Same Time, Same Channel

I didn't sleep very well last night. I had some kind of weird apocalyptic dream and I had a hard time getting back into a good sleep after it because it was disturbing.

I got up at 5:00 and did the shred level 2 with 5 lb. weights. The switch from level 1 to level 2 was a little bit challenging. I then drove my son to seminary and ran after that.

According to the t.v. news, the temperature was about the same as it was in the mornings last week, so I dressed the same (shorts and a t-shirt), but once I got out it felt colder to me. There was a cold wind and I felt pretty cold for the whole run.

My average pace was 10:42 and I did a hill sprint at the end of the run. I timed the hill sprint, but didn't do it based on time, if that makes sense. I just ran to the top of the hill and then hit the lap button. The hill sprint lasted 21.78 seconds and my average pace on the hill sprint was 6:31.

I've got to work today and also get laundry done and get packed for my trip to CA tomorrow. Also, my daughter has her first piano lesson this afternoon.

Saucony Omni 6: 82.18

Easy run. Average pace 10:40.

This was a hillier route than usual. I wore my headlamp for the first time and turned it off about halfway through the run because it was light enough by then.

I did the shred level 2 with 5 lb. weights before the run.

I've got to finish packing and get to work for a little while before going to the airport. I'm looking forward to running at sea level tomorrow.

Easy run. Average pace: 10:18.

I accidentally set my alarm for 5:30 pm, but I woke up at 5:30 am anyway.

It was a flat run at sea level. The only hills were two bridges that went over a river.

It was a very pleasant run. I'm looking forward to doing it again tomorrow. I was running along a road that goes along the shore of the San Francisco Bay and I noticed that there was a trail that went along the side of the road, closer to the shore. I couldn't really see the trail, but I could see people walking on it. It was still fairly dark and I felt safer staying on the road since I'm in an unfamiliar place and I didn't know where the trail went, but I finally got the guts to cross the street and go up on the trail and stayed on the trail untill it looked like it would diverage from the road that I had intended to follow. I think I'll try to find an entrance to the trail earlier in the run tomorrow.

It definitely is easier running at sea level than at 5800 feet.

Saucony Omni 6: 87.26

Tempo run, flat at sea level.

I did one mile slow, then pushed the pace for 4 miles, and then one mile slow. I got out a little earlier than yesterday and I ran faster, so I had time to do 6 miles instead of 5. Also, a greater porportion of the run was in the dark, so I was glad for the headlamp and reflective vest. I also went more on the bay trail today. It's back to running hills at high altitude tomorrow. It's amazing how much easier it is to run on flat ground at sea level. I probably could have run even faster if I hadn't eaten the junk they provided to me yesterday.

Split times:

1 - 10:34

2 - 9:10

3 - 8:44

4 - 8:40

5 - 8:27

6 - 10:24

Saucony Omni 6: 93.26

Easy run. Average pace: 10:46.

Back in Colorado with hills and high elevation. I overslept by 10 minutes this morning, which put everything behind. Nevertheless, I did the shred level 2 with 5 lb. weights before the kid drop-off and my run.

I didn't eat well in California. I've got to recommit myself to healthy eating now that I'm home.

Long run. Average pace: 10:25.

I tried to make it an easy run, but it was very hilly, which made it a little difficult at times. The last 1/3 was especially uphill. The total ascent for the run was 1066 ft and the total descent was 1012 ft. It was a different route than I've run the last two Saturdays.

During my run I thought about all the blog members running the St. George Marathon today and Snoqualmie running the Portland Marathon tomorrow. I hope they all had or have a great race. I'm looking forward with some anticipation and some trepidation to my more formal marathon training and the lengthening of the long runs.

Saucony Omni 6: 103.47