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Location:

orem,ut,usa

Member Since:

Jan 02, 2006

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

 

PR-St. George marathon 3:01:03 (2013) Provo City half (2013) 1:24:18, Nebo half marathon 1:21:16, Ogden Marathon(2013) 3:07:44,  Dixie 15k 58:36,  Running of the leopards 5k (2013) 18:48, Des news 10k 40:20, Half Ironman 2016, Boston Marathon x3, 2nd place in Pony Express 50 miler

1st place overall womans in Spanish fork 1/2 marathon, Tristate 1/2 marathon, Death Valley 1/2 marathon, and the Utah Valley marathon (4-12-08)

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

See what my 40's bring next year

Get my grove back

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a sub 3 hour marathon and have a blast doing it.  

Have fun and enjoy the process 

Personal:

I am married with 3 lovely children 26, 18, &12and a dog named Koda and a cat named Blue.  Love to run and be outside.  I believe that if you think you can do it and you work hard enough any thing is possible.   Life flashes by in the blink of an eye, enjoy it while it last and remember there is a lot more to life than running. I coach high school swim and love it!

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Kinvara 6 Lifetime Miles: 493.70
Kinvara Ugly Green Lifetime Miles: 335.70
SK Go Run 4 Black Lifetime Miles: 302.70
Sketchers Red/white/blue 1 Lifetime Miles: 296.40
Kinvara 6 White/blue Lifetime Miles: 264.70
Sketchers 4 R&B Lifetime Miles: 118.10
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1684.90225.9052.2010.10482.902456.00
Asics 2130 Miles: 276.05Guide Miles: 237.10Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 567.95Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 268.55Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 574.80Asics DS Trainer Miles: 307.50Saucony Progrid Ride 2 Miles: 8.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Went running outside in the afternoon.  Was nice out and it felt good to finally run outside this week.  Although the running outdoors seems to be harder on my back then the treadmill.

50 mins 

Asics 2130 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Cal on Fri, Jan 02, 2009 at 02:49:03

Josse, hope you have a Happy (Injury-Free) New Year!

From josse on Fri, Jan 02, 2009 at 19:47:33

thanks Cal, same for you. I think I am coming to terms with injuries, they are just a part of being a marathoner. You can do everything in your power to prevent them, and it does help, but they seem to get the better of us.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Went and did my birthday run at the gym on the treadmill, this seems to be less aggrivating on the sciatic.  Felt decent, a little tightness but not bad.

41  mins 

Guide Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Marion on Fri, Jan 02, 2009 at 20:35:47

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! HAve fun tonight!!

From barry on Fri, Jan 02, 2009 at 22:50:56

Happy Birthday!! I hope you had a great day!

From Jody on Fri, Jan 02, 2009 at 22:55:30

Happy Birthday!

From adamr on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 13:47:04

Josse We have the same birthday! happy birthday to us!!!

From josse on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 16:28:34

Thanks for the birthday wishes, and happy birthday Adam hope things are going well.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.200.000.000.000.009.20

I met the Orem girls at Maries house, we ran up to the water tower and got on the trails.  I had a hard time in the snow.  And I can tell I am going to pay for the mileage, sciatic pain has already set in.  But it was fun.

yoga 

Asics 2130 Miles: 9.20
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 13:13:30

Yay for the fun run :)

Boo for the pain :(

From Marion on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 17:09:51

Is it your piriformis or your lumbar region that is ticking off your sciatic nerve? That nerve is SO hard to get to calm down! hang tough!

From josse on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 20:30:59

It is the piriformis and hamstring that. My hips are just having the hardest time staying aligned and causing the grief. I am thinking I just need to stop running for a while, but having a hard time doing it, even know I don't plan on training for anything this year. I just want to run a little and stay fit through my pregnancy (when that happens).

From Marion on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 21:05:11

DArn it! My piriformis got itself into a charlie horse that just got worse and worse until the dr realized what was going on. He stripped it over about a week or so and it gave up and quit hurting ;) YEAH!!! Now I just do 1/2 lord of the fishes and that keeps the bugger in line ;D good luck getting your hips to line up.

CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK getting pregnant! That is SO exciting :) Having babies is such an exciting thing :) I really wish you all the good luck and fertility in the world :) Our first 4 were a bit tough to get here, but the last two just stormed the castle commando style :)

I haven't been running nearly as long as you have, but not running is REALLY hard. The body just wants to do it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

50 mins on the elliptical at home.

I think I need to stay off the road for a while because that seems to be the only time the sciatic flares up, so indoors for me for a while. 

Comments
From John2 on Mon, Jan 05, 2009 at 16:10:19

It is good to see that you are still pushing as hard as ever - my foot has been hurting me in recent times and I am on the injury list - but when I get all better we ought to go on a run and then you can really relax with the pace that I keep! Happy New Year :).

From Clay on Mon, Jan 05, 2009 at 17:32:33

Hang in there Josse, you will get better. I know all about the elliptical workouts so I can surely sympathize with ya;-D

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.003.503.50

35 mins on the elliptical at home.  Did some stretching after and will do abs/back and yoga later.

Comments
From Christi on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 11:47:55

Sorry to hear about the siatic. Are you doing Painter's?

From josse on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 15:15:51

No I don't think racing is in my cards for this year, I am working on getting pregnant. I might do one race while I am pregnant just to say I did it.

From Christi on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 17:45:05

aha...I see. That's awesome! Good luck, I wish you wonderful fertility! My baby is 8 now and I'm jealous of all these new pregnant gals on the blog!

From josse on Fri, Jan 09, 2009 at 17:51:58

Any more babies in your future?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.005.009.00

Went to the gym today, started on the elliptical only because there was no treadmills open.  Did that for about 10 mins before a tm was open then ran for 4 miles and pool ran for 40 mins.  Sciatic pain is better, still there but better.  Went to Marv yesterday and my right hip was higher than the other.  Can I tell you that I am so sick of this.  I don't even care about running that many miles,  I just want to be pain free and maybe run 40 miles a week.  That isn't asking to much is it?!?

Guide Miles: 4.00
Comments
From Marion on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 15:18:32

No way baby! You aren't asking too much at all. I sure hope your hips give you a rest!

From MichelleL on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 15:36:53

Sorry its not getting better :( Easier to say than to do, but how about taking two weeks off of everything but yoga? You won't lose much fitness and perhaps you'll heal.

From Cheryl on Wed, Jan 07, 2009 at 22:08:39

If it makes you feel any better, I suffer from the same problems. And I've been suffering from them for a few years now, sometimes it's ok, sometimes it flares up and isn't ok. Doesn't anybody know how to get over this? Do you have to quit running for a year? That's something I'm unwilling to do, I've just learned to live with the pain.

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Jan 08, 2009 at 17:51:58

I know what you are going through, Josse. And I know it stinks. :(. From personal experience and from my own desires to just be able to run 30 or 40 miles a week, I don't think what you are asking for is too much. I just know that it might take a little bit of time resting before the body heals itself. I remember how bummed I was that I couldn't run in the first few months following my accident, but then I refused to just sit by and let my injury win. I trained at something I could do pain free, i.e. biking, and I think it has made me a stronger albeit slightly heftier runner. If there's anything good that's come from my injury it has been to strengthen my heart.. my passion for the sport as well as my fellow runners. You are an amazing runner, Josse, better than I'll ever be. You have real talent, and the heart of a lion(ess) ;). We are all cheering for your swift recovery. I know it stinks but we'll all get through our lows. As runners we're a family and families support each other both during the highs and lows. WE CAN DO IT! God bless.

Benn

From josse on Fri, Jan 09, 2009 at 17:26:55

Thanks everyone, I love the running community! I love the friends and support I get as well.

Cheryl I have suffered for back pain for 10 years know , it comes and goes as well. This time it is lasting longer than it usually does. But I think it is from a bad fall I had in Aug. Running is so hard to give up, even when my year this year is not even focused on running, rather on having a baby. You would think I could just not run for a couple of weeks to get over this. What is my problem? It doesn't seem to bother me if I stay off the road so I have committed to that.

Benn I wish I dared get back on the bike, the first time I felt this was riding the bike so I haven't got on scence.

Thanks for the well wishes

josse:) I will be back but probably not for a year or so.....

From josse on Fri, Jan 09, 2009 at 17:55:11

Oh one more thing Cherly, my back does the best when I keep my core strong. I got lazy with that this year and I think that is one of the reasons I am having such a hard time recovering, but have started that all back up again. Life is about balance:) But it is hard to do when you love to run sooooooo dang much, right Michelle;)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.003.009.00

Went to the rec and ran on the treadmill for 6 miles felt pretty good.  Sciatic pain has been barley there.  pool ran for 20 mins and then swam for 10 mins.   All in all a good work out.

Asics 2130 Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.007.00

Treadmill miles again as well as 20 mins on the elliptical.  My elliptical at home is differant than the one at the gym and it made the top of my right foot hurt.  It works the tibialis anterior more.  I used the gym elliptical and didn't bother the foot.

Did weights lower and abs/back 

Guide Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Merri on Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 18:03:00

Hi Josse, josse bo bosse! Sorry to hear about all the sciatic pain! What a bummer, but that's cool to see you're trying for a baby this year!!! And I'm actually not training for Boston, even though my time is a qualifying time, Top of Utah is not a Boston qualifier. So I am starting my official marathon training for the Utah Valley Marathon in June...oh you know the one you WON last year!!! I really haven't run a ton since my last marathon so I am playing catch up with the miles. Good luck with getting better!

From josse on Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 18:44:27

Where did you hear that TOU wasn't a Boston Q? I am pretty sure it is. It is certified and that usually means it is. I would look into that. But Utah Valley is a great marathon.

From Jon on Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 19:04:24

TOU is Boston Q. All marathons that are USATF certified for distance are. Merri, you may be confusing it with the new Olympic Trial rules, which it would not meet.

From josse on Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 19:07:42

Thanks for clearing that up Jon:)

From MichelleL on Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 19:24:07

That would stink if you can't end up using your elliptical at home. Hopefully the pain is temporary?

From Merri on Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 21:20:18

Sweet, so good to know! I thought I had heard that from a reliable source, but they were wrong! :0)

From josse on Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 23:30:21

Your telling me Michelle! I think it is just because it is working differant muscles than I am used to and I just did to much to soon on it. Hopefully I will get used to it and be able to use it. Although I am afraid if my husband has the same problem we will have to exchange it for another one. He has bone spurs in his foot and if it aggrivates it he will not be able to use it. And we got it for him, although he had not tried it yet.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.003.008.00

Miles on the treadmill-40:37 for 5 miles.  Pretty boring.  Pool ran for 20 mins and swam for 15 mins.  Hot tubin  after ahhhhhh.

Guide Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Marion on Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 22:37:41

The hot tub sounds WONDERFUL!!! Is hot tubbing bad the night before a race? Is Painters flat? The course is a figure 8 so it couldn't be downhill, darn it ;)

From josse on Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 22:40:59

If you get in a hot tub before a race just don't stay in that long. No Painters is not flat, but what goes up must come down. Right:) It is a fun course you will like it. I wish I was in shape to go down and race I need a break right now. Have fun!

From Marion on Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 22:47:37

I am excited. All of my long runs were up and down hilly routes so hopefully I will be ok. You take care of yourself :) We will miss you down there!

From Ericka on Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 01:46:57

How's everything feeling this week... I hope a little better at least.

From josse on Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 10:21:52

Ericka-Back is feeling good, my stupid foot is hurting form my elliptical. We saw you yesterday pulling out of the mall and honked but you where to focused on driving.

From The Howling Commando on Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 10:38:14

mmm hot tub! I was so mad that we thought the hot tub was broken at the hotel last week because we asked Emma's sister about it the next day and she said "Oh it's not broken you jsut ahve to get the key from the front desk". Doh! Well excuse me for thinking a "please consult the management" sign with a construction cone meant it was closed! hehe

How are you feeling? I thought ellipticals were good for sore feet, not the cause of them!

From Ericka on Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 14:55:53

I must just tune the honks out. Heather honked at me in Kohl's parking lot the other day and she said I was the only one that didn't look.

From josse on Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 16:52:32

Benn my elliptical is just different than the ones I am used to and I went gunho on it without thinking. It over worked my tibialis anterior which made the top of my foot hurt. It will be fine.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.007.00

5 miles on the treadmill and then 20 mins on the elliptical.  Back is feeling pretty good, I need to do some yoga though.  Hopefully tonight.

abs/back and weights upper and lower 

Guide Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.003.008.00

5 miles on the treadmill, could feel the glute tightening up.  Better take it easy tomorrow.  Then 30 mins of pool running.

stretching 

Asics 2130 Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

Went to the gym and did 30 mins on the elliptical and then pool ran of some sort while my son swam.  Glute felt better today, did some work on it yesterday.

Comments
From kt on Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 19:04:16

I have not been on forever! Your running has changed.....Did you get hurt?

From josse on Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 13:30:14

Yes I have been dealing with back and sciatic issues since the marathon.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.507.50

5 miles on the treadmill.  Sciatic is bothering me just a bit.  Did not feel good, I wanted to stop after a mile.  Then I lifted lower and did abs/back.  I finished up with 25 mins on the elliptical.

Asics 2130 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From air darkhorse on Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 13:47:55

Be careful with that, I had to stop alltogether after a while. I hope to see you racing and not hobbling!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

30 mins of elliptical at home and weights upper

pm-30 more mins on the elliptical and stretching, man what I would do for a good hard long run:( 

Comments
From Bonnie on Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 21:32:34

You are doing a great job of staying positive Josse -- hang in there just a little while longer!!

From JulieC on Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 21:47:02

Completely understand you about aching (no pun intended) to get out for a good run. I hope things change for you soon. The elliptical is not easy to stay faithful too. It has been years since I have been on one and felt it hard to stay focused on it, so good job!!!

From josse on Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 20:07:28

Thanks guys, one thing I have learned is that the body just sometimes needs a break from all the pounding. Though our hearts could do without the break.

I don't mind the elliptical or cross training in general I just miss the running.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.002.502.50

did 25 mins on the elliptical at home was going to do more later but didn't feel well.  I think I am coming down with something.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.200.000.000.000.005.20

Went to the gym and did the treadmill, can fell the sciatic just  bit:(

Guide Miles: 5.20
Comments
From Marion on Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 15:20:06

I just watched the Paula Radcliffe video and am now crying off my makeup. :) Running is a funny "hobbie" isn't it :)

Thanks for the Emergen-C tip a while ago. I really like it and I think it has helped me a ton with all of these sick little kiddies around :)

I hope your sciatic nerve gives it up soon and that you feel better too :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

Did yoga last night.  I went to Marv, the PT this morning my right side was locked up and high causing that left sciatic to hurt.  He fixed it and then I came home and did the elliptical for 40 mins.

Pm stretching 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.007.00

Went to the rec and did 5 miles on the treadmill, felt awful, heart rate was really high and the sciatic hurt a little.  I think I am just going to not run for a while and just cross train.  This makes me sad but this thing is just not getting better.  Pool ran for 20 mins with my son he doggy paddled next to me and we had races.  He is quick so I had to work hard to keep up.  Did weights lower and abs/back.

 

Guide Miles: 5.00
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 15:00:59

Sorry to hear about the continued recovery woes. I hope you can get over it soon. I have a good friend here who is in a similar situation (fractured hip) and is struggling emotionally with the withdrawl from running. Hang in there and get healthy and running will come back strong and even more enjoyable.

From paul on Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 15:08:45

Hang in there. You will eventually come out on top.

From MichelleL on Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 22:49:25

Sorry Josse. Sounds like you picked the right blog name. . .

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.009.009.00

Day of crosstraining- 45 mins on the elliptical follow by 30 mins of pool running and 20 mins of swimming.  I also did this killer ab workout in the pool.  I went up to the Nucca chiros afterwards hoping this will help the sciatic issue. 

Comments
From jona on Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 23:57:29

As I was running the indoor track at the fitness center I felt my sciatic shoot a little pain and thought about your blog. Mine went away thankfully. I hope you can get that under control soon.

From josse on Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 13:58:50

Thanks, I am sure it will sometime;)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

Sciatic did feel better today, as well as my neck.  I did 60 mins on the elliptical at home, lots of fun.

Comments
From Ericka on Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 14:09:46

I sense a little sarcasm

From josse on Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 14:13:42

Totally!

From Ericka on Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 14:20:21

At least you didn't have to listen to potty mouthed teenagers who thought they owned the place. Snap!

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 14:41:57

So nice you have an eliptical at home. I am still so excited for you!

From Amber on Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 23:58:47

Congrats on your pregnancy, that's way exciting!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.500.000.000.007.509.00

Ran on the treadmill for 1.5 miles, decided I would build up really slow and see if my sciatic handles that.  It has felt better this weekend.  Then I did 30 mins on the elliptical and 20 mins of pool running followed by swimming for 20 mins.

Comments
From Mary Ann Schauerhame on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 00:04:30

Thanks Josse! Hey where did you see me wearing the singlet? On fastrunningblog.com or another website? I tried to put them on fastrunningblog.com and can't get it up.

From josse on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 14:14:33

I saw your picture on zazoosh.com

From josse on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 14:15:43

I see your new pic on your blog. Sometimes you just have to refresh the page to see it. I have had problems with that.

From Mary Ann Schauerhame on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 14:45:24

Oh I see it now! Thanks!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

50 mins on the elliptical at home

Comments
From Brent on Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 22:30:29

Queen Josse, darn tough to not be training like an animal, hang in there.

Stay Kool, B of BST out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.005.007.00

Went to the rec center and did 2 miles easy, sciatic was good but could feel it just a hair after.  Then I biked for 15 mins, which might have been why I could feel the sciatic.  Then I did the elliptical for 35 mins and lifted upper/lower and abs/back. 

pm stretching 

Asics 2130 Miles: 2.00
Comments
From MichelleL on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 10:53:52

Way to keep at it.

From Cal on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 11:01:49

Is that September Due Date real?

(i hope you can resolve the sciatic issues before you get the big huge belly and associated pains with that!)

From MichelleL on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 11:06:46

Hey didn't realize the news was public. I saw the Oh Baby and thought that was cute but didn't want to comment on it and draw unnecessary attention to it. I liked how Jamie put how many weeks pregnant she was on her blog name, if you would be willing to do that we could track you better :)

From josse on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 12:08:44

Yes it is real. I thought about putting the weeks up and will do it soon.

From Cal on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 12:22:28

That is really cool. Congratulations!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

I was really tired and did not want to do anything today.  I got on my elliptical at home and made it 40 mins.  then called it quits.  I thought that was pretty good.

Comments
From sarah on Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 22:34:19

Wow..oh BABY!!! Congrats!!!! Are your kids excited?

From Ericka on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:54:45

Girl, I KNOW that's good. You're amazing!

From Andy on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 13:13:56

Congratulations on the baby. That is exciting.

From josse on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 13:54:01

Yes kids are very excited, but my son can't figure out why I don't have a big belly.

From sarah on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 14:10:33

You probably never will. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.007.009.00

Went to the gym today, didn't feel that great.  No morning sickness yet just tired and don't feel good when I get hot.  But I ran 2 miles on the TM, 15 mins on the elliptical, 35 mins of pool running and 6 laps of swimming.  I felt a lot better in the pool because it kept me nice and cool.    Sciatic is not bad but can feel it just a bit, also feel stuff in the hammy and adductor on the same side.  I have had that along with the sciatic I think they are related, like brother and sister.

Asics 2130 Miles: 2.00
Comments
From Ericka on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 14:19:53

Your workout on a bad day is more than I do on a good day

From Bonnie on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 17:51:02

It is official??? I missed the entry, or did you just try to slip that by?

Congratulations Josse!!

From josse on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 18:31:02

yes it is official, I just put the announcement in the greenish blue box. Thanks we are excited

From MichelleL on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 18:44:07

Nice job. Lots of working out going on. Your baby is going to be buff!

From Jon on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 12:48:55

Yeah, I just noticed you are expecting- congrats! When is the future little runner due?

From kellies on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 13:05:44

I am with the rest of the group here. I just logged on to check out how you were feeling (sciatic wise) and was caught a little of guard when I saw "no morning sickness yet"!! That is really exciting Josse! Congratulations! I am very happy for you!

From josse on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 13:25:11

Jon due mid september and thanks everyone

From Paul T on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 15:54:20

I haven't been spending much time on the blog (or running) but I had a little time today so I thought I'd check up on some fellow bloggers. I'm glad I checked your blog. Congratulations!

I have tremendous respect and admiration for women in general, but especially for those who are willing to make so much personal sacrifice for motherhood. I do not believe there is any role that is more important, or more challenging, than being a mother. Perhaps that's why there are so many women runners. They have learned they can do hard things, and that the hardest things often bring the greatest rewards.

Congratulations, again. I wish you all the best.

From air darkhorse on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 15:58:26

Way to go Josse! You couldn't sneek that one by me. Congrats..

From josse on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 16:00:44

Thanks guys, I do feel like this is very important and running will always be there when I come back.

From JulieC on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 22:51:20

I want to add my congrats Josse. You are going to have a great time with a beautiful new addition!!!

From Lucia on Mon, Feb 02, 2009 at 15:02:14

I was wondering if I missed the announcement too... CONGRATULATIONS! Very exciting Josse!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.504.50

45 mins on the elliptical at home follow be some good stretching.   No pain in the sciatic

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.004.506.50

Took the dog out for a run, it was nice to run outside and it didn't seem to bother me.  Went for 2 miles and then walk for another half.  then I came home and did the elliptical for 40 mins followed by abs/back.

Guide Miles: 2.00
Comments
From Mary Ann Schauerhame on Mon, Feb 02, 2009 at 19:27:06

Thanks Josse! Sasha is a miracle in my running career! Good to see you're able to run outside!

From josse on Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 12:52:27

Ya Sasha was a big help to me last year.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

50 mins  on the elliptical at home followed be some good stretching.  Feeling pretty good, although I am needing  a lot of sleep, I think I got about 10 hours last night.

Comments
From The Howling Commando on Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 13:11:20

Dang I knew our postal service was slow, but I totally missed the message of the little one! Congratulations, Josse! It's so exciting! :-D You think you want to know if it's a boy or girl or keep it a secret until the big day?!

From Adam RW on Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 15:18:23

Nice night's sleep, that is the way to grow a baby...

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 15:22:01

Congratulations on the expected addition!

From josse on Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 16:49:58

Benn- I will find out, I didn't with my first but was sure she was a girl. I found out with my second but already knew he was a boy. I think this one is a boy but would hate to have it and it be a girl and not have a name. Plus it is nice to prepare with other things ahead of time. If it is a girl I don't have anything because my daughter is 12 and I got rid of all those baby clothe along time ago. Maybe that is why i want it to be a boy, I already have all that stuff. But I really would be happy with either.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 20:08:57

I hear ya on the sleep. For awhile there i was going to bed at 7:30 everynight. I now can make it to 9 and thats it, although I dont sleep very soundly. Lots of tossing and turning. Great job on your workout!

From MichelleL on Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 20:39:51

Wow, 10 hours, that sounds nice. Marcie, that's how I was with my first, but not as much with #2 an #3.

From mckenzie on Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 21:23:08

Josse- I can hook you up with a free sex check..I should say gender ultrasound. I do them all the time for people at work, call me around 16 weeks

From josse on Wed, Feb 04, 2009 at 01:52:46

Last time I checked I was a girl;) NO really that would be awesome!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.750.000.000.006.509.25

Went to the gym and did 2.75 on the treadmill, felt pretty good.  Then did 25 mins on the elliptical and pool ran for 25 then swam 6 laps.  

Guide Miles: 2.75
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.500.000.000.005.006.50

Went to the gym and did 15 mins on the elliptical and 1.5 miles on the TM felt good I wish I could have ran longer.  It was actually comfortable to run at an 8 min pace.  Lately I am lucky to feel good at a 9 min pace.  Then I pool ran for 35 mins.

Asics 2130 Miles: 1.50
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From Lybi on Thu, Feb 05, 2009 at 15:18:02

Wow, that's a lot of exercise for a 1st trimester lady! Are you feeling sick? You must be about 8 weeks, right? Congrats on the baby to be!

I am almost 19 weeks now, so I feel sooooooooo much better. My due date is July 4th.

From Ericka on Thu, Feb 05, 2009 at 15:37:59

due on Josse's favorite holiday :)

From Ericka on Thu, Feb 05, 2009 at 15:41:59

You do realize this countup you've got going is gonna make this pregnancy longer for me, right?

From josse on Thu, Feb 05, 2009 at 16:05:41

I actually feel really good, no morning sickness, which is weird for me. Last time I got really sick and could barley make myself exercise during my first trimester. So I am taking advantage of it while I can. I am so excited for the pregnant gals on the blog, it is fun to not be the only one.

Ericka- Michelle want me to put the counter on so she could keep closer tabs on how far I was. It is kind of fun. Be for you know it it will say 20 week and it's a boy/girl. It is going by super slow for me though, I count the days. I swear life is in super fast motion until I get pregnant then it is in sloooow mo, this is how it was for me last time. I guess I wait to long in between kids and am way to excited for them to come.

From Ericka on Thu, Feb 05, 2009 at 16:21:50

I think a lot of preggers would agree with you about the slow mo. I can't wait either!

From Brent on Thu, Feb 05, 2009 at 22:01:02

Josse, congrads, are you running deep water or in a lazy type river? The water has such a good feel, but, darn boring at times.

Stay Kool, Lil One a Runner hey? B of BST Rools out

From josse on Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 15:09:43

I do deep water running, Ya I love the water it feel good esp. when you get a big tummy.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.800.000.000.004.005.80

Went to the gym and did 40 mins on the elliptical and 1.8 on the tm.  Felt pretty good tightness in the hammy and adductor but feeling better.  Did weights upper/lower abs/back.

Asics 2130 Miles: 1.80
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.504.50

Did 45 mins on the elliptical at home followed by some good stretching.  Felt good.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.006.009.00

Went to the gym and did 3 miles on the treadmill, 30 mins on the elliptical, and 30 mins of pool running.  Felt pretty good, no sciatic pain just tight medial hamstring and adductor but getting better.

Asics 2130 Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1.750.000.000.005.507.25

Did the elliptical at home and then took my dog out for a little run.  Adductor and hammy was buggy:( so I didn't go as long as I would have liked.  I swear I can't catch a break!

Yoga 

Guide Miles: 1.75
Comments
From MichelleL on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 13:24:30

Sorry the bod is uncooperative, but you have been getting in some good workouts still. Stay strong!

From Clay on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 14:02:16

I know your pain Josse, sometimes life is unfair! Hang in there and keep thinking positively!

From Kt on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 17:29:03

You are still awsome! Hang in there!

From luzylew on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 12:48:08

Checking in on you. You seem to be going strong in spite of the never-ending physical quirks. Glad to read you're getting plenty of sleep,yoga, and fresh air walking the dog....I hope you're feeling strong too.

From luzylew on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 12:49:05

P.S. I think the quirks won't end until you stop moving your body. That's what I've found anyway.

From josse on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 15:23:00

Thanks everyone, being a runner is hard. A lot of the time you are doing other things to keep yourself in shape for running because you can't run. I actually feel really blessed to have been able to run and train the way I have been able to. I am also grateful I am not sick so I can exercise through my first trimester. Last time it was such a challenge.

From kt on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 18:07:01

I did not know you were pregnant! I have not been on here much. I am happy for you!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.008.008.00

Went to the gym and did 30 mins on the elliptical and then pool ran for 50 mins.  I figured out how to get your legs to burn in the pool.  You act like you are sprinting as you push backwards with your arms (like you are pushing into a wall but with action).   This makes it twice as hard to make yourself go forward.  This made my leg burn as if I where doing sprints, I have never felt that pool running.  It was great.

