Curt's journey

Fantastic scheduling gives me another day off today. Just ran when I woke up which was a nice change. Ran ten miles at 1:11:35 outside this morning. I felt really good and strong the entire run. I thought the temp wasn't too bad for some reason when I finished all my finger tips were frozen. Really wasn't too bad though, it is nice to be able to get outside this time of year.

Decided to take advantage of the somewhat warmer weather again this morning. Ran eight miles outside. Pushed pace pretty good for the entire run and felt so so. My breathe was not quite there this morning. Finished the eight at a 7:06 average. So far the body and legs have been feeling really good. 

Met Jeff out early for a run. We ran SRL and back  for about eight miles. Had good conversation and a good run. We split off and I needed to go about another two miles to get my ten in so I headed a little further up Sunnyside and back. The company was great and the run felt really good. I could sure tell I had rested yesterday. 

Happy Anniversary to my wife of ten years today. I don't know how she's able to put up with me. Pretty amazing woman!

Went outside again today for an eight mile run. Just took it easy today so I'm a little fresh for something longer tomorrow.  Ran into Andrea and joined her for a couple of the miles. It was nice to have a little company again this morning to distract me from the road.

Went out for a long run this morning. I headed out a little early due to waking up early and ran 3 1/2 before meeting up with the group this morning. Met Jeff, Craig, Grey, Trevor, and Lynette for a group run. I ran about eight miles with them before Lynette and myself turned around for the last 2 1/2 miles. I felt a little sluggish this morning so it was good I was surrounded by such fast runners to keep me moving. Over all my pace was not very fast but this is the longest week I have put in for some time, so that might be a little fatigue playing a role. Really enjoy that group,  their company, and influence. Very  impressive runners I sometimes get to chase around.

I ran eight miles outside this morning. The run felt good and my legs felt rested but for some reason the 17 degree temperature didn't feel like 17. I froze out there this morning, so I think I might headed to the gym and fight the New Year's resolutioners for the treadmills tomorrow.

Headed to the gym this morning for a ten mile run. Set the treadmill at 8.5 and ran. I started to get really hot and struggled pretty bad towards the end of the run. I don't know if it was just not being use to the heat or if I might be coming down with a little something. Yesterday I froze outside and today I felt like I overheated at the gym so it could be a little bug. If it is, hopefully it goes away real soon.

Headed to the gym to run eight this morning. Got on a treadmill next to Jeff so immediately had company. I planned to just do any easy eight miler this morning but plans changed. I started feeling really good so I started pushing. I decided on ten instead of the eight and decided to try to finish in under the 7 minute average pace. I finished the ten at a 6:59 and felt fantastic. Gotta love runs when they feel that good.

Hit the gym this morning for an eight miler. Landed a treadmill next to Jeff again so was able to visit for some of the run. I took most of the run easy and the miles just flew by. I sped up to sub 7:00 pace for the last couple miles and it felt pretty comfortable, sure be nice if it would last.

I hit the gym for my long run today.  I ran 16 miles at a 7:15 pace so I felt pretty good about it. I was definitely tired at the end, but I guess I should have been. I ran most of it next to Lynette, who always motivates me and helps get me through runs. I also seen Jeff and Marlin doing their runs this morning so just knowing friends are going through it too always helps me get to the end. 

Going to hang out for a while then off to watch the trials with great friends. Already looking like a wonderful weekend.

Headed to the gym this morning again thanks to this Idaho Falls breeze. Pretty busy there this morning when I arrived. I ran ten miles at a pretty easy pace to loosen up for the week. I felt a little tight for the first couple miles but the  rest of them I felt fine for. I did speed up to sub 7:00 pace for the last three miles because I felt good and wanted to get done.  Good start to a week.

Hit the gym this morning and seen Jeff and Marlin at it already. I took a treadmill next to Marlin who was in the middle of some impressive interval workout. Two miles into my run I couldn't take it any more so I decided to do a little tempo. I ran the next five at 6:40 pace and then cooled down for a mile. The legs had no problem at that pace but my wind was getting a little short. Feeling pretty good all in all.

