walked up the big hill before Sinclair, which slowed my overall pace down. Otherwise I had a decent run and ran under 8 min miles. 

8:28 pace

Total Time: 33:51

Ran over to South Ogden splash pad, ran around South Ogden Days 5K loops. Hills were a little rough but overall it was a great run. Pushed the single running stroller. 

8:12 pace

Total time: 57:27

Cam and I fit a run in before our busy day started. We had a nice family run with a lot of walk breaks. But we did get out and we enjoyed the warm overcast morning. 

My legs felt so heavy today and just couldn't get to where I felt good. Did the South Ogden loop with single jogging stroller. Was planning on 6 miles but ended up doing 5. Hopefully I feel great tomorrow!

Pace: 8:03

Total time: 40:15

Took the double stroller out Sinclair loop. Felt great. My miles were decent considering the load I was pushing: 7:29, 9:34(up the big hill!), 8:11, 7:37. Finished the run at Great Harvest for slices of bread. 

8:13 pace

32:54 overall time

Run with Sariah and Joshua, as well as both my girls in the double running stroller. So amazed at the shape Sariah is in at 7.5 months pregnant. Ran to Weber State and out Polk til Mount Ogden Park and back. Great run there, slight uphill on the way back always tires me out, especially with the double (I feel like I complain about pushing the stroller a lot, but I love having my girls enjoy a run with me and it gives me an even better workout.)

Total Time: 50:58

Sinclair loop, crossed HWY 89 and ran through South Ogden a bit before heading home. Pushed the double stroller. Get to run without a stroller tomorrow!

Total time: 42:08

Nice run by myself at 6:30 out pipe to St. Joseph school, down to Mount Ogden Park and back home. 

7:42 mile pace

Total time: 55:47

St. George run! Love running at lower altitudes. Started the run off with Cameron and Ben, then relaxed into a pace by myself. Felt great.  (7:34, 7:30, 7:22, 7:39, 7:27, 7:28, 7:24, 7:21)

Pace: 7:28

Overall time: 1:00:02

Started at the park in St. George once again. Ran first 5 miles with Cameron and Jordan. Then Cam and I ran back to the house to add a few miles. Great run, but I felt tired, maybe from Saturday's run, or maybe from getting less sleep on vacation!

Pace: 7:45

Overall Time: 54:12

Easy 4 miles with Cam. Didn't get started until 8:30 and it was hot! But at least we got a few miles in. 

Pace: 7:47

Time: 31:07

Cameron and I headed out with the single stroller. Nice run. Got started a little earlier so we both felt a bit better. Still overall a slower pace due to lack of sleep mixed with heat and hills. 

Pace: 7:56

Time: 47:36

Back home. Took the girls on Sinclair loop with the double stroller. Didn't feel great, but it is always nice to be home and nice to get out. 

Pace: 8:46

Time: 29:33

Ran to Weber State, around stadium, and up to Beus pond with double stroller. Fed the ducks with the girls, played at the park, and then ran home. 

8:40 pace

34:43 total time

Same run as yesterday with double jogger. Met up with Cam at mile 2, turned around, and ran through the stadium back home. Off to play with Texas cousins some more. 

8:36 pace

34:25 total time

Ran out towards Mount Ogden Park with single stroller. First three miles were decent, but I was struggling to hit 8 minute pace even with a slight downhill. Struggled on the way back and stopped a few times to walk the hills. 

8:42 pace

52:15 total time

Started from home and headed up the to Beus trailhead. Headed up for about a quarter mile, but just wasn't handling the hills at all today. Turned around, ran down Shadow Valley, over to Starbucks, and back home. Last few miles were great. 

Pace: 8:20

Time: 42:04

7:43 pace

30:52 overall

Course was a little short according to my watch. The hills hurt. But I was very pleased to be the first female overall. Time was about 15 seconds slower than my best time one the course. But it was a great indicator of where I am at with my training. It was so nice to be back competing. I haven't run a competitive race since my marathon in St. George in October 2010. Nice to feel like myself again. 

 Just under a 2 mile warmup with Cameron. 