Comments
From Ericka on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 00:49:39

You'll have to show me that move sometime. It sounds a little like your ab rocker in the water move you were telling me about... You know, the one that I would be embarrassed to be seen with you doing. You and the old folks... but they're so cute!

From Cheryl on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 14:12:52

Thanks for that, I'm always looking for ways to make pool running more effective.

From josse on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 14:18:02

Oh my goodness I have never had that kind of work out in the pool unless I am swimming laps. It was great to get that burn. My sister says I probably looked like a dork. But I don't care because I am the biggest dork around;)

From Ericka on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 14:24:07

And that's what we love about you!!

From Lucia on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 16:42:10

Dorks rule! So you push backwards with your arms as if you were sort-of doing the backstroke, or as if you were running backwards?

I have so much admiration for you gals, staying so active during pregnancy! It must be so hard!

From josse on Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 19:44:57

Lucia-with your legs you are doing a biking/running motion, just like when you pool run. with your arms you push out in front of you so you are working against yourself (kind of like pushing into a wall with movement instead of swinging your arms to the side). You have to work twice as hard with your legs to even go forward. It is kind of hard to explain hopefully that give you a better picture.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

50 mins on the elliptical at home, was tired starting out but felt good once I warmed up.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.007.509.50

Went to the gym and did the elliptical for 35 mins. alternating between sprints and backwards.  Then I ran for 2 miles legs felt good but sore from the massage I got last night.  Then I pool ran for 35 mins doing sprints.   Arms are more tired, yesterday on the elliptical I used weights and the different way of pool running is a workout for the arms as well.  Good day. 

Guide Miles: 2.00
Comments
From MarcieJ on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 14:45:36

You are really getting in some awesome workouts. How do you use weights when you are on the elipitcal? I have been doing the eliptcal a couple times a week so it would be nice to know some different things you can do on it.

From josse on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 19:29:44

My elliptical at home you are able to swing your arms and stay balanced (with most if you don't hold on you feel like you are going to fall off) so I hold weights and swing my arms as though I were running. I have these ones I call heavy hand that I sometimes run with that have a strap on them to keep them on your hands. They are 1 pounds, the last 5 mins I switched to 5 pounds and that was really tough.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.750.000.000.003.005.75

I went out in the cold, wind, and snow.  It was great!  I just ran really easy but it felt good to go outside.  Then I came home for 30 mins on the elliptical.

Guide Miles: 2.75
Comments
From luzylew on Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 18:57:32

Hey, on Saturdays I don't have to go so, so early. If you ever want a few Saturday miles,let me know. I'm training for Moab, but you know me...that's still like 10:00 m/m. I am loving the cold and snow. It's nice to run at 9, not like in Summer where you have to do it pre-dawn so you don't get baked. Looks like you've had a great week....Let me know if you want do do a trail run. Have a great week.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

Did 40 mins on the elliptical at home, did not feel good at first.  I couldn't go hard at all but after about 25 mins I felt better.  Still just went easy.

I am almost 10 weeks and have gained about 3 pounds.   Not to bad, I was reading last night about other women and their weight gain and most had gained about 10 pds. by 10 weeks. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

Today was my day to teach the neighborhood preschool so I didn't get to the gym just did the elliptical at home for 40 mins.  Then did weights upper and abs/back.

Comments
From Marion on Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 15:40:14

I think teaching preschool may be harder than running ;) Way to go! How are you feeling?

From josse on Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 16:32:47

Feeling good, just a little more stressed than I would like. But no morning sickness.

From Marion on Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 17:07:56

I'm glad you're not morning sick...that a bummer :( Sorry about the stress :( Just get rid of what you can in your life and hang tough. Stress always eases up at some point :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

I used my workout time for a nap today.  I only got 3 hours of sleep and that just doesn't cut it when you are growing a baby.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.007.507.50

Started at home and did the elliptical today then went to the gym and pool ran for 45 mins doing sprints.  Lifted lower and abs/back.

I think that I will not run for the rest of the week seeing how I haven't yet and I am leaving to Colorado tomorrow so I won't get any in tomorrow.  Maybe this will help me finally get over the injuries.  They feel great when I don't run.  I do miss it, but the only thing I really care about is that I get some sort of exercise in and I am able to do that so I shouldn't complain.  I could complain about other stuff but I won't:) 

Comments
From Aaron on Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 17:05:35

I'm feeling for you. Sprained my ankle jumping a snow-bank last month (never do that the morning after a thaw!), then tweaked my neck on the rowing machine while waiting for it to heal. (I did get up to 8000m/0.5h by that time, but oh, the cost!) Totally grounded this week, and boy do I feel twitchy.

From luzylew on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 14:42:55

I always say this to anyone I know who is pregnant....who cares what you do righ now, you're building a baby. That's the most important thing. You will be stronger and have something to prove after the baby is born. Take it easy, do what you can. But you only get to have so many babies in your life--enjoy this time, it passess so soon. Buidling the baby and naming it is the funnest part-- the rest of it is a miserable bunch of 'am I doing this right?'

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Went to a wedding in Colorado this weekend.  I started to cramp and bleed on sat.  I went to the Dr. today and  they could not find a heartbeat so I got an ultrasound and some blood tests.  The ultrasound showed the baby at 6 weeks 3 days so either the baby died then or I am no as far along as I thought I was.  I will take another blood test in 2 days to see if my levels are going up or down.  So I am not very up to working out, just trying to stay positive, which I am having a hard time doing.  Oh such is life.  It has to all come at once, when it rains it pours.

Comments
From Clay on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 17:53:02

Hang in there Josse, we will remember you in our prayers;-) Life can be pretty cruel sometimes...

From Bonnie on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 18:47:53

Oh my goodness Josse ... I am sending you lots of hugs and well wishes. Two days can feel like an eternity sometimes. I am with you from afar.

From MarcieJ on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 20:59:38

Oh Josse, my prayers are with you!!!

From Brent on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 21:05:25

Queen Josse, prayers are with you, life so precious.

B of BS Rools out

From MichelleL on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 21:55:38 from 71.219.43.168

Two days? Josse, I don't know what to say except my heart goes out to you.

From Amber on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 11:01:01 from 64.255.88.41

Josse, I am so sorry! I will also keep you in my prayers. You are incredibly strong and positive . . .just remember lots of people love you!

From cody on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 14:19:27 from 69.9.58.17

My thoughts are with you...

From kelsey on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 20:23:53 from 98.230.3.218

I am so sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

From Jon on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 21:40:04 from 75.169.139.171

Hope you get some good news. Let us know.

From josse on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 14:57:49 from 75.216.60.145

Thanks everyone for you thoughts and prayers, I really appreciate it a lot. I took my other blood test today but am pretty sure that it is a miscarry because the bleeding and cramping have not let up. I am not sure what I want to do. Half of me wants to jump back into trying and the other half wants to take a break and try again in the summer, maybe after a race or two. That is if my injuries will clear up. Thanks for being a friend......travlin down the road and back again....

From Bonnie on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 15:05:49 from 128.196.228.134

Oh Josse, I have been thinking about you. big hugs, I am so sorry, there are no words for how sad I am right now thinking about how you must feel.

From mckenzie on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 10:21:11 from 75.169.114.58

Josse- I feel for you! Hang in there, it'll all work out and hopefully you'll have peace of mind in the end.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.500.000.000.001.505.00

I wanted to take advantage of this beautiful weather so I took my dog up in the trails.  They were pretty muddy but I had a great time.  Good food for my soul, just what I need.  I ran about 3.5 and hiked about 1.5.

stretching  

Guide Miles: 3.50
Comments
From luzylew on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 12:21:40 from 208.187.197.42

I loved reading this entry. I know good food for the soul from being outside, and it made me sigh to think of of it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.004.506.50

Did the elliptical for 40 mins and then took my son in the jogger for 2 miles and walked .5 

Still feel stuff in the hamstring grrrr.  I am seeing Dr. Brady soon, I really want to run it makes me feel better. 

Went to Dr. Brady and he worked the hamstring and adductor real good. 

Asics 2130 Miles: 2.00
Comments
From MichelleL on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 14:41:43 from 67.41.190.205

When's your appt? I'll be in tomorrow at 2:15. Perhaps we should buy walkie talkies, coordinate our appts to be at the same time so we can make our appointments more fun :)

From josse on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 15:04:29 from 75.216.73.63

Today at 4:30 but I am not sure if that is going to work out so it might not be until next week.

From Lybi on Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 16:43:51 from 70.190.199.29

Oh Josse, good luck at the doctor! They "couldn't find" the heartbeat at a 6 1/2 week ultrasound with this pregnancy for me too, but it turned out I just wasn't as far along as I thought, and now everything's just fine. Here's hoping! you'll definitely be in my thoughts/prayers either way.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.008.008.00

Went to the gym and did 30 mins on the elliptical hard.  Pool ran for 30 mins and swam some laps.  Abs/back

My midwife called last night and told me it was a miscarry, so I will be starting over trying after a couple month break.  I am doing fine, I figure there was a reason for it. 

Comments
From paul on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 15:45:10 from 65.103.252.214

So sorry to hear that, but glad you are doing well.

From Jon on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 16:05:53 from 138.64.2.77

Sorry about your sad news. Things will work out.

From Merri on Fri, Mar 06, 2009 at 17:49:16 from 207.88.76.69

Sorry to hear about that Josse!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.504.50

Did the elliptical at home pushed it hard for 45 mins.  It felt good, my hamstring is feeling good.  Will test it out next week with running to see if I want to train for anything this year or just bag it. 

Comments
From Marion on Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 15:31:33 from 71.213.107.31

Josse- I am so sorry about the baby :( I hope you are feeling ok. Maybe spring will bring some better days :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.100.000.000.002.006.10

Took my dog up in the trails for 4 miles it was slow but great.  The hammy felt pretty good as well.  Came home and did 20 mins on the elliptical.

Guide Miles: 4.10
Comments
From kellies on Mon, Mar 02, 2009 at 13:46:06 from 160.7.238.59

Good job today!! Your idea of taking it easy, is my idea of good, solid, training!! It was great seeing you Saturday night. You have a great family! It was so fun meeting all of them!! Take care Josse~

From paul on Mon, Mar 02, 2009 at 14:01:40 from 65.103.252.214

Glad you are feeling good.

From Ericka on Mon, Mar 02, 2009 at 16:41:29 from 76.27.95.241

Good workout today. I was sad it wasn't as warm as yesterday ):

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.004.507.50

Started with the elliptical at home, legs were sore and tired form running in the hills yesterday.  I then took my dog out because I just could NOT resist the sunshine.  I was just going to go 2 but the hamstring and adductor felt good so I went another.   Then finished with abs/back and stretching.

Asics 2130 Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.500.000.000.004.508.00

Once again I was going to take today off running but that wonderful sun was out calling my name.  So I put on the old running shoes and went down to will's and ran on the jogging path.  Leg feels good, not 100% but lots better.  Then after running I went to the pool and pool ran for 45 mins.

Just under 30 mins for the run not as bad as I thought I would be. 

Asics 2130 Miles: 3.50
Comments
From Ericka on Thu, Mar 05, 2009 at 00:33:51 from 76.27.95.241

my toes tingle to hear that you're legs are feeling good.

I want some white bread...

From josse on Thu, Mar 05, 2009 at 15:13:04 from 70.192.51.103

I have a ton I will save you some:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.504.50

45 mins on the elliptical at home, was tired.  Went to Dr. Brady and had the leg worked on again.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.002.006.00

Took my dog down to the jogging path and ran 4 miles.  Leg was a little sore from being worked on yesterday but felt good.  Legs are getting use to this running thing, they are not as sore as they were at the beginning of the week.  Then I came home and did 20 mins on the elliptical. Abs/back and icing the hammy

 avg. pace 8:39 

Guide Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.200.000.000.006.009.20

Started the day early, I am not use to that anymore.  When my alarm went off at 5:45 I couldn't figure out why I set my alarm.  But quickly remembered I was meeting Michelle for a bike run combo:)  I went and pick up my sis and she was have tire issue, but I told her to just bring it and we will change her tire after we run.  Well her tube was impossible to get off and we broke her tool that helps her get it off.  So she wasn't able to go on the bike ride with Michelle and myself.

We started with the run I didn't want to go anymore than 3 miles.  My hips are sore from getting used to the pounding.  Then we hopped on the bikes for an hour plus ride, it was great.  I thought I would freeze but only my feet got cold.  Had a good ride.  

Did yoga with Ericka when I got home. 

Asics 2130 Miles: 3.20
Comments
From Ericka on Sat, Mar 07, 2009 at 12:38:50 from 76.8.200.240

I had so much more fun sitting in the car :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.003.007.00

Ran outside by myself this morning around 9 am.  Was a little sluggish but leg felt good.  Then came home and ate and did 30 mins on the elliptical and stretched.

Asics 2130 Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.505.50

Was going to get up and run (my daughter has pneumonia so that is my only option) but the weather was bad so I didn't.  I am a wuss I know.  I did the elliptical at home for 30 mins and biked for 25.  Leg is feeling good.  I might get a little run in later when my husband get home.  But not to worried about it.

Comments
From MichelleL on Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 20:41:45 from 67.41.191.61

Sorry J's sick. Is it serious?

From josse on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 00:43:38 from 75.216.109.243

Hopefully not. I have had to get out all the medical equipment that I have not used in years. She got a secondary infection after a little cold and the bad air last week.

From luzylew on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 21:34:08 from 69.169.165.206

I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. Pneumonia is really tough to beat, and a secondary infection sounds scary. It's so hard when they are sick. I hope she'll be well. You be well too, runner pregnant girl....and also, since you're still putting in the miles, come on over when you need a break and lets do an easy trail run sometime.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.001.506.50

I ran 5 whole miles, wow that seems far;)  Felt pretty good, leg are still in shape my breathing just needs to catch up.  I ran below an 8 min pace for 2 miles and was breathing so heavy but the legs felt like they could go faster.  Then I came home and did 15 mins on the elliptical.

Asics 2130 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Ericka on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 13:10:02 from 76.27.95.241

Good job girl. You were just waiting for me to enter mine weren't you?

From josse on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 13:12:30 from 75.216.94.133

I would have been first but my computer diconnected from the internet. But I was happy to see your name:)

From Ericka on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 13:13:42 from 76.27.95.241

haha I beat you

From Ericka on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 13:14:21 from 76.27.95.241

... at something

From josse on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 13:15:08 from 75.216.94.133

I know, I think I might have to pop you a big one.

From josse on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 13:15:57 from 75.216.94.133

oH look you beat me again you better watch it missy

From Ericka on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 13:19:33 from 76.27.95.241

I'm on a role

From Ericka on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 13:19:46 from 76.27.95.241

or is it roll

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.500.000.000.002.507.00

Ran outside in the wonderful sunshine.   Was cool out but felt good once I got going.  Leg is feeling good and I felt good today too.  Had an avg. pace of 8:30.  Came home and biked for 25 mins.

Guide Miles: 4.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.005.009.00

Ran on the Tm for 35 mins which was dreadfully boring.  Then did the elliptical for 20 mins and pool ran for 30 mins.  Pool running felt good and I went hard most of the time.  Calves are tight.

Guide Miles: 4.00
Comments
From Brent on Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 20:00:39 from 76.8.201.223

Queen Josse, won't be long now, you will be back in form gearing for your next race challenge.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Marion on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 00:36:17 from 71.219.55.144

Sorry about the pneumonia! That is a bugger :( Is she feeling better? You miles look great. Are you feeling ok these days?

From josse on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 11:47:59 from 75.216.194.56

She is feeling better, slowly but surely. I am feeling better but body is having quite the time trying to get used to running again. I haven't gone that long without running for a long time. But I am very happy to be able to do it more.

From Marion on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 11:54:27 from 71.213.107.184

I am so glad that she is doing better :) There is nothing worse than our babies getting sick :( I am so glad that you are healing well and able to run :) That's the best ;D

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.500.000.000.004.008.50

Met with Michelle in SF for another bike/run combo.  Ran 4.5 and then biked for about 43 mins. it was super cold on the bike so we just turn around early.  Felt good, Right side is tight.  Went from my left to the right.

8:40 avg. pace 

Yoga with Ericka 

Asics 2130 Miles: 4.50
Comments
From allie on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 13:26:00 from 208.110.141.10

sounds like a fun yet cold workout. the last two lines of your entry could be a rap. just add a beat. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.007.00

Ran 5 miles with my dog did the L-loop.  Felt decent and the weather was perfect, then came home and did 20 mins on the elliptical and stretched.

avg. pace 8:35 

Asics 2130 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Eric ka on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 14:34:52 from 76.27.95.241

Sweet! I'm a little sore from all the weekend activities participated in, but hopefully I can get out and enjoy the weather too ;)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.003.508.50

Another beautiful day!  I started on the elliptical for 35 mins and then went and ran on the jogging path for 5 miles.  Felt pretty good.  Then went and lifted lower and abs/back.

41:38/8:19 

 

Asics 2130 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From sarah on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 09:32:17 from 192.168.1.1

How are you? Starting to show yet? I can't imagine you get very big with your little tiny frame! Take care!!

From MarcieJ on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 11:17:13 from 209.33.196.122

I am glad the weather is getting nice for you up there. Sounds like your body is feeling pretty good and your back is doing better!

From josse on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 14:32:39 from 70.193.167.118

Sarah- doing pretty good, I will have to wait for that belly a little longer. I miscarried a couple of weeks ago. It stinks but these things happen. How are you doing, you seem to be getting back into the swing of things.

From sarah on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 10:13:17 from 192.168.1.1

I'm so sorry Josse. I hope you can forgive my ignorance.

From josse on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 11:07:56 from 75.216.15.164

You are just fine. Nothing to forgive, we all have busy lives and I don't expect everyone to notice.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.500.000.000.001.506.00

Ran today form the rec, I was going to run on the tm but the weather was to good for that.  I did a loop form there and then was going to pool ran but forgot my running belt so I swam 7 laps.  Swimming felt great.

8:20 pace 

Guide Miles: 4.50
Comments
From Clay on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 15:42:14 from 66.119.143.249

Its nice to see that you are getting out regularly again, keep working hard and listen to your body and you will be alright;-)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.507.50

Met with Luz this morning for a good easy run.  Low back and calves/shins are bugging.  Came home and did the elliptical for 25 mins.

9:06 pace 

Stretching and abs/back 

Asics 2130 Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

Went to the chiro and got a massage yesterday,  feel beat up.  Day off running, went to the pool and swam for 6 laps and pool ran for 45 mins.  Then lifted lower and upper, abs/back.

I really wanted to run outside but I stuck to my guns of taking the day off. 

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.004.0010.00

I was feeling a little discouraged last night, left SI was just throbbing and both shins are sore.  I am just so sick of hurting.  So this makes me mad at my orthotics, this is why I didn't want them.  Every time I get them they seem to make my problem areas worse!  So I don't know what I should do, I have been using them sense Nov. so you would think my body would be use to them and I am really not running that many miles.  I just don't know??

I met Ericka and my dog today for a nice little run.  We started together and ran the first mile and a half then I pulled ahead.  I turned after 3 miles, was tired on the way up but felt better on the way back.  Then we came to my house and did some yoga and I finished with 40 mins on the elliptical.  Know I am icing shins and SI.

52:15/8:42 

Guide Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Jon on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 12:28:30 from 75.169.138.168

Sorry you are hurting- that is no fun.

From Ericka on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 16:15:46 from 76.27.95.241

Keep hangin' tough sis. You and Brune still kicked my booty today.

From MichelleL on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 16:19:16 from 67.41.191.61

Sorry you're in pain. Hopefully a blip?

How do you know its your orthotics?

From josse on Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 15:20:25 from 70.192.52.85

I don't they are just not the miracle cure Dr. b professes they are. Which has been my experience with them every time I get them. And I need something to be made at the they don't mind:)

From josse on Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 19:28:52 from 75.216.92.93

That is suppose to say mad instead of made

From MichelleL on Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 21:14:00 from 67.41.191.61

I was wondering what you meant. I get it. My orthotics have feelings though, and they talk to me. . .well they squeak, if that counts.

From josse on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 15:22:36 from 70.193.130.195

The only thing mine are feeling is extra pounds that I need to take off.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.000.007.0012.50

Went to the gym and started with 30 mins of pool running at an intense pace.  Then I swam for 15 mins and finished with 5.5 on the TM.  I want spring back.

PM-30 mins on the elliptical.  I was feeling a little pudgy so I wanted another workout.  I still have the weight on that I gained when I was pregnant for that 10 weeks.  It just wants to say around.  And I am telling it that it needs to go. 

Guide Miles: 5.50
Comments
From Marion on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 13:41:05 from 71.213.123.102

Nice workout!!!

Question for you- twice in the last month, after my long run I have had what feels like a bladder infection for that day. I am fine by the night and next day, but it is really weird. I am wondering if I need more fluid during my runs. Maybe electrolytes? any ideas?

From josse on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 15:23:43 from 70.193.130.195

I would say just up your water intake through out your day, I think you should drink 4-5 liters a day.

From Marion on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 15:29:32 from 71.213.123.102

It's probably the changes in temps and not adjusting my water intake. I haven't been paying much attention to the water this winter. I'll work on it and see if I can keep it from happening again. THANK YOU!!! During the summer I drink at least 16 cups a day, and I haven't been drinking that much this winter at all.

From brent on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 22:03:44 from 76.8.201.223

Queen Josse, are you hoping to defend your marathon title? Josse, will rool her subjects again. Best to you on the rehab. Cross training thru injury is just darn mentally tough.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From MichelleL on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 22:42:07 from 67.41.191.61

Wow, I thought the last comment was from Britta, and started thinking, did someone sprinkle some Brent in Britta's koolaid?

From josse on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 11:07:49 from 70.192.75.33

Brent- I am not really sure, still planning on getting pregnant so training for a marathon is not really high on my list of things to do right know. But if I am in shape at the time and not prego then maybe.

From Marion on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 11:13:21 from 71.213.123.102

Hey Josse- the RHPC(Red Hot Pink Chicks) are throwing a 1/2 in Provo canyon july 11th. It's gonna be pretty silly :) We can make it a run for fertility :D The prizes are going to be super dorky and we are eating at Ihop afterwords :)

From josse on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 11:15:57 from 70.192.75.33

Is this an official race? You guys are funning but I would do it if I can:)

From Marion on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 11:26:13 from 71.213.123.102

Officially, it is a "race" kinda but not really. We are going to have t-shirts and awards and food, so maybe kinda real :) Who knows, maybe it will be SO awesome that we will do it forever and it will become a real race :) We are either going to carry fuel or if we can get some of our families to man some gatorade, we'll have water stops. I'll probably have my kids make the race numbers :D

From josse on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 17:25:48 from 70.192.68.22

I love it! I will tell some girls in my neck of the woods, I am assuming you want lots of people?

From Marion on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 18:13:25 from 71.219.59.196

We'd be glad to have everyone come :) Again, it may be super low tech- like the worst organized race ever :) But it will be super fun :) The colors will be of course Red and Hot Pink! The dorkier the outfits, the better :)

From Mckenzie on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 08:57:33 from 75.169.130.205

I want in! that sounds like fun. I've been wanting to get together for a run.

From Marion on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 09:09:20 from 71.219.59.196

McKenzie- it will great fun :) I sure hope you can make it :) Get it on your calendar :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.003.009.00

Met at Sasha's house and ran with Carolyn form Co.  we had a good run and a nice chat.  Came home and did 30 mins on the bike. 

8:45 avg. pace.  was tired form the 2 workouts yesterday.

yoga and abs/back

My inside of my shins are killing me, again I blame it on the orthotics.  This seems to happen after wearing them for a while.  I went and bought some moldable inserts from soft sole and I am going to use those for a while and then transition to nothing and then maybe transition to 5 fingers. 

 

Asics 2130 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 16:29:00 from 198.241.217.15

Thanks for running with me, Josse.

From josse on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 16:57:01 from 70.193.253.54

you are so welcome. It was quite enjoyable:)

From Barry on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 21:05:19 from 75.174.5.124

I was just reading about you having trouble with your shins and just to let you know i also had a lot of trouble with my shins. Another blogger sent this to me and it really helped me out a lot. I know if you start doing this that your shin splints will go away for sure.

Barry

Jill, our running coach Donnie's wife, ran track at Baylor University. I had shin splints a few weeks before Boston last year and she taught me how to overcome them and how to never get them again. Here is the simple workout that you do.

1. Before you run do these exercises:

- duck walk with your toes pointing outward away from each other for 20 meters.

- duck walk with your toes pointing inward toward each other for 20 meters.

- heel walk with your toes pointing up for 20 meters.

- walk backwards on your toes for 20 meters.

- then do your other regular stretches or other drills and then do your run.

2. After your run do this simple exercise. Find a step or curb that has a hand rail or something you can hold on to and steady yourself. Stand on the step on one foot with your forefoot (have your heel extended off the step in the air).

Raise yourself and lower yourself as many times as you can until your calf muscle burns. I usually get about 100 raises in a set.

Change legs and with the other foot raise and lower yourself as many times as you can until that calf muscle burns.

Repeat this with each leg so you can get 3 sets with each leg.

You are done. If you do these pre-run drills and post-run exercise you will never get shin splints again and the shin splints you have will heal very quickly.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.006.0011.00

I scraped my calves last night as well as my upper legs.  And I didn't run with my orthotics this morning my back and calves don't hurt as much.  In fact my back feels better than it has in a while.  I wore the soft sole inserts.  I met Carolyn again at Sasha's house.  My intensions where to run easier than yesterday but we ended up with an avg pace of 8:33.  I brought my dog and he wanted to run faster than me the whole time.  Later I went to the gym and pool ran for 50 mins and swam 5 laps.  Then lifted lower and back.

Guide Miles: 5.00
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 15:29:21 from 67.42.27.114

Do you use anything in the pool to suspend you, or just run around touching the bottom?

From josse on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 19:26:15 from 70.192.25.91

I use a running belt and do it in the deep end.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 20:32:01 from 67.161.244.154

You really worked out a lot today, Josse. Thanks for running with me.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.003.008.00

Got up and met with Luz down at her house.  It was a blizzard!  We ran anyway and it did calm down after a while.   I brought my dog and again he wanted to go faster than the both of us.  Came home and did the elliptical for 15 m and the bike for 15 min.  Abs/back

Asics 2130 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From luzylew on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 12:28:46 from 208.187.197.42

P.S. I love how you blame overdoing it on the dog. Now, if I can just find that homework.

From luzylew on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 12:29:50 from 208.187.197.42

P.P.S. If you keep running with me, I can guarantee you CAN't overdo it. Have a great day!

From Clay on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 15:41:06 from 66.119.143.249

Good job getting out this morning, it was a blizzard over here too...

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 18:50:15 from 198.241.217.15

You mean I missed a blizzard in Utah County this morning? Good for you for running in it. I'm impressed.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

I was going to take today off but my husband is going camping so I did my "long" run today.   I have not run this far in a while and it felt sooooo good.  Back and shins are doing better since I took out the orthotics.  I was tired starting up the jogging path and it took me about 3 miles to feel good, but I did feel good on the way down the canyon and I wanted to do 10 but thought I would not be a good idea to go from 6 to 10 mile.  But soon I think.

Didn't do anything else I thought this was enough.

1:08:01/8:29 

Guide Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 15:21:51 from 198.241.217.15

I'm glad that your back and shins are feeling better. Those darn orthotics.

