"group" run... ha!

This was part of our co-workers group run. These would make more sense if I actually ran the same pace as anyone. So, "group" runs are basically just me running with some people in front of me (getting further away), and some people behind me (catching up). We went on the Liberty loop, and I chose to run the very outside perimeter of the park because I wanted to challenge myself a bit (since I haven't run since last Friday), and because I wanted as much mileage as possible. I think that the perimeter just added .1 mile maximum to my overall run. I had to add a jaunt around the building at the tail end of the run to get the 5 miles in! My pace wasn't bad considering that I slow down on the grass/dirt at the park because of the uneven footing.
Stats: 5 miles in 52:09 for a 10:26mpm pace

Long run - two days early

I ran my long run today instead of Saturday for a couple of reasons. First, we're going to be really busy on Saturday. Second, we slept at granny's last night, and I didn't have but fare! It wasn't a very great run. OK, but not great. I've had dizziness due to Meniere's since Tuesday night, and it's exhausting. Not to mention nauseating. So, blah. At about miles 7.5, I had to stop and just stop. I was tired. I then walked an entire block and considered walking the remaining distance, but then I realized that I was close enough to work that coworkers could possibly see me, and I just couldn't have that!
Stats: 8.32 miles in 1:34:12 for an 11:29mpm pace

another LROY - much better than last week!

This run was 10x better than last weekend's run! First, I ran the Bevan/Coleman loop carrying my movie from the night before. At about mile 2.5, I dropped it off at the library. (The First Grader. I recommend it.) Then, I finished that 5.6 mile loop and stopped off at the house to get Sadie. She ran the next 3.3 with me. Then, I stopped to get Lizzy, thinking that she had a mile in her (she did just a couple of weeks ago). Alas, I think she has run her last run. She was struggling to walk and keep up with me, so I had a 1/2 mile cool down with her. I thought about calling it quits for the day, but I only had a mile to go before I got my 10 in for the day. I went back out and did one lap at the cemetary. I felt better at the end of 10 miles than I did at 3 miles last week!
Stats: 10 miles in 1:54:54 for an 11:29mpm pace

Well, THAT was interesting!

Well, that was an interesting run! As part of the co-workers group run, I was slated to run 6 miles: 2 at normal pace, 1 at tempo, and 3 at normal. My tempo mile was interrupted by two things: a) Van running red light who missed me by 10 feet, and b) me helping the motorist that the van hit 2 seconds later. I called the cops for her, waited for the cops and EMTs to get there, and then continued on my way. Half mile later, I came just a minute late to the next accident where a person drove up and out of an underground parking and hit a pedestrian who was then lying on the ground holding his head. There were plenty of people there to help him, so I continued on my way. I turned around at my 1/2 way point and headed back. The gal from the first accident was still there, so I sat with her until her dad arrived. I DID manage to get my tempo mile in, but the "run" took me almost two hours to complete.
Stats: 5.73 miles in 59:37 for a 10:24mpm pace

BLAH!!!

Well, I just did NOT want to do this run today. I was stiff and blah and tired from the weekend's long run and a day in the garden. I DID NOT WANT TO RUN. But, I was scheduled for 5, and I want to stick to the schedule. I ran 2 at my normal pace (and stretched every light I could), one at an increased pace (and I wanted to just quit) and another 1.5 at my normal pace. Yes - I only ran 4.5 instead of 5, but by the end, I just didn't care at all. At least I got out the door!
Stats: 4.5 miles in 48:43 for a 10:50mpm pace

I did NOT want to run more than 3

Hmmm... Not a great pace. I started from our house and had intended to do two standard loops that I use a lot. Then, I changed my mind. I just wanted to do something different, so I started weaving in and out of streets to accumulate mileage and made my way to Grimm's Gate. Then, I ran through that field and down the hill onto Middle Canyon Road. I was going to run up that road a ways until I spotted an unhappy dog up ahead. I decided not to run past it, so I turned back down and stopped at the golf course for a drink. This was about mile 3, and I knew then that I didn't want to go any further, but I still had six miles to go! Then, it was down to 7th Ave and back up to Droubay until 1000 North. It was about here that my body finally went to auto-pilot, and I stopped the internal bitching. Finally, I wound my way back to Broadway and home. I think that the hills at the beginning impacted my pace, and I took several walk breaks at the end.
Stats: 9.06 miles in 1:43:51 for an 11:28mpm pace

improving pace

This was a pretty quick run. I should have gotten out the door at 5am, but I sat in the chair and tried to sleep for an hour. It didn't work, and I wasted that time. I am happy to say that my pace is improving! Now, I just need to drop some serious weight.
Stats: 3.1 miles in 31:22 for a 10:07mpm pace