 Signed Aubrey up for the kids K. Cried for 200 meters until we turned around. Then she sprinted to the finish. Fun to experience a first race for anyone.

Sinclair Loop. Walk/Jog with double stroller. Feeling last night's race. 

 9:21 pace

32:45 Overall time

This morning I decided to take the day off. We went to the South Ogden Days Parade and had a blast. Came home and decided to just get out. Very windy and about 85 degrees. Pushed the single stroller and my daughter really seemed to enjoy the ride. Against the wind the first 2 miles, last 3 with the wind felt great.

Total Time: 40:49

8:10 pace

Overcast but warm morning. Ran to the stadium, out Polk, and up to Mount Ogden Park. Back on Pipe through stadium back home. Good loop. 

 8:01 pace

46:50 total time

Drove to the trails. Went straight up the steep hill, out on the upper trails, connected to the pavilion, back on pipe to vita course and back to car. It was so nice to run the upper trails again. Hot again today. 

9:06 pace

45:29 total time

Sinclair loop with double stroller. Stopped my watch to tie my shoe at a mile and forgot to start it again. Guessing my pace was 8:30 to 9:00 for the run. 

Double stroller run. Ran up to Beus Pond, passing our old church. Ran around to stadium, back home, and went towards Shadow Valley just to make sure I got 4 miles in. Hilly run. 

8:47 pace

35:33 overall

Got out earlier than usual. Ran up Shadow Valley, out Skyline and around to the Old Weber tempo loop. Ran home and decided to pick up the girls so that Cam could get his run started before it got hot.  First 2 miles over 8 minute pace, the rest 7:20 to 7:35. (6.21 miles total). Felt great.

Pace: 7:45

Time: 48:04

Picked up the double stroller to jog a few more miles just to up my miles a bit.  And I was feeling good-until I had to push the double;). Headed to the stadium, back to Beus pond, fed the ducks and played at the park, and then ran home. Jog/Walk. (3.16 miles)

Pace: 9:26

Time: 29:47

Overall total time: 1:17:51

7 am run by myself starting out at home, heading out pipe until the golf course, and back home. Feeling the mileage from yesterday.

8:12 pace

41:03 overall time

Hot 5 mile run with the double stroller. Tried to get out as soon as I could after the girls woke up. Went out the flat South Ogden loop. 

Pace 8:29

42:29 overall time

Another hot run. Started just before 8:30. Went up Shadow Valley up to Skyline, down the big hill, around the school and finished home on the flat South Ogden loop. Kept a pretty good pace, but had to stop a few time. It was so hot!

7:36 pace

45:35 overall

Kaysville 4th of July 5K. 1.62 mile warm up from Harvey's to Davis High School. Picked up our packets the night before, so we didn't have to worry about that.

Race went great. Felt the hills from yesterday a bit. 4th place at a mile, and then sat in 3rd the rest of the race. Still great to see I am improving and slowly getting back into the shape I used to be in. 20:03 overall. Race splits: 6:22, 7:08, 6:36. Won a Cherry Hill pass, so it will be fun to take the girls back there again this year.

1.50 mile cooldown back to Harvey's.

Easy Sinclair loop today pushing the single stroller. Didn't feel like getting out this morning, but figured I might as well. 

8:22 pace

29:18 overall

4 mile run. Up to Beus Park, couple laps around the pond, down and around to the stadium, and back home. Overall a decent run, but it was around 3 in the afternoon. So another scorcher! (7:45, 7:46, 7:08, 7:28)

 It was one of those days where I woke up and decided, "I think I'll take the day off." And then anyone that has been consistent with running knows what happens. You can't stop thinking about running ALL DAY LONG. You have to watch every calorie you eat, you feel guilty and you might as well just get out so you can get on with your day!

 7:33 average pace

31:44 total time

Took the girls out in the double running stroller. Sinclair loop is my go-to with the double stroller. Nice 3.5 mile loop. Both girls did great. Nice run. 

9:12 average pace

32:27 overall

Nice Sunday walk with the family out Old Post Road. Very hot! 