From luzylew on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 22:11:28 from 69.169.165.206

Have fun camping, don't freeze!! I loved reading that '8 felt great'. Glad you're feeling strong. Say hi to Brun and commune with nature for me :)

From josse on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 23:22:54 from 70.193.131.74

Just my hubby is going camping, it is way to cold for me.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

Slept in and just did stuff at home today.  30 mins on the bike and 20 mins on the elliptical.

Weight is finally starting to drop. I was beginning to think there was something wrong with me, oh wait I am getting old and weight is  harder to take off:(  But I am happy to be below 130, weighted in at 128.

Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 16:01:01 from 67.41.191.61

Good news :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.507.50

Went an easy 5 miles with the dog.  Was tired!  Then came home and did 25 mins on the bike.

Guide Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 13:44:45 from 198.241.217.15

It's nice that you have the dog to keep you company.

I'm amazed that you manage to do so much cross training. I'd like to find room in my schedule for a little cross training.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Another easy 5 miles still tired.  

8:40 pace

maybe more later, maybe. 

Low back was sore so I did some yoga 

Asics 2130 Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.003.0010.00

Went to the gym and ran 7 on the TM in 57 mins.  Felt pretty good, then pool ran for 30 mins.

Asics 2130 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Apr 01, 2009 at 13:40:51 from 198.241.217.15

Is the tiredness gone? Are you feeling better?

From josse on Wed, Apr 01, 2009 at 14:39:15 from 70.192.71.66

Ya felt better today:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.500.000.000.002.509.00

Got up early and did an easy run with Luz and the dogs.  They just love running on the path and getting into the river, makes for a stinky dog though.  Came home and did 25 mins. on the bike.

8:50 pace 

 

went to the gym and lifted upper and lower, abs/back 

Guide Miles: 6.50
Comments
From Michelle N. on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 15:04:58 from 75.162.116.100

Sounds fun! I hope I can take my dog running with me someday. Right now she is a 23 lb., 4 1/2 month old, VERY energetic, Boxer puppy.

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 21:10:46 from 72.224.24.41

Man who would have thought that injuries would give me a great idea... FRB Triathlon!!!! That'd be awesome

My "puppy" Aggie is now 104 pounds as of yesterday! Holy smokes she's going to be 180 or 190 I bet by the end of the year!

From Metcalf Running on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 12:52:41 from 207.225.192.66

Got a boxer also... abotu four years old, still kinda puppy :) don't know what she weights but she a bit on the small side.

From josse on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 12:56:46 from 75.216.252.153

My dog turns 4 on sunday. He is a beautiful, muscular, shiny chocolate lab. I watched Marley and Me last night, that dog made mine look like an angle. He is a very good dog, thanks to lots of hard work and training. I was very choked up at the end of the movie though. Tears streaming down my face. Oh I love my dog.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

Biked for 30 mins and elliptical for 30 mins.  

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

I made it 10 whole miles today.  Met in SF and ran with Allie and McKenzie.  Good run, was a little tired and struggled on any little up hill that came along.  It was snowing most of the run, but the great company kept my mind off it most of the time.  

8:22 avg pace

came home and did abs/back and stretched really good.  Could feel that left SI/sciatic but feels better after stretching.   

Guide Miles: 10.00
Comments
From MarcieJ on Sat, Apr 04, 2009 at 11:44:19 from 74.211.1.247

Great run! I am glad you are feeling better. I hate hills right now, they suck it out of me so fast.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Apr 04, 2009 at 12:39:28 from 71.229.164.25

Congratulations on going 10 miles!

From Merri on Sat, Apr 04, 2009 at 14:33:15 from 207.88.76.69

Good job Josse! Sorry I missed you guys today! I slept in... :(

From Amber on Sat, Apr 04, 2009 at 15:30:04 from 64.255.88.143

Great run in the snow! Good Job :)

From lucia on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 12:57:00 from 74.9.147.114

How great are running companions, ha? What would we do without them! Nice run!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.003.0010.00

Ran 7 with the dog, started at will's and went up the path.  Was a nice morning, a little wind going up but felt perfect coming down.

avg. pace 8:20

Came home and did the elliptical for 30 mins and abs/back. 

Asics 2130 Miles: 7.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.500.000.000.004.0010.50

Started the day with 20 mins each of elliptical and bike.  Then I took my dog up on the trails, great day for the trails.  Weather was perfect.

56:01/8:47 

Guide Miles: 6.50
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Apr 07, 2009 at 21:50:15 from 71.229.164.25

Brun is a really good dog. You're lucky to be able to run with him.

From josse on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 14:03:54 from 70.192.69.224

I think so:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.003.000.000.000.007.00

Had a good run today.  Started at Will's and ran up towards the canyon,  decided to do some sort of tempo on the way down.  Wasn't sure how this would work (haven't done anything fast for about 6 months).  I started kind of half hearted but after the first mile I thought Hey I can do this.  The plan was to do a 3 mile tempo at about 7:30's.  This is what happened- warmed up for 3 miles

1- 7:21

2- 7:01 

3- 6:58

Felt pretty good but was tired when I finished, cooled down for a mile.  Then went to the gym and lifted lower/upper and abs/back. 

Asics 2130 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From paul on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 14:16:22 from 65.103.252.214

So are your SI/sciatic problems all better?

From Clay on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 15:17:02 from 66.119.143.249

That was my question about the SI problem. Nice job on the tempo, it looks like you are getting back to normal;-)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 17:14:40 from 198.241.217.15

It looks like you surprised yourself. Great job!

From MichelleL on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 17:18:27 from 71.35.250.102

Nice job girlie~

From josse on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 23:45:51 from 70.193.254.108

I still feel it know and then, I have had SI problems for about 10 years. So I don't think they will ever be better. Sometimes it is just more runnable than others. But that deep sciatic pain is gone:) Although the fast stuff does make the SI a little sore.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.500.000.000.004.008.50

Took my dog out in the rain for an easy run.  The rain was really light didn't even notice it with my hat on.  Came home and did 25 mins on the bike and 15 on the elliptical.

39:08/8:45 

Asics 2130 Miles: 4.50
Comments
From Ericka on Thu, Apr 09, 2009 at 15:34:31 from 70.56.103.15

all I needed was a hat? Dang

From luzylew on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 21:51:03 from 69.169.165.206

I'm sorry I had to cancel. I was thinking today how much I missed this week's run. I feel a little better today, but am still kind of out of it. I'm glad you got to go outside in the rain. I don't mind running in the rain either---in fact, I kind of like it if it's not a super long run. But with a killer headache and sore throat, it was just to much for me. I hope to see you next week.

From josse on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 12:22:43 from 75.216.114.229

That is quite alright, I understand. As you already know I am off to Hawaii so I will see you not this week but the next:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Decided to do my long run today, I am flying out tomorrow to Hawaii:)  Started at Will's and went up to Bridal Vail falls and back.  Felt good, low back a little sore but nothing to worry about.  Was tired after 9.5 but still managed to stay under 8's till the end. 

1:38:11/8:11 

Guide Miles: 12.00
Comments
From Nevels on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 13:53:48 from 131.204.15.93

Solid running; enjoy Hawaii (I hear they have some great trails)

From Cal on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 14:05:20 from 66.133.117.3

Way to go Josse. Good to see you're able to do some quality running these days.

You've got some good mileage in this month.

From paul on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 14:13:16 from 65.103.252.214

I'm jealous. Have fun in Hawaii!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 17:14:20 from 71.229.164.25

Have a great time in Hawaii!

From luzylew on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 21:52:40 from 69.169.165.206

just read this about Hawaii! Awesome. You so deserve it. Enjoy ever second. I guess I won't see you this week, but totally look forward to hearing all about it when you're back. Have fun!!

From Clay on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 00:35:01 from 67.182.209.60

Hawaii! You've earned it kiddo, have a fun safe trip!

From Lucia on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 11:27:52 from 74.9.147.114

Aloha Josse!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.003.003.00

30 mins on the elliptical.

Comments
From Bonnie on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 12:24:34 from 71.210.121.51

Have a great time in Hawaii Josse!

From Adam RW on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 13:07:05 from 98.202.223.65

Is this Hawaii elliptical or home? Have a great trip.

From josse on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 15:33:48 from 75.208.234.100

That was home before I left but they have them here too.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.002.008.00

Oh it is absolute paradise here in Hawaii, we are staying at the J.W. Marriott Ihilani, it is super nice and has a beautiful view of the ocean.  We have our own little private beach and a short 1.3 mile path that runs along the beach in front of the hotel.  I ran on that and extended further on the road and looped back on the path again.  Very nice weather ran in shorts and tank at 6:30 am.  Then went to the gym they have here (this is the nicest gym I have ever seen at a hotel) and did 20 mins on the spin bike and lifted lower, abs/back.  Now off for some fun in the sun:)

49:54/8:14 

Asics 2130 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 15:50:27 from 198.241.217.15

It sounds like you've already had some fun in the sun. Have a great time!

From Amber on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 10:41:13 from 64.255.88.143

Wow! Have such a great vacation, I'm jealous! Drink lots of Pina Coladas :)

From Leandra on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 13:55:19 from 207.224.202.162

I am so impressed that you're working out on vacation! But running does sound more appealing in such a beautiful place with amazing weather. have fun!

From tarzan on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 16:09:31 from 63.255.172.2

Jealousy strikes. Hawaii sounds beautiful. Which island are you on?

From josse on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 00:47:41 from 75.209.213.150

Oahu

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.200.000.000.003.009.20

Spent the day in the ocean on the East side, found this cool beach over there and drove back through the mountains.  So beautiful!  

I went out on the little path along the beach but this time when it ended I hooked onto the road and went into some neighborhoods and on a dirt path for a while and turned and came back the same way.   A little tired.  Today we are going to hike to some water falls and check out the big surf on the north side:)  Aloha

51:48/8:20 

We went on a super duper gorgeous hike to a water fall then went to the top and could see both sides of the island.  Got super muddy, it had just rained.  It looked like a tropical rain forest.  The hike was 6 miles round trip, we were out for about 3.5 hours.  This is why I would rather run a trail, I probably could have done it in an hour.  But I really enjoyed being with my husband.  Oh how I love this!! 

Asics 2130 Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Nevels on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 15:11:46 from 131.204.15.93

Sounds like a blast.

I don't know about the specific island you're on, but I know Hawaii has some good trails to run. You could probably find some trail maps at the HURT website (Hawaiian Ultra Running Team).

From josse on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 15:13:22 from 70.210.236.44

The mountains here a sooo pretty, we are going to do some hiking today. Thanks for the tip:)

From MichelleL on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 19:08:26 from 71.35.250.102

Enjoying your bikini? Hope you're having a blast, including lazing around.

From Ericka on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 21:26:38 from 76.8.200.240

Brings back memories!!! I'm so glad you get to make some of your own.

From tarzan on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 16:10:36 from 63.255.172.2

Aloha - that sounds gorgeous. Mahalo for the report.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.001.000.000.000.007.00

Ran this morning along the beach and then up on the streets in Ko Olina.  Was tired from the hike yesterday but managed to run the last mile in 7:03 but only because I wanted to catch some guy who thought he was faster than me.  Then went and lifted lower/upper and abs/back.

57:48/8:15 

I think we are going to head over to the North shore today. 

So we ended up going out for a kayaking trip, man is that hard in the ocean against the current.  We went 1.5 miles out to this island called Mokulua islands.   It was really pretty and very tiring I am so sore in the arms and traps.  North shore is on for tomorrow.

Asics 2130 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From tarzan on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 16:11:03 from 63.255.172.2

Surfs up!

From Nic on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 16:14:11 from 72.253.160.40

Hawaii is a great place to run, isn't it? My family and I have been on Kauai for 2 years and I have never had to wear long sleeves or sweats. Next week we are making a trip to Utah and I heard it's snowing there so I'm sure I'll wear long sleeves. Have fun in Hawaii.

From JulieC on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 19:28:01 from 65.103.225.113

Sooooooo jealous as a torrential snowstorm showed its ugly face on me in the middle of my 10 miler. Was dreaming of greenery and oceansides, glad someone out there was enjoying them!!! Breath in every moment of it....mother nature here is menopausal. She apparently lives and loves in Hawaii.

From Adam RW on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 21:27:52 from 98.202.223.65

Did you kick him in the behind when you passed?

From josse on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 00:36:57 from 75.209.213.150

Totally!

From josse on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 00:45:39 from 75.209.213.150

Nic I love it here in Hawaii! I don't ever want to leave, except I would miss Utah we have great trails there too. What part of Utah are you going to?

Julie I heard about the snow storm and am so glad I missed it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Another 7 miles today, man was I tired.  Hot and humid makes you sweat like a pig.

58:52/8:25 

Went over to the North shore today, we liked this the best so far.  We went to Haleiwa a little town with that old Hawaii charm.  We ate at a place called Haleiwa eats the best food on the island.  Recommended by Golden H.  Actually we ate the best food all day over on this side of the island for dinner we went to blue water steak and shrimp, a RV park on the side of the road and then after we went to Ted's bakery and got some haipu pie very tasty.  We did some shopping and then went to the Sunset Beach and watched the surfers.  Stayed there most of the day and then went to another beach just up the road where you could actually swim.  Huge monster waves over on this side of the island.  I think we will go back over to the North side again tomorrow, we quite liked it. 

Asics 2130 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Jon on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 14:50:08 from 138.64.2.76

I remember when I ran there on my vacation that not only did my clothes always get soaked, but they smelled 10 times worse than they ever did running anywhere else. It's like instant fermentation or something.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 15:38:38 from 198.241.156.7

Yeah, but how is it running at sea level? Do you notice a difference?

From josse on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 02:30:54 from 75.209.165.124

I do but the humidity is hard to breath in. My husband says maybe I am getting to much O2.

From luzylew on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 14:28:46 from 208.187.197.42

Man did you ever pick the right week to get out of Utah....I love the sweating comment. I sweat like that on the East cost in Summer. I call it 'champion sweating' because it doesn't matter how many miles you do, you drip sweat when you're finished like you've just finsihed a marathon. It's crazy sweat--and also, I also hate to run at sea level. Everyone complains about higher elevation--but I think it's way harder to breath in all that oxygen and moisture at sea level. Who needs all that oxygen?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Last day of running in Hawaii, I wish we could spend another week here.  But I am looking forward to seeing my kidlets.  Ran around trying to get in 10 felt better today than I did yesterday.  Off to the beach.

1:24:48/8:28 

Asics 2130 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 18:20:02 from 71.229.164.25

I'm glad you had a good time in Hawaii. I hear the weather is getting better in Utah now (we've got the bad stuff in Colorado), so you're coming home at the right time.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

I am really, really hesitant to make any goals.  Which is really weird for me, it has been a while where I just fly by the seat of my pants.  But this week I would like to get up into the 40's for mileage (just running and still get in some cross training).  And maybe do a race some time, if I can get into some sort of shape before I get pregnant again.  We will just see...

Comments
From MichelleL on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 20:15:19 from 71.35.250.102

Geez after a week in Hawaii, I wouldn't plan on getting in shape before getting prego ;)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 at 23:04:48 from 71.229.164.25

I think it's better for the pregnancy if you're in shape when you start it. Good luck!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.002.009.00

Ran on the provo river path from Will's up 3.5 and back with my dog.  Very nice morning, missed out on the bad weather while in Hawaii.    Felt a little tired but not to bad.

59 mins/8:32 avg pace

Then came home and did 20 mins on the elliptical. 

Guide Miles: 7.00
Comments
From MichelleL on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 15:40:47 from 71.35.250.102

Hope you ate a banana or something in between :) Nice miles. Any jet lag?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 16:14:27 from 198.241.217.15

Welcome home!

From josse on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 16:27:54 from 70.192.130.118

I was really tired yesterday, I slept in till 11 o'clock. But I feel better today.

Thanks Carolyn.

From MarcieJ on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 12:00:06 from 209.33.196.122

Thats nice you missed the bad weather! Your trip to Hawaii sounded so nice and fun. Did you take your kids or just you and your hubby? Great run today!

From josse on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 14:37:15 from 70.193.110.64

No kids, just me and my husband. It was so nice, I loved it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.400.000.000.002.509.90

Started with the elliptical today 25 mins.  Then took my dog on the trails, was a little tired but it was so nice up there.  Rolled my ankle but it doesn't feel to bad.

1:07:07/9:03 

Guide Miles: 7.40
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 17:23:27 from 198.241.217.15

I hope your ankle is okay.

From josse on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 19:04:47 from 70.193.203.69

It will be fine I do it all the time.

From Brent on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:08:36 from 168.178.30.75

Queen Josse - trail running in Hawaii, vacation - how great. We did a 10K race on the tantilus trail, is was a muddy wet blast. Glad to see you had a great time. We are going back for 11 days in October. I like your no goals thing until you feel ready. I expect Queen Josse will soon be Rooling again.

Stay kOOl, b of bs rOOls out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.003.000.000.000.008.00

Woke up tired this morning, but wanted to do a tempo.  I started at Will's and ran up 4 miles easy (9:00 pace) then turned and did  a 3 mile tempo did this in 21:24/7:06.  Wanted to do 4 but was tired and slowing.  Then ran easy the rest of the way.  7:01, 7:03, 7:14

Then went to the gym and lifted lower, abs/back 

Asics 2130 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 15:40:17 from 198.241.156.7

Good job with your tempo. Way to get out there and do it when you're tired.

From Superfly on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 20:56:58 from 209.33.210.52

Good ol' Will's. I've ran by that place several times but never stopped in.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.500.000.000.000.006.50

Ran with Luz and the dogs this morning.  It is fun to see how much fun they have.   Beautiful sunrise and so calm down by the lake.

just under a 9 min pace.  

Guide Miles: 6.50
Comments
From luzylew on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:53:33 from 208.187.197.42

Thanks for the run this morning and for sharing a bit of your vacation. If you can hack the whole just under 9m/m thing we can take it to 8 miles if we're feeling it next time around...

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 12:48:26 from 198.241.217.15

I'm glad that you and the dogs had a good time.

From josse on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 17:19:38 from 70.192.120.206

Luz-Do you want to start at 6 so we have more time?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.505.50

Went to the rec center and pool ran for 40 mins and swam 7 laps.  Felt good to be in the water.

Weights lower, abs/back 

Comments
From kellies on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 14:15:29 from 160.7.238.59

Nice Job!! I wish there was a pool closer so that I could swim. It's such a great workout!! Nice job!

From Robert on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 15:53:17 from 206.195.193.254

It's great to see you consistently logging miles and keeping up with x-training regardless of what's thrown at you. Keep moving and never give up.

From Ericka on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 15:56:03 from 66.182.89.5

Haven't seen you in the pool for awhile. Is every thing feeling okay?

From josse on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 16:42:41 from 75.216.120.209

Everything is good, I just am taking fridays as a crosstraining day for a while. I don't want to log to many running miles to fast.

From Ericka on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 16:44:00 from 66.182.89.5

such a smart cookie ;)

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 17:40:30 from 67.42.27.114

Josse,

Teena (http://teena.fastrunningblog.com/) is interested in water running. I'm sure she'd appreciate your input.

From josse on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 23:50:32 from 70.193.237.147

I will give her a blog.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.100.000.000.000.0013.10

Met with Mckenzie in SF and we ran.  We were both tired and when we would stop we would just sit and chat not really excited to get going again.  We did this a couple of times.  Anyways we made it the distance of a half.  Good for us:)  Left SI is a little buggy so I came home and stretched right away.

1:47:38/8:14 

Guide Miles: 13.10
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 19:09:13 from 71.229.164.25

Way to run half marathon distance when you're tired!

From luzylew on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 20:41:28 from 69.169.165.206

It's hard to get into the swing after vacation anyway. The sad weather makes things harder too(at least it has for me this year). I know it's selfish, but when you're tired, at least I can keep up with you :) Thanks for that.

From Amber on Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 10:34:22 from 64.255.88.143

Hey Josse,

Thanks for the offer to work on my leg! I wish I would have read it before we went to Provo, Dang! I may have taken you up on that :) We had a quick trip though, up and back in one day. My muscle behind my tibia still sucks! I hate it!

Nice Job on your 1/2 marathon run! You're such an incredible runner :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.007.00


Got up to some chilly temps.  ran an easy 5 and rode my bike for 20 mins.  Sciatic/SI fells a lot better.  It was really sore on sat. but I had my hubby put his knee in the hammy and glute and did some scraping and it felt better the next day.

Guide Miles: 5.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.002.0010.00

Got and met at Marie's house and ran with the gang.  Haven't ran with them for a while,  Marie and Julie just did Boson and has a great time as well as ran great times.  Marie, Melody and Becca just ran 4 miles and me and Julie added on after.  It is so much easier to run a faster pace with people.  Had a good run.  Then came home and did 20 min on the elliptical.  

1:05:13/8:09 

Weights upper, abs/back 

Asics 2130 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From sarah on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 10:09:34 from 192.168.1.1

looking forward to seeing you at Sasha's race..how are you feeling?

From josse on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 11:16:59 from 75.216.55.31

Pretty good, not in race shape but I thought this would be fun. I need to get down to see you, I think about you often.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.300.000.000.000.008.30

Got up to meet some girls, they weren't there and discovered a text that they were meeting earlier so I went home and laid in bed for another half hour.  Then got up and ran with my dog easy.  Was a little tired but I think my dog was more so.

8:45 pace 

Asics 2130 Miles: 8.30
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 14:17:36 from 71.229.164.25

Maybe it's better that you didn't get the text sooner. You and Brun (is that how you spell his name?) got a little extra rest this way.

From josse on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 19:06:57 from 70.192.176.107

You spell in Brune, but no big deal. I wish I would have seen it when I got up because it still would have been to late to meet but I would have got a whole hour. I did see it until I waited in front of her house for a while. But oh well.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.250.000.000.000.008.25

Up early again this morning to meet Luz.  I really love running in the morning I am just not use to it.  But it was a beautiful morning.  I really enjoy running with Luz and bringing my dog down to run along the river.  This morning my dog got in a little accident that about scared me to death.  Right along the lake, on the other side they have a barbed wire fence to keep in cows and horses.  Luz's dogs are used to going under this fence but mine is not.  He jumped over just fine but trying to jump back is about twice as high because of the hill on the other side.  He got caught up in the wire and did this back flop thing.  I thought he was about to hang himself.  I was a little hysterical, but he was fine except for a cut on his hind leg.  I had to show him how to get under the fence because he didn't want anything to do with it.  I don't think he will try that again.

1:12:44/8:49 

Guide Miles: 8.25
Comments
From Metcalf Running on Fri, May 01, 2009 at 10:00:53 from 207.225.192.66

Sorry about your dog... but I had to smile a bit, having the visual of you showing you dog how to go under the fence.

From josse on Fri, May 01, 2009 at 12:31:10 from 75.216.7.175

I didn't actually crawl under the fence, I just lifted the barbed wire up and pulled him through. But that does sound funny.

From Ericka on Fri, May 01, 2009 at 13:01:39 from 67.182.233.113

You should add your other story, I'm thinking about it and laughing.. It's so Brune!

From josse on Fri, May 01, 2009 at 14:04:57 from 75.216.39.238

Luz put it on her blog and the funny thing was I didn't even remember it until I read hers.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.003.006.00

Ran with my dog for and easy 3 miles then did my elliptical for 30 mins.  

8:32 avg. pace

Abs/back 

Asics 2130 Miles: 3.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.000.000.000.000.0014.00

Met Mckenzie, Allie, and Sue in SF with some light rain to start.  The rain gradually go harder and harder until there where rivers going down the streets.  We all got soaked, I came home and weight after with my wet close on and weighted in at 135 then without and it was 128.  But it wasn't to bad and I had good company, thats all I need to tough out the rain.

1:53:21/8:10 

Weights upper 

Asics 2130 Miles: 14.00
Comments
From sue on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 11:45:11 from 75.169.58.252

Thanks for the run it was fun!

From Mike Warren on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 11:47:35 from 74.211.7.227

Great miles Josse! I use to love running in the rain until STG last year.

From josse on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 11:55:28 from 75.216.51.134

Ya this reminded me of that cold and wet that just got worse the longer you went.

From JulieC on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 17:15:25 from 67.42.22.184

Great run!!! AHhhhhhh memories of SGM last year. At least it was only for 14 right? I was glad I got out yesterday when I saw the downpour this morning on my way home from work. The weather just isn't letting up on us is it?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, May 02, 2009 at 22:05:32 from 71.229.164.25

Man, I wish I weighed 135 soaking wet.

Great job running in the rain.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.300.000.000.002.0010.30

Met early at Melody's and ran north to pick up Becca and another girl, I didn't catch her name.  First miles was slow but after that stayed in the lower 8's.  Dropped everyone off at about 5 and finished up on my own with the pace being under 8's.  Felt really good

1:10:17/8:29

Biked 20 mins 

Guide Miles: 8.30
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 12:06:20 from 198.241.217.15

Your goal type is still "recover from injury." You seem to be doing really well and running strong. Do you consider yourself recovered, or are you still working on it?

From Eric Day on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 12:12:23 from 189.192.210.77

Carolyn beat me to the comment.

You seem to be running strong and long now. Recovery complete?

Wish you the best!

From josse on Mon, May 04, 2009 at 12:18:12 from 70.193.44.130

I feel like I am in limbo right know, so I have just left that as it is. Sciatic is a funny thing, I usually feel pretty good all week and can feel it after my saturday long run. Then I work it out and scrape it and feel better the next day. But as of know I am not sure what my goals are.

From The Howling Commando on Tue, May 05, 2009 at 07:39:35 from 72.224.24.41

I am hoping youre fixed fixed now :) Yay for the super run! It looks like thinks are back up to speed :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.100.000.000.000.008.10

Took my dog up in the trails, everything is so green and pretty.  I was noticing how loosely my shoes where tied and thought maybe this is why I roll my ankle so much, so I tightened them around my ankles.  Hopefully that will help.

1:10:31/8:44 

Asics 2130 Miles: 8.10
Comments
From luzylew on Tue, May 05, 2009 at 16:01:59 from 208.187.197.42

But then all the bones in your feet get bunched up and burn on long runs. I keep thinking about my foot ace bandage (or taping your ankle or even trail shoes). I know you've tried some of these things. You just have tiny ankles. I loan you some of mine....

From josse on Tue, May 05, 2009 at 19:04:34 from 70.193.255.118

The only place I tightened was around the ankle, I have them lace is such a way I can do that without it tightening up the other part of the shoe. I will have to shoe you.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, May 05, 2009 at 20:36:02 from 71.229.164.25

Are you lacing in the further back of the two little holes?

I hope whatever you're doing helps.

It sounds like you had a very pleasant run today.

From mckenzie on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 09:16:38 from 75.169.131.67

Josse, that entry made me smile. I love running with you, you make me laugh. I wear mine loose all up the front and then just firm around my ankle, something Hawk showed me, not sure if it helps or not but it's what I do!

From josse on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 14:54:17 from 70.192.176.70

Ya Mac that is the way I have mine laced, but I wasn't tightening them up around the ankle. But I have decided I have to for the trails.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.750.002.000.000.008.75

Started at Will's today and ran up the path.  Want to attempt to do 800, thought I would try 4 2 up and 2 down.  I did ok I guess.  Warm up 3.25 miles and took a 1-2 mins rest in between 800's.  Was hard to run fast, hopefully it will come back. 

up                       down

1- 3:21                3-3:19

2- 3:33                4-3:18 

Abs/back 

Asics 2130 Miles: 8.75
Comments
From superfly on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 14:54:18 from 209.33.210.52

It will come back it always does. Sometimes it just seems like it will take forever.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 15:06:33 from 198.241.217.15

I think you're fast. But I understand that fast for you is not the same as fast for me. I'm sure you'll get your speed back.

