SERENITY NOW! Insanity Later!

Little workout on the tready at the WCCC.  Enjoyed the cool air on the way home.  (Triumph 5:  384.71)

Pulled out a Green Spring loop with Bum.  Was a little much for my out of shape bod; however, it was accomplished.  Just trying to push through.  (Triumph 5B: 141.55)

A little WCCC actions with the treadmill watching the championship game.  Nothing too exciting.  (Triumph 5:  388.21)

The WCCC calling my name with some treadmill action and some ESPN.  (Cumulus 8: 87.8)

Morning usual run around the parkway.  Crisp morning.  Legs numb.  (Landreth 5: 250.46)

Watched Hawaii 5-O at the WCCC while getting in some treadmill action. (K-Ona: 101.38)

Great morning for a run.  Nice rain and temps were not freezing - just right for a January morning.  Met friends along the way and actually enjoyed the run.  No real goals for today so that made it all enjoyable.  (Triumph 5: 391.31)

Good times at the WCCC treadmill watching TV and dripping sweat to be cleaned up at the end of the workout. (Landreth 4: 311.69)

Good morning jaunt on the usual parkway loop.  Said hello to a few friends along the way that I didn't know or could hardly see.  My reward is that the truck broke down on the way to school.  Had to hitchhike on in.  (Landreth 5: 255.96)

Parkway and a little trail running mixed in.  Good morning.  (Cumulus 8: 91.8 )

TV on the tready at the WCCC......  good times.  (Triumph 5-B:  146.8)

Good morning run around the parkway with Bum.  Tempted to stop at Maverick but passed on by.  (Landreth 4: 317.19)

Great evening watching Hawaii 5-O on the treadmill at WCCC.

(Landreth 5:  262.00)

Just a morning brisk warmup run out along Telegraph - checking out all those people driving somewhere.  (Triumph 5: 396.46)

Struggled to treadmill tonight after eating some Roadhouse ribs and chicken.  Did enjoy Hawaii 5-O !   (Triumph 5-B:  153.3)

Morning run with Bum around the Parkway.  Little chilly but ended up finishing and not feeling too beat up.  (Cumulus 8: 97.3)

Great morning with many familiar faces running for a cause.  Ran with Vis and his kids for a bit and then just ran.  Course was laid out immaculately so kudos to whomever set up the course.  Brilliant layout.  I had a great time and felt pretty good and a nice pr for 2012... looking for better.

(Kinvara: 98.8 )

The usual Monday with Hawaii 5-0 and the WCCC treadmill.  My Monday evening workout needs a shake up but just the same at least I am doing something.  (Landreth 4:  323.29)

Nice morning run around the Parkway with good conversation.   Always good to get that morning run done.  (Cumulus 8: 102.8)

Book 'em Dano.

WCCC and some treadmill  (Landreth 5:  268)

The Parkway loop was calling this morning.  Had a cool breeze chilling my sweat.  Good times.  Now my body tells me it wasn't that great.  (Triumph 5-B: 158.8)

Nice dip in the pool this morning.  It's been awhile.  Arms are tired.

Catching up on some King of Queens reruns and Everybody loves Raymond.  Good comedy, oh and some treadmill action to boot at the WCCC!!   (Triumph 5: 403.43)

Cool morning parkway loop run.  Felt fresh as a daisy until we started climbing the hill at mile 1.5   Glad to have that done.     (Cumulus 8: 108.3)

Watching the King of Queens at the WCCC treadmill.  Great night of comedy and I don't necessarily mean the sitcom.  (Landreth 5:  274.5)

AM:  Did a little Mike and Mike in the morning at the WCCC treadmill. Great company and some good radio/TV too. (Landreth 4:(328.29)

PM:  Biking extravaganza at the WCCC watching King of Queens and Raymond!

