Kendall

6 late night miles on the treadmill. Goal for upcoming year is increase overall fitness, strength, core-strength. Hitting some light weights at the gym.

My 5K route around the hood. Got out way late. Wasn't going to run, got mad at myself and forced a quick 5K at midnight. Up at 5 for Christmas Tree permits.

Grandeur Peak.

Was really excited to get one last run in on the desolation loop--ROAD CLOSED.  I had no idea. Super bummed, went back down the canyon, hopped out and did Grandeur instead. After hiking for a bit in a foul mood, I lightened up and had a great hike/run. Nice day.

Up Battlecreek down Grove Creek. Perfect day on the trail. Hope to get a couple more this week before the snow flies.

Skipped out on work early again today...the hills were calling (and needed to vote!).

Ended up running along the BST up Dry Canyon to the big meadow, then grabbed the trail heading back down to Small Baldy. Found a new trail at the Small Baldy saddle which headed down the west side of SB hooking back up to Dry Canyon. Cool to find new trail in an area that I know pretty well.

Surprisingly I was able to run the entire Dry Canyon trail up to the meadow. I didn't know that was even possible--granted "run" at times was no better than my power walk. Nonetheless, legs felt strong and held up for the wicked and relentless climb. I'll have to post elevation tomorrow, somewhere around 2,500 ft climb in 2.5 miles.

Elevation Gain: 3,166

FKT(Personal): Base of Dry Canyon to Meadow (trail split): 55 min / 2,528 ft elevation gain / 2.42 miles / 22.43 min mile. (Not that impressive on paper.)

2 stops (w/o stopping Garmin) 1st-Yield for two horses. 2nd-Yield for third horse and gave directions.

Traverse downhill. Zoom-zoom.

6 late night miles on the treadmill.Fast middle miles.

0 miles Fri-Sun.

Attended Food Leadership Summit conference all day at Westminster College Fri, Sat. Very good discussion on the future and current status of our food and local food systems. Bad for running.

Most exciting news is the Wasatch Cooperative Market that is trying to get up and going bringing local food and products together. In need of local support--NOW! http://www.wasatch.coop/

First time in I don't know how long that I've taken 3 days in-a-row off. Going stir crazy Saturday night Sunday.

Alpine Loop (AF side to the summit and back).

One of my favorite winter runs is on! Love running the loop during the winter months--on the road. Only did one side, up and back today, 3.97 one way. Favorite run is AF to Aspen Grove and back (15.8)--next time.

Few inches of snow at the gate, about 9" up top. A bit icy in spots but packed  and very runable.

6 late miles on the treadmill followed by some weight-training. Groin a bit sore from yesterday's run in the snow. The slipping and sliding always make me a bit sore the day after.

Speed work on the track.

2 mi WU

.25 x 8 with half lap rest/walking: 5:50, 5:37, 5:43, 5:36, 5:55, 5:39, 5:27, 5:04

1.5 mi CD

I don't know what the hell I'm doing when it comes to speed work. Anyone have suggestions?

6 evening miles on the JRPT from work before Friday night business. Beautiful night.

Middle miles: 7:32, 7:31, 7:25, 7:07 

Came in early to work to get a long run done. Totally blew-up--troubles had me wrapped up until around 5. Got a quick 6 in just before dinner rush on the JRPT.

7:45, 7:19, 7:11, 6:46, 6:14

Running pissed always make me run faster. Rained like crazy--soaking wet in the cold November rain. Maybe I'll write a song. 

8 great miles on the JRPT after a stress day at work and in financial meetings. So good to get out this evening and bonus running under one of the most amazing sunsets of the season. Love to run!

Six evening miles in Boise down and back on McMillan rd.

Run from Uncle Ted's through the streets to Green Belt trail system. Green Belt is a great trail along the scenic Boise river. 4.6 miles along the trail up S Eagle Rd and back to the house. 1 mile cool down. Good tempo run.

Repeat of yesterday's run along the Green Belt trail adjacent to the Boise River. Cut a mile off short-cutting some boring road sections. A bit slower than yesterday. Perfect weather.

Late afternoon/evening run from Corner Canyon/Dry Creek Canyon to horse tail falls with a great group. Short but fun hike/run. Stupid mistake on my part not anticipating early sunset and dropping temps. Froze my can off on the way down. Lagged behind group fidgeting with camera and phone calls. Thankful for flashlight app on my phone.

Always learning.

6 quick evening miles. AMAZING (near) full-moon this evening. Felt great, clear skies, warm(ish), a bit of a head wind. Great short run. Shoulda done more miles but had to get home to get Christmas trees put in the house--cut them up in the uintas on Sunday. Great/tough hike and subsequent +1 mile dragging tree through knee deep snow. Exhausting but a great unexpected workout. 

Late night treadmill work.

2 mile WU @  8mm

3 miles at 7.04mm

1 mile at 6:19 mm

.25 mile at 6 mm

2 mile cool down (throw in a sprint finish to hit 8 miles under the hour mark).

Some weight training after run. Felt good--light (GU for dinner).

Wasn't going to run on Thursday. Got out for a quick 5 late evening around the Golf Course. Farmers burning ditch banks across Jordan River made for an extremely smokey run. Eyes and lungs burning. Beautiful night--warm!

1.5 WU, 6 tempo middle miles, 1.5 mi CD.