From luzylew on Wed, May 06, 2009 at 17:40:37 from 208.187.197.42

It will come back, I know it will. And you'll be stronger for it. Also, everyone is complaining how they missed the Hobble Creek deadline. I totally would have too....:) Also, I finally saw the video for UVM and had to laugh that one of your greatest compliments about the race was that it started 'on time.' It's totally true that it's a mark of great organization--but coming from you made it funnier. I once told Steve O that that the first time we met I made you wait (the whole lost key incident) and he furrowed his brow and said "Yeah, you don't want to make Josse wait."

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.500.000.000.002.008.50

Met with Luz with my dog and ran on the path.  Nice morning, her dogs didn't come because one of them had a thorn in her paw.  Saw Matt on the trail, he turned and ran with for a mile or so.   Was tired at first and my right foot was sore, probably from rolling on the ball yesterday but felt good once I got going.

55:28/8:36 

20 mins on the elliptical  

Guide Miles: 6.50
Comments
From Mike Warren on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 10:36:39 from 74.211.7.227

Good job getting it done! Was wondering, whats your thoughts on the Ogden marathon course?

From josse on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 11:16:04 from 70.193.194.246

I love the Ogden marathon, but like any it has it's challenges. The first 6 or so are a gentle down hill, then it flattens out for a couple before you start on the never ending rollers. A big climb at about 15.5 and then around the dam is flattish and finally at 18.5 you start on the downhill. Coming out to the canyon at 23 is a killer, you get on a paved path that follow the river so you think it is going to be down hill but you get these short little uphills that make you want to scream. And hopefully you won't have killer heat like we have had the past 2 years. But like any marathon you have part that you love and parts that you hate. Just don't wear yourself out on the middle/rolling section or you can't use the downhill at the end. And most of all just have fun:)

From Bonnie on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 11:18:18 from 71.210.108.76

Josse, I still don't remember any "fun" -- did I miss it somewhere? ;-).

It seems like you are doing much better these days? What kind of cross-training are you doing?

Have a good day!

From josse on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 11:21:00 from 70.193.194.246

I do the elliptical or bike most of the time and sometimes still swimming or pool running. I usually post it but must of spaced that off.

I must be sick to think marathons as fun hu?

From Mike Warren on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 20:48:34 from 74.211.7.227

Thanks for the Ogden info. You threw in a couple of great tips that I will keep in mind. Like you said, its all about the fun!

From Ericka on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 21:52:23 from 67.182.233.113

Sweet run sista!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

Met a friend at the pool, she is a really good swimmer and gave me some really good tips.  A lot of times lap swimming makes my SI joints hurt but her tips helped a lot.   She went to the OT in swimming in 2001, she is awesome.  Swam several laps and pool ran for 30 mins. 

Comments
From Ericka on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 04:36:00 from 71.36.72.142

Share the love, I want good tips too!

From Eric Day on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 11:21:46 from 189.192.142.158

Yes, share the love, don't care for the tips.

Naw...just kidding... ;)

How is your recovery going?

From josse on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 14:48:45 from 70.192.97.92

Ericka you will have to come with us we are going to do this weekly, she is awesome.

Eric Going good, I think. Just trying to build slowly, which is hard because I get overly excited to run.

From Ericka on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 16:36:36 from 71.36.72.142

Fo Sho. Let me know when it is

Race: fast running blog 5 miler (5 Miles) 00:35:31, Place overall: 4
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.004.001.000.000.0015.00

First race I have done since SG marathon last year.  It was awesome,  really I was sucking air but I am fine with that.  I think I did just fine for the shape I am in, I was hoping to do flat 7's but ran out of juice on the uphill section.  I will post more later.  

So I warmed up on my own a little and then saw Jamie and we warmed up some for a 2.5 mile warmup.   Then the race I felt really good the first 3 and then kind of lost it in my legs, but all in all I was happy.

1-6:35 Wow I can run that fast still!

2-6:57  Another sub-7 shocking.

3-7:16  Oh ya I am not in that great of shape and can feel the up hill.

4-7:31 Opps focus Josse

5-7:09  Ok a little better

Then I ran some with Jamie, then saw JulieC and Melanie and ran with them for a couple of miles.  And some running on my own  and the last 2.5 with Luz and blurry vision.  Through this whole run I keep thinking to my self, I think I have started and sure enough I did.  Glad I was wearing black.

MV 

Asics 2130 Miles: 15.00
Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 13:15:12 from 71.219.40.17

Wow 15 miles! I bet it felt good to race. Any other races on the horizon?

From Bonnie on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 13:15:26 from 71.210.108.76

Great job Josse. Welcome back. It is good that you still show signs of having some leg speed! It won't take long to get it back. I always hate the "idea" of the first race back after a haitus, but I am always happy once I do it!

From Mckenzie on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 13:18:41 from 75.169.133.151

Way to go Josse!

From allie on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 13:28:29 from 208.110.151.113

nice job josse!

From josse on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 14:38:44 from 70.192.97.92

Thanks guys! it was fun. Michelle-I think I will do the 10 miler in june. I signed up for Hobble Creek as well and then we will see.

From paul on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 14:56:27 from 75.162.208.250

Welcome back.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 15:03:24 from 71.229.164.25

Great job, Josse!

From nfroerer on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 15:13:40 from 70.103.222.137

Sweet Race.

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 15:29:32 from 97.117.66.96

Great job Josse! I'm glad you had some speedy miles in there. The rest will come back soon.

From Mike Warren on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 15:35:06 from 74.211.7.227

Great race Josse! Just like riding a bike for you, glad you had such a good time!

From JulieC on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 17:03:55 from 207.224.216.203

Josse- you did great....considering...that always slows me down....and the blurry vision was another give away....women and running...the joys. Thanks for pushing me the first half!!! And thanks for an awesome cool down, the trails are calling us!! Happy Mother's Day too!!!

From kellies on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 22:08:35 from 66.119.143.249

You are awesome!! Way to go!

From Burt on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 00:50:07 from 98.167.151.26

Great job. Nice sub 7's!

From dave holt on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 13:16:38 from 204.113.55.41

Good job Josse - I am worried about feeling the same way when I finally race again (I guess I did race at Painter's, but wasn't in good enough shape to REALLY race it).

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.004.509.50

I was pretty sore yesterday, but it is mostly gone today.  I didn't run this morning because my son was throwing up most of the night and is not feeling well.  So I just got on the elliptical for 30 mins and the bike for 15 mins.  I might try for a run later when my husband get home.

Abs/back 

pm- went out around 3 pm and it was hot.  Because I am not use to 83 degrees I felt awful.  But glad I got in a little run.  

I got into SG, the trick is just don't even care if you get in or not.  I was hoping I wouldn't and just do top of Ut or another late summer marathon.  But SG it is. 

Guide Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Mike Warren on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 14:00:34 from 207.50.149.221

So, whens your next crack at the sub 3?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 14:01:53 from 198.241.156.7

I hope your son is feeling better and that you get to run.

From josse on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 14:09:56 from 70.193.190.188

Mike- I am not sure, I did put my name in for SG, but I will probably be pregnant before then so it might not be for a while. I am trying to take a more relaxed approach to running and racing, not that I don't want to get pr's, I just don't like the injuries that come with being fanatic about running and doing tons of miles. But maybe this is just the approach I need to break that 3 hour mark:)

Thanks Carolyn, he's just hanging out on the couch watching Cars. Good luck this weekend:)

From luzylew on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 17:34:08 from 208.187.197.42

I keep forgetting-- did you do better on this last 5 mile race than you did last year when you were doing 80-100 miles a week? I was so tired on Saturday, that didnt' sink in. You ran an awesome race and I never congratulated your accomplishment (all things considered...there were quite a few things to be considered....). You're so humble and strong! P.S. Sorry to hear your son is sick, I hope no one else gets sick at your house....Bummer. Also, you drank out of my water bottle.

From luzylew on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 17:34:35 from 208.187.197.42

:)

From luzylew on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 17:36:05 from 208.187.197.42

So if I'm barfing all week, I'll know who to blame.

From josse on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 19:13:23 from 75.216.223.82

My lips didn't touch the bottle. Last year I ran this same course with Sasha in 34:10 so I did it faster last year, but I was in better shape.

From Maurine/Tarzan on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 19:31:17 from 97.117.66.96

Good job getting drawn. This makes two years in a row I didn't get my name picked. :(

From JulieC on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 16:05:58 from 65.103.224.252

Glad you got in. I can't wait to get back out there on the Provo River Trail, it was too beautiful. Enjoy your runs this week.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.100.000.000.000.009.10

Got up and met at Marie's house, Melody and Marie's friend form SL was there as well.  We ran north and got on some trails.  Melody turned before we went up cause she is running Ogden on sat.  I was tired on the up hill and had a hard time keeping up, but was not to far behind and stayed right along on the down.  Then I ran my dog a little over 2 miles when I got home, if I would have known I was going on trails I would have brought him.

1:21:48/8:59 

Guide Miles: 9.10
Comments
From MichelleL on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 10:22:08 from 71.219.40.17

Sorry you were tired. Are you still in pain?

From josse on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 11:02:26 from 75.216.64.51

Pain? Do you mean sciatic or what. I do still get some pain form it after long runs but after scraping it and stretching it is gone the next day. I do have cramps, which mimics sciatic:( But they are better today. Why are you driving all the way to Lehi to use the pool?

From MichelleL on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 18:15:28 from 71.219.40.17

Apparently I saw "sore" yesterday and equated it with pain. They aren't the same thing--I'd take sore any day.

I signed up for their family monthly membership because they open at 5am, the lanes aren't full by 5:30, I can take the family for free, and their equipment doesn't fill up as fast as Orem. It takes me about 28 minutes to get to the Orem rec and 38 to get to Lehi. I likely won't renew for the summer because I'll likely get a Payson pool membership and can use that pool at 6am, since its closer and there isn't the mad rush to get the kiddies off to school. Plus I might be able to get MacK to join me.

From josse on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 19:27:12 from 75.216.216.44

Ya I was sore from the saturday racing and long run. Not used to it, I guess.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Man I am tired!  My son is still sick, he felt better yesterday and then he spiked another fever last night and was up a lot.  I got up and ran because I knew he wasn't going to school today.  I was tired, I ran really easy with my dog.

Took my son to the dr. he has strep, glad it wasn't the swine flu:) 

 

Asics 2130 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Lucia on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 09:58:27 from 74.9.147.114

"really easy"? Is that 7 minute miles for you Josse? :)

Sorry your son is sick, I hope he gets better soon!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 10:32:36 from 71.229.164.25

I hope you get some rest and that your son gets better soon! Way to pound out the miles in spite of it all.

From josse on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:08:08 from 70.192.205.37

No it was more like a 9 min mile. I was dragging.

From Eric Day on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 14:28:00 from 189.192.166.202

Good call to take him to the Dr., its better to be on the safe side.

Take a rest, hope things get better.

From April27 on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 14:38:07 from 99.188.251.180

I love your profile picture! I am a quilter too. And I have to say I really like your Where the Wild Things are quilt...How creative. I may have to take some of my favorite childrens books and turn them into quilts! Are you really good at drawing? or did you trace and blow up the picturess?

From JulieC on Wed, May 13, 2009 at 14:56:26 from 65.103.224.252

Josse start taking in some probiotics and being a nurse, wash your hands like crazy. I don't want you sick!!! Get some Zzzzs when you can. Keep running easy thru this mommy!! PS did you run a negative split at Ogden? I am thinking of my strategy for Saturday. Any more advice will be gratefully accepted.

From kellies on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 00:42:59 from 66.119.143.249

Phew... I am glad it wasn't the swine flu either! Scary!! Glad you got him into the Dr. Hope he gets better soon!! Nice job getting out there to run. That always helps me deal with sick kids better!!

From josse on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 09:56:58 from 70.192.85.124

April I am a good at drawing, but I did blow up the pics and trace (saves on a lot of time) them but all the shading was done with tread by hand and machine.

Thanks Julie and Kellie.

Julie I ran the first half in a 1:35ish and ended up with a 3:17 so no it wasn't a neg. split. I fell apart the last couple of miles.

From JulieC on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 11:17:01 from 65.103.224.252

3:17 is still awesome!! though I would like to not fall apart so I think I will try for 1:40 ish then see if I can go faster. I am more around the lines of a 3:20. Stars aligning would be nice but not going to think too wildly about Ogden. SGM I think is much faster. Have a nice day!!

From josse on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 11:18:48 from 70.192.23.132

It was the heat the last two years that slowed me down that much so hope for cool temps:)

From JulieC on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 11:26:12 from 65.103.224.252

Today I am not running, nor tomorrow. I woke to achiness in my back and legs (just nervous tension, I bet). Just going to vegetate. I think cool temps at least the first few hours are supposed to happen. And a little course diversion due to flooding...interesting. Since I don't know the course (something about going onto Washington Blvd instead over under it) it shouldn't matter to me. I am going to go crazy out of my mind waiting to run...I think I will go to Zupas then watch a movie then...read a good book....avoiding housework as much as possible, I always get sucked into that. Not gonna do it : ))

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.100.000.000.000.009.10

Got up really early (had to be back early for my husband to go to work), debated on going back to bed.  I was up at least 5 times last night with my son.  The antibiotic he is on made him have to pee a lot,  I was really worried about him to so I didn't sleep much.  He went to bed with a fever of 104.5 but it went down to 101.1 by 2 a.m. and was normal by 5 a.m.  I decided to go out and see how I felt.  The first mile was rough and I thought it would be another 5 mile slow day, but I felt better the longer I went.  Went 7 on my own and 2 with the dog.  Saw something kind of strange, this guy probably in his late 40's, dressed nice walking at 5 in the morning with a garbage bag full of popcorn.  I just think that is weird, I wonder if he was on his way to a movie or something.

1:17:32/8:33 

Yoga (it made my arms sore) 

Asics 2130 Miles: 9.10
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 10:27:03 from 67.42.27.114

My best wishes to your son for a good recovery. I hate it when they get ill.

From Clay on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 15:44:45 from 66.119.143.249

Josse that is weird! I see some strange things in the mornings sometimes too and you just have to shake your head:-) I hope your son gets to feeling better too, good job on getting out today that is always hard when you don't get enough sleep.

From Bonnie on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 19:31:21 from 128.196.228.134

I am glad to hear you son's fever is down. I wonder if the guy was going to send a package? Or had receieved a package in the mail that someone else had used popcorn as a packing material and was going to feed it to the birds or something? very cool question ... I wish we lived in a more safe time (like Mayberry RFD - my favorite show) so you could have asked him!

From Amber on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 21:33:48 from 64.255.88.143

How funny, I love popcorn, , , but you won't see me walking dressed up in the morning eating it!! Congrats on getting into the SG, that's exciting. I'm just catching up on your blog! So sorry your son is sick, no fun at all, hope he's on the up and up!

Have you ever said "Good morning" to passerby's when you're running at night?

From josse on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 17:49:56 from 75.216.37.222

Amber I am a "hello" person so that never happens.

Bonnie he looked nice enough, I just didn't think to stop and ask. It really didn't hit me until after I passed that it was weird.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.400.000.000.000.006.40

Got up and met with Luz and the dogs.  We had a nice run on the river trail.  

55:57/8:45

My daughter had a Medievil fair today it was a lot of fun.  They had World Champion Jousters come and do a jousting.  To begin each jouster chose a maiden to give a rose to, my daughter was chosen, she was really happy.  It was really neat.  After I helped her run her gems and stones booth and sold jewelry that I had made and stones.  Then we had a big banquit with lot of food.  Good day:)

Guide Miles: 6.40
Comments
From MichelleL on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 17:39:54 from 71.219.40.17

Is the boy (I don't know if you publish his name :) ) doing better?

From josse on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 17:44:36 from 75.216.37.222

Ya he went to school today:) Man I never seen him so sick.

From josse on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 17:47:20 from 75.216.37.222

I miss you, we should do lunch next week before the kids are out of school.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
15.000.000.000.000.0015.00

I am spent, it seems like I have been tired all week this means I need a recovery week.  Which I am happy to take next week.   I hit 50 miles so I think I deserve one.   Met Mckenzie at the 10 mile mark of HC half and we ran up the canyon 6 and back down followed the half course to make it 15.  I was dragging the last 1.5 and told Mac to go ahead.  We still avg. an 8:42 on the way up and about a 7:40 on the way down.  Good run but glad I get to cut back next week.

2:02:25/8:16 

Asics 2130 Miles: 15.00Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 18.50
Comments
From Robert on Sat, May 16, 2009 at 11:47:02 from 71.32.163.35

Awesome job this week. Reward yourself.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

 

Recover week 

Ran with my dog up the jogging path, let him get in the river to cool off.  He ran a lot faster after that.  Felt decent, better than last week.

8:30 avg. pace

Did abs/back and weights arms 

Guide Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Ericka on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 12:34:42 from 66.182.89.5

Did he get all wet? I bet that was kinda messy.

From Ericka on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 12:35:22 from 66.182.89.5

but I'm sure he loved it

From josse on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 14:45:32 from 70.193.171.41

He always loves it, he only got his legs and belly wet which I was surprised. We took him to Jorndenel on sunday and he swam for 3 hours. I had to force him to take a break because he was shivering so bad. Silly doggy

From Ericka on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 15:21:17 from 66.182.89.5

Sweet. I bet little stud man wanted to get in to. Did you let him wear his swim suit up?

From josse on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 21:11:18 from 70.192.19.162

No but we just let him take his shirt off and get in. You should of seen him fish, he did so good.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Met Marie early at her house and we head to the trails,  I brought Brune with us.  We did the stairway which is what I usually do but I usually drive up the paved hill leading up to the trailhead.  We ran it because we started from her house.  This made it for 2 miles of steep uphill.   Good run legs a little dead after the up but was able to cruise on the down.  Added on another mile when I got home to make it 7.

1:02:40/8:56

Guide Miles: 7.00
Comments
From allie on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 10:00:01 from 208.110.151.113

sounds like a fun morning out on the trails. nice work.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 12:21:12 from 198.241.217.15

Great run. You are very strong and getting stronger.

From seth on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 17:44:25 from 63.230.18.185

Great Run! Keep up the good work. I hope that I will see you at Utah Valley this year. Best of luck with everything.

Seth

From josse on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 21:08:54 from 70.192.19.162

Seth-I don't think I will be ready for Utah Valley, I really would love to but keep telling myself it's not time. Hopefully I will be out on the course cheering you on. If I do run it it will be spur of the moment. But probably not, but maybe so, no I am not. This is what I go through daily, It's a sickness.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.200.000.000.001.507.70

Got up and met at Maries house, we ran into Camie and all ran together.  Just nice and easy, was feeling the trails yesterday.

8:30 avg. pace

Came home and did 15 mins on elliptical. 

Abs and yoga 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.20
Comments
From Merri on Wed, May 20, 2009 at 10:53:09 from 207.88.76.69

I just saw your next race is the Provo 10 miler, that one looks like fun.

From luzylew on Wed, May 20, 2009 at 13:48:21 from 208.187.197.42

We good for tommorrow, or do you need to switch again?

From Nevels on Wed, May 20, 2009 at 15:08:09 from 131.204.15.93

I love runs when you feel the previous day's fatigue biting a little, but you still press through. Those are what keep me thinking that I may actually be improving.

(We just won't mention the well-established fact that all of us distance runners are, to some degree, masochistic...)

From josse on Wed, May 20, 2009 at 15:38:42 from 75.216.6.218

Merri-I still what to do the UV marathon, but don't know if my body could handle the miles. so that is probably what I will do.

Luz-Yep see you at 6.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.400.000.000.001.608.00

Got up and met Luz for a run with the dogs.  Perfect morning to run, felt decent.  Afterward we got in the FREEZING COLD river.  It hurt so bad but made my achey legs feel great.  Fun!!

8:40 avg. pace.

Later did 16 mins on the elliptical.

So I have this nagging want to run the Utah Valley marathon, I tell myself everyday no your body is not ready.  And then I tell myself you can just run it for fun, you know how I did it last year.  I have that sickness marathonitis.  Really it is real, so I thought I would try for a 20 miler and see how my body handles that and then decide.  I know I am crazy.  I go through this daily in my head. 

Asics 2130 Miles: 6.40
Comments
From Merri on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:57:50 from 207.88.76.69

ha ha ha I have those same daily thoughts! "If I could just do 20 miles on Saturday I could run it just for fun." :) Oh and I'm glad you told me about the des news marathon, looks much better than the PC one!

From josse on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:59:34 from 75.216.243.247

You want to try for a 20 miler this sat:)?

From MichelleL on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:06:52 from 71.219.40.17

I put up my comment on MacK's blog before reading. See I know how the cogs are turning in your mind. I have such fond memories of jumping in the river after workouts - I bet it was actually cold enough this time of year.

From Cal on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:07:25 from 66.133.117.3

If you can handle the 20 alright, then you should go for it.

(On paper the Des News looks a lot easier than PC, but i've found it not true for myself...)

From Merri on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:08:00 from 207.88.76.69

Lets do it! :) We have a camp out this weekend, but I'll see if we can leave Sat morning after the run.

From Merri on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:10:22 from 207.88.76.69

Michelle, you were the first person I had ever seen jump in the freezing river after a run. Oh the things I learned from you! :)

Cal, so would you say for a first time marathon for my husband would Des News or PC be better for him?

From josse on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:19:59 from 75.216.243.247

Michelle- I was thinking of you while I was in the river.

Merri- I would just have him do TOU marathon, he would be in the taper anyways with school.

From Cal on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:23:52 from 66.133.117.3

Josse makes a good point about TOU. That might be perfect timing.

(if i had to pick between the other 2, i'd go with Park City. he'd probably feel less beat up 2 days after the race, IMO.)

From Merri on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:25:52 from 207.88.76.69

It stinks b/c he's doing the executive MBA extension from USU and it's every Friday night (6-10) and every Sat morning (8-12) :( ugh!!! I found out his fall break is October 2-3, I should have had him try for St George...too late now.

From josse on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:27:01 from 75.216.243.247

Oh that explains it.

From josse on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:38:54 from 75.216.243.247

Merri the plan is 5:30 at Will's Pit stop at the bottom on the 8th south orem (turns into Provo) hill. It you don't know where that is let me know.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.504.50

Went to the rec and swam and pool ran for a total of 45 mins.

Yoga 

Comments
From Brent on Fri, May 22, 2009 at 23:15:16 from 76.8.201.223

Queen Josse, good luck on the 20 miler. Hopefully, you will be able to recapture your title.

Stay kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
15.003.500.000.000.0018.50

So I am left with mixed feeling after today's run.  It was hard but all in all I did ok, but was super tired at the end.  Legs just felt tired form the begining.  I was wondering if I was going to make 15, but after about 7 they started feeling ok, but shoulders where all crampy and tired the whole run.  So I met McKenzie at Wills and we met Julie on the trail and ran up the canyon.  Julie decided we were to slow for her and took off,  I would have to if I were in shape.  So it was me and Mac, we saw Paul and I called him Tom opps, sorry.  Then when we started up South Fork Mac pulled away from me.  She also kick my behind on the way down.  I think I stayed with her until about Canyon Glen I just couldn't hold her sub-7 pace.  but  I did manage to stay under 8's from 12 on, with 3 being pretty good.  Miles 13-7:08, 14-7:11, 15-7:25 and then I pooped out but not bad.   I stopped and got a drink with 3 left and saw Julie again, was happy to have someone to run with again.  Then she turned at the mouth of the canyon for home so last 2 on my own again.   I don't think I want to put myself through a marathon yet.  But I think this every saturday and then during the week I think well maybe I would do just fine.....I don't know.

2:31:33/8:13 

Ice bath 

ok the shoe counter is doing something weird, it is counting my mileage as double.  I put it in and it counted it once but did not show up at the bottom so I put it in again and it showed up but counted it again, so I erased it and it is count it but not showing it in the box on the bottom so-Asics 1140-18.5 

Comments
From JulieC on Sat, May 23, 2009 at 11:52:22 from 71.35.213.136

You could do the marathon and finish just fine in definitely under 3:45 or so it is just a matter of whether you want to race it. Racing it as you know puts your body into a different need. You have it in you but do you really want to right now? or just use the race as a good training run, start off easy then do a great second half tempo run. Sometimes I think if I would just slow down I could finish a lot more marathons. I just have too lofty of goals. I too have thought about this race, but only to break 4 hours because I have to work the night before and hey I just pushed myself. But I know how you think because I think that way a lot too. If I got going in the race I will probably begin to race it. We runners are just terribly insane. How about just running the 5K in Springville with me and help me break 20 minutes?

From josse on Sat, May 23, 2009 at 11:56:49 from 75.216.164.157

I don't think I would be able to break 20 mins myself, 5k's are not my thing. If I ran UV it would just be for fun and not a race. But knowing myself I would try for a half way decent time and blow up in the end. I think I will decide last minute. If I don't do UV I will do the Provo 10 miler.

From mckenzie on Sat, May 23, 2009 at 12:09:03 from 75.169.128.197

I know its driving you crazy to not run UV. I felt the same way about Ogden. As I talk to you about NOT racing UV I get tempted to do it also. My will is strong and I'm holding out. It's like when you want to whole candy bar but only take 1 bite and it's still sitting there waiting for you to finish it off...just walk away !!!!! everything is related to food in my world! HAHA

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, May 23, 2009 at 16:33:44 from 71.229.164.25

I'm thinking that you could easily run UV at somewhere around 8:30 pace, but it would be challenging to run it sub 8:00. So it gets down to the run it as a training run vs. race it. You could definitely do it as a training run, but I appreciate the tendency to try to do the best you can in a race instead of hold back.

From Walter on Sun, May 24, 2009 at 00:52:36 from 76.27.15.208

Wow Josse! your looking good. Dont get caught up in the moment. That is my problem I get into coming back to hard or over disciplining myself. Youll be fine. I really would like to do UV myself. I have WBR the week after so thats 2 marathons in 2 weeks. (or similar) Ill have to hurry and decide quick. keep up the good work.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.102.000.000.000.008.10

Got up and met Marie and Rebecca, I was informed that becca wanted some tempo miles.  We headed up the canyon to start the tempo, I wasn't to excited about this but did it anyways, just at my pace they were faster.  We went up a mile and back down.  Going up I did a 7:20 and a 7:00 on the way down.  Came home and did 1.5 with the dog.

1:05:45/8:05

Abs/back 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 8.10
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.002.009.00

Got up and ran with the dog.  Was tired at first but felt better the further i went.

 59:56/8:33

yoga 

later-20 mins on the elliptical 

Asics 2130 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 13:44:01 from 72.224.24.41

Woot! Nice Run :-D

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 13:52:58 from 198.241.217.15

It's a great thing to be able to feel better later in a run.

From Walter on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 18:02:27 from 76.27.15.208

Josse, nice miles today! I saw you in the Utah Valley Marathon video. What a stud muffin! lol It inspired me to sign up even though my legs are drained from Ogden. haha

From josse on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 13:32:00 from 70.193.35.130

Way to go Walter, the course is pretty gentle. Probably the most gentle course on your legs i have done. I just can't decide wether to do it or not. My better judgement tells me not to, but my marathoner at heart says oh just go ahead and do it. I am trying to listen to my better judgement, we will see who wins.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.002.508.50

Got up and ran with Marie and my dog on the trails.  We did the same as last week, with the killer uphill.  Marie is running WBR and has the ragnar part so this is great training for that.  Next week we will be able to go further because she won't have to be back so early.

