Keep Calm and Run On

Today I ran a fartlek- 5-3-2-1 with equal recovery. My lungs were still burning and super tight and I was really tired. 

4 in the morning and 5 miles later

First 13 mile long run! I did a 30 minute tempo and was dead tired finishing. It was pretty hot and my lungs still hurt (who knows why) But I am grateful I can run 13 miles again! 

2 mile warm up then 1200's on the track. I ran with Kathryn to help pace her through. We ran 4:07 then she dropped half way in the second and I finished in 4:06. The last one I just ran with the group and we hit 3:57 and were done. I was happy I was able to change my pace quickly and run with the girls. It is hard to get through track workouts when my mentality is changed. I finished with 10 miles and ran 4.5 later. 

AM- ran Nat Ash loop

PM- ran 4 more miles after team lap

I couldn't do a workout today and just did miles.

Only one run today was glorious. I started taking iron again- I feel like I have been low because I am drained of any and all energy. 

Ran 7 with Danica then added on 2 more. I am very tired, even with napping every day. 

Long run by myself. I decided to do an hour tempo just try and get the run over with faster. I didn't feel as bad as I thought I would! I am dead tired now though

AM- Ran 10 miles with the team

PM- ran 5 more

AM- ran 8 miles with the girls on the railroad tracks

PM- ran 5 more 

I felt super dead and tired today. I pounded myself hard early in the week to get in miles. 

It was a beautiful day for a long run! I was in Salt Lake and ran Shriners, 11th Ave, City Creek and home run. I was pretty tired and felt sluggish so I did 10 sets of minute on minute off to try and get rolling. I needed to add a mile so I ran a few laps at the East track and ran their 3 mile, pre race day workout. I feel super tired and dead but it was fun to see the team. 

Easy, short run before racing tomorrow! I am not as tired as I expected after yesterday's long run but have a cold coming on. 

I have not raced in AGES. I wasn't planning on racing but it was super fun! 2 mile warm up, strides and begin. We started at the U law school and ran around campus. I started a little slow (which usually doesn't happen to me) but was able to pick it up a bit the last 2 miles. I wasn't super fast and finished feeling like it was a threshold run, not quite in the racing zone. But that's ok- it's been a loooong time. I had fun racing. And had a huge PR in this race from the last time I raced it (5 years ago I ran it in 36 minutes-ha) I only had time for a short cooldown before going to work. Later, I tried to run again but I really felt like crap and decided it wasn't worth it. So this week is only 65 instead of 70. 

Awesome long run with the team. We ran from coach's house to Utah Lake. I didn't feel great but it was fun to run with the girls. 

Ran dirt trail with the girls on the team and that was enough for me today. 

Ran with Richie on Provo River and decided to make this my break week. I am tired and want a break from running.