Running for an audience of One

Ran in the Tetons up by Jackson Hole! So beautiful. First four out were tough, but then my pace gradually increased finishing my last mile at a 7:45 - quite a spread - with over all pace 8:45 (weird run....)

I wore my new Saucony Ride (green) today - last time I wore them I had to take 4/5 days off for shin issues. Today, felt my upper shin on left leg pretty bad. not sure if ti is the shoes, but will not want to run my marathon in them...possibly some shorter runs with them. So I warmed up for a mile, then ran tempo for 10 miles @ 8:43 pace. Was spot on for most of the run (one mile I slacked off, but then made up for it the next and then kept at an even 8:43... feeling pretty weird. Back issues (into my right glute) shin, it-band and going a bit mental. like I'm not ready for 26.2 - Rex is helpful in adjusting my attitude, for that, I am grateful! 

We went and met Matt by boat docks @ 4:30 so we could catch our flight to NOLA. Average pace was 8:37, it was good to get out and stretch the legs knowing we will be traveling all day! PS: Matt is getting fast, keeps a nice even pace. It is exciting to watch his progression

Ran on the TM @ gym after full day of conferences! Learning so much. It was nice to open up and continue to see how fast I could go, progressing along quicker as each mile passed. Finishing my last half mile at a 6:53 pace. Over all pace was 8:00 -- think I will try to run my half around an 8:20 pace, we'll see! 

ran in NOLA - out early with Matt and Rex - ran the trolly tracks down St. Charles, past TULANE University, amazing churches, beautiful old manasions - the history is SO rich here. 93% humidity & 88 degrees at 4:30 in the morning when we took off. We were drenched by mile 2 - CRAZY, but loved it. Found a park to do a mile loop (hence the extra mile than I expected to run today) on the way back - couldn't resist! 

8:50 pace - yesterday was a LONG day of travel - looking forward to running the MAD half marathon a week from today! 

8:33 pace - felt good to open up & run at home

early morning before VBS - getting excited for the race on Saturday! Nice and easy this morning - 8:56 pace

heat run after VBS - 8:28 

Nice flat course! Fun to run with my sister in law, Jill!! Couldn't believe I had i-t band issues @mile 8!!!!!!stopped to stretch it out, do downdog in the middle of the road 3 different occassions which helped. My mantra became dig deep & painis temporary - overall had a great day, hope recovery is quick, ready to get training & ready for full marathon in 10 weeks!!

Ran in my new shoes - still need to add them - no music, no watch, just a shake out run around the river - praise up that I felt good!! 44 minute yoga session @ home afterwards -mmmm LOVE SUMMER BREAK

Went out for a nice run, hit tempo pace 8:35 for the average pace

Rex & I both went out to run, just so tired and not feeling it. Possibly too much after our race on saturday??

Hills up camping @ Buttermilk campgrounds - felt hard, but good. Crazy that after my run really felt my knee & my left hip flexor was sore all day - floated in a canoe for the afternoon with family!

No run, resting the hip flexor - went for 10 mile bike ride with Ali behind me in the tag along - great workout from the mountain trails - in Harriman State Park

Went out to run - knee/leg let me know right away that it was tight - i walked back and made an appointment with Melanie for a massage for hip,leg and knee...just did about 65 minute hard yoga workout...feeling good about that, yoga now 7 days in a row.....going for @ least a 30 day streak!

Looped the river. No watch. No music. Knee hip & leg felt alright, going for a massage tomorrow - should help. Just want to get my running groove back on

It band issues still, walked half a mile back