25 mins on bike 

abs 

Guide Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Mary Ann Schauerhame on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 12:25:34 from 71.213.65.52

Hi Josse,

How are you?

Did you get my private message about the pictures? Could I get a copy of the pictures of me from the Frugality Race please? I will pay you for your time if you'd like.

Also, I think I might have snagged your jersey a little, and maybe it's a little discolored from some minor staining. I'd be happy to give you some money towards buying a new one.

From josse on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 13:34:22 from 70.193.35.130

I don't have the pics but you can e-mail my moms hubby and ask if he can e-mail them to you, I don't think he would have a problem with that. His e-mail address is runnermel@msn.com

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 10:58:24 from 198.241.217.15

Way to tackle the killer uphill. No wonder you're such a strong runner.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.200.000.000.000.0010.20

Got up and met at Marie's house, the whole gang was there today.  We just ran a random loop, Marie showed us her icing spot in the river and chatted a ton.  Came home and had to get my daughter ready for school and then took the dog for another 4 miles.

50:01/8:05 first 6.2

34:42/8:39 with the dog, he doesn't run as fast when I take him later.  It's to hot for him.

Stretching, abs/back, weights upper 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 10.20
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 11:05:13 from 198.241.217.15

Sounds like a busy morning. You sure got a lot of running in.

From Cal on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 11:16:07 from 66.133.117.3

You've got some great mileage for the month.

From The Howling Commando on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 12:52:53 from 72.224.24.41

Great run as always! You racked up the miles thismonth :)

From RivertonPaul on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 13:02:25 from 67.42.27.114

I think you've outlined a very solid training plan. I just never seem to be able to stick to a plan, even though I know I'd be better off for doing it. Way to go.

From mckenzie on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 19:08:50 from 75.169.125.171

Reading that made me wish I had a dog. What is the plan for saturday, do we have one? I'm not sure I can handle last weeks run, feeling lazy this afternoon.

From josse on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 11:44:48 from 75.216.103.24

So I was thinking we could either meet at the 10 mile mark or the golf course and run up 4 and tempo down 6 and finish back to the cars. Where would you rather meet? Does 6 a.m. work for do you need earlier?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.400.000.000.002.008.40

I ran with Luz and the dogs this morning, the path is getting more crowded and the people don't like the dog off the leash (which I totally understand) so I might have to leash him for the last part of the run.  There seems to be more people when we come back.  Any way nice run, real easy but just what my legs needed after a super deep painfull massage last night.

pace somewhere around a 8:50

Biked for 20 mins. 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.40
Comments
From Jeff on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 11:58:41 from 66.29.163.1

Nice run. Your mileage is getting up there.

From rivertonpaul on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 12:37:35 from 67.42.27.114

Nice aerobic base work.

From kellies on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 22:50:26 from 66.119.143.249

Good Job Josse!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.207.000.000.000.0016.20

I had a pretty good run today, I didn't feel the greatest but the pace was good.  Met Julie at her house and we headed to the canyon and ran up to south fork and back.  We took it fairly easy on the way up and ran a quick but managable pace on the the way down, was still able to talk the whole way.  The spits on the way down where 7:23, 7:07, 7:13, 7:06, 7:09, 7:35, 7:36 with the last two being up hill.  Then we added on another mile to make it 15 to her house.  Then I went down to the river and added on another 1.2 before I got in.  I could have gone further but I had to get my son form my sisters house and I wanted to ice in the river too.  Anyways felt decent, where I do feel fatigue is my breathing and upper body.  

2:06:20/7:48 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 16.20
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 15:39:04 from 71.229.164.25

Great job! I should try running up a canyon and back down. It's just that the mountains are not nearly as close to town here as they are on the Wasatch Front. And getting in the river afterwards is a great idea. I need to find a canyon and a river.

From Brent on Sun, May 31, 2009 at 13:42:13 from 66.7.127.219

Queen Josse, does thing mean you going to run the marathon, nice splits on the down hill being able to talk.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From josse on Sun, May 31, 2009 at 14:38:03 from 70.193.76.53

Brent I still don't know, logic says no but my heart says oh just go do it for fun.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.002.009.00

Got up and ran 7 with brune, fairly easy.  Felt good.  I would catch myself going sub-8 and slow the pace down.  Easy is hows is goes for today:)

1:00:16/8:36 

20 mins on the bike.  

Abs/back 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 12:18:46 from 198.241.217.15

Nice run. Did Brune enjoy it?

From josse on Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 12:36:06 from 70.192.119.27

He always enjoys it!

From Amber on Mon, Jun 01, 2009 at 15:42:30 from 64.255.88.143

How are ya? You are doing so great with your running! You're one amazing gal! BTW THanks for all your advice, sorry I haven't replied, I've been away from the blog for awhile and haven't kept up on it lately. hey, I would love to chat with you about the UT Valley marathon, about the course and such, , , would you PM me your phone number if you get a chance? Since you are the 'CHAMP' of that marathon, I thought you'd be the best source! THanks!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.355.650.000.000.0011.00

Hard day

Met at Julie's house and we ran to Marie's to pick up her and Melody.  We headed to the mouth of the canyon and ran up to canyon Glenn.  Starting at the mouth we pick up the pace then turned the the pace dropped because of the slight downhill.  We also had a run in with some long boarders.  Who where making very difficult for the bikers to get by so Marie nicely ask them to stay to one side.  Right after that they almost had a run in with some bikers and she said see guys (which were actually girls) you need to stay to one side.  They gave us the bird.   I wanted to go and tell them that we are only looking out for the safety of them and the bikers and not to be so bratty.  Teenagers!  We almost caught back up to them but couldn't quite get there.  any ways here are my splits

7:49, 7:53, 6:55, 7:14, 7:20, this part is up hill from the mouth of the canyon up the 800th north hill killed me, 4:41 for .65 (7:11 pace)

Ran the last 1.5 on my own from Julie's house. 

I am going to run UVM but like last year just for fun, I probably will not have the same results as I did last year though.

1:25:26/7:47 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 11.00
Comments
From MarcieJ on Tue, Jun 02, 2009 at 10:34:47 from 209.33.196.122

Great run Josse! You will suprise yourself at UVM. Good luck!

From Cal on Tue, Jun 02, 2009 at 10:44:22 from 66.133.117.3

Great running Josse. You'll be well rewarded for all your miles.

(but not by me! :)

From Mike Warren on Tue, Jun 02, 2009 at 11:12:50 from 207.50.149.221

You are getting fast again, Awesome! People and the bird, what a joke. Seems like with our wonderful STG driving, you get the #1 salute often. Oh well, I just take it as a compliment.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Jun 02, 2009 at 16:04:10 from 198.241.217.15

Kids these days! (Just trying to sounds like a grown-up.)

You are very speedy. I'm glad that you made a decision about UVM. I'm sure you'll do great.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.400.000.000.002.008.40

Easy day

Ran with Luz and my dog.  Was a good little run and we just keep it nice and easy.  Very enjoyable, she gave me some beautiful rose from her yard to bring home.  We got in the river when we where finished, didn't seem quite as cold as when we did it last time but still hurt it was so cold.

8:35 ave pace 

20 mins on my bike 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.40Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.40
Comments
From Cal Stauffer on Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 10:56:12 from 66.133.117.3

The cold river therapy must do wonders for muscle recovery. Not sure that i could do that...

From Josse on Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 11:01:15 from 75.216.17.239

You could do it esp. when you feel how much it helps.

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 11:57:09 from 67.42.27.114

Just be careful not to be swept away. :)

From Ericka on Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 13:17:45 from 24.10.237.83

I didn't think I could do it, I hate the cold! but it does feel nice during and afterward.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 21:36:15 from 71.229.164.25

I need me a cold river!

You're quite a runner.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.002.009.00

Medium day

Ran trails with the orem girls and the dog.  Started at Maries and ran up the killer road part and went north today to dry canyon.  Was tough on the legs, all the up hill but I can tell I am getting stronger on them.  Would have done more but needed to be home so I finished up on the elliptical.

8:56 avg pace 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 11:30:46 from 71.229.164.25

Hills are both enemy and friend; hard to do at the time but make you stronger in the long run. Way to get out there and do it.

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 17:32:22 from 67.42.27.114

Nice job (Movie Star), I'm struggling this week to get in even easy runs.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Ran an easy 5 miler with Marie from my house.

8:08 avg pace 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.00
Comments
From JulieC on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 14:11:07 from 67.42.18.222

Congrats on all your runs this week, you are so disciplined, awesome to keep up with gym workouts too. Are you running the 5k tomorrow? What do you think of the UVM being now in June instead of April like last year? ,

From josse on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 15:32:29 from 70.193.39.100

Yes I think I am doing nestles tomorrow. I think it will be great in june. It was freezing in April when we did it. I think early june is a perfect time to train and run for a marathon. Training weather isn't mid winter and you don't get so burnt out by fall you stink in you marathon (at least that is what I am hoping).

From Brent on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 17:28:30 from 76.8.201.223

Queen Josse, good luck at Nestles, best little race in Utah, not so little. Also, best to you at the UVM. You seem to have a very good attitude.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Walter on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 19:35:03 from 76.27.15.208

Josse, you are going to tackle the UVM? Ill see you up there next weekend.

From josse on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 22:21:46 from 70.193.200.34

No just run it for fun, I am not in tackling form.

From Walter on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 11:42:54 from 76.27.15.208

Some of my favorite marathons are those I run for fun. Its good to see what you look like when you run a race at a slower pace too. Hopefully Ill see ya up there!

From jtshad on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 12:34:58 from 69.20.133.115

See you at UVM (you too Walter).

Race: Nestle 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:20:45
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.100.003.100.000.0012.20

Decided  yesterday to run the nestle 5k to see where I compared to last year.  I was thinking I would run in the 21-22 range so was pleasantly surprised to finish with the time I did.  Met McKenzie early for a good 6 miles warmup, running the course.  The first mile is a hard one as I was remebering form the year before.  Any way I was not sure how much I would be into this.

1-7:00 Trying to stay sub 7 but this has a killer uphill in that hurt my legs and I am just not a fast starter.

2-6:33 Started thinking to myself there is only 2 more miles so I really have to start to work if I want a decent time.  Pass a ton of people.

3-6:33 Just glad I was the same.

.1-36.85 (5:22 pace) saw the clock and realized I could make it below 21 and sprinted my guts out.  I didn't have it on running time so i had no idea.

Really happy with this.  Cooled down with Mac and Sue on the course backwards. 

2137 registered runners, not sure of placing yet. 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 12.20
Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 11:50:43 from 71.219.40.17

Wow great job! Not far off from last year.

From Andy on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 12:08:12 from 207.155.176.10

Great job!

From Nicholas Froerer on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 12:15:43 from 70.103.222.137

Great race! I've been thinking it would be fun to run a 5k to see what I could do..Maybe you'll push me into actually doing it. Rock-n-Roll...

From Eric Day on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 13:06:31 from 189.192.126.0

Cool Josse, good job. Congrats on getting better time than last year.

From seeaprilrun on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 14:52:41 from 68.102.144.140

Awesome job!

From Brent on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 15:13:21 from 76.8.201.223

Queen Josse, tough race to bob and weave, great. Did you stick around for the massive prize drawings?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 15:31:19 from 71.229.164.25

Excellent job, you speed demon!

From allie on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 16:05:53 from 208.110.151.113

nice job, josse! congrats on a great race.

From Bonnie on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 16:17:08 from 128.196.228.134

Great job Josse, very encouraging race seeing you are barely on the come-back trail!

From TylerS on Sun, Jun 07, 2009 at 09:14:28 from 66.119.143.249

Great job Josse. It was fun to see and chat with you yesterday.

From Jon on Sun, Jun 07, 2009 at 09:42:26 from 75.169.153.187

Nice job, Josse.

From JulieC on Sun, Jun 07, 2009 at 17:23:53 from 67.42.18.222

Josse, my iron rod, literally for this race. You did awesome and you helped me to at least make it under 21. I was terribly wanting to give up and when you passed me I was thinking if I could just keep you in my sight you would keep me at some decent pace instead of fading fast. You truly are inspiring and I am thankful for your example of positiveness in races. Good luck next week at UVM, I hope to be at the finish line to cheer you on!!

From Kelli on Sun, Jun 07, 2009 at 18:00:14 from 71.219.74.247

Awesome work and very impressive sprint at the end!!!

From argentinerocket on Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 00:12:20 from 98.204.55.168

Nice work girl! You're a stud chick!

From paul on Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 08:01:49 from 75.162.193.113

Great job!

From Merri on Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 08:15:41 from 207.88.76.69

Very cool, nice job!

From Jon A on Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 12:46:42 from 67.214.249.195

Good race Josse!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Got up and ran in the rain with the dog.  Nice little run:)

52:38/8:24 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.30Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.30
Comments
From Mike Warren on Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 12:06:21 from 207.50.149.221

Hey nice miles! Are you doing SGM this year?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 14:22:04 from 198.241.156.7

Nice little post!

From LuzyLew on Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 19:11:42 from 208.187.197.42

Didn't you love the rain? All along the trail, I kept smelling that jasmine flower (or whatever it is) that you say stinks. It doesn't smell bad to me, but you know my sence of smell just hasn't been the same since about '87....:P Also....I'm going super-de-dooperty slow on Wednesday for 3 only. Let me know if you want to opt out....Are you excited?

From Adam RW on Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 22:35:50 from 155.101.241.49

Spring rain runs are the absolutely best!

From Merri on Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 22:54:36 from 207.88.76.69

Good luck with the UVM!!! I hope you rock it!

From josse on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 00:09:42 from 75.216.175.242

Mike i am in SG but wether I run it or not just depends on if I am pregnant or not.

Luz I do love summer rain, it so clean, crisp and fresh. I hope we have a rainy summer. My favorite is when it is sunny all day and then rains late afternoon to cool everything off. I think I will opt out of wed. if you just going 3 I am not tapering for the marathon so will do more. I don't know if I am excited or just thinking how crazy i am for doing it. It should be fun though. Look for me at the busses:) When are you going?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.204.000.000.000.008.20

Met at Julie's and ran to get Marie and Melody.  We went up the canyon again our way up wasn't as fast as last week, I think we were all feeling warn down.  But the way back was a little quicker I think.  I didn't feel all that great so I kept it to just 8 instead of the 10 I was going to do.  No use in wearing myself out with a marathon on saturday.  7:18, 7:03, 7:23 uphill, 7:31.  

1:03:29/7:47 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 8.20
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 15:11:06 from 71.229.164.25

Good luck with the marathon. If I recall, you're just running this for fun, but I'm sure you'll do great!

From josse on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 21:26:18 from 70.193.19.34

Fast=fun in my books:) But feeling good also=fun too;) oddly these usually don't mix in a marathon at the same time, at least in the end anyways. No it should be fun and I will run what my body lets me that day. Thanks for the on going support.

From LuzyLew on Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 10:36:35 from 69.169.165.206

I missed my 'fast' Wednesday run! I hope you took it a little easy today without me :) I read your strong affirmation of wellness last night just before bed and have repeated it and imagined it in my mind 1,000 times. I woke up and feel like the piriformitis is about 2/3 better than yesterday. I'll be on ice all day, but thank you for sending that positive thought my way. I hope you're getting good sleep and a little break so can leave some gas in the tank for Saturday! I'll call this afternoon about the busses in case we can meet up, or go to pickup race packets. Have a great day!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 10:59:16 from 67.42.27.114

Good luck defending your title. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.750.000.000.000.006.75

Ran fairly easy with my dog.  Went on part of carterville which is part of the marathon course.  Did the little path that takes you to Unv. Pky.   it's kind of annoying.  Quick sharp turns, would be annoying if you were racing it.....good thing I'm not.

56:02/8:18 

abs/back 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.75Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.75
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 18:24:23 from 198.241.156.7

I like how you're using the shoe tracker to track Brune's mileage!

Do you really have the self-restraint to run the marathon and not race it? I'm not sure I would.

From marion on Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 23:07:35 from 71.219.54.130

I am SO glad that you are going to be there on Saturday :) Long run with food :) Cant beat it! :D Can't wait to see you :)

From josse on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 10:26:17 from 70.193.234.182

Carolyn-that's the way I did it last year. Last year the marathon didn't put me out any, I was back into training that very next week. I can do it. But if I do feel good and have it in me I will run fast. Like last year I will run how I feel.

Marion it should be a party, me and Luz are going to meet you guys at Brick oven on friday. So see you then:)

From marion on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 10:34:05 from 71.219.54.130

YEAH!!! I can't wait. After all this is just a LONG run with food and TONS of friends :) See you tomorrow :) They don't take reservations on Friday night, so if you get there first, get a table for like 10ish :) FUN :)

From Merri on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 10:38:54 from 207.88.76.69

So jealous and so excited for all of you uv marathoners!!! Hey how do you add the shoe tracker to the blog???

From josse on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 17:46:05 from 70.193.69.159

merri-I can't remember, but looking at it when you go to edit your blog on the side there is an option for a shoe manager. You click on that and it takes you to a page where you can add in your shoes. If you can't figure it out ask Sasha, he should now;)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

I ran an easy 5 with the dog.  

8:31 pace

MV 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From LuzyLew on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 16:45:50 from 208.187.197.42

I'm keeping the hypochondria in check :) Why are we all so nervy anyway? This is our home turf! We should all be happy to be served drinks and snacks every 2 miles on the same trail we'd all be running this Saturday anyway, right? What's so scary about that? P.S. I know that dog, he's a BQ material.

From Brent on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 22:39:46 from 168.178.30.75

Queen Josse, good luck in the marathon, maybe run with your dog for a few miles during the race? Sounds like a great running partner, you do all the talking, and the dog agrees.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From jtshad on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 08:46:06 from 69.20.188.98

Good luck and see you on Saturday!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

Went for a super easy run with my dog of course.  Felt good, I thought my legs would feel trashed because I got a massage last night but they didn't.  Excited for tomorrow, hope it's a good day for everyone:)  I will run how I feel.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 4.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 4.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:25:18 from 71.229.164.25

Good luck tomorrow. I think you will surprise yourself with how well you do.

From josse on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:26:18 from 75.216.239.79

Thanks Carolyn, it will be an adventure!

From The Howling Commando on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:29:28 from 72.224.24.41

Have fun at the marathon! You go girl!

From Cal on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:32:14 from 66.133.117.3

Run well tomorrow Josse. (I'm counting on you to defend your title!)

From josse on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:35:13 from 75.216.239.79

He he he Cal, I will try, will you be there to take out all the girls who are ahead of me;)

From Andy on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 12:25:29 from 199.190.170.28

Good luck tomorrow.

From LuzyLew on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 12:36:55 from 208.187.197.42

You are the Utah Valley Queen. This is your race (you're practically the spokeswoman, right?) (and you thought you wouldn't run this race...). the race will be great. I WILL be great. We can, can, can. Thanks for your great example and postive thinking. In a way, you've helped us all get there. So here's to Josse! Rock the house.

From LuzyLew on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 12:37:57 from 208.187.197.42

I hope that was a freudian slip, because I meant to write "it" will be great. But who knows, maybe I will be great...:)

From Jeff L on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 14:20:26 from 158.140.1.28

Good luck. Have fun with it.

From allie on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 14:37:42 from 208.110.151.113

josse, good luck tomorrow. very smart to run how you feel. enjoy the race, it should be a great day for you! i will be at 26.1 cheering loudly!

From Leandra on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 17:18:16 from 71.32.192.68

Go Josse! Good luck tomorrow!

Race: Utah Valley Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:25:26, Place overall: 14
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.2020.000.000.000.0026.20

Happy with my time I was expecting something between a 3:20 and 3:30 so I can't complain.  I did well until about 20 and it was kind of a death march after that.  Just glad I finished with a half way decent time.  will write more later.

Once again I think Hyrum pulled off another great race.  And this year it was even more impressive because there were 10 times the runners than last year.  I don't know if I like this years course better or not.  There are some parts i do and some i didn't.  I would give it a 7 on a scale of 1-10, only taking points out because I hated the end and some of the turns.  I liked the airport part from last year.  But most people didn't so what do you do.

On to the race details if I can remember them,  I sleep pretty good.  Woke up at 4:05 and ate some cheereos and drank some hammer drink.  My friend Julie came and got me and we rode the buss together and hung out at the start.  We only had about 30 mins to wait, which went fast.  My plan for the race was to run how I felt.  I felt really good in the beginning and paid for my fast miles in the end.  But I am happy with my time and had to see.... 

We are off and Bang (he couldn't get the gun to work so it went off after we started).

1-7:43

2-7:06

3-7:15

4-7:15

5-7:44 uphill section felt fine.  Michelle is hear cheering.

6-7:20

7-7:14

8-7:20

9-7:25

10-7:19 feeling good still but can tell the end will be a struggle.  See Ericka and Mel here. 

11-7:25

12-7:42 

13-7:34 knew I started to fast but maybe just maybe I can hold on

half way 1:37 and starting to feel it oops.

14-7:28

15-7:36 slowly but surely starting to loose it.  I have pitchers to document to torment on my face.

16-7:41

17-7:49

18-7:50 at this point I want to be done but I can't give up because my kids will be waiting for me at the end.  Plus I am just to stubborn to quit.

19-7:59

20-8:20 and the 7's are gone and the death march begins.

21-8:24  I think here is the last time i see Michelle drive past and I want to stick out my thumb for a ride.

22-8:22

23-8:45 OH MY GOODNESS

24-8:36

25-8:39

26-8:55 Can I just be done know PLEASE

.33-2:37 (7:55) my garmin got it .33 so that is what I put.  

I finish and saw my loving children and husband as well as Ericka and Mel who are also very loving to come cheer me on for the whole race.   Got some post race goodies and went to IHOP for pancakes.  I didn't get sick and was very hungry.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 26.20
Comments
From Bonnie on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 13:34:39 from 75.164.110.212

GREAT Job Josse!! This is a great come-back starting place! Can't wait to hear about it! Hope your back behaved itself.

From Burt on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 14:00:04 from 98.167.151.26

3:25 is awesome. Can't wait to hear the details.

From Sam Dean-howard on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 15:11:19 from 90.212.41.56

Well done Josse excellent time looking forward to your report

From allie on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 15:28:35 from 208.110.151.113

Great job today, Josse. A solid performance. Congratulations.

From LuzyLew on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 15:47:03 from 69.169.165.206

Thanks so much for your wise words this week. I had a blast today. I'm glad you're happy with your time. You always grace and amaze us with your strength and will power.

From Brent on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 17:22:20 from 168.178.30.75

Queen Josse, excellent, right on, no doubt, with Gwen, can't keep the Queen of UVA down.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 18:28:09 from 71.229.164.25

That's more than a half decent time! That's an awesome time. Great job!

From Kelli on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 18:31:55 from 71.219.76.64

Okay, so I once again missed my chance to meet you, BUT I was with Walter this morning after the race (when you were talking to him and eating a popsicle). After we walked away, I said, "Who was that?" and he told me and I was mad that I did not say hi.

Anyway, great job today! I am glad you are happy with your performance, that is the most important thing.

We will have to meet at the RHPC 1/2 I guess!

From Merri on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 18:40:30 from 207.88.76.69

You're amazing!! Way to go!

From marion on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 18:44:35 from 71.213.119.198

Way to go Josse! Excellent race. Agree the last bit was not great :( You are amazing. I am so glad you came for dinner last night :) It was great to meet Erika.

From Walter on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 18:55:50 from 76.27.15.208

Josse i agree with you about it being a death march after 20. Man especially 20-23! yikes Oh and did I hear you say Ericka was there and we didnt throw down the dance moves? lol

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 18:57:21 from 97.117.76.29

Great comeback, Josse. It was nice meeting you and your sister.

From Ericka on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 20:18:58 from 70.192.194.191

And all the girls and all the boys say HEY BABY! to you(another favorite from Gwen) because you rock and roll with the best of them and don't back down. Way to hold strong today GIRLY!

From Holt on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 20:20:58 from 75.169.89.6

Sounds like that ending became a struggle for most - good job sticking in there Josse!

From jtshad on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 20:25:16 from 12.187.226.152

Great race and congrats on the AG award.

From Adam RW on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 22:35:17 from 98.202.223.65

Considering what others have said it sounds like those last 5 were brutal. Glad you it your time range right on the nose. Great job!

From Jon on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 22:54:32 from 75.169.139.27

Good job, Josse. We can't complain too much when we hit our target time on the nose, which both of us did today. Sounds like a pretty good race.

From JulieC on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 14:48:51 from 67.42.17.84

I think you ran well!! You are such an great runner!! Good job Josse. Those last miles are often not kind. You pulled off a super TIME. Hope you aren't too sore today...enjoy your recovery!!!!

From kellies on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 15:01:42 from 66.119.143.249

WOWIE!!! Nice job Josse!! I ran the 10 miler yesterday so as we were driving up on the bus we passed you and I saw you running. I wish I would have had the window down and I would have cheered you on. You were at about mile 5 and looked as if you were just flying down the mountain!! Very nice time! I am proud of you and happy for you!! Good Job!!!

From josse on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 15:27:41 from 75.216.208.36

Thanks for all the kind comments. I really was fun and challenging. I am sore today, mostly just going down the stairs.

From Mike Warren on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 17:14:12 from 208.117.124.133

Jose, great job! Impressive time with limited training. Looks like a good start if you decide to go for that sub 3 at SGM.

From mattk on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 23:58:13 from 69.169.164.230

Great job as always Josse. You're still the original UVM marathon champ! It only gets faster from here. I hear ya on the soreness. I am barely moving today.

From richborget on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 09:44:05 from 67.77.148.152

Nice job way to hang in there for the finish.

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 11:15:18 from 67.42.27.114

It was good to see you. Way to be strong.

From Leandra on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 11:55:55 from 67.41.188.212

WOW! Very impressive, way to go! 3:25 is an awesome time.

From Superfly on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 09:38:18 from 208.117.127.110

I've been off line for a few days so I'm slow. Anyways great job on the race. It is always nice to be happy with your time. This is your "home" course so I'm sure you'll run it more over the years and can sue a good time like that as a benchmark.

Keep up the good work.

From Mark on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 09:50:09 from 168.103.223.128

Great job slugging it out, and you still came right in the middle of your goal range. It's hard to keep going when you want to be done, but you did it!

From argentinerocket on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 11:51:24 from 74.9.147.114

Great job Josse! You are such a tough girl, even on a "bad" race you do fabulous!

From Cal on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 12:04:29 from 66.133.117.3

Congrats on a great race Josse! (I'm only slightly disappointed that you didn't repeat as champ...)

jk.

seriously though, way to go. you did awesome. i've had worse death marches in the last 6 before. keep up the good training!

From MarcieJ on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 13:03:20 from 74.211.9.24

GREAT race Josse. you did so well!!

From paul on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 17:36:11 from 65.103.252.214

Great job. I can't believe how fast you were able to come back to run a marathon.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

0 miles for today I am taking a day or two off before I start into it again.  Recovery week:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.003.003.00

Even though I can hear the road calling my name, I wanted to take another day off.  I did do the ellitpical for 30 mins.  abs/back and lifting arms.

Comments
From Ericka on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 18:00:31 from 66.182.89.5

Josse, Josssee

From josse on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 18:05:17 from 75.216.183.83

yes that is exactly how it sounded...

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 22:28:57 from 71.229.164.25

Good girl.