Nice little run this morning around the parkway watching the sun rise and listening to the thundering raptor jets buzzing around.   (Triumph 5: 409.21)

Picked up Vis at 7:40ish and headed on to the Ivins central to load the bus.  It was a bit chilly as we waited at the start while Vis did some warm-up.  I warmed up by folding my arms and chatting with others while moving my legs side to side every once in awhile.

As the race began, Vis and I just strolled our way through the first couple of miles and had some good chit chat.  It was a bit much seeing all the hocus pocus St. Patty's day blah.  Shout out to the gal wearing her green underwear on the outside of her tights.... not flattering.

Goal was to be under an hour.. Vis was just humouring me by running with me... but we had to push it the last couple of miles to make it.. and we did.  Always nice to hit a goal.  Enjoyed running with Vis and meeting people along the way.  Said hello to my ex - step sister - still love her though and ran a bit before we had to leave to make our goal.

Weather ended up perfect and the chocolate milk is always welcome at the finish line.

(Cumulus 8: 114.5)

Monday night with the 5-O team and the WCCC treamill.  Great action and adventure, thrilling time for all.  (Triumph 5: 415.41)

Biking with the CSI's of Las Vegas.  Good times.

Great morning run as usual around the parkway.  A little foot sore.  (Landreth 5:  380)

Great run this morning with Carrie, Jeff and Ryder.  Felt good and was my first race with my wife.  We all held up pretty good.  Jeff decided he was going to race the finish and pushed Ryder ahead by a front wheel.  Good times.  (Blade Light Yellow:  109.5)

I felt like the King of Queens getting a little run in at the WCCC.  Then everybody loved me.. oh wait Raymond.  Hilarious comedy.  (Triumph 5:  421.61)

Good little run around the parkway with Bum.  Let the good times roll.  (Cumulus 8: 120)

Good morning dogtown!!!

I was in full rigor after last nights softball doubleheader so this morning started off a little slow until the ibuprofin kicked in...by then we were about done so wasted meds.

(Landreth 5: 285.5)

Watching Kentucky hold on to the national championship while going nowhere but in place.  WCCC treadmill action.  (Triumph 5: 427.61)

Nice little jaunt around the parkway with Bum.  Good times and sore feet.

(Landreth 4: 333.79)

Took a detour at the Maverick this morning so I could make my department early morning meeting that ended up starting late anyways.  Oh well twas good anyway. 

(Landreth 5-B: 162.8)

Quite an adventure for the 5-0 team tonight as I treadmilled my way through the episode.

(Triumph 5: 431.61)

Was 2 minutes faster on the loop this morning.  Must have been the drugs.  Perfect weather in the morning right now.  (Cumulus 8: 125.5)

Excellent morning with the after rain after math.  Cool and a bit breezy which wasn't too bad at all.  The parkway loop was still a pain but had some other outside atmospheric influences to soften the blows.  (Landreth 5:  291)

With the dampness of the morning, I decided to sleep in and head over to the WCCC and get some treadmill action.  Twas good for a bit and then it had to end as I can only take so much.  (Triumph 5: 437.21)

Jazz victorious in triple overtime.  Had to keep treadmilling until the game ended.  WCCC every Monday night.  (Triumph 5: 444.61)

Up and at 'em early this morning.  Feet were nice and sore after the treadmill last night.  It seems that it's getting light a little earlier.  The Parkway run was a minute faster than normal... go figure.  (Triumph 5-B: 168.3)

A little faster this morning.  Temperature is perfect for the morning run.  Hope it will continue for a bit.  Parkway loop.  (Landreth 4: 339.29 )

Random TV watching as I endured a little WCCC treamill.