Woke up at 6:20 for some reason. Laid in bed and then just decided to get up and go. So glad I did because the day warmed up fast. Headed up Shadow Valley up to Skyline, down the big hill, around the old South Ogden tempo loop, finishing around my Sinclair loop, to the post office, and back home. Great run. (8:23, 7:51, 7:21, 7:28, 7:29, 7:20, 7:31, 7:44)

7:44 average pace

1:01:06 total time

Cross training day. Too hot to take the girls out in the double stroller (really not looking forward to the days when it is too cold, but I will try not to think about that right now!)

Nike Training Center 30 minute workout. 

I will probably be sore tomorrow! Definitely recommend the Nike Training Center app to anyone with an iphone/itouch/ipad!

Ran 4 miles with double stroller. Find that my pace is much slower when I am pushing the double, but I feel like I get just as good of a workout. Perfect morning. It reached 100 degrees today, but when we went out just after 8, it was overcast and sprinkling. Perfect!

 8:57 pace

35:49 total time

South Ogden loop with the double stroller. 

8:20 pace

41:37 total time

3 miles to the Pavilion.  Wanted to go longer but my stomach wasn't handling it today. Turned around and headed back home. Kinda stunk because I got to go on a run by myself. But got some miles in.

7:53 pace

47:19 total time

Hiked/jogged Ben Lomond Peak with Cameron. Forgot the watches! So I am using the mileage from the trail signs. Hiked most of the way up with a bit of jogging here and there. Took up 2.5 hours to get to the peak. Ran most of the way down, and got back to the car in 1.5. I slowed Cameron down a bit, he would have kept cruising the whole time, but he was nice and kept waiting for me. It was a good indicator of the shape I am in. I am definitely getting into shape, but I am not where I used to be 2 kids ago. Maybe someday. 

 Loved the run. Overcast skies, light breeze, and some rain showers. Wonderful day!

Four miles with double running stroller. Legs were a bit sore from Saturday. It was actually more of a run/walk. 

9:20 pace

37:17 overall time

South Ogden loop with the double running stroller. Felt much better than yesterday. 

8:14 pace

41:09 total time

Ran to the Stadium, around by Promotory towers, and back home. Felt awful today. So excited to head on vacation. 

Hike up in Glacier park.  Went with Cameron and Dad.  Great day,

great weather.  Hiked to Mt. Siyeh.  Elevation gain 4,313ft.  Amazing lookout from peak!!

Hike day 2 in Glacier park.  Did a two peak combo today.  Hiked to

Pollock peak and then over to Bishop's Cap.  Horrible windy conditions

and foggy for parts as well, delayed us for an hourish trying to stay

warm and putting on more and more clothes from our packs.  Awesome hike

in the end, glad we made it the whole way in the conditions though. 

Elevation gain 4,195ft.

5.25 mile Loop with Cameron and double running stroller in Bigfork, Montana. I think we were feeling the hikes a bit. But enjoyed the cooler morning. 

8:18 pace

42:22 overall time

Afternoon hike with my parents, Cam, and the girls. 4.25 miles. Aubrey ran 2 miles on the way back. Picked huckleberries. Great evening.

Started at Bigfork High School with Kaci, ran out the Dam road to the bridge and back. Fun to catch up with an old friend. 

8:18 pace

42:22 overall time

Run with Cameron and the girls around Eagle Bend. Spotted some dear with babies that Aubrey got excited about. Good relaxing get out.

Avg-8:17

Headed out with the girls (first 1.75 miles) until Bigfork High School where I met up with Cam finishing his run. He took the girls home and I enjoyed the next 6.25 miles on my own. Kept a great pace and felt awesome. (8:03, 8:25, 7:24, 7:21, 7:14, 7:17, 7:30, 7:52). Got pretty warm by the end of my run, but overall a good day. 

7:38 average pace

1:01:06

Left the girls with Kathy this morning and Cameron and I got a run in together. Ran around Eagle Bend, nice morning run, great weather.

Avg-7:42

Hiked up to Bear Cap with my parents. What was supposed to be a easy climb turned into over 10 hours of cliff climbing, snow skirting, and amazing views. Had an absolute blast.