From MCKENZIE on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 09:59:15 from 75.169.118.4

Take the week , you deserve it! After St. George I can't even think about running for atleast a week, but if you do decide to run, want to meet saturday? i think you and I are the only ones not doing the Wasatch back, it feels like that anyway

From josse on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 12:09:55 from 70.193.209.13

I would love to meet you on saturday. Let's talk friday:)

From Superfly on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 09:21:53 from 208.117.127.110

The road was calling you a name but not a nice one:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.507.50

Decided I needed to get my dog out so I went an easy 5 without a watch.  Legs felt tired but not sore.  Came home and stretched and did the elliptical for 25 mins.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From AmberG on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 12:11:05 from 64.255.88.143

Glad to see you are taking some time off too! It's hard to take a break but our bodies will thank us!!! You are such an amazing runner Josse, it was fun to see you on the marathon. Was your trophy as huge as the ones they gave to the first place winner this year? They were HUGE! I hope yours was too, I would proudly display that in my house, as a centerpiece on my kitchen table probably!

:) Enjoy your week :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 12:25:52 from 198.241.217.15

I guess that dog keeps you going. I'm glad you had a few days of rest and took it easy today.

From josse on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 12:26:02 from 70.193.209.13

Mine was the same as this years. My little boy has it in his room, it is his piston cup.

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 12:44:08 from 67.42.27.114

Nice long-term approach.

From Jon on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 16:20:54 from 138.64.2.76

I love recovery weeks. Easy to get impatient and start running too soon, so we have to resist and be lazy :)

From Maurine/Tarzan on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 09:04:40 from 63.255.172.2

what is a 'piston cup?'

You were wise taking a couple of days off. I am doing it now because my joints were complaining yesterday.

From MCKENZIE on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 10:46:17 from 75.169.130.170

Piston Cup, I got that! I can't believe how many miles you've gone this week. I'd still be dead barley able to walk down stairs! Way to go Josse! See you saturday

From josse on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 14:52:51 from 70.193.165.75

The piston cup is off the Disney Cars movie. My son loves that movie.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Went out around 10:30 it was muggy.  Took the dog for 5 and then added on some more when I got home.  He was tired form the heat, even know it really isn't that hot but for him I guess 65 and sunshine is hot.

8:40 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From allie on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 14:36:05 from 208.110.151.113

i hear you on the muggy! ugh.

nice job this week on your marathon recovery. is your next race hobble creek? good luck with all your training.

From josse on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 14:38:39 from 70.193.165.75

Ya probably, I might do something on the 24th but just a 10k or some shorter stuff. Is your next des news marathon?

From allie on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 10:51:09 from 208.110.151.113

yup. bring on the dnews! :/

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.000.000.005.50

Ran by myself, felt super duper yucky:(

8:45 avg pace 

Abs/back and stretching 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.50
Comments
From Kelli on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 11:11:35 from 71.219.76.64

Sorry you felt super duper yucky! Hope the day is not super duper yucky! Go eat a cookie or some ice cream, that always makes me feel better.

Have a good weekend.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 11:35:44 from 71.229.164.25

My mind was playing tricks on me and at first I thought you wrote that you felt "ducky." I'm sorry it's super duper yucky instead.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Met with McKenzie in SF.  Was tired, hungry, had no energy, and low back/si hurt.   but good company.

8:43 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 13:52:10 from 71.229.164.25

Get something to eat and some rest. I hope you back and si get better.

From Kelsey on Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 20:59:59 from 98.230.3.218

Good miles for not feeling well! Hope it all gets better soon.

From Ericka on Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 15:20:33 from 67.214.238.85

Shoot girl! Let's make some peanut butter bars and I think that will help and next time only do 5 miles the saturday after a marathon that you weren't in tip top shape for. Just taking the words out of your mouth ;)

From Merri on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 11:24:02 from 207.88.76.69

that's funny you came to sf to run and I went to provo to run. next weekend lets run together?

From josse on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 10:25:27 from 70.193.241.76

Ya I will let you know what I do:)

From Merri on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 10:57:28 from 207.88.76.69

I think I might be running a 5k this weekend. Either the runforyouth or the cucil 5k. I need a race to see where I am at, I haven't raced since October. :(

From josse on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 20:07:19 from 75.216.197.248

sounds good:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Ran with my dog easy, felt ok.  Better than last week but can tell I am not fully recovered yet from the marathon.  no watch

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Mike Warren on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 13:36:49 from 207.50.149.221

So, I am hoping you decide to take a crack at that sub 3 STG. After your last marathon performance and not being in shape, must of been a confidence booster.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Got up early to meet at Marie's house.  We ran 4 together and they were done (Marie and Melody did the WBR and were tired) ran Becca home and added on.  Probably should have just done 6 cause sciatic was a little flared up by the end.  Came home and stretched.

1:15:07/8:18 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 9.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

I think I am doing to much to soon after the marathon.  My sciatic has been flaring up more, I went to Dr. Dawson (my nucca chiropractor) yesterday and there is a huge difference.  But I still thought it to be wise to take a day off today from running.  Did the both bike and elliptical for 25 mins.  

Comments
From Cal on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 13:04:12 from 66.133.117.3

i hate those flare-ups. good job keeping on top of it.

(what's a nucca?)

From Brent on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 22:37:15 from 66.7.127.219

Queen Josse - smart cross training, is your next race Hobble? May see you there, we are signed up.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From josse on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 12:52:47 from 70.193.71.170

Cal- a Nucca chiro just deals with the neck, but it is very different than traditional chiropractics. And it helps my SI's better than anything else. When I finally went after my long bout with sciatica and doing months of therapy, it finally went away. Google it.

Brent-ya I might do a 5 or 10k but my next big race will be hobble.

From josse on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 13:10:41 from 70.193.71.170

Cal you get flare ups too?

From Cal on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 13:52:24 from 66.133.117.3

i have some lingering nerve issues, especially in the mornings when i wake up. (generally by the time i run, the pain has gone away or it isn't aggravated by running...)

i feel it the most at the top of my left calf. less often i feel it in the left glute. and i also have a recurring nerve sensation above my left hip.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.600.000.000.002.508.10

Got up and met my little group of girls down and vintage park so we could ice in the river after.  Me and Melody went a little bit before everyone got there and then we all went on a loop from there.  Didn't feel that great.  Sciatic felt better could feel it a little at the end but not bad.  25 mins on the elliptical when I got home.  River is still really cold!

46:17/8:17 pace 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.60
Comments
From Merri on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 13:01:50 from 207.88.76.69

I'm shivering just thinking about it.

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 13:04:54 from 72.224.24.41

Sounds like fun!! The rivers here are fairly warm so wouldn't really aid in "icing". Glad you felt better! Xtraining Queen!

From MichelleL on Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 14:59:54 from 71.35.250.200

I am glad you are feeling a little better. The river sounds wonderful.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Took my dog for 4.5 and then added on a half when I got back.  Tired, sigh.

no watch 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 4.50
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 10:37:14 from 72.224.24.41

.. and this is why I move to have national siesta hours for 2 hours each day!

From josse on Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 18:49:34 from 75.216.101.104

I would go for that! It makes you live longer. But I think our country wants to kill us with extra added stress.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Didn't think I would get out today, my husband is gone but my lovely sister came over at 6 am so I could go out.  Now it's her turn.  Just did an easy out and back form my house by myself.  Felt better than I did all this week but still not the best.  For some reason I feel kind of like I have anxiety only when  i run,  I can't breath very well and my heart rate feels super high.  I have no idea why?  Sciatic was there at about 7.5 but not bad.

1:23:14/8:19 

Hope I start feeling better this summer is flying by and I would like to start training hard. 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 10.00
Comments
From MCKENZIE on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 10:20:57 from 75.169.133.169

Yay....you got out today! Good job! I think running gives me anxiety not only when I'm running but just thinking about it! Remember when it felt good and OK to just run 6 miles for the fun of it? We must like the racing though, we do it every year! See you tonight

From Ericka on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 12:21:50 from 70.192.122.119

Good job today! Thanks for the motivation to get going this morning :)

From MichelleL on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 15:43:55 from 71.35.250.200

Ericka is a stud, babysitting and running in one morning?

Josse, I have had periods of trouble breathing while running and for me I think it was stress/anxiety induced.

From JulieC on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 15:46:32 from 216.160.225.15

I think it could be that but perhaps allergies and the weather changes. Good to rest Josse. Glad you were able to get out today despite the feelings. Take a nap today : D

From josse on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 17:46:06 from 70.192.136.0

Ya Michelle I think it is stress/anxiety, I don't know what about though.

From LuzyLew on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 12:28:29 from 69.169.165.206

Are you on crack? cause sometimes when I freebase that happens to me..... JK!!. I hope it's not the flu coming on, or something going on under the surface there. Take it easy on yourself. Besides,we haven't had 'therapy' for like 3 weeks now. It must be catching up to you :) Hope you'll be well-- Maybe we can catch up by the river this week.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Got up and went out for an easy 5 by myself, felt ok.  Starting to feel better still some tightness in the chest.  Came home and got my dog for 2 miles, he hasn't wanted to go out lately.  I think the heat really wears him out.

58:38/8:22 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 2.00
Comments
From Mike Warren on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 10:42:31 from 208.117.124.133

Good job josse! I know the heat sure wears me out. I guess I have something in common with your dog.

From kellies on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 14:42:38 from 160.7.238.59

Sometimes running by yourself is so fun~!! It makes me want to go back out tonight for some quite time!! So, you have me interested in this scraping thing. I need more details of how to get on board with it. I think it would really help my back. Any advise?

From The Howling Commando on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 22:20:56 from 72.224.24.41

Our St. Bernard isn't one for the heat either. I wish it were fall year round :)D

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Dead....dead..dead......dead......dead....................that all I can say.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 1.00
Comments
From MCKENZIE on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:00:42 from 75.169.123.104

You are so funny! I felt dead yesterday but not dead, dead, dead! haha

From The Howling Commando on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:05:50 from 72.224.24.41

eh, but still, not all bad. I still see:

six... six... six, six SIX!

Keep the faith!

From Kelli on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:09:47 from 71.219.76.64

6 dead miles are better than none!

Go take a nap!! ;)

From JulieC on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 18:01:30 from 216.160.225.15

That is like this heat....devil's 666 you did today, under this new heat wave comes fatigue. Try cooling off with a hose before running Josse. It also sounds like you may not be sleeping well? Take a day off and swim some laps. Do you like to swim? :D

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 22:55:58 from 71.229.164.25

Not quite dead yet.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

I am starting to think there is something wrong with me.  I think I will go get some blood work done to see if I am low on iron or something.  All most every run since the marathon I have been really tired and I get light headed and just can't run.  Plus I have been super tired, and bad headaches.   I just feel awful.  

Meet the girls down at Vintage park and ran.  Iced after in the river.

8:05 avg. pace, felt way to hard 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.30
Comments
From Kelli on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 10:16:43 from 71.219.76.64

I am sorry! EAT MORE MEAT. Isn't that where iron comes from?

Great Paula Radcliffe quote, BTW. Totally true.

Have a good day!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:34:40 from 67.42.27.114

Hope you feel better.

From Clay on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 13:40:35 from 66.119.143.249

I hope those 10 seconds that I ran with you two Saturdays ago didn't get you sick;-)JK. I hope you get to feeling better!

From Smooth on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 16:58:32 from 71.36.76.12

Sorry you're not feeling well. Smart to get it checked. Get better soon.

From JulieC on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 17:09:24 from 65.100.202.237

Your body needs a rest, as you are discovering. I think you are on the verge of chronic fatigue. A marathon depletes your adrenaline which then sets you up for decreased immunity, for example allergies, decreased thyroid function, decreased kidney function-they send out the adrenaline. So good to get tested. Try a week of really slow running. I think you will be amazed at the recovery. And eight hours a night of sleep. Josse- I am just concerned, so please take it easy. PS take in vitamin C when you eat iron foods, it helps absoption. I would go for a natural way of getting iron as supplements can cause other issues.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 17:23:25 from 198.241.217.15

Yes, get some rest and some good food. It's a good idea to get things checked out too. I hope you get feeling better soon.

From Merri on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 11:13:00 from 207.88.76.69

hope you get feeling better soon!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Nothing, taking a day off.  Going to get my iron checked just to make sure that is not the problem.

Got my iron levels tested and they are in the normal range.  So I am not sure, maybe just some extra rest. 

Comments
From LuzyLew on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 13:37:46 from 208.187.197.42

Oh Man, I just read through your week. You sound like I feel. Let me know what they say--because maybe we have the same thing :) I'm with you in the exhaustion depatment. But you've done a lot of running. I sure hope you're ok girly. Get better. You're exhausted it sounds like.

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 18:39:24 from 71.36.79.70

So, what did the hematology report show?

From josse on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 19:39:03 from 75.216.178.11

they were normal

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 19:43:35 from 71.36.79.70

Good detective work. Never hurts to get extra sleep/rest.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 23:48:27 from 71.229.164.25

Rest is good.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.100.000.000.000.003.10

Met a Marie's and ran 3.  Felt blah.

8:09 avg pace 

got some blood work done today, will get the result next thursday.   Hopefully this will tell me something. 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 3.10
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jul 03, 2009 at 12:20:54 from 71.229.164.25

You're fast even when you're blah.

From Kelli on Fri, Jul 03, 2009 at 17:55:37 from 71.219.89.21

What about the heat? I am wondering if that is what might be making so many feel sluggish. They say to takes a few weeks to adjust.

Just a thought! Have a great weekend!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.600.000.000.004.1011.70

HAPPY  4th OF JULY, my favorite holiday:)

Got up early to take my kids to the hot air balloons.  Came home and pick Ericka up to go measure out the course for next weekends "training run"  started with running the end of the course (2.25 from the bridge at the mouth to vintage w/one loop around the park).  Then drove to the mouth of the canyon and bike the second half of the course.  Pretty uneventful on the way up until I got to the turn around spot and fell over, couldn't get my foot out of the pedal.  Then I was trying to spray paint an arrow and sprayed myself.  Then riding down my reflector came off and was making this awful sound, I thought my spoke had broke.  We make it and I took Ericka home and then went and ran some more from Vintage and then got in the river, the time goes by slower when you are by yourself.  Didn't feel that great, but not to tearable on the 1st run and felt better on the 2nd run after the bike.  Felt great on the bike, maybe I'll switch sports;)  The weather stayed pretty cool.

7:50 avg pace 

 

 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.60
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Jul 04, 2009 at 15:33:01 from 71.229.164.25

Have a great 4th of July, Josse!

I'm sorry, but I had to chuckle about you spray painting yourself.

I'm sure you would be great at whatever sport you do, but I like you as a runner.

From josse on Sat, Jul 04, 2009 at 19:36:29 from 70.193.148.182

It was funny, It looked like blood which would go along with the fall. The fall was probably funnier. I am a runner at heart.

From Ericka on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 16:44:20 from 71.36.67.156

I'd say everything put together was probably funnier.. and I got to sit back and watch :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Got up and ran an easy 5 miles and then took my dog out for a mile.  Felt crappy.

8:33 avg. pace 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 1.00
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 10:38:58 from 72.224.24.41

Sorry you felt like junk, Josse! I'm sure it'll get better though. Hoping for the best when you get your results on that extra blood work this week! Keep on rockin the miles though. And I know the puppy must love getting out in the open air with his mommy for a run too! :D

From Teena on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 10:54:47 from 67.177.20.13

Sorry you felt "crappy" Josse! But nice job getting in the miles anyway.

I still need to get all your "scraping" info. It kind of makes me nervous ... but if it works, it works! :)

Have a great Monday!

From MichelleL on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 11:08:33 from 71.35.250.200

Sorry you're not getting better. Do you have a doc appt this week?

From josse on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 12:42:19 from 75.216.205.230

Teena- the website is www.guashaorthopedic.com if you need help using the tools i would love to show you.

Michelle Yes I have an appointment on thursday to get the results if any on my blood work. They will probably just tell me I'm a mental case;)

From Leandra on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 14:13:32 from 70.56.110.220

Sorry you felt crappy but way to get out and run a good distance at a good pace anyway!

From Merri on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 14:31:50 from 207.88.76.69

yeah it's never fun to run when you feel crappy. hope you feel better soon.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 14:47:16 from 198.241.156.7

Feeling crappy is no fun, but you ran some good miles anyway. Say hi to Brune for me.

From LuzyLew on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 15:21:47 from 208.187.197.42

I have been thinking about you all weekend. You're not mental-- I think you're tired. I'm getting a little better, feeling stronger anyway-- but it could have been the 5,000 calories of grilled meat and snow cones on Saturday. Maybe you should try that.

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 06, 2009 at 23:41:54 from 71.36.69.213

So sorry you're not feeling better. Good job getting out there! Hope you get this figured out and back to your happy running self again.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Sick with the stomach flu.....bad news:(  Me and the toilet have been best friends.

Comments
From paul on Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 16:16:47 from 65.103.252.214

It's not swine flu, is it?

From josse on Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 16:21:17 from 70.192.8.175

I don't thinks so.. it's that more respiratory? I am starting to feel a bit better. I think Luz and the blog had that and she was sick for days.

From LuzyLew on Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 17:25:13 from 208.187.197.42

You will be better....You will,will,will. I did yoga on my back patio last night in the cool night air. I haven't done Yoga with any amount of meditation for a while, it was nice to feel that centeredness. Maybe some gentle, medatative, healing yoga (tree, child's pose, goddess) can help a bit in the days to come. I'm sending healing thoughts your way.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 20:38:25 from 71.229.164.25

Oh no! Stomach flu is usually pretty short-lived. Here's hoping.

From MCKENZIE on Tue, Jul 07, 2009 at 23:57:16 from 75.169.119.12

We had it at our home on sunday...you will survive!!!!

From JulieC on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 21:12:49 from 207.224.216.189

I just got that part too Josse, started today. Feeling crappy but threw myself out there. Not always recommended. Probably always better to rest. Have fun at girls camp : )

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

I have come to terms with my training being doomed the rest of the summer, oh well.  I still am not feeling good enough to go running, but have gotten some house work done.  Next week I will be going to girls camp so I won't be getting in that much running either.   I feel like running UVM was a huge mistake, well I knew that before but was stupid and ran it any way.  

Comments
From Kelli on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 13:19:31 from 71.219.89.21

I am sorry you are still not feeling well!!! Take care of yourself.

I will be at girls camp next week, too. NOT looking forward to it.

From josse on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 13:21:17 from 70.192.182.68

i wish it was the same camp then we could run together.

From Leandra on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 13:33:57 from 71.219.43.211

Sorry Josse! At least you got a marathon in this summer and you did really well in it too! have fun at g-camp, maybe you'll come back feeling rejuvenated! :)

From Kelli on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 16:39:32 from 71.219.89.21

No kidding! We will be up Payson canyon, maybe I will just run down it and back.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 20:34:05 from 71.229.164.25

Maybe just take a couple of weeks and then see how you feel. Good luck with girls' camp.

From Maurine/Tarzan on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 10:05:40 from 63.255.172.2

Sorry you are feeling crappy. Hang in there and things will resolve themselves.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.007.00

Got up and met with the Orem girls.  Ran on the canal, was tired and felt yucky.  

8:21 avg. pace 

abs/back and biked for 20 mins felt good biking.

I got my blood work back from the Dr.  She says everything looks great except my blood sugar was very low.  She asked me if I had been fasting, which I almost never do because it makes me crazy.  I said no and in fact I had just ate lunch.  So she said I am Hypoglycemic, which I have wondered for years but just have never been tested for.  So I just need to really focus on my diet again.  I felt the best I have ever felt eating like I did last year, so I just have to buckle down and recommit to perfect eating again.   

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 12:30:38 from 198.241.156.7

Still running even when you feel tired and yucky, eh? Does the run help you feel better or make you feel worse?

From josse on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 12:56:05 from 70.192.34.171

I don't think it makes me feel better or worse. I only feel super crappy when I am running. I will get my blood work back today and hopefully that will tell me something.

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 19:18:42 from 71.36.86.86

That explains it, hypoglycemic makes you feel crappy. When my blood sugar dips below 80, I feel fainty and absolutely no energy. Hope you get back on frequent small meals that keep the glucose level happy again. Good luck at girls camp! Try to "bank" some extra sleep the rest of this week.

From Bonnie on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 19:59:39 from 75.164.107.85

well, this is good Josse. It explains why you are feeling yucky, and it has a solution. I am glad, though sorry it has been so long since you felt well. You have been running enough that you haven't lost much fitness, and maybe the forced rest will bode well for some late summer/early fall racing!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jul 09, 2009 at 20:13:35 from 71.229.164.25

I'm so glad you got an explanation and that you can do something about it!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.000.000.000.009.0011.00

I met with Rebecca this morning for a bike ride.  I ate a nut bar and a banana and think that really helped.  Rebecca is an animal on the bike and I really had to work to keep up and then at 7 miles I told her just to take off.  We went up South fork, I was about a half mile behind her.  We rode together the whole way down, it is easier to keep up on the downhill.  I felt decent for how hard I was pushing.  Then I came home and pushed my son in the jogger and had Brune as well.  I was tired but it was from the biking and not lack of food.  I fell again on my bike, I just can't get my feet out in time.  And I was freezing!  Biked 24 miles in 1:33 mins

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 2.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 2.00
Comments
From Cal on Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 11:33:43 from 66.133.117.3

do you get some good nutritional guidelines from the doc?

(be careful on that bike)

From josse on Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 15:36:15 from 70.193.241.200

She told me to make sure I mix a good protein in with my carbs. But I know how I need to eat, the same way I did last year. I felt fabulous the way I ate last year. I guess I need to pay a bunch of money for someone to tell me what I already knew but was being to stubborn to do.

Race: RHPC half marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:41:18, Place overall: 3
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.307.100.000.000.0016.40

So this was a fun little event if I do say so myself.  Got some good marathon pace work which I wanted and I felt decent, except my SI joints hurting.   We started at the mouth of the canyon and went up about 5.5 and then back down past riverwoods and turned up and finished a vintage park,  a really good course:)  I went into today's run thinking I would feel like crap so when I felt half way decent it was a super big plus.  My back started hurting about mile 7, and I started to really feel it at mile 12 but Tyler pulled me along to the finish.  

I ran fairly easy with McKenzie and Julie until about mile 4 and they stopped and stretch and then I ran with Kelli's husband ( Scott ? I am bad with names) until the turn around.  I stopped for a good drink and then went on my way.  Started with the marathon pace stuff on the way down.  Finished the race and had some fruit and went back up for my friend it was her first time going this far.  So I add on more mileage that I wasn't planning on doing but I am glad I went back she needed that little extra boost.  FUN DAY!!

splits 8:16, 8:03, 8:05, 8:09, 7:57, 8:40 (water break about 1 min.), 7:07, 7:00, 7:10, 7:24, 7:25, 7:39, 7:46  

The path was torn up at the end so that was kind of a slow down and it cut just a bit off the total distance but my garmin had it at 13.07 so not to off.   Got in the river after it is still very cold.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 16.40
Comments
From RAD on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 13:57:00 from 67.166.99.8

Josse, it was SO fun to meet you and chat! I had an amazing time and thought that was a GREAT course :) It really truly was a perfect morning AND run!!! Thanks for all the work you put in for us, it was greatly appreciated. PLUS you ran a nice run this morning as well, I'm so impressed by your times and paces!

From Shimelle on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 13:58:37 from 208.54.5.54

Thanks for doing this little fun event. It was great to meet you. Great job on your pace and I hope your SI issues work out.

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 13:59:29 from 97.117.58.176

That was a fun race. Thanks for helping to get it all organized.

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 13:59:48 from 71.219.89.21

You did a great job with the course---sorry for cheating at the end! We had a great time and it is such a pretty run, wish I lived in Provo so i could have that trail to run on every day!!!

Thanks for all of your hard work on the course!

Glad you felt pretty good and, yes, his name is Scott!

From Burt on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 14:02:56 from 98.167.151.26

That does sound like a fun little event. Great job!

From LuzyLew on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 14:33:33 from 69.169.165.206

It was great to say hi! Thanks for helping with the course. I had a great time. Great job on the run btw. I really wanted you to have that rooster though :)

From allie on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 14:56:04 from 208.110.151.113

great job josse. sounds like a fun day.

From The Howling Commando on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 15:01:14 from 72.224.24.41

Way to smoke 'em JOsse! I know not near your PR.. but it's close to my PR therefore you smoked um! Glad you had a fun time!

From MCKENZIE on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 15:50:18 from 75.169.116.87

I love seeing you! You always make me smile and I enjoy our conversations! Hang in there! (i miss spelled there 3 times before I got it right) See you in a few!

From Julie on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 15:55:46 from 63.230.29.92

It was fun meeting you today. Thanks for helping put this on. It was so much fun. My garmin measured 13.17 so I'd say you did a great gob measuring.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 18:00:42 from 71.229.164.25

Great job today! It sounds like it was a really fun race.

From josse on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 18:48:00 from 70.192.112.63

Hey thanks everyone, today was a good day. Feeling good is hard to come by these days for me. It was great to see everyone who came and I had a blast. What more can you ask for:)

From Merri on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 19:10:00 from 67.104.0.92

Nice Job Josse!! sounded like a way fun race!

From Leandra on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 19:12:31 from 76.27.81.221

Oh, I wish I would have put my legs in the river! I can't even tell you how much I wanted to when we got out of the canyon and it was right there!

Fun to meet you today, well kind of meet you. ha ha I didn't get to talk much with you but now I can put a face with the comments I make on your blog.

You did really good, your so fast!

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 21:37:07 from 207.211.82.32

What great fun. Keep healthy.

From Jeff L on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 21:45:49 from 97.117.29.238

Nice seeing you and all the others on the trail today. It looked like you were feeling pretty good when I saw you.....and I secretly wished I was running it with you guys. It looked fun.

From Smooth on Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 22:15:02 from 71.36.67.77

Josse,

THANKS for putting on this run. It was so nice to see you again. You looked so SPEEDY!!! I had a great time chatting with your mommy. She's an amazing lady. She gives me hope that I may be able to keep running 'till I'm 89.

Hope your SI feels better and you get your mojo back.

From marion on Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 13:39:18 from 71.213.106.139

THANK YOU SO MUCH JOSSE! Your course was A1 perfect :) Now that everyone knows it- we can do it FOREVER!!! :) What a fun party! It was SO great to work with you on this. sorry for the 8,000 phone calls :( Anxiety is my constant companion with fun stuff like this :) You are the BEST!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo

I am sorry your back was not being well behaved :( I hope you have a much better week this week :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.700.000.000.000.008.70

Got up and ran easy by myself, was tired and a little sore starting but ended up feeling decent.  Will be at Girls Camp the rest of the week.

1:15:56/8:44 

MV 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 8.70
Comments
From Ericka on Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 15:47:22 from 66.182.89.5

Have fun at camp! It will be a forced easy week :)

From LuzyLew on Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 18:20:05 from 208.187.197.42

I hope you have a great time at Girl's camp! I hope your daughter has the time of her life. I woke up this morning with the funniest thought. I remembered writing how crazy I thought those guys are who do 100 miler's out in Death Valley, and how commented(sarcastically) "yeah, those guys are crazy!". I realized it's your mother who runs those races isn't it? You guys are iron maidens. Have fun at camp. Maybe you'll get some 'rest' up in the mountains!