(Triumph 5-B:  173.30)

Open road, decent temps, uphill both ways - nothing better than beating yourself up first thing in the morning.  The Washington Parkway is still there.  (Cumulus 8:  131)

Nice overcast morning as the wind enlightened my face all the way around the parkway.  Felt good to be done.  (Landreth 5: 296.50 )

Good little jaunt this morning to wake up the mind, body, and soul.  Perfect temps in the morning right now.  (Landreth 4: 344.79)

Bloody sock and shoe.  Who knew I had a bleeding foot this morning?  Hmmm

(Cumulus 8: 136.5)

Mixed it up and went in reverse and cut the corner to the Maverick.  Nice little change of pace.  Feels like starting over after a week off. (Triumph 5-B: 177.4)

Good 'ol parkway run.  Got up early as I had to cook breakfast for the Cotton Days.  All went well considering.  (Cumulus 8: 142)

Working that treadmill at the WCCC.  Hawaii 5-0 was pretty good.

(Triumph 5-B: 183.40)

Good little run this morning.  The parkway is still alive and kicking. (Landreth 5: 302)

A little reverse loop and cut off a section but actually hit some dirt trails.  Shakin' it up a bit this morning.  (Landreth 4: 349.29)

Starting to warm up in the morning so I might need to get up earlier to enjoy some sort of coolness.  Parkway run with Bum.  (Cumulus 8: 147.5)

Just a hair chilly this morning made the run fairly bearable.  Parkway and the hills, seems the run is all uphill.  Until the next time......   (Landreth 5: 307.5)

Pine Valley:  Nice jaunt up the road towards the campground.  Fairly chilly morning which made it nice.  Good times.  (Landreth 4: 352.54)

Morning parkway loop.  The air is warming up.  Have to start fairly early to avoid too much heat.  (Triumph 5-B:  188.9)

Pine Valley:  My favorite run up through the campground and looping around through the new camping areas.  My perfect 10K route.  Not too easy and not too hard.  Good little climb and some good gradual downhill.  It's all paved now .... I liked the dirt option before but makes for a nice clean run.  Beautiful scenery and wildlife.  Good time had by all.

(Fastwitch 3: 82.20)

Good morning run around the parkway.  Got up early and knocked it out.

(Cumulus 8: 153)

Pine Valley:  Great run this morning.  Went on an adventure through the campground and found the new groomed trail called the Santa Clara river trail.  I started at the end of the road that heads up to the campground.  I followed the trail, which I think will be paved soon, along the creek and down behind the reservoir winding up and around until it comes out at the main road by the little pay station.  It ends up being a 2 mile trail and a 7 mile loop round trip from my house.  Cool down:  a ritual I am becoming acquainted with more and more - lawn mowing striders following by some deep stretching activity called trampoline sword fighting.   (Landreth 5: 314.80) 

Good little run around the parkway.  Was a little peppier than previous runs.  Good temps. early in the morning.  High fived Dave as he sped on past us.  Good times. 

(Landreth 4: 358.04)

Pine Valley:  Love my new route.  The campground river trail loop.  Had to pause a few times for the deer to cross.. was cool.  Great morning with crisp cool air and beautiful scenery.  I really like the 3.5 mile finish that descends back to town.  Good times.

(Triumph 5-B: 196.10)

Coeur D'Alene:  What a perfect morning.  Temps in the 50's.  Running amongst the trees and enjoying the great scenery.  Can't find the garmin so I just ran for time.  Enjoying the new Kinvara 2's.  Finally getting to wear a long sleeve shirt with the cool temps.  I must be in a time warp or something.  (Kinvara 2: 3.25)

Coeur D'Alene Idaho:  Beautiful run around town and back to the Hotel.  Temps are in the high 70's for the day.  Mornings are perfect for some running.  Good times. 

(Cumulus 8: 157)

Coeur D'Alene:  Morning run along the Hwy 95.  Went on a sightseeing tour to find out where I could find a WalMart or Target.  Circled around and came back on some back streets after a successfull mission.  (Kinvara 2: 10.25)

Rexburg:  Great morning run in the windy badlands of backstreet farm road Idaho.  Was nice to get out and move around after a long drive and before a long drive. (Cumulus 8: 161)

Went a little longer this morning around Green Spring area out and back.  Got dehydrated.  Good times.  (Landreth 5: 323.80)

My favorite Pine Valley 7 miler.  Up the canyon and down on the new river trail.  They are starting to pave it.  Great times.  (Landreth 4: 365.04 )

Woke up late so I just did a little 5K around the turf farm and back home.  Not a bad run.  Body stiff at first but gradually warmed up by the end.  (Triumph 5-B: 199.40)

It took a bit to get loose and enjoy the loop this morning.  Started early. 

