2010 Running Log

Distance:2.0Miles
Location: Gym
Duration: 15:09
Finish Time: 6:16pm
Monthly Total: 45.5Miles
Yearly Total: 841.20Miles
Yearly Duration: 140.00Hours

2010 Running Log

Distance:2.0Miles
Location: Neighborhood
Duration: 14:20
Finish Time: 7:26pm
Monthly Total: 43.5Miles
Yearly Total: 839.20Miles
Yearly Duration: 139.80Hours

2010 Running Log

Distance:4.0Miles
Location: Horton Creek Trail, Payson, Arizona
Duration: 36:53
Finish Time: 11:46am
Monthly Total: 41.5Miles
Yearly Total: 837.20Miles
Yearly Duration: 139.60Hours

Details and snaps of this run coming tonight!

2010 Running Log

Distance:5.6Miles
Location: Gym
Duration: 52:53
Finish Time: 8:26am
Monthly Total: 37.5Miles
Yearly Total: 833.20Miles
Yearly Duration: 139.00Hours

2010 Running Log

Distance:4.0Miles
Location: Gym
Duration: 34:00
Finish Time: 8:36pm
Monthly Total: 31.9Miles
Yearly Total: 827.60Miles
Yearly Duration: 138.10Hours

2010 Running Log

Distance:6.6Miles
Location: South Mountain Park
Duration: 1 hour 2 mins
Finish Time: 8:34pm
Monthly Total: 27.9Miles
Yearly Total: 823.60Miles
Yearly Duration: 137.60Hours

The last few weeks of running I can honestly say have been very fulfilling. I have had extraordinary amounts of energy with the only downside being that I have not been able to get to the trails on a few occasions that I really wanted to but other than that I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent on the dirt and I even was able to throw in a PR time in the mile on the treadmill that I was not expecting whatsoever. If my body holds up I can easily see myself getting in a lot better endurance shape by summer time to where I can maybe take part in a trail marathon? We will see.

2010 Running Log

Distance:10.1Miles
Location: South Mountain Park
Duration: 1 hour 48 mins
Finish Time: 10:18am
Monthly Total: 21.3Miles
Yearly Total: 817.60Miles
Yearly Duration: 136.60Hours

Details and snaps of this run coming soon! I am tired, night.

2010 Running Log

Distance:5.6Miles
Location: South Mountain Park
Duration: 53:57
Finish Time: 15:35pm
Monthly Total: 11.2Miles
Yearly Total: 807.50Miles
Yearly Duration: 134.70Hours

South Mountain Sojourn 12/6

2010 Running Log

Distance:5.6Miles
Location: South Mountain Park
Duration: 52:31
Finish Time: 10:34am
Monthly Total: 5.6Miles
Yearly Total: 801.90Miles
Yearly Duration: 133.80Hours

As I arrived at the park a few nights back I could not help but notice that I felt alone, desolate, in the parking lot at Pima Canyon. I dont believe I had ever heard it that silent or felt the park that motionless. As I walked towards the trailhead I realized that with the fading sun I would have to be up and down by 5:45pm by my assessments. I was wrong as always because the sun actually set around 5:35, but whats new? Just prior to embarking I had set a unrealistic goal of netting 9 miles before sundown but after a few simple calculations as my shoes were put into motion I realized that I would have to run non stop with no picture, water, or rest breaks just to be down the mountain by 6pm. I scrapped those ridiculous yet highly ambitious plans for another day. Moving forward, literally, the run went ok. I did have a few spells of exhaustion along the run especially at the top of the big hill up on Mormon loop and those kept me in check and reminded me that I had been sick for the past week and had little energy as a result of this. But I made it through the loop in a decent time though I stopped probably a dozen times for snapshots and rest stops but it was worth it because the dusk lay silent and provided a perfect frame to my snaps from atop the mountain. A canary sunset watched me as I approached the parking lot and with a quick glance back I was able to catch it and film it before it fell behind the mountain, the city. Pics provided. Lovely day. Night.