From Merri on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 11:03:04 from 67.104.0.92

i hope you're having fun at girls camp!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

3rd day and finally was able to get a run in.  I had generator problems (my daughter sleeps with a bipap so we needed a generator) the first 2 nights plus late nights and early mornings I didn't have it in me to run.  But I finally got in a run on the beautiful trails.  Went up to lone pine and checked out the beaver ponds.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.500.000.000.000.004.50

Got up early to go run on the trails.  I went out the way we went up to the sunrise hike, only when I heard some sheep I decided to go run around the lake a few times.  There had been a bear that had killed 3 sheep the day before so I thought it best if I didn't go up that way.  Come to find out they had killed the bear the night before.  But better safe than sorry.  I had a really good time at girls camp,  tiring but fun.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 4.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Up really early to go home.  No run, really tired so I took a 3 hour nap:)  back to it next week.

Comments
From The Howling Commando on Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 20:55:14 from 72.224.24.41

Glad girls camp was fun! Scary thing about the bear and the sheep! Eek! You could outrun the bear though :-P. Or scare it into submission with your awesomeness ;)

From RAD on Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 21:51:49 from 67.166.99.8

I can't believe all the running you did at camp! I'm impressed, I would just be too tired (and scared of bears and skunks) to go by myself. You truly are a crazy runner! :) Glad you finally got some sleep!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.20
Comments
From karin on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 14:01:39 from 71.32.234.96

Way to go Josse. Keep it up. YOU are my idol. Love mom

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.200.000.000.003.008.20

Met with the orem girls to check out the 10k course up at Timpview.  It is pretty sucky if you ask me.  But I would probably feel different if I felt better and was in shape.  I am still just feeling pretty yucky when I run.  It was nice to run with the girls though.  Came home and bike and stretched. 

43:44/8:23 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.20
Comments
From Leandra on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:00:36 from 71.219.46.209

I've looked at the map for that 10k run, it's the one on the 24th right? Yeah, it looks really sucky. Huge hills to run up.

That's a great pace and I'm always impressed that you keep running despite feeling yucky.

From josse on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 14:32:39 from 75.216.27.121

Yea it's not a pr course.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 11:26:15 from 198.241.217.15

Are you going to run that 10K? When is it?

From josse on Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 11:36:01 from 70.192.80.151

No the 10k is on the 24th and I am not in any kind of shape to run a 10k right now.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.301.000.000.000.008.30

Got up and ran by myself.  Felt better this morning, not great but better and good enough to hold a decent pace, was able to run a mile at 7:30 so I will count as a marathon pace mile.

1:07:02/8:04 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 8.30
Comments
From MCKENZIE on Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 11:56:59 from 75.169.121.204

YAY for you! Good run, I was wondering how long did it take you to recover from Bryce last year, any idea? My legs are shot

From josse on Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:51:17 from 70.193.238.67

I think it took me a couple of weeks, longer than any of the marathons I had ran that spring.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.100.000.000.004.0011.10

Got up and met at Julie's house and we ran down to Melodie's house to run with her.  Felt a little bit better this morning but leg tired from yesterday.  Have not ran 4 day's in a row for a while.  This month has really been a dud, but maybe if I start feeling better by SG I will be in decent shape and be able to run well instead of being totally burt out like I usually am.

58:02/8:10 

Bike for 40 mins 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.10
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 09:59:58 from 71.229.164.25

I'm sorry you haven't been feeling great. I think it's going around.

From Adam RW on Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 22:30:03 from 98.202.223.65

I like your plan. I think we all forget that rest is part of training...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.104.500.000.000.0016.60

Met McKenzie for a long run today in SF.  We looped around the golf course and ran into the tail end of the race so we spent some time weaving in and out of runners.  We picked up the pace for those miles and felt decent  doing so (right around 7:30's).  I actually felt all right for the run but was tired the last couple miles.   Enjoyed the run cause I had great company:)

2:15:46/8:11 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 16.60
Comments
From Leandra on Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 12:47:30 from 76.27.81.221

Saw you guys pass me around mile 3 of the race. Good run today and great pace!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 12:50:43 from 198.241.156.7

Company always makes it better.

From James on Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 13:53:51 from 76.27.11.191

Hey, just saying hi! I miss the runs I did with you and Michelle last summer, and I could use your knee in my butt again.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

Just did some crosstraining today, 35 mins on the elliptical and 15 mins on the bike.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.200.000.000.000.009.20

Got out around 7 a.m. and went for a run, did the temple loop.  Felt fair, wasn't great but wasn't bad either.  Just ran an even kill pace and tried to push the  uphills a bit.   Was hot by the finish, but didn't bother me much.

1:18:51/8:34 

today is my daughters 13th birthday!  Wow how time flies. 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 9.20
Comments
From Nevels on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 12:56:01 from 131.204.15.93

13 miles for the 13th birthday...?

From josse on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 13:00:33 from 70.192.43.193

nine is enough for me:)

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 13:04:47 from 70.56.100.152

Happy Birthday to your daughter! Can't believe you have a 13 year old. You don't look more than 18 yourself! NICE RUN to start the week!

From Maurine/Tarzan on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 16:32:10 from 63.255.172.2

I agree with Smooth - you don't look old enough to have a 13 year old. Welcome to the wonderful world of teenagers :-)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 22:30:23 from 71.229.164.25

Happy Birthday to your daughter.

Nice run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.902.200.000.000.007.10

Met Julie for a run we did a little tempo run which felt decent.  Warmed up to the mouth of the canyon and then tempoed down to Will's did a 7:03 and 7:07 with the last last .2 being a 6:51 pace.  Then back to my car.

52:12/7:56 

abs/back 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.10
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 10:51:40 from 72.224.24.41

Woot! Nice run! A bit speedier than your normal quick pace! Rock on chica!

From MichelleL on Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 11:13:14 from 67.41.190.219

Sounds heavenly. . .

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 23:56:18 from 71.229.164.25

Great run. You sound like you're feeling better.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.003.008.00

easy 5 miles by myself:)

41:15/8:23 

30 mins on the bike 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 10:57:30 from 24.8.167.243

Did Brune stay home?

From josse on Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 13:28:54 from 70.192.126.254

Ya he hasn't want to go out, I don't think he likes the road and the heat. But he loves to chase a ball, so we just do that daily. I do miss running with him but don't want to push it if he doesn't want to.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.000.000.000.000.009.00

Met at Julie's house and ran with her and Melody, we did the water tank hill trail and looped back down to the park and got a drink.  I had a hard time keeping up esp. on the uphill.  But thats ok I will soon.

1:15:xx/8:29 

Iced in the river, surprisingly still cold for end of July.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 9.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 10:29:26 from 24.8.167.243

I like your confidence. And the icing in the river sounds great.

From marion on Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 10:34:04 from 71.219.52.63

Great miles this week :) How are you feeling??

From MCKENZIE on Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 11:37:27 from 75.169.127.181

good job! Kent and I are going to do 20 on saturday, if you feel up to it we'd love for you to join!

From josse on Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 17:22:51 from 70.192.28.10

Marion feeling better than I was, I still feel like I have a long way to go but that is better than where I was.

Mac I made plan to run up here cause I thought you where going to run that 5k. You want to run up my way? If not we will see you next week:)

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 18:37:07 from 71.36.74.201

Nice runs this week! Do you take off your shoes when you ice in the river? Is SGM your next goal race?

From AmberG on Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 23:10:58 from 64.255.89.25

Icing in the river sounds heavenly, it's so blasted hot down here!!! Hope you are feeling better soon, I haven't had a chance to comment since you found out about your hypoglycemia . . . Take care of yourself!!! Just wondered what special care you have to take concerning running, , , I'm assuming eating more frequently, but do you bring fuel on your runs? Can you tell when you've gone too long without food? What does that feel like?

Great job on your runs, , , you always push through hard things! Amazing :)

From josse on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 13:43:56 from 75.216.248.201

Smooth I do take my shoes off to get in the river. I am running hobble creek and maybe spanish fork half and then yes Sg.

Amber-the main thing I am doing is cleaning up my diet, after my miscarry I kind of let my eating slip and that is where I notice the biggest difference. Cutting out sugar and white flour make the biggest difference for me. This is usually not to hard for me to do but for some reason it is this year. I eat before all my runs know and that seems to help and fuel only during on long runs. I can tell if I have gone to long, i get really moody, headaches and sometimes sick to my stomach.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.003.006.00

Slept in this morning thinking my husband didn't have to leave until 9 but he need to leave earlier so I took my son in the jogger and my dog for a really easy 3 miles.  Then biked for 30 mins.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 3.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 3.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 14:03:17 from 198.241.156.7

That's dedication.

From Ericka on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 14:38:28 from 66.182.89.5

Does he still like the jogger?

From josse on Sat, Aug 01, 2009 at 14:06:20 from 75.216.233.1

Ya but he doesn't like to go as far as we use to go but that is fine cause he is way to heavy to push for 10 miles. I even got Brune to come with but i think only cause Wade was gone.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.206.000.000.000.0018.20

Started the day early by myself and ran to Melody's house (2.5) then we continued to the mouth of the canyon to pick up some of her friends and ran up passed bridal veil falls and turned.  Picked up the pace down to mid 7 range.  Then dropped the girls off at the mouth and continued down the path to center and back to Melody's and finish up on my own.  Felt good on the run except for feeling the sciatic on the left side which I feel every long run.

2:29:29/8:12 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 18.20
Comments
From allie on Sat, Aug 01, 2009 at 11:25:43 from 208.110.151.113

nice long run today. looking strong for hobble creek!

From The Howling Commando on Sat, Aug 01, 2009 at 11:28:23 from 72.224.24.41

Holy cow sweet run!!

From MichelleL on Sat, Aug 01, 2009 at 11:28:37 from 71.35.248.79

Glad you felt energy and had a nice run. You only went six times as long as me today :)

From MCKENZIE on Sat, Aug 01, 2009 at 12:20:20 from 75.169.126.219

YAY for you...good run. Wish I could have made it over, sorry!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Aug 01, 2009 at 12:21:20 from 24.8.167.243

Great run!

From Kelli on Sat, Aug 01, 2009 at 18:49:50 from 71.219.100.174

You have had an awesome running week, even with sleeping in! Nice work. Looking forward to seeing you fly by me at Hobblecreek.

From Smooth on Sat, Aug 01, 2009 at 23:53:49 from 71.32.238.231

WOW, very speedy 18 miler! GREAT JOB!!!

From Merri on Sun, Aug 02, 2009 at 00:03:22 from 160.7.234.108

one of these days I'm going to join you! My little sister said she saw you this morning.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

I pulled a Paul this morning, set the alarm for 5 am and didn't want to get up but really didn't go back to sleep.  My husband was going to leave at 6:15 but needed some papers printed off so I go up and did that and then went out and did laps around the block until my son woke up (5.2 at a 8:07 pace) and then took him in the jogger and my dog for the last part.

57:55/8:16 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 1.80
Comments
From MichelleL on Mon, Aug 03, 2009 at 10:59:57 from 71.35.248.79

Not my Paul, right? But it sounds like my Paul.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Aug 03, 2009 at 11:21:47 from 24.8.167.243

Did you have to check after each lap to see whether he was awake yet? In any case, you were very resourceful this morning.

From josse on Mon, Aug 03, 2009 at 15:09:10 from 70.193.196.183

No not your Paul Michelle, Paul P did this last week.

Carolyn-yes I check every mile or so.

From Kelli on Mon, Aug 03, 2009 at 17:51:33 from 71.219.100.174

What a good mom, I just leave mine to fend for themselves!

Nice run, hope you have a great week!

From MichelleL on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 06:38:30 from 71.35.248.79

My Paul does this at least once a week :) Except his ritual starts at 7:30.

From paul on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 08:28:53 from 75.162.198.195

I finally busted out my timer outlet with a small lamp plugged in. This acts as my "sun". It turns on automatically at 4:30AM, which helps me wake up slowly.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.002.002.000.003.0011.00

Did a tempo run today, met Melody and Julie at vintange and warmed up 2 miles up the jogging path.   Started the tempo 2 miles up  the canyon and 2 miles down, I quickly fell behind but could still see them but my watch was saying I was only running an 8 min pace.  I felt pathetic, finish up the the up hill with my watch saying I was only going 7:48, 7:39 and 7:30, 7:00 on the way down but I don't think my watch was picking up satilite properly because both the girls watch said over a min per mile faster and I wasn't over a min slower then them.   In fact on the was down it took my watch over a half mile to get under an 8 min pace.  This did make me feel a little bit better.  They avg. 6:40's going up and 6:08's going down so I figure I was no more than 30 seconds behind them so about 7:18, 7:09 going up and 7:00, 6:30 coming down.  Maybe even faster, those dang trees where making it hard on my garmin for some reason.

1:00:33/7:40 

Iced in the river.

30 mins on the bike, abs/back  

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 10:28:12 from 24.8.167.243

I know you're saying your Garmin was wrong at this point, but ONLY 7:48, 7:39 and 7:30, 7:00? You are too dang fast.

From Merri on Wed, Aug 05, 2009 at 10:24:32 from 160.7.234.108

iced in river....buuuuurrrrrrrrrr shiver :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Met at Melody's for an easy run, she had a friend as well.  Felt decent a little stiffness from the speed yesterday.  Ran about  5 with them and added on the rest by myself.

1:00:28/8:24 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.20
Comments
From Smooth on Wed, Aug 05, 2009 at 15:24:50 from 71.36.75.185

Nice recovery run and miles with friends! Glad you're keeping your easy workout EASY!!!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Aug 05, 2009 at 15:40:00 from 198.241.156.7

Your easy is still a bit of a challenge for me.

From kellies on Wed, Aug 05, 2009 at 21:29:18 from 67.222.231.10

Nice.....Nice!!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Met at Julie's house and went and ran trails.  Legs were just a burning on the steep, steep uphill section but did fair.  Dropped everyone off at 7 and ran 3 more.  

1:26:11/8:37 avg pace 

abs/back weights upper 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Aug 06, 2009 at 10:30:21 from 24.8.167.243

You always seem to do just a little bit more than others.

From LuzyLew on Thu, Aug 06, 2009 at 12:10:36 from 208.187.197.42

Hey you!! I see you are getting ready to rock Hobble Creek. You're times are great. How are you?

From Bec on Thu, Aug 06, 2009 at 12:19:12 from 67.177.35.60

Good work!

From josse on Thu, Aug 06, 2009 at 12:50:49 from 75.216.2.119

Hey Luz, I am doing better than I was last month just feel out of shape, esp. when I am running with the girls in the morning. But it will come back, hopefully;)

Looks like you had a really fun trip, we need to get together so you can tell me all about it.

From LuzyLew on Thu, Aug 06, 2009 at 13:24:22 from 208.187.197.42

Here's to feeling better (!). Those girls are pretty speedy-- just kept you on your toes, I'm sure. Let me know if you can swing an early trail run in the next 2 weeks (or even a regular one for that matter!). Everyone goes back to school Aug. 19, when my a.m. life changes forever until next May :( Glad you're hanging in there.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.300.000.000.002.007.30

Went out around 10:15 and it was still nice and cool.  Just ran an easy 5, went to the post office to drop some letters and looped back home.  Left leg was a little sore from getting scraped last night and felt a little sluggish the first mile but felt good after that.

45:02/8:31 

20 mins on the elliptical 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.30
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Fri, Aug 07, 2009 at 13:17:33 from 72.224.24.41

Always something to be able to tell people you "RAN" errands! Literally! :D Sounds like a great run. Do you like the cool weather as much as me? I love it! The 3 weeks of fall weather in October here in NY make the wait worth it!

From allie on Fri, Aug 07, 2009 at 13:19:39 from 208.54.15.75

nice job on the errand running. it WAS surprisingly cool this morning, wasn't it?

From josse on Fri, Aug 07, 2009 at 13:21:24 from 70.193.180.155

What a difference a day makes and a cool weather front:) Yes I do love the cool weather but not cold. I wish fall lasted for months and months.

From Merri on Fri, Aug 07, 2009 at 13:28:51 from 160.7.234.108

Hey Josse what are you running tomorrow for you run?

From josse on Fri, Aug 07, 2009 at 14:06:18 from 70.193.21.171

Some of us are meeting and running the hobble creek course, you want to join?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.008.004.000.000.0016.00

Met up with a great group for this mornings group, which included Melody, McKenzie, Aurbry, Kent, and Shawn.  We carpooled up to the 3 mile mark of Hobble creek half and warmed up 3 miles to the start (25:48), then took a small drink/potty break and ran the half course with every other mile hard starting with an easy one.  I had a great run, here are my splits.

1-7:16 had to remind the girls that this was an easy mile

2-6:32

3-7:11

4-6:23

5-7:23 

6-6:38 took a drink break towards the end of this mile because we had water stashed.

7-7:13

8-6:44 starting to feel it

9-7:30

10-7:02

11-7:55

12-7:31 didn't really kick it into gear on this on I was deep in conversation with Kent.

13-7:49

total time 1:33:05/7:15 with ending up with 12.9 for the distance most of my easy miles I would lap because everyone elses garmin would beep before mine.  Any way good run and gives me some confidence that I didn't have before.  Left leg was bothersome at the end but not bad. 

 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 16.00
Comments
From Merri on Sat, Aug 08, 2009 at 14:54:31 from 160.7.234.108

whew way to fast for me! glad I didn't make it :) jk. I do want to do a run w/ you some time this summer!!! Nice run today.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:02:38 from 24.8.167.243

Great workout, speedy. Your workout today knocked the socks off my race.

From Ericka on Sat, Aug 08, 2009 at 17:44:36 from 71.36.76.97

YAY!! I'm super glad you had a good run today :D

From The Howling Commando on Sat, Aug 08, 2009 at 21:32:14 from 72.224.24.41

What a super strong run today! Glad you had fun with others. That's the only way to do it :D

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Aug 09, 2009 at 21:07:42 from 75.169.12.40

Glad the confidence is returning.

From RAD on Sun, Aug 09, 2009 at 23:38:34 from 76.27.12.70

Nice job! I'd like to race that fast...not to mention train that way! You are an amazing runner, love the dedication and persistence. Keep it up!

From Cal on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 10:39:09 from 66.133.117.3

Speedy run Josse. Way to go.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Got up and ran the cc loop by myself.  Felt pretty good after the first couple of miles.  Fall is in the air the temps were nice and cool:)

1:01:45/8:33 

plan for the week is to get 59 miles of running plus some crosstraining. 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.20
Comments
From LuzyLew on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 13:03:28 from 208.187.197.42

Isn't the cool weather weird? Saturday I could hardly move my hands/wrists after I was done (they were so cold and stiff). Today wasn't so bad. But I got freaked out that fall is already on its way. I even note a change in the daylight. I'm not ready to start off in the dark again....Hope all goes well getting 59 under your belt this week!

From josse on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 14:49:42 from 75.216.56.70

Ya i am not ready for fall, but I do think summer will return.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 18:58:13 from 24.8.167.243

That's an aggressive plan.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.004.000.000.0010.00

Met with Melody and Julie at vintange.  We warmed up 4 miles up the canyon and turned and did a 4 mile tempo at about 1/2 marathon pace.  I felt all right, could still feel saturday's workout in my legs but not bad.  Goal was to say under 7's.

1-6:47

2-6:54

3-6:57 Julie and Melody stopped at this mile, I went on and they decided that after a little break they could keep up with me.  

4-6:50

27:36/6:52  Was happy about this, still have a lot of work to do but it is a good start. 

cooled down 2 miles and got in the river.  Got new shoes and they felt so good:)

Abs/back 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 14:57:46 from 198.241.174.15

That looks like more than a good start to me. And you met your goal today.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.100.000.000.004.0011.10

Got up and met with Melody and Susie, had a nice easy run with them.  Was going to be done at 5.5 came home and decided just to make it 7.  If I plan out a week I have a hard time cutting it short.

1:00:18/8:31

bike and elliptical both for 20 mins. 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.10
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 10:47:49 from 24.8.167.243

Are you following a training plan right now? Are you getting ready for a race?

From josse on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 12:35:35 from 75.216.120.68

I always just plan my weeks by how i feel, I never go more than 3 weeks cause you never know what will pop up. And then you don't get discouraged if something doesn't go right 6 weeks down the road. I know what I like to do and what works so I just make up my own training program.

I will run Hobble creek half next sat. and St George marathon in Oct.

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 12:38:05 from 67.42.27.114

Nice job with the bump. :)

From josse on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 12:40:29 from 75.216.120.68

bump?

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 12:46:41 from 67.42.27.114

Bumping from 5.5 to 7. :)

From Ericka on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 13:20:57 from 66.182.89.5

Pirates..

From josse on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 14:36:02 from 75.216.129.161

Arr matey

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Got up even know I was really tired and meet the girls for trails.  We did the pipeline trail which was a good change.  Was tired and left hammy was hurting, body is having a hard time with the higher mileage.

1:22:02/8:17

Son's 5th birthday today, busy day:) 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Bec on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 17:30:25 from 67.177.35.60

Great miles. Nice workout today.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 09:07:25 from 24.8.167.243

Happy Belated Birthday to your son. Good run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.002.006.00

Went out around 9 a.m. and ran an easy 4 miles, was hot.  Then did 20 mins on the elliptical.

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 4.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.107.000.000.000.0019.10

Got home form a youth conference late last night so getting up was hard.  I started at from my house and ran to Melody's to meet up with her and Julie.  Melody ran 4 with us and turned back, me and Julie went further up the canyon.  The weather was nice and cool which I was so glad because we got a late start.  First couple of mile I was dragging and wondering if I was going to make it 15.  But started feeling better after 4 miles and was able to hold a 7:15-7:30 pace for 7 of the miles and felt pretty good.  Was going to do a full 20 miler but body was feeling not to bad so I was done, I don't want to aggrivate the sciatic and was starting to feel it some.  Good run

2:32:11/7:57 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 19.10
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 12:10:41 from 24.8.167.243

You very nearly got 20, though. Great run, especially after a late night. I'm glad the weather was cool for you.

From allie on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:07:13 from 67.177.43.41

nice run today. and great mileage for the week.

From Karin on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:21:10 from 71.36.67.63

You are awesome, Josse. It was fun seeing you on the trail. By the time I finished, it was really cold.

From AmberG on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 15:45:02 from 64.255.89.25

Nice miles this week Josse! Thanks for the ice and massage tip, I need to do both of those things and rarely make the time for them! THanks! Hope you are feeling good!!!

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 15:50:40 from 75.169.34.133

Nice job, especially coming of youth conference.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Recovery week

Ran an easy 7 miles, was mostly sluggish.

1:02:12/8:35 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 7.20
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 10:35:14 from 198.241.217.15

I'm glad to see you doing a recovery week.

From MCKENZIE on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:58:41 from 75.169.122.101

I think the next 6 weeks will be recovery weeks,....I'm so tired!

From josse on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 16:54:24 from 70.192.190.190

Just take one and it usually helps a ton:) Cut your mileage 25-40% and it should do the trick. It will help you get to the taper.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.503.500.000.000.008.00

Met Julie at vintage and ran up the canyon turned and did some MP miles, was able to chat the whole time through, avg. 7:24 pace.  Then just easy stuff.  Then sat in the river.

1:04:27/8:03 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 22:47:12 from 24.8.167.243

You can chat when you're running at 7:24 pace or faster? I want to be like you when I grow up, even though you're younger than me.

From LuzyLew on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 13:09:42 from 208.187.197.42

Hey Josse! What's your take on 'tapering' for a half? Do you or don't you? Do you run Friday or not? Pray tell. I never know what to do before a half marathon.

From josse on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 13:57:41 from 75.216.200.50

If it is my recovery week I get a taper in, but if it is not then I don't. I do usually pick one half to taper for which is usually Hobble. So what I do is run normal runs mon and tues. and then cut w,th, and fri's runs in about half. So if my normal week is 7, 10, 7, 10, 7, long run. I do 7, 8, 6, 5, 4, race. I do run fridays because I always do and feel better on saturday if I run a little bit on friday. But if you don't run fridays I wouldn't. Hope this helps

From LuzyLew on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 14:42:26 from 208.187.197.42

This does help. This week was supposed to be a 6,8,10,6,6,15 week for me-- but I did 9, 7, 6, and wondered if maybe tommorrow I should do 5, then Friday 4. So yes, I think I'm on the right track to taper down (in keeping with what you say here. Thank you, I never know!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Easy run with the girls.  Felt good after warming up the first mile.

52:23/8:23 

my daughter started Jr. High today.  aaaaaaahhhhhhh, i am not old enough for this?!? 

MV 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 6.30
Comments
From Clay on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 14:04:33 from 67.222.231.10

Josse-I have 3 in High School so your way young! Good job today;-)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 16:07:15 from 198.241.174.15

I agree with Clay. You're young. My third child started middle school this year. I've got two in high school and one of them graduates this year.

From Kelli on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 23:23:36 from 71.219.64.200

Wait 'til she starts HS!!!!

Are you running Hobblecreek? Just trying to figure out who I am looking for to cheer on wildly from the sidelines!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.204.20

Husband had to leave really early so I just slept in and did the elliptical for 42 mins.

abs 

Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 09:50:00 from 24.8.167.243

Congratulations on sleeping in. It's nice that you have an elliptical.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles early this morning real easy, no watch.

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Jeff L on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 10:37:26 from 69.88.66.34

Good luck tomorrow.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 11:23:25 from 198.241.174.15

Yea, good luck tomorrow. I'm sure you'll do great!

From josse on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 16:19:40 from 70.193.15.182

Thanks guys. It will be fun!!

Race: Hobble Creek half marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:31:13
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.5013.100.000.003.0016.60

Well I don't know what to say because of course I would have liked to be faster but in reality I think I ran good for the lack of training I have had this year.  So I think I can be happy with my time.  The race started 30 mins late and it was warm which was an issue for me at the end.  I ran well until about 10 miles and then it was a gradual body shut down.  

splits

1-6:37

2-6:34

3-6:33

4-6:20

5-6:45

6-6:47

7-6:53

8-6:49

9-7:15

10-7:01

11-7:40

12-7:31

13-7:45

.1-:44 

Finished just pooped, the last 3 were extreamly hard for me, it was hot, legs didn't want to go and mentally I was done.   

PM-Was feeling somewhat frustrated, just because I gave up at the end so I got on my bike for 30 mins.  I figured I needed a cool down, I didn't do one after the race.  Worked things out in my head, yes I am still frustrated but I really had nothing in my legs in the end.  I only have 5 good week of training behind me.   Only 6 weeks till SGM I don't know about this?

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 13.60
Comments
From Eric Day on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 13:13:01 from 200.77.34.133

I wish I could run your time with my training !! LOL

Good race, you did well.

From kellies on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 13:21:12 from 67.222.231.10

I dido what Eric said and Dido what you said about the last 3 miles!! You ran hard and looked like it hadn't even phased you when I saw you!! Nice work Josse!!

From allie on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 13:37:32 from 67.177.43.41

nice job. not a good day to start a race 30 minutes late...too hot! way to be tough and get through those last 3 miles.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 14:08:54 from 24.8.167.243

I'm so impressed that you can do that in the heat with less than optimal training. Great job!

From Karin on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 14:26:28 from 71.36.81.1

Great job Josse. I'm really proud of all of you guys that ran the HC Half today. Very fun. Halves are the greatest. Josse's Mama, Karin

From LuzyLew on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 14:33:10 from 69.169.165.206

These times are one to two minutes faster than UVM splits. It was awesome to see you with your sis, and Mama, and kids. I hope you enjoyed it a little and can really enjoy the accomplishment of all those mid 6:00's. You are so strong Josse, and more than any running accomplishment....you an amazing woman,who never stops getting the job done.

From Sue on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 14:41:49 from 75.169.90.96

You cruised! It is always so fun to see you! Way to go on your run!