(Cumulus 8: 166.50)

light morning stroll with the fam.  (Landreth 5:  326)

Becoming my favorite run this year. The Pine Valley campground /  trail loop.  Nice and shady with perfect temps.  The trail is about half paved today.  (Cumulus 8: 173.60)

Nice morning run in Everett Washington.  Enjoying the cool morning mist before a long few days.  (Blade Light:  113.55)

Another great foggy morning in Everett Washington.  Ran a little with Frank as he wanted to get out this morning too.  (Triumph 5-B: 203.5)

Out in the morning on a hwy 89 run by Hatch UT.  Great morning for a run.  Little too much traffic on that road for me.  (Triumph 5-B: 206.8)

Decided to hit the trails this morning and run around the hill of our camp.  Nice and cool.  A little muddy after the rain yesterday; however, no complaints.  (Triumph 5-B: 213.00)

Pine Valley:  Great run up to the campgrounds.  It rained so I took shelter then booked it back home.  So much better to run in the rain.  (Triumph 5-B: 218.26)

Pine Valley:  Just got going on my favorite loop and decided that I had time to do a little more.  I felt pretty good so I just started running around some back streets and decided to get 10.   The heal hurts like crazy but loosens up after some ibuprofen and such. 

(Landreth 5: 336.25 )

Pine Valley:  Love my favorite loop up the canyon and back on the river walk trail.  Nice and peaceful in the morning as it rained last night and I had some fog to deal with in the canyon.  (Cumulus 8: 180.60)

Boulder CO:  Nice run along the trail at the foot of the mountain.  Didn't have much time so I was bummed not to see the whole trail.  Got some serious plan fasc in my right heel.  Makes it hard to get moving in the morning.     (Kinvara 2 Black:  3.25)

Nice and warm this morning as Bum and I made our way around the parkway.  Ran a couple minutes faster than normal so makes one feel good.  Cool down:  cleaned out the garage.

(Triumph 5-B: 223.76)

Even at early morning it seems to be hot.  Did the parkway loop and watered my bushes afterwards.  (Kinvara:  104.30)

Great morning run with Bum. Was warm as we jaunted around the parkway. Foot still bothering me with the plan fasc.

(Kinvara yellow: 15.75)

Muggy morning run this morning.  It must have rained a bit last night.  Didn't notice too much sign of water but nice nonetheless.  The foot needs work and it takes some stretching and movement before I can walk on it in the mornings.  (Kinvara 2 Black:  8.75)

Nice morning run around a Green Spring. Still warm out even at 5am. Foot still bothers, probably need to learn how to tape it for myself to continue. Probably not going to be in the best shape for the Marathon but will mosy on out there anyway. (Landreth 4: 374.14)

Trying to get more miles in each run so we went the Green Spring loop again.  Things just aren't cooling off just yet. blah.  The foot is beat up and sore.  (Blade Light Yellow:  122.65)

Early morning. Happy to be home. Went longer than I've gone in awhile and it took some doing to make it back. Went out at a decent clip and saw the XC kids running around the track stil doing their thing. Continued around the black hill and down towards the bridge. Crossed over came back home through the fields. That is my half marathon loop. The killer is that the last few miles are all good climbing. Wore my fuel belt and brought some water, thank goodness or I might have stuck my head in an irrigation ditch and drank whatever nasty crap was there. Warmed up and tuckered me out. Both feet ache. The fasciitis continues to plague and my left foot's issues return since I'm going longer...so I just stuck them both in a bucket of ice water and let them go numb for awhile. While the pain of the cold was overcoming me, I was being fed banana bread by my 6 yr old....good times in recovery :)

