Last night I ran with by buddy Liz. She and our other good friend Matty G live like 1 mile from our house. It works out pretty good for me because when we are able to run together I just run down then we do our loop and I run back. It is a easy way to get a few extra miles added on. Liz is a very good runner but has been having many problem with her energy levals for sometime now. I hope she is able to get it all figured out soon because I know how that can drive you very crazy. While she has been trying work this all out she is still able to get out for easy 5 mile runs. So I took her up on the offer and met up with her at her house. While there I was able to say hi to Matty G. He is part of Team USA MN. Matty is off to Houston half marathon this weekend for the USA 1/2 marathon championships. I wish him good luck and perdect he will be in the top 3 there.
Once Liz and I got out we did a easy but great run around Lake Harriett. I was feeling very good and think Liz felt pretty good as well. It was a nice night for a run. No wind and temps in the 30's. We had many funny stories going on during the run. I hope we are able to run aging soon. All in all it was a nice night of running. I got to run with a good friend and able to see another good friend who I do not get to see much anymore. It is good to have friends !!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Why do I run ?
So it's been a week since I last did a blog entry. There has been a reason for that. For some time now I have been in this somewhat tortured state of mind. Lets just say there is much going on in my head. Running has been forever for me my salvation. When feeling bad I could always depend on a good run to knock me out of it and back into a great frame of mind. That has not been the case anymore for sometime now. I even feel like now when I am feeling bad I just pull away from running ? Do not get me wrong at times it still gets me going, and I still LOVE getting out there with people. It just is not the for sure cure all it once was for me. I do not know why that is, but I know that with time I will come around. There is much I need to get straight with and I am sure that will help.
I have been getting in some runs and all during this time. After some easy runs for a few days I had a great 2 hour run Sunday with Sonya and Paul. Nick joined us for some of it as well. I love running with those guys. I did not run Monday but had a pretty good run at the dome on Tuesday. I got in 10 miles in all. I just put on my ipod and took it one 600 meter lap at a time. I ran a bit with friends Jenna Boren and Dave Tappe at the end of the run. Great people! Jenna is looking great. She is training for this coming April's women's Olympic marathon trials. When I was done I saw I ran 10 miles in 1:07 which was under 7 min pace. It had been some time since I had run that pace for that long. Like before I had surgery. Wednesday was also a non running day. I just could not get myself out there.
So that brings me to the question why do I run ? Well I run because I love the feeling of being free outside. I love the feeling of sharing stories with my wife and friends. I love the self adventure side. Seeing how I can challenge myself both mentally and physically. I love the competition side of the races. I guess I just love to run !!! It is a love that will never die in me. It shows me a blueprint for how to live my life. To set challenges, to work hard, to understand that there will be setbacks but you will always rise up. I look forward to the coming weeks and months of training as I get ready for the Leadville trail 100. I know with my friends and loving wife I will get there. I am very luck to have her ! I LOVE RUNNING !!!
I have been getting in some runs and all during this time. After some easy runs for a few days I had a great 2 hour run Sunday with Sonya and Paul. Nick joined us for some of it as well. I love running with those guys. I did not run Monday but had a pretty good run at the dome on Tuesday. I got in 10 miles in all. I just put on my ipod and took it one 600 meter lap at a time. I ran a bit with friends Jenna Boren and Dave Tappe at the end of the run. Great people! Jenna is looking great. She is training for this coming April's women's Olympic marathon trials. When I was done I saw I ran 10 miles in 1:07 which was under 7 min pace. It had been some time since I had run that pace for that long. Like before I had surgery. Wednesday was also a non running day. I just could not get myself out there.
So that brings me to the question why do I run ? Well I run because I love the feeling of being free outside. I love the feeling of sharing stories with my wife and friends. I love the self adventure side. Seeing how I can challenge myself both mentally and physically. I love the competition side of the races. I guess I just love to run !!! It is a love that will never die in me. It shows me a blueprint for how to live my life. To set challenges, to work hard, to understand that there will be setbacks but you will always rise up. I look forward to the coming weeks and months of training as I get ready for the Leadville trail 100. I know with my friends and loving wife I will get there. I am very luck to have her ! I LOVE RUNNING !!!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Feeling Good
Bring it on I tell myself on last nights run. That is two more days of good running. So far I can say 2008 I have not had a bad run !! OK I do know that we are only 3 days into the year but you have to start somewhere.
On Wednesday night I ran from work to Nick's house and we did a nice loop from there. The temp's where still pretty cool. In someways it felt colder than yesterday even though it was not. I think it was because it was dark out. The sun can have a big effect on things that is for sure. Nick was looking for a easy 7 miles so I figured by running from work that extra going to and back would be perfect for getting just that little bit extra. As I thought it was perfect. I got in a nice easy 9 miles. I wore a pair of New Balance 874 trail shoes I got from the NB Rep. Over all I like them but I found my right forefoot got a bit sore. I still like the version they had out like 2-3 years ago better.
On Thursday night I got out for a little Tangletown hill loop. With the 50th street bridge out I had to make a few changes but overall it was the same as I normally do. I decided the night before while running with Nick I needed and wanted to start doing some hilly runs. Not to run them all hard but just get into that climbing rhythm which will be so important all next year. I did feel real good. I love running things like this with my ipod rocking in my ears. So good tunes this night made the run a A+ in my book. I also tried a new pair of New Balance 800 trail shoes as well. They are much more striped down. I liked them as well. So far I still need to give my vote to the Puma's. If the races started today it would be trailfox's all the way. I believe my loop was like 6 miles. That makes me on track for a great week !