10 hours 13 minutes

Afternoon run on my own. Decided to stay in Bigfork one more day. Ran our usually loop out to Docs hill and towards the highway. Started the run thinking I would try to get in 6 miles, then changed my mind to 5 miles mid run, and then only made it 4.5. Getting worn out from all this fun!

7:48 pace

35:07 overall time

Nice morning run in Idaho Falls at 5:15 am with Lauren. Fun to chat and catch up and run together again. No watches. Approximately 5.5 miles. 

Sinclair loop with Cameron and the girls. Feeling worn out from the hiking and busyness of our trip. Felt tired. But, got a few miles in. 

Headed up Shadow Valley to Skyline Drive, down the big hill, around the school and back home. Still feeling pretty worn out from our trip, and my legs felt so heavy. Hopefully catch up on some rest and get back to feeling great.

7:46 pace

48:06 overall

South Ogden loop with the double stroller. Didn't feel like getting out but had an okay run and glad to get a few more miles in.

8:12 pace

40:57 overall

Headed to Beus Trailhead to run on the trails. Hiked/ran the first couple miles, then enjoyed some nice trail running. Great morning. 

9:28 pace (few slow miles going straight up the mountain, least that is my excuse!)

52:02 overall

Headed out pipe to Cameron's 'end of pipe' and back. Picked up the double stroller and girls at the school so Cam could head out on his run. Pace dropped from there, but felt great about getting some good miles in. Enjoyed feeding the ducks and playing at the park before heading home. (7:36, 7:31, 7:45, 7:33, 7:50, 7:39, 8:19, 10:19, 8:41(last .19))

 8:05 pace

1:06:08 total time

First interval workout in years. Decided to head to Beus Pond to break up the monotony of doing distance runs every day. 2 mile warmup (8:23 pace, 16:46). 12x400 meters with 200 meter jog in between each one. Took short breaks after #6 and #10. 

Times: 1:30, 1:30, 1:30, 1:30, 1:30, 1:31, 1:29, 1:32, 1:30, 1:31, 1:29, 1:32

 Felt very consistent considering it has been so long. Didn't worry about how long the 200s took, just tried to keep moving and keep my heart rate up and preparing for the next 400.

1.5 mile cooldown.

Sinclair loop with Leigh and double stroller. Nice easy pace. Felt great after 2 tougher days. 

South Ogden loop with the double stroller. 

South Ogden loop with the double stroller. Took the girls to the school park and played for a bit before heading home. 

Ran towards the school, out Polk and Tyler, and back home with the double stroller. Can't find my watch right now, so times to come. 

Took out the double stroller again. Went out Polk/Tyler. Thought I only did 5 miles this day, but the watch says 6?

54:26 overall time

Double stroller day. Headed around Sinclair loop but added some on by going across 89 and running in the neighborhoods, and then going down to the South Ogden Nature Park for a loop. Let the girls get out and play at the splash pad and park before heading back home. Fun morning. 

8:00 pace

48:03 overall time

Wanted to get a long run in before the half marathon next Saturday. Got up and started running at 6:23 am. Nice cool morning for the most part. Headed out through the school and to the end of Pipe. Had some stomach issues and had to stop for a bathroom break at least twice. Second half of the run felt good, but not too fast. At least I got the miles in. Need to drink more so that I don't get as dehydrated. 

1:18:38

7:52 pace

Sinclair loop with the double stroller. Forgot there was construction on the road and had to walk through it. Had to walk on Harrison as well because of road work. But I was worn out from my longer run yesterday, so overall I got a few miles in. 

9:05 pace (due to all the walking!)

29:13 overall

Great run this morning. Started off slow, but felt relaxed and good once I picked it up. Haven't had a good run like this in a while. Not too many miles, but it got my confidence up. 

7:29 pace (8:03, 7:30, 7:23, 7:13, 7:16)

37:27 overall

8:29 pace

42:27 overall

South Ogden loop with the double stroller

South Ogden loop

To the stadium, up and around towards Beus pond, and then turned around and came back the way I went out. Double stroller run. Got some good hills in with the stroller, although they didn't help my pace. 