(Landreth 5: 350.05)

Morning run where I just went wherever the legs would take me. Ended up running through some neighborhoods and around dogtown. Finished the run with some sprints up my hill. (Triumph 5-B: 229.76)

A little green spring loop action this morning.  Pushing for time so I only went 8 - wanted to get a couple more in but oh well.  (Kinvara: 112.30)

Actually felt a little like I could have gone more at the end of this one.  A little better than feeling beat up all the time.  Feet still hurt and I walk around like I'm crippled.  Did the reverse of what I normally do on that parkway loop.  Mixin it up a bit.  (Kinvara 2 Black:  15)

The air was a bit cooler this morning.  Felt good to get out and run around a bit.  Went out along Telegraph until the mall and turned around.  Can only run for what you have time in the mornings.  (K-Ona Blue: 108.48)

Air was nice this morning as I went the usual parkway loop. Was a bit groggy after getting to bed late waiting for my nephew to fly in. Feet not so good. (Blade light Yellow: 128.15)

Felt good this morning as I have put three days in a row this week. The air was nice and coolish. Went from my house over to St George via the red hill ie Ironman run course.... And then ran the finishing three miles of the SG Marathon. Bum left his truck at the sun bowl last night so we had a ride home. Surprisingly, I feel fine other than the normal feet issues. We wanted to do more but the course was the course today and we went home. That will have to do. Now I have to mentally prepare for my evening in Pine Valley and my sous chef skills at the Brandin Iron.

(Landreth 5: 362.25)

Sore ish run this morning. Did have a nice cool breeze coming off the golf course. Feet are feeling beat up. Goal is to run 5 days in a row this week. (Kinvara: 121.55)

This morning was nice.  Went on my normal loop run with Bum and put in a solid 5.5.  Air was good and the hills sucked but it was nice to finish that run.  Went home and woke up Madison since she wanted to go running.  We ran around the neighborhood for a mile and a half.  I hope she wants to keep it up since she can already run circles around me.  (Triumph 5-B: 236.7)

Same as yesterday.  Solid 5.5 of the parkway loop then I was surprised to have both the girls dressed and waiting to jog around the neighborhood.  We got a good mile and a half in with a few breaks for side stitches.  Good morning.  (Kinvara 2 Yellow:  22.75)

Dameron to finish. Ran the marathon course with bum this morning. Feet hurt. Overall not too bad.

(Landreth 4: 390.49)

Enjoyed a nice misty morning with a few dewey pebbles falling on my head.  Good morning.

(Kinvara 2 Black:  20.50) 

Green Spring loop.  Went pretty good.  Air was good.  Always feels better when it's over.

(Triumph 5: 453.86) 

Coolish this morning.  Felt great.  Went to my old friend the parkway loop.   Was a little quicker this morning.  Nice to give a  3/4  5   to Alli along the way.  (Blade Light Yellow:  133.65)

Last long one before the marathon. Hope I can last the whole way. The weather was good and hoping for a colder start next week. Enjoyed Dave's encouraging slap of the rear as he fly by at Mach 3. It would be nice to feel like running 12 at the end of the 26.2

(Landreth 5: 374.25)

Light run along telegraph to try and remember what running feels like.  So noted.

(Triumph 5: 457.86) 

Was a great weekend with pain and suffering.  

Friday night I worked at the Brandin Iron where I enjoyed my pre-game pasta dinner.  Saturday morning was chilly - just right.  Unloaded my jacket and gloves after a mile and just flat enjoyed the tailwind.

I don't have a bunch to say about this year but I was able to enjoy visiting with many friends.  I ran with Jeff and Jon until Jeff dropped off at mile 14.   Thought he would find us later but never did catch us.  Jon and I ended up running together to the finish.  It was nice to have a friend for the last half.  