Headed to the gym today for a ten mile run. Visited with Jeff for part of it which is always nice. Also seen Marlin and Mauri there doing their runs. I warmed up for a couple miles then got into a pretty good pace for the rest or the run. I ended up finishing ten in just under 7:00 mile average. The pace is starting to feel a little more comfortable to me. I'm actually getting a little excited about it. Now going to head out and battle the elements again  today.

So today I come to the realization that I have issues (like we all don't). I went to the gym and even told Marlin as I was starting "just going to do an easy run". Warmed up for two miles and then set the pace at 7:08 and raised the incline to 2%. Held pace at that incline for three miles and then raised incline to 2 1/2% and held same pace. Reduced it back down to .5% for the last two miles to cool down. I just have the hardest time running on the treadmill for an easy run. I think maybe a little torture helps with the boredom. Taking the rest of the day off to spend with the kids today, which is much needed after working in the wind this week.

Went to the gym with Alana today for my long run. We ran on treadmills next to each other which was really fun and we haven't been able to do that forever. I miss running with her. I ran twelve miles today as it is a bit of a set back week for me. I felt really good for the run and the level of fatigue for the week is very low.  I seen Marlin and Mauri there again today which is funny to see them every time I go.Now to enjoy the weekend with the family.

Headed to the gym this morning for ten miles. I got on a treadmill next to Marlin this morning so we got to visit some. I also seen Mauri show up for her run this morning. The two of them are as reliable as the sun coming up. I ran the ten miles at a comfortable pace, as I think I'm going to try to add another day of running this week to increase my mileage. I'm going to try to keep the runs a little less intense, hoping I have the energy for the mileage. 

Headed to the gym again and ran next to Jeff this morning. Nice to visit with him for some of the run this morning. I planned 8 but did a little cool down at the end which took me to 8 1/2 by the time I finished. I felt really good finishing and think things are going to be just fine starting the extra day this week.  

Went to the gym for my run this morning. I wanted to do eight but my stomach would not allow it. It took all I had to get to seven this morning. My body felt totally fine this morning besides the stomach issues. I figure seven is alright since it is a day I'm just starting to add, so keeping the miles lower probably is a good idea anyways. Ran next to Jeff for most of the run and seen Lynette, Marlin, McKay, Andrea, and Mauri for a full house this morning.

36 degrees this morning when I woke up so outside I went. It was great! I just took it nice and slow and really enjoyed being outside. I even went a little further than I had planned because I was enjoying the weather so much. It's nice to be able to comfortably mix things up between the treadmill and outside throughout the winter months.

Went to the gym for an eight mile run this morning for an eight mile run. My energy feels really good but I think my IT Band might be getting aggravated a little. I came home an stretched, rolled, and iced. Hopefully I can get a jump on it before it turns into something serious. Visited with Marlin for most of the run and seen Jeff this morning also. Yeah for Friday!

Headed to the gym this morning for a long run. I would have loved to be outside for it, but with my IT giving me fits yesterday, I wanted to play it safe in case I needed to stop.  I felt really good for the most part. About mile 12 to 16 I felt it a little bit but nothing major. I can work it over all weekend now and rest it so I'm hoping it's going to be o.k.  Ran the entire run next to Marlin which was good for the company and support. Made the run rather enjoyable. 

Headed to the gym this morning for an eight mile run. I didn't feel anything at all from my IT band so I'm feeling very relieved. I think I'm still going to play it safe this week and not do anything over eight until Saturday.  I feel like I need to be cautious with it for a while.

Headed to the gym this morning for eight miles. I started running next to Marlin and he was doing intervals so I decided to try them with him. I have never done intervals but I've been wanting to give them a shot. I warmed up for a mile then started at a 6:07 and progressed one click every 400 with a 400 recovery (7:30) between each progression. I did ten of these ending at a 5:33 pace for my last one. Then I finished off eight miles in 54:33. I do have to say they were kind of fun to do. I think I might plan on doing them once a week from now on. Thanks Marlin for the help with these today.