2010 Running Log

Distance:5.6Miles
Location: South Mountain Park
Duration: 55:40
Finish Time: 9:49Am
Monthly Total: 57.6Miles
Yearly Total: 796.30Miles
Yearly Duration: 132.80Hours

2010 Running Log

Distance:1.0Miles
Location: Mesa Neighborhood
Duration: 9:20pm
Finish Time: 8:45pm
Monthly Total: 52.0Miles
Yearly Total: 789.70Miles
Yearly Duration: 131.80Hours

Out for an easy jaunt around the complex in the mid 50 degree November weather. My babydoll decided to accompany me throughout and it was a delight for someone else to join in on the suffering for once. She actually wanted to run longer but she had snot running down her chin so I called it off after a easy mile and sat around the fireplace for some hot cocoa.......kidding. Got some pics to post.

2010 Running Log

Distance:5.6Miles
Location: South Mountain
Duration: 54:00
Finish Time: 10:27am
Monthly Total: 51.0Miles
Yearly Total: 788.70Miles
Yearly Duration: 131.60Hours

Got out mid-morning for my loop out at South Mountain. I thought it would be a little cooler in the morning but it turned out to be a great day for running. The mountain was packed with patrons which caused a little headache in some portions but for the most part the run went ok. I felt a little tired in the legs, probably from a leg workout in the gym not long before, but was able to push through with little fatigue and simply just tried to stay at a reasonable pace. I did however nearly sprain my ankle on two different occasions. This is something I really need to pay attention to going forward because it only takes one time and that is it. I feel like I am in better cardio shape than I was earlier in the summer so from that aspect I am encouraged to continue to hit the mountain when I can. I will post pics in a jiffy, hold tight.

2010 Running Log

Distance:5.7Miles
Location: South Mountain
Duration: 53:34
Finish Time: 3:46pm
Monthly Total: 45.4Miles
Yearly Total: 783.10Miles
Yearly Duration: 130.70Hours

2010 Running Log

Distance:5.6Miles
Location: South Mountain
Duration: 53:41
Finish Time: 5:37pm
Monthly Total: 39.7Miles
Yearly Total: 777.40Miles
Yearly Duration: 129.70Hours

2010 Running Log

Distance:4.0Miles
Location: Neighborhood
Duration: 36:27
Finish Time: 5:57pm
Monthly Total: 34.1Miles
Yearly Total: 771.80Miles
Yearly Duration: 128.80Hours

2010 Running Log

Distance:5.70Miles
Location: South Mountain
Duration: 1:06
Finish Time: 5:44pm
Monthly Total: 30.1Miles
Yearly Total: 767.80Miles
Yearly Duration: 128.20 Hours

Ran for 5 and a half at South Mountain on the Mormon/Mormon Loop/National Trails at dusk and I have to say it was beautiful. The weather permitted short sleeve running and the lights flickering in the distance gave me the yearning to want to catch its glimpses from all sides so I jaunted up and down the canyons and basically did one big loop. I heard a pack of coyotes not far off the trail fighting over something atop the Mormon Loop trail. My ankles and quads, etc all held up and the run was finished right at sunset so I avoided the darkness falling on my exploits. I have to marvel at the weather this time of year in Arizona, its stunning. I really want to get out there more but the time constraints with marriage prep, etc has really put a hold on my running. I love this time of year. I promise to post pics soon. P.S. My MT101's are suiting me very well so far, thanks Anton.

2010 Running Log

Distance:2.0Miles
Location: Treadmill
Duration: 18:34
Finish Time: 5:43pm
Monthly Total: 24.4Miles
Yearly Total: 762.13Miles
Yearly Duration: 127.10 Hours

2010 Running Log

Distance:4.2Miles
Location: Streets
Duration: 38:05
Finish Time: 9:07pm
Monthly Total: 22.4Miles
Yearly Total: 760.13Miles
Yearly Duration: 126.80 Hours

2010 Running Log

Distance:3.8Miles
Location: Streets
Duration: 28:00
Finish Time: 9:08pm
Monthly Total: 18.2Miles
Yearly Total: 756.1Miles
Yearly Duration: 126.25 Hours