On Wednesday night I ran from work to Nick's house and we did a nice loop from there. The temp's where still pretty cool. In someways it felt colder than yesterday even though it was not. I think it was because it was dark out. The sun can have a big effect on things that is for sure. Nick was looking for a easy 7 miles so I figured by running from work that extra going to and back would be perfect for getting just that little bit extra. As I thought it was perfect. I got in a nice easy 9 miles. I wore a pair of New Balance 874 trail shoes I got from the NB Rep. Over all I like them but I found my right forefoot got a bit sore. I still like the version they had out like 2-3 years ago better.
On Thursday night I got out for a little Tangletown hill loop. With the 50th street bridge out I had to make a few changes but overall it was the same as I normally do. I decided the night before while running with Nick I needed and wanted to start doing some hilly runs. Not to run them all hard but just get into that climbing rhythm which will be so important all next year. I did feel real good. I love running things like this with my ipod rocking in my ears. So good tunes this night made the run a A+ in my book. I also tried a new pair of New Balance 800 trail shoes as well. They are much more striped down. I liked them as well. So far I still need to give my vote to the Puma's. If the races started today it would be trailfox's all the way. I believe my loop was like 6 miles. That makes me on track for a great week !
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
A New Year
I had a great start to the new year. My Mom took care of Evan so Sonya and I could go for a run together. It was pretty cold out but not to bad with the correct clothing on. We did a nice loop around Medicine Lake in Plymouth. I like running this loop and hope someday to put on a race there. 1 loop around the lake the short way is like 9.5 miles. I felt very good today. I also think Sonya was feeling pretty good for the first time in awhile. I was more happy about her feeling good than myself. I have felt real bad seeing how much she has struggled mentally not feeling good. I know that feeling as well and it is no fun. The path had snow on most of it which was nice with the sub zero temps outside. The Puma's worked well once more. I think I am going to start trying my New Balance 800's and the Inov-8 310's soon as well.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Last run of 2007
I had a very nice 4+ mile run this morning from home to close out the 2007 year. I saw my friend Jenna Carlson out there running which was nice. She is a great runner at St Olaf College. I am very glad to be ending 2007. I had some good times but overall 2007 had many hard area's for me. The excitement up running Leadville 100 this summer is very fun !!! Plus I hope to be fully healthy !!! Happy New Year People.
P.S. It was a very tiring this year to be a Viking fan, oh well there is always next year Huh !!!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Weekend of 12/29- 12/30
I was pretty happy with my weekend. After having a crappy midweek I felt like I came on strong.
On Saturday I got out after work. I was hoping to go in the morning but Sonya and I both needed to sleep in some so we both got a tad more sleep then I let her go for the morning run. I will have to say I was proud of myself. Getting out at night has been a problem for me as of late but I hauled my but out there and had a great 42 min run by the lakes. The footing was pretty good as well. My Puma Trailfox shoes have been great in the snow. I think I have run almost every run in them the last 2 weeks or so. My ipod has been very big in helping me nock out these runs !! I think distance wise I was like 5+ miles or so.
Sunday I got up early to meet Nick for a run. I was looking to ramp it up to a 2 hour day. I left my house at 7am and ran to Nick's which was like 30 min's. From there we did a great loop in part of Theo Wirth and then back to the lakes where Nick and I split off from each other and I went home. I was pretty happy with how I felt other than the last 10 blocks where I felt like I was going to blow from having to go to the bathroom. I did find out that I need to not use my waist water pack and go to my Nathan hydration vest. I think the other water pack puts to much pressure on my mid-section where I had my hernia surgery. I ended up with 2h hours and 12 min's for what I am guessing is like 18 miles or so ?
On Saturday I got out after work. I was hoping to go in the morning but Sonya and I both needed to sleep in some so we both got a tad more sleep then I let her go for the morning run. I will have to say I was proud of myself. Getting out at night has been a problem for me as of late but I hauled my but out there and had a great 42 min run by the lakes. The footing was pretty good as well. My Puma Trailfox shoes have been great in the snow. I think I have run almost every run in them the last 2 weeks or so. My ipod has been very big in helping me nock out these runs !! I think distance wise I was like 5+ miles or so.
Sunday I got up early to meet Nick for a run. I was looking to ramp it up to a 2 hour day. I left my house at 7am and ran to Nick's which was like 30 min's. From there we did a great loop in part of Theo Wirth and then back to the lakes where Nick and I split off from each other and I went home. I was pretty happy with how I felt other than the last 10 blocks where I felt like I was going to blow from having to go to the bathroom. I did find out that I need to not use my waist water pack and go to my Nathan hydration vest. I think the other water pack puts to much pressure on my mid-section where I had my hernia surgery. I ended up with 2h hours and 12 min's for what I am guessing is like 18 miles or so ?
Friday, December 28, 2007
A Winter Waddle
Got out today with my good buddy Nick. We ran a nice loop from his house that was through the neighborhoods and by the lakes. I felt pretty good which was nice. I know he was feeling a bit tired so we kept it nice and easy.
I ran in my new Puma Trailfox shoes once more. They are pretty nice. I am in the process of trying a bunch of shoes so I can decide what I want to train in and race the Leadville trail 100 mile in August. But so far so good with the Puma's.
After the run I had a bunch of work to do the that night Winter Waddle 5k race the store puts on. This year it was at Lake Calhoon. I thought the race being there and partnering up with Whole Foods worked real good. Other than not having my snow boots on I kept pretty warm.
I ran in my new Puma Trailfox shoes once more. They are pretty nice. I am in the process of trying a bunch of shoes so I can decide what I want to train in and race the Leadville trail 100 mile in August. But so far so good with the Puma's.
After the run I had a bunch of work to do the that night Winter Waddle 5k race the store puts on. This year it was at Lake Calhoon. I thought the race being there and partnering up with Whole Foods worked real good. Other than not having my snow boots on I kept pretty warm.
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