My foot flared up about half way and that caused me to have sharp pain on each step.  That wasn't too much fun at all.  I was happy to have that done and be able to get off my feet.  Oh wait, never mind, I went to work at the Brandin Iron.

Highlights include:  Chocolate milk and pepsi at Dameron Valley (thanks Louise), DMD at mile 19 aid station, gagging and throwing up after choking on an ibuprofen mile 20, running with CJ for .1 miles on bluff street, coke at Ipson's on diagonal, watching Jon run with his little guy at the Tabernacle, finishing and enjoying some icecream, AND all the "hey"s  from all the familiar faces at aid stations, runners and the crowd!

Overall it was a good day.  I can still walk so that's good news.  I just need to find out how to get rid of this foot issue so that running would be more enjoyable.

(Cumulus 8: 207) 

First run since the marathon.  Ran the loop with Bum and felt good for the first few miles.  Stopped at Maverick for some relief and ran better for another mile.  Trudged in the last couple and felt good to get out again.  (Triumph 5-B: 242.42)

Cool morning for a nice run around the parkway.  (Triumph 5: 463.36)

Nice run on this very chilly morning.  (Landreth 4: 396)

Good run this morning in record time... haha  The parkway needs to call to me more often.  (Triumph 5: 468.86)

Brisk parkway run this morning.  A little zippier than normal.. go figure.

(Landreth 5: 379.75) 

Thought it was going to be chilly this morning since the front is moving in; however, it was actually quite warm.  Run was a bit zippy this morning and I am now enjoying some frozen slushy chocolate milk.  (Kinvara:  127.05)

It's cold outside and the running now requires a bit more clothing.  Good run.  

(Kinvara Black: 26)

Sluggish and chilly. Nuff said.  (Cumulus 8: 212.50)

Nice run this morning with the legs feeling the effects of the weekend binge of zingers and hoho's. 

(Kinvara 2 Yellow: 28.25)

Pine Valley:  Enjoyed the cold morning air as we turkey trotted.  I extended the usual trot and went to my regular river trail loop instead of turning around at the reservoir.  Was chilly and felt like my legs hadn't been out in awhile.  Good to have the family all out and doing something.  (Triumph 5: 476.11)

After cyber shopping late last night, I got up and went on my parkway loop run.  Wasn't as cold as Pine Valley and it wasn't as cold as 5am so 7am was just right.  Enjoyed the company of bum as we reminisced our overindulgences of the previous day.  Came home and asked the girls if they wanted to go for a run and they declined but the boy took me up on the offer and promptly got on his bike and rode away.  Carrie and I chased him down and ran while he rode his bike until he got tired and we had to carry it back home.  So, that helped me pick up another mile and a half.  (Triumph 5-B: 249.2)

Good run this morning around the parkway.  Legs a little weak from the full body purge this weekend.  (Landreth 5: 385.25)

Parkway loop (Landreth 4:  401.50)

Did the parkway loop with bum. Was nice and warm. Came home and went and did some swimming of laps.

(Kinvara: 132.55)

Parkway loop.  Check!  (Triumph 5: 481.62)

Was nice to see my wife in passing as I started up the mile long hill to Maverick. 

(Landreth 5-B: 254.92) 

Page, AZ: nice morning run around the town and along the golf ourse. Nice view of Lake Powell as I circled along the bottom of the hill. (Kinvara: 138.75)

The loop. Extra cold this morning. (Landreth4: 407)

Great loop run in the AM. Was warmer than expected so that was nice. (Landreth 5: 390.75)

Great run in Provo this morning as the snow flakes were pouring into my face. Ran up to Kim's place and didn't dare knock and wake them up. Was nice to get out and enjoy the fluffy white stuff a little bit. (Triumph 5: 481.62)

Nice to have Jolene join us today on our regular parkway loop.  (Kinvara 2 Black: 31.50)

Good run with Bum along the parkway loop.  Nice and cold.  (Cumulus 8:  218)