8:34 pace

34:17 overall

Headed from home to the trails by Beus pond, ran out to the pavillion, down to Mount Ogden park, and back home by Pipe and through the stadium. Got a good run in on my own this morning!

8:09 pace

52:57 overall

Sinclair loop with detour hills due to construction. Double stoller. 

8:58 pace

35:52 overall

Out to Weber State, started out on Pipe until I hit 2 miles, then headed home. Half marathon tomorrow!

7:48 pace

31:12 overall

Top of Utah Half Marathon today! I can't remember the last time I ran a half marathon! I wanted to run around 1:30, but then looked up that that would be sub 7 minute pace, so I wasn't sure I could do it. But it was something to aim for. Felt like I got a small stomach bug the past few days, and it took a few miles to shake that out, but overall I was very pleased with how my race went. I think I never realized how good of shape I was in when I competed in college, and how much work I put in to get there. But I am slowly making my way back and trying not to compare too much. 

I averaged 6:53 per mile for the 13.1 mile race and ran just over 1:30.  Had to stop at the port-a-pottie at mile 3, and mile 11-12 killed me because it was the only hill on the course, and even though it was small, it mentally drained me and I ran a 7:40 split.

Overall, happy with the race. My only regret is that I let 2 girls pass me in the last mile. One with a mile to go and one at the sprint for the finish.

 Second in my age group. Waiting for race results to see my race overall place. 1.5 mile warmup, 1.5 mile cooldown. 

Splits: 6:33, 6:50, 7:20, 6:46, 6:37, 6:35, 6:44, 6:52, 6:58, 6:53, 7:03, 7:41, 6:46, 6:11

South Ogden loop to work out some of the soreness from the race on Saturday. Nice and easy and relaxed. 

40:07 overall time

8:01 pace

Sinclair loop with the double stroller. Definitely feeling sore and worn out and tired from the race. I am definitely not used to racing and it wore me out!

Total time: 30:07

9:08 pace

Run on my own on the trails above Weber State. Got a late start (8:52 am), so the heat got to me a bit. Still trying to recover from the race, but enjoyed being on the trails again. 

Total time: 1:11:30

15 minute Nike Training Center leg workout this evening.

South Ogden loop with the double stroller. Beautiful morning with overcast skies. Felt slow and was slow. Want to get in a good 18-20 miler in this weekend...hope my body can handle it!

43:02 overall time

8:37 pace

15 minute Nike Training Center ab workout this evening.

Run with Sariah at 6:20. Crazy that someone that had a baby 5 weeks ago is in better shape than me! Out towards Weber State, out on Pipe, back by Mount Ogden Park and back home. 

7:55 pace

1:07:20

Ran from home, up Shadow Valley, down the big hill and connected to South Ogden Loop. 

7:52 pace

48:47 overall

Needed to get a long run in to build my confidence for the marathon coming up in less than a month, and needed a good long training run. Got up and started just after 6 am, ran out Pipe, down to Rainbow Gardens, and along the parkway until I hit 9 miles. Turned around and headed back the way I came. Had to make a few bathroom stops, but other than that it went pretty well.

 Ran into a little trouble finding water. My go-to water fountian is gone! I would have hit it at miles 7 and 10, and I spent about 5 minutes looking for it because it had been awhile since I had been down there. So I didn't get water and my Gu until mile 12. Thankfully Rainbow Gardens was open or I would have had to gagged down the Gu without water. Made sure to get a good drink, and was also able to find water at miles 15, 16.5, and 18. Stopped by home at mile 18 to get a good drink, then finished the run.

 Overall it went well. I had probably 10 plus minutes of stopping time due to looking for water and bathroom breaks. But hopefully I got that all out of the way today instead of marathon day.

8:08 pace

2:42:30

South Ogden loop with the double stroller. Felt like the run went great considering I ran 20 miles yesterday. 

8:16 pace

41:24 overall

Didn't know what to do today, so I ended up at Beus Pond after a sluggish 2.05 mile warmup. Was planning on doing 6 x 800s, but after the first 800 decided to steal a workout Cam did last week with his friends. I did 800, 400, 200, 1000 two times. 

