Run fast

woke up late and spent a couple of hours at the gym on machines, oh joy.  The run yesterday left my hip a bit sore so I opted for the elliptical followed by the stairmaster.

For awhile google was letting people change the weather but it doesn't seem to work now.

http://bitsandpieces.us/2012/04/01/google-weather-control/

crosstraining at the gym again.  legs are still tired.

Intentionally left my house late today so I could only get in 8 miles.  I need my legs to feel better before I can put in some hard runs.

Ran with the JAJA crew this morning.  Perfect weather and my legs actually had a bit more energy.  Maybe not the wisest decision but I just signed up for the SLC Full.  Truth be told it's probably one of my favorite courses/events because it winds through my old stomping grounds.

Post run I tried out the new energy coffee at 7-11 that has ginseng and vitamin B-12.  Sounds like the perfect recovery drink.

After an Andrea siting I ran through Sugar House to the U and back.  Since I left the school they have remodeled or rebuilt all of the facilities I used the most, including the library, field house and business school.  The new business school, funded by Eccles of course, is quite impressive.  They also have the new McCarthey Track which would have been nice have years ago.

I was only planning to run 10 miles because I woke up late but I felt surprisingly good so I continued on for another 4.  There were even a few moments that it felt smooth and effortless.

Stairmaster at the gym.  Nice break for the hip before a long run tomorrow.

Great run this morning.  Started at Highland, met up with Adam H. at the zoo then continued on to the top of the Emigration.  We battled some fierce winds for a couple of miles but luckily as we got into the canyon they calmed down.  At the top of Emigration we only had to wait a couple of minutes until ACorn and another guy crested the peak while running the Salt Lake 10 miler.  Ran 4 miles fairly hard then ran with ACorn for the last 4 miles of his race.  I hope he didn't mind the company.  He held up great, maintained around a 5:25 pace through the end and probably won by a few minutes.

Miles 12 through 19 splits: 5:15, 5:01, 5:07, 5:11,5:25,5:25, 5:25, 5:18

Average for run was 6:36.  This was the first run since the run down in American Fork (before I got the flu) where I felt strong through the end.  I also think I did just enough, but not too much damage, to the calves to get them road marathon ready. I wore the Saucony Mirages for the first time.  I agree with Jake that they feel good on longer runs.

Hip stuff at the gym afterwards.