800: 3:10 (400 jog)

400: 1:26 (200 jog)

200: 39.85 (200 jog)

1000: 4:04 (200 jog/walk)

800: 3:08 (400 jog)

400: 1:31 (200 jog)

200: 41.43 (200 jog)

1000: 3:58 (400 jog/walk)

 Two mile cooldown back home. Felt very worn out by the time I was done. Almost hit my highest mileage since I have had my second child, and it is only Wednesday.

3.5 miles with the double running stroller, got back home and debated going out for a little more. Went out for 1.5 miles by myself while the family ate popcicles.

Double stroller out in South Ogden. Just wanted to relax and get in a few more miles before the 10K tomorrow. 

8:34 pace

34:16 overall

2.75 mile warmup after checking in and getting our shirts/race bibs. Legs felt heavy and tired, and it was one of those warmups where you wonder how you will ever run a race faster than the warmup. But overall I felt pretty good and was looking forward to the race. 

Was going to go out with two girls that I knew were in better shape than me, and see how long I could hang with them. Well, they ended up sprinting from the start and I had to let them go after about 20 meters (they must have run a 5:40 mile 1). They did slow down after about a mile, but they were well ahead by that point.

 The first 3 miles were slightly uphill, and I kept getting slower and slower. So glad that we got to go downhill halfway through, or I would have been toast. Here are the splits from the day:

 6:18, 7:14, 7:38, 6:40, 6:28, 6:41 (6:45 pace for the last .2)

6:43 overall average

Like those first 3 miles? Yeah...

Excited that I got more miles in this week than I have since I have had kids I think.

Still slightly intimidated by the marathon in 3 weeks, but I know I can run the distance, and I just have to understand and be happy with the shape I am in now and the progress I am making to continue to get faster.

 2 mile cooldown.

Later run at 1:30pm because we went to the Brigham City open house in the morning. Headed out Old Post and connected to Combe, around the elementary/South Ogden loop and back home. 

7:49 pace

43:59 overall

Out to Weber State and continued on pipe to the pavilion, down to Mount Ogden Park and back home. 

8:07 pace

52:46 overall

Drove up to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and was just going to get in a few flat easy mile because I haven't felt great this week and just wanted a nice relaxing run. Ran for about 2 miles, and then started heading up a trail I knew I had been up before. Got to a sign that said I was heading towards Malan's Basin. Figured I would go to the peak. But after another mile, I knew my family would start worrying, and it had been 3 years since I had been on the trail so I didn't know how much further I had to go. So turned around and headed back. Nice fall beautiful trail run. 

1:18:59

Double running stroller to the school, up to Beus Park. Fed the ducks and played at the park before heading home. 

South Ogden 5 miler. Double running stroller.

8:15 pace

41:15

Out 4 miles starting from home and out on pipe. Back home. Felt okay today.

7:42 pace

1:01:39

Got out a 7 on my own. Ran 5 miles to the end of pipe, back to pavilion, down to Mount Ogden park, and home. 10.31 miles. Picked up single running stroller and added 2.21 miles. Nice to get in the longer distance one more time before the marathon.

7:50 pace first 10+

8:23 pace with stroller

1:38:10

South Ogden loop with double running. Ran into Katie and her boys for about a quarter mile,

8:28 pace

42:21

Started running Sinclair loop but wanted to add a little, so I crossed Washington to run a small loop. My oldest knew that we were running in the direction of the splash pad/park, so at 2.5 miles we all took a little break and played. I think my girls love the splash pad more when the water is off. Ran around the nature loop and headed home.

47:29

8:55 pace

Really only did Sinclair loop today with double jogger. Feeling a bit worn out. Was more of a run/jog/walk.

36:05

8:56 pace

3 mile warmup up to the trails, back to Beus pond. Wanted to get a bit of quicker stuff in. Got to Beus and the sprinklers were blasting and almost flooding the place. I don't mind getting a little wet, but these sprinklers might knock you over if they hit you just right. Yes- I am exaggerating, but the were pounding. Figured they would turn off soon so I started the workout.

5x1000 with a 400 jog between each.

3:54

3:54

3:52

3:52

3:54

Felt like dodging the sprinklers maybe added 4-5 seconds, but I am just saying that to get me more confident for the marathon. I did what I did.

2 mile cool down to trails, back to home.

Run out by Weber State on the pipe trail. Turned around at 3 miles to make it 6 round trip. Felt worn out today. Someone asked me today if I was enjoying the taper for the marathon. I feel like I started training for the marathon just a few months ago, and there was no time for a taper. So, truly looking forward to an easy week next week! And excited for the race.

Had a hard time holding onto 8 minute pace today. Ready to take this next week easy, run the marathon, and then relax for a bit!

7:57 pace

47:46 overall

Just didn't run today and it felt great. I needed a rest day. Should have taken one before the week of the marathon. A much needed day off. 

Walked to the park in the evening with my family.

South Ogden loop in the morning. Had a hard time dragging myself out of bed at 7. Felt extremely exhausted this past week, but trying to get plenty of rest. Still feel confident and ready for the marathon on Saturday, but it seems like the week of the marathon, everything gets magnified. You get more tired, every ache in your body seems to ache more, and you worry that you will be able to meet your goals, let alone finish the race. That is what I have been dealing with. 

 I know this will be nowhere near the fastest marathon I have ever run, so I am trying to enjoy the journey and enjoy the race Saturday. And enjoy not having the pressure of placing or leading or meeting others expectations. I have said it before, but I think I am just struggling because I know what I am capable of, and know that I have not trained to be there.

Overall, I am loving being a recreational runner at this time in my life. I just need to embrace it now.

 7:59 pace

39:48

Double stroller today. Trying to take it easy. I think my body is saving up for a good day Saturday and getting all these bad ones out of the way. Enjoyed getting out at 10 and it still being crisp and cool. Love picking sunflowers and apples for my girls along my route. 

Sinclair loop with the girls. Walk/jog/enjoy being out!

8:39 pace

30:17

Run on my own to Weber State stadium and back home. Stopped and stretched before heading back.

7:36 pace

22:50

Race day. Woke up feeling awful and honestly wondering how I would run 1 mile let alone 26.2. But, the magical things about races is that somehow you always kick it into gear.

My initial goal the night before was to run about 7:30 pace. But from mile 1 I could tell that it wasn't going to happen. And all along I knew I was going to pay for it. And pay for it I did. First half: 1:28. Second half: 1:58. How is that for a positive split? I ran about the stupidest race I could have, somehow held on for third, and walked about every half mile from mile 17 on.

But, overall, not too upset. My easy goal was 3:30, with a higher goal of maybe reaching 3:15-3:20.

Loved the downhills. Struggled hard with the second half, as did most all the racers in my opinion, because I only got passed by about 5 people max.

 Here are the splits:

First half: 6:35, 6:45, 6:34, 6:37, 6:38, 6:38, 6:39, 6:45, 7:09, 6:48, 6:56, 6:51, 6:54

Second half: 7:16, 7:25, 8:15, 8:53, 8:19, 8:15, 9:53, 9:03, 9:07, 9:04, 9:22, 10:06, 10:03

 I knew it was bad. Doesn't it look like 2 different people ran this race? I think 'hit the wall early' would be a bit of an understatement.

But, I made it! We survived. I will tell myself its good I went fast in the beginning so that I could still hit my goal time in the end.

Overall: 7:50 pace

Drove up to the top of the trails, ran over to Waterfall Canyon, ran/hiked to the waterfall and headed back home. Gorgeous fall day! Legs still feeling tired and wiped out a week later!

Sinclair loop with the double stroller and girls. It was hard to push today! Still feeling a bit worn down. Feeling like I should have recovered by now. Just enjoying the time off with no pressure!

Went out around 1 pm and felt actually pretty good. Was able to run the South Ogden loop, averaging 7:44, without really pushing it. Still feeling the marathon in my legs. 

38:40 overall

7:44 pace

Walked to the park with my neighbor and her little girl. Fed the ducks, played at the park, and went to Great Harvest on the way home. Still enjoying some recovery time!

Run to the school and back with Cam and the girls. Easy, relaxed run. Still recovering. 

NTC with Cam & the girls at home.