From Brent on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 16:04:40 from 204.113.19.55

Queen Josse - nice to chat for a few minutes. Very good race. It takes determination to run 7 min miles for a half, no slacking on your part. 200 commando points for the effort. The heat was a minor factor the last couple of miles.

Stay Kool, Faster and Faster, B of BS Rools out

From Kelli on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 16:24:44 from 71.219.64.200

It was so hot at the finish for you guys, I really felt your pain. They need to start this race at 6:30 and on time!! You did VERY well!!!!

From Superfly on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 16:30:34 from 208.117.127.110

Nice job Josse. Now reward yourself with a big fat shake or something way unhealthy:) At least thats what I'd do...

From Julie on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 17:41:57 from 174.23.49.25

Nice job Josse. You did great.

From Matt on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 18:23:09 from 71.32.236.231

Nice Job Josse I think you did Awesome.

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 18:25:31 from 97.117.63.224

Wow - not good to start the race late on a 100 degree day. Way to hang in there. Your time to rule will come again and soon.

From richborget on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 18:30:44 from 71.199.12.164

For me sometimes heat can ruin everything. Keep positive you still had a good race. Kinda sad i wasn't there for that one, Hobble Creek is right in my backyard.

From Teena on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 19:10:48 from 67.177.20.13

Josse ...

You are simply incredible!!!

How can you run so fast with only 5 hard weeks of training!! Oh yeah ... that's right ... you are INCREDIBLE!!!!

Very nicely done!

From Walter on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 20:23:18 from 76.27.15.208

Wow, you did a 6:37 for your first mile and still had time to chat with me for a few strides! My first mile was 7 on the nose! Keep it up Josse! good meeting your mom and sis and kids! Be good

From Jody on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 23:22:11 from 98.202.136.149

It was great to see you today. It was tough and you still ran a great race. Time to focus and you will have a great SGM!

From Clay on Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 23:44:29 from 67.177.58.4

Great race Josse!!! I agree with Clyde go and have a great big fat shake, you've earned it!:-)

Keep working hard.

From Leandra on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 02:30:23 from 76.27.82.55

Josse! You rocked and I understand your frustration, but that heat was pretty brutal the last 5 miles. But your splits are still great! I can't believe SGM is in 6 weeks! That seems so soon!

From melanieb on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 11:23:16 from 75.169.200.141

Josse you did awesome! The heat kicked my butt! I need major help with pacing myself better. I need some advice.

From anji on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 13:21:22 from 74.211.23.124

wish my good days were as good as your bad day! you did awesome. 2 yrs ago i ran hobblecreek and it was 45 min late getting started and it was totally hot at the end which made it miserablly hard to run. you did great though!

From Lindsey Dunkley on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 14:53:40 from 68.166.245.178

I agree, such a hot day to start the race soooo late on. You ran really well...good luck at St. George! :)

From MichelleL on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 15:12:16 from 71.219.40.89

They seem to plan to start that race late. For the heat and the course, your ending splits aren't bad, and your overall time is great for your more laid back year. Hopefully we can run sometime soon :) If the weather cools, off, perhaps we can do a run after my work. Is the lil tyke in kindergarten? Morn or afternoon?

From josse on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 16:12:22 from 75.216.103.213

Thanks everyone for all the kind words of encouragement:)

Michelle-He starts this thursday, I requested morning but they won't tell us for sure until wed. Just let me know and I will try and work something out I would love to run with you.

From JulieC on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 19:43:27 from 67.42.125.149

Josse- Just Believe : D Heat is a big factor for all who were not where they wanted to be, I didn't notice it, a rarity. Think speed work, and recovery not miles friend and you will have a big PR at SGM.

From Karin on Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 22:37:54 from 71.36.81.183

Wow Josse, You are well known. What a kid! Love ya Mom

From Mike Warren on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 01:40:05 from 208.117.124.133

Well, as usual you always rise to the occasion. Great race with minimal training.

From Peggy on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 15:10:47 from 71.213.5.73

When I saw you during the race on Saturday, I wanted to tell you that I'd checked out your quilt website and ask you about your techniques and stuff because I really want to get into quilting, but after puffing out what I did, I decided that would have to wait until neither of us were trying to run sub-seven minute miles. So, maybe next time you can tell me about your quilting hobby.

Good job on your race. Train hard and I'm sure you'll do well at St. George.

From marion on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 13:29:00 from 71.213.121.129

Nice race, my dear :) I am sorry it wasn't what you were hoping for :( It is still pretty cool :D

Are you coming for Onion Days?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.002.0010.00

Today started early and slow, leg and back are sore from the race but running wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  First couple miles where slow but then got into a good groove.

8:40 avg pace 

20 mins on the elliptical and abs/back 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Lyns on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 10:44:09 from 75.162.206.66

Wow awesome running accomplishments! Good advice in your "personal" section too.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 12:11:46 from 198.241.174.15

Nice post-race workout.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.100.000.000.002.0010.10

Got up and met Melody and Rebecca at vintange.  We didn't really feel up to a tempo so we went and did some major steep uphills instead, um what where we thinking.  Leg where tired and burning on the uphill but did well on them compared to the last I ran this hill.  Started and finished on my own and still didn't get in as long as I wanted so I came home and did the elliptical for 20 mins after I got my daughter off to school.

1:09:51/8:40 

Weights upper and abs 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.10
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 11:18:06 from 198.241.174.15

Yes, what were you thinking?! I don't know how you do that just a few days after a race. You are crazy strong.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.200.000.000.000.009.20

Got up early and ran by myself.  Was tired at first but felt decent the further i went.  Did the temple loop which means some good uphills.

1:16:14/8:20 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 9.20
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:24:53 from 198.241.156.7

Good job getting up early all by yourself! Is that the Provo temple you ran around? As I recall, there are some good hills there.

From josse on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 20:48:56 from 75.216.58.10

yep

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Got up and ran easy with the girls 4.5.  Came home and got my kids off to school, first day of kindergarten for my son, and took my dog up in the mountains.   Felt good to be in the mountains with my dog.  Sat in the river after oh it felt soooooo good:)  Legs really needed it.

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.50Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 13:32:38 from 72.224.24.41

I think Brune's in better shape than me now! :) Did you take any photos of the kiddos first day? I know we still have our first day of school photos somewhere around the house.

From josse on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 17:11:31 from 70.193.19.92

I did take pictures, they are super cute. I would post them if i was better at this computer thing, maybe on facebook.

From AmberG on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 21:40:49 from 209.33.225.76

Wowsers girl, nice miles this week!

From ryandla on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 10:57:30 from 66.29.163.1

hey josse - I strained/pulled my hamstring last night playing ward softball of all things. If I remember right I think you are the local massage expert/therapist. Would you recommend I get it worked on? Are you available to work on it?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Easy 5 miles after my son went to school.  8:25 pace

abs/back and weights arms 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Merri on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 18:23:36 from 67.199.179.247

So miss josse, what are your plans for tomorrow. i am not sure I can really pull out 20 but I guess I wouldn't mind trying. do you guys need help w/ dropping water? do you know your loop and start time?

From josse on Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 12:26:37 from 70.192.170.82

Oh sorry I didn't look at my e-mail until this morning.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
14.508.000.000.000.0022.50

Met Mckenzie and Aubry at the salem church and ran to Kent's to get him and Shawn.  Very quickly Shawn and Mc took off and I stayed back with Kent.  We ran harrys hill and that about killed my legs and that was only at mile 8, we still had a long ways to go.  At about 11 miles I took off with Aubry and we ran most of the rest together, except at the end I was lagging behind.  Had a pretty good run, had 8 miles that were in the low to mid 7's.

2:59:13/8:00 

 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 22.50
Comments
From MichelleL on Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 12:39:08 from 71.219.40.89

Nice job! Money in the bank :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 13:24:10 from 24.8.167.243

Great run today, Josse. How nice that you have people to run with.

From Kelli on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 18:14:35 from 71.219.64.200

WOW, nice run! Very impressive distance and paces.

From Metcalf Running on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 23:29:42 from 97.126.140.120

Great run!! and mileage!

From James on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 00:26:27 from 174.23.24.234

Provo canyon would work great because I have an XC meet at BYU that day. I'll plan on that.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.300.000.000.003.0011.30

Went out after the kids went to school, out and back to the provo trail.  Felt surprisingly good considering how dead I was after saturday.  Came home and did 20 mins on the bike and 10 on the elliptical.

8:10 avg. pace 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.30
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 14:45:36 from 198.241.174.15

You just keep on tickin'.

From James on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 20:27:56 from 174.23.24.234

My JV run at 9:00am but I don't need to be there because the other coaches can handle it. 6:00am sounds great!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.700.000.000.000.0013.70

Got up early to get in a couple miles before I met the girls.  Julie was the only one who showed so we ran fairly easy up the canyon and picked it up on the way back to sub-8 pace but nothing hard.  We were both tired.

1:21:28/8:25

Then instead of crosstraining I took my dog  up on the trails for a really easy 4 miles.  Was nice and cool in the mountains.

41:24/10:21 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 4.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 13.70
Comments
From LuzyLew on Tue, Sep 01, 2009 at 13:27:09 from 208.187.197.42

Man, look at those Tuesday miles! I hope it's not wreaking havoc on your life (like it is on mineO to train for SG. I'm about to give up SG after this year. It's too hard with the kids school schedules (I get too stressed out). But man, you've really ramped it up and will be ready to rock next month! I've been meaning to ask you what your advice is on pre/post massaging--or when to get one. I had a huge back issue last week, had a girl do some really deep tissue massage in my glue/piriformis area--it absolutley undid my lower back pain--but then it was kind of hard to run for a few days (like I had to rebuild muscle mass). When do you suggest massages in relation to running performance?

From josse on Tue, Sep 01, 2009 at 18:02:31 from 75.216.150.42

The more massage you get the more you can handle running after. But this is normal, I got my legs worked on yesterday and had a hard time starting out this morning. As for massage before you race I would do it at least 4-5 days before to insure proper recovery and at least a week if you need some serious work.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Sep 01, 2009 at 21:36:19 from 24.8.167.243

Nice miles today, Josse.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.205.100.000.000.009.30

Ran by myself today after my kids went to school.  Wanted a good MP tempo run but wasn't sure how well I would do on my own with tired legs.  Warmed up about 3.5 and started running hard up the canyon which didn't feel great so I turned and did the rest headed down Provo canyon and finished passed Will's.  I made myself run until I got my pace down to a 7 on the last mile.

.5- up the canyon 3:35

1- 7:05

2- 6:57

3- 6:53

4- 6:57

.62- 4:22 

total-35:39 

total for the run 1:13:38/7:57

abs/back weights arms 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 9.30
Comments
From Jon A on Wed, Sep 02, 2009 at 12:47:25 from 67.214.249.195

Good run Josse. I went up the canyon this morning, head wind going up was yuck.

Good job on tired legs!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Sep 02, 2009 at 12:57:41 from 24.8.167.243

Nice tempo run, Speedy.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.100.000.000.000.008.10

Up way early to met the girls at Melodys.  Easy run and was tired.

1:07:38/8:24 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.10
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Sep 03, 2009 at 09:40:15 from 24.8.167.243

Congratulations on the early rising.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Took my dog up in the trails after my kids went to school.  This is the best time of year to go in the trails.  I love it.

1:11:13/8:52 

abs/back 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 8.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Sep 04, 2009 at 12:46:21 from 24.8.167.243

Happy Fall(ish) Running Season!

From JulieC on Fri, Sep 04, 2009 at 15:42:43 from 65.100.202.52

I agree. After my run today I drove up to Grove Creek and soaked myself in the stream up there (brrrrr x 5 minutes) and was looking up at the trails saying "I want to be up here", the haze was not as bad up there. The valley in that view looked L.A.-like. So love fall when it feels like fall....sooooon. Are you racing tomorrow? Good luck if you are.

From josse on Fri, Sep 04, 2009 at 17:59:02 from 75.216.187.173

No not racing, we are doing Hobble creek you can come join us if you would like. We are meeting at the finish like at 5:45.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.0010.003.000.000.0016.00

Had a really good run.  Met McKenzie, Kent, and Shawn at the hobble finish and drove up to the 3 mile mark for a warmup.  Then ran to course with the goal in mind to run at least 10 good marathon pace miles.  Ended up running great through mile 10 and then thinking I was done pick up the pace more and more as we got to the finish.  Ended up running the course in 1:30:39 faster than the race 2 weeks ago, I just ran a nice even pace and was able to speed up on the harder section of the course where I slowed down.  The thing I noticed this time was I would really push the uphill section and not fade at the top and recover fast on the downhill side which I couldn't do in the race.

splits-

1-6:56

2-7:06

3-7:02

4-6:57

5-7:00

6-6:53

7-6:49

8-6:44

9-6:55

10-6:31 a drink break 

11-7:49

12-7:19

13-6:33

My thought were to keep Mac in sight and Kent from passing me and I did both:)

1:57:28/7:20

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 16.00
Comments
From allie on Sat, Sep 05, 2009 at 13:33:57 from 129.123.26.6

nice run. and great splits! a good sign that you are continually improving if you ran faster in this workout than in your race 2 weeks ago.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Sep 05, 2009 at 13:46:08 from 24.8.167.243

Great job! You really are improving. That's good to be a great feeling.

From MichelleL on Sat, Sep 05, 2009 at 13:52:15 from 71.219.40.89

Wow, nice job Josse. That sounds more like the Josse from last year, picking it up at the end and all.

From JulieC on Sat, Sep 05, 2009 at 15:46:51 from 65.100.202.52

Great last mile finish (as well as all the other miles in there). So awesome Josse. Wish I could have joined you but doing the 5 of 7 night thing (worked last night and tonight). You are on your way to that SGM PR!!! Yay!!!

From Brent on Sun, Sep 06, 2009 at 15:37:04 from 76.8.201.223

Queen Josse, rounding into marathon shape, strong over the hills and able to recover, key to success.

Stay Kool, Knights be ware, the Queen is back, B of BS Rools out

From AmberG on Sun, Sep 06, 2009 at 19:50:50 from 209.33.225.76

What an awesome run Josse! You are so strong!!! What a confidence booster too to have that great of a training run!

From Karin on Sun, Sep 06, 2009 at 21:38:25 from 71.35.208.30

Great speed, Josse. For one thing , you probably didn't have to wait a half hour before starting after you had warmed up. And it didn't get as hot as it was two weeks ago. You are awesome.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Camped up at Payson lakes this weekend so I went for a run up there.  Very pretty, ran out on the road with my dog.  Went up from the camp ground about 3 miles and then went around the lake.  Didn't have my watch but I was out about 1:20 mins or so so I figure I had to at least get in 8 miles.

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.50Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 17:20:27 from 24.8.167.243

Knowing you're speed, I'm sure you went more than 8 miles in an hour and 20 minutes. It sounds like a really nice place to run.

From kellies on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 00:32:45 from 67.222.231.10

Wow, sounds like a beautiful morning. Payson Canyon is so pretty!! What a fun weekend!! Very nice job getting out there Josse!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.500.000.000.000.0012.50

Ran 6 miles early with Melody and Julie, easy loop from vintage.

48:54/8:09

After kids went to school took my dog on the trails for 6.5, felt good.  Went and sat in the river after for a good soak.  I quite like breaking these runs in to two, I end up feeling better on both the runs.  I have all ways just got my mileage in one shot because it worked better for my schedule.  But now this works and I like it.

55:12/8:39 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.50Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 12.50
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 14:19:35 from 198.241.174.15

Two runs already today! Great job.

From Kelli on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 14:27:10 from 71.219.97.42

Very nice run!!! I love Payson lakes, too, it is very pretty!

From jtshad on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 17:52:10 from 204.134.132.225

I have been running 2-a-days for a couple of years and really like the benefits and how it fits my schedule better.

From josse on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 18:59:22 from 75.216.204.37

Jeff-when I have done this in the past I always did a lot of mile in my first run and would be toast for my second run. But I really like doing 5-7 miles in the morning and then coming back and doing it again. I have noticed that you do this. I am glad it fits in my schedule now.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.005.000.000.0012.00

Met Mckenzie and Kent at the 10 mile mark of hobble creek half and drove up the canyon.  We were going to go up the side the race comes down but it was closed so we went up the left fork.  This turned out to be a good choice anyways because it is rolling instead of strait downhill so more true to the race (SG).  Warmed up a 3.25 miles and turned and started with the fast stuff, it went like this.....

1-6:39

2-6:27

.83 recovery 7:42 pace

3- was broken up into half miles because we stopped for a quick drink.

    .5-3:17

    .5-3:05

1 mile recovery at 7:25

4-6:27 and then got another drink at the golf course.

.89 recovery at 8:00 pace

5-6:51 this was mile 8 to 9 on the course with all the little steep uphills in it.

Then a mile to the cars was pooped and just ran it easy.  Felt good about the workout.

1:30:42/7:33 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 12.00
Comments
From Nan Kennard on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 18:19:12 from 174.51.250.151

Nice run! Good fast paced tempo! I also really like your motivational blurb on your sidebar. You have a great attitude.

From MichelleL on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 20:15:14 from 71.219.40.89

Nice job Josse. I couldn't understand MacK's description of how it went down but your explanation is clear, she must not have eaten breakfast before posting :) We've got to get together sometime. Wouldn't it be fun to go and spectate at TOU? It's probably too big of an outing to be realistic, but there's probably something less ambitious we could cook up.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 20:54:17 from 24.8.167.243

I'm always impressed with your speed. I'm glad you were willing to slow down for me last March when I was there.

From josse on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 20:56:51 from 70.193.60.109

Michelle we do need to get something in the crock pot:) Let me know when you are up my way for a run, or you could hook up with us for a couple of miles on a saturday run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.700.000.000.000.009.70

Got up for an easy recovery run, met with Melody and Rebecca.  We did a little 4.7 loop for her house.  Felt tired, did not sleep well last night.  

38:58/8:22

Went out after kids went to school for another 5 miles felt better but still tiredness for yesterday's workout, just went an easy pace again.  l-loop

41:08/8:15 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 9.70
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 11:07:16 from 24.8.167.243

So are you going to do doubles on your easy days as a regular thing now? It's great that that works out with your schedule.

From josse on Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 00:29:56 from 75.216.177.222

Just until the marathon.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Easy 8 from my house after the kids went to school, felt pretty good.

1:05:14/8:09 

abs/back

 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 16:57:25 from 24.8.167.243

I like the alliteration of easy eight. I'm trying to come up with a good alliterative name for a 6-mile run, but I can't do it.

From Mattrow on Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 16:01:49 from 67.161.215.114

If you do most of your runs with Melody I don't think any or your runs could be easy. If you can run with her I think breaking 3 hours will be easy for you.

From RAD on Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 18:32:49 from 76.27.12.70

Josse, it was fun to see you this morning! I'm assuming you were out for your peak 20-22 with the rest of the SGM world :) Hope it was a good one, I'll have to check back after it's posted.

Oh, Carolyn - what about a sexy six? You could wear a running skirt :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.009.000.000.000.0018.00

Oh man what a run,  I met with JulieC and Melanie at Grovecrest el. and Julie's hubby drove us up Provo canyon and dropped us off just below the dam.  We ran on the road until vivain and got on the path until the mouth of the canyon and headed up 8th south into Orem.  Then we got on the canal for the last 6 miles.  Started out just fine but by mile 5 my vision started going all burry and I was not feeling well.  Thought to myself hu I wonder what is going on, took a hammer gel and ran on.  My vision continued getting worse and I wasn't able to see hardly at all.  Around mile 13 it started to get better just to come back worse and with a mind splitting head ache.  I finished and was sicker than a dog.  I just wanted to lay on the grass and not get up.  But I went and got in grove creek with the girls and dropped Julie off at her house.  Was very nauseous on the way home, grabbed on of my son's through up cups and ended up using it and stopping and up chucking for a good 5 mins. out my door.  Came home and stayed in bed until about 3 pm and had to get up to go to a wedding.  I don't think I have ever been that sick, I have come close after marathons but this was bad.   But I still ran half decent considering.  Had 9 miles that were 7-7:30's and most of the others were below 8's.

2:17:52/7:39 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 18.00
Comments
From JulieC on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 00:15:02 from 65.103.255.78

Oh Josse, so sorry it got worse for you. You ran so strong all week, your body was just wanting a break I bet. Huge mileage for you this week. Now as we taper you will be all freshened for that SGM pr. PS I got my migraine after watching Amber's game in the searing heat, it got pretty bad but glad I didn't get the nausea to go with it. It is now trying to fade after taking my prescription medication for it. I tried frozen bag of rice on my head, felt good but wasn't enough. I am impressed how you could run so strong today with the headache and high mileage. BIG REST DAY TOMORROW : DDDDDDDDD

From josse on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 00:21:29 from 75.216.10.246

Ya migraine suck big time. I feel a lot better now, I hope yours clears up soon. Thanks for letting me tag along, it was still fun to run and chat with you.

From RAD on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 16:09:02 from 76.27.12.70

wow, an amazing run and pace in spite of feeling so gross! I hope things feel better today and that you don't have to deal with that again.

From Huans32 on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 12:57:32 from 138.64.2.76

WOW!! Sorry to hear you weren't feeling well. Kind of caught who you were as Scott and I passed you on the trail. Hope you are feeling better now.:(

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
9.700.000.000.000.009.70

Went out after the kids went to school.  Did an out and back form my house, started feeling tired but after a couple of miles felt good.  I am getting to that point were I just want to do lots of miles and I feel good.  I love when running feels good even when you are tired.  I am not doing a long taper so will hit it hard again this week. 

1:19:29/8:11 

abs/back 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 9.70
Comments
From allie on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 13:17:39 from 67.161.243.158

great job, josse. nice to see you are feeling good and glad everything is coming together at the right time for you. looking on track for a great SG this year.

From Jon A on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 13:38:48 from 67.214.249.195

Josse, Good workout, it is nice when workouts feel good! How many miles are you thinking this week since your not doing a "long taper"? When will you start your taper, and what will your taper be like as far as miles/workouts go?

I've really been wondering about how many miles this week and then what my taper should/will look like.

From josse on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 14:33:49 from 70.192.157.136

Jon- you have to do a taper that works for your body. I will probably do about 65-70 miles this week with 2 hard/fast workouts one being on saturday. I seem to do better with a short taper and since my training only started at the end of July I don't feel the need or want to taper. Next week I will probably do around 60 miles again with 2 hard/fast workouts. And then play it by ear marathon week. But remember you have to do what works for you.

From Karin on Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 01:19:41 from 71.36.81.99

Josse, read my comment for Sept. 8th. It will give you a trill. Love mom

From Karin on Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 01:34:35 from 71.36.81.99

Josse, read my comment for Sept. 8th. It will give you a thrill. Love mom

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Got and met at Melody's house we ran to Marie's and got her and Julie.  Just a really easy run, Marie is coming off of taking 5 weeks off.  Nice cool morning. 5.5

48:16/8:49

Took my dog up on the trails after the kids went to school.  Nothing like running trails after a good rain storm. 6.5

52:26/9:07 

legs just wanted easy running today 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.50Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 12.00
Comments
From marion on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 12:27:02 from 71.213.124.121

12 miles EASY?? You are a ROCK STAR! How are you feeling these days?

Hey- what are your favorite ITBS yoga poses?

From josse on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 17:05:41 from 70.193.105.82

Feeling good! The IT band is a funny thing, you have to get those hips to open up in order for the bands to release. That means front and back, I like to do vinyasas to open up the front and back. My favorite book for yoga is Power Yoga by Beryl Bender Birch. She gears it to runners.

From marion on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 17:28:32 from 71.213.124.121

Yeah for feelin ggood :)

My hips are a MESS right now. I just got back from Dr bradys.

Is that a dvd??? Where did you find it?

From JulieC on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 23:55:08 from 207.225.207.4

ditto the fiery furnace of IT band. I guess I will try googling the "vinyasas" pose. Sounds like it should work : D. I suppose marion if our hips weren't a mess our knees would be. I hear a lot of people tell me they don't run cause their knees hurt too much. That would not be good, for both knees to hurt from the get go. Good run today Josse. Glad your 12 was easy. Enjoy the fall trails : DD Again what a faithful poochy you have. Hope you are migraine-free this week.

From josse on Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 00:14:52 from 75.216.110.16

I think she has a DVD but I just have her book. You can google it.

From Ericka on Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 11:08:51 from 71.36.81.99

I just noticed that Brune dog gets his own mileage.. how cute. I need to get me a movin or he's going to pass me up.

Nice running today :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.756.750.000.000.0012.50

Met McKenzie, Kent, and his friend at the 10 mile mark of Hobble and drove up to the same spot we did last week (left fork).  Did a 3.6 warmup up hill and turned for a good marathon pace run.  Started a little fast but the first mile is more down hill than the others.  Did 3.4 and had a drink break and then started the next 3.35 really easy and worked into the pace.  After the first set my vision stated going wavey/blurry again and had another pounding headache by the 2nd water break.  Was sick when we finished, came home and ate some pretzals and layed on the couch.  Thought is was going to last all day but about half hour later i started feeling better and ate a sandwich.  I can still feel the headache and feel gross but I do feel a lot better than i did.

splits-

1-6:30

2-6:39 rolling

3-6:59 rolling/flat

.4-2:39 (6:44 pace)

Break

1-7:08

2-6:54

3-6:53

.35-2:28 (7:04)

I really need to find out what is wrong with me,  I really don't want this in the marathon.

1:33:10/7:29 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 12.50
Comments
From JulieC on Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 16:44:01 from 207.225.207.4

Besides the usual at home checks---change in food, detergent, soaps, hydration, medications...I would make sure to inform your Dr. Some migraines can really be TIAs (trasient ischemia attacks, little strokes). You are young but not immune. A MRI/CT scan might be necessary. If it happens again get checked out. PS Your run was superb!! But you have definitely got to put your health first. Take care.

From josse on Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 17:16:28 from 70.193.168.220

This isn't the first time this has happened. I think I first noticed it about 5 or 6 years ago in SG marathon. It usually doesn't happen this much. I really think it is hormonal, but if it does continue I will let my Dr. know. thanks Julie.

From Christi on Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 08:54:57 from 174.98.97.173

shoot girl! i hope you get better soon!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.100.000.000.000.0010.10

Went down to Will's and ran up the path to the mouth and continued up the canyon.  Felt tired starting but not to bad after a couple of miles warming up.

1:25:01/8:24 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 10.10
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Got to run with Michelle this morning she came over and we did an easy 4 mile loop from my house.  The after the kids went to school went with my dog up on the trails.  Were both nice runs:)

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 4.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 12:51:29 from 198.241.174.15

Brune is a lucky dog.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.007.000.000.000.0015.00

I was able to run hard today and not get lightheaded or sick.  I use some drops called prolytes (a performance electrolyte drops) which I liked and Accel gel, which I have tried in the past and like because I has protein in it.  I was tired today though, leg just had that dead feeling to them but still ran decent.  Had 7 miles that where 7:08-7:20's with on being 7:48 on a complete uphill section.  I ran with Kent and Mckenzie out in Salem and SF, flat and rollers.

1:56:15/7:45 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 15.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 18:12:36 from 24.8.167.243

Great run!

From LuzyLew on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 22:47:42 from 69.169.167.157

My friend Catherine has hyponeutremia (not sure how it's spelled) and I just picked her up those drops yesterday. I hope they help. Electrolyte imbalance can be scary. Glad to know the drops help you. Aside from tired legs, I hope you're feeling strong. You sure have turned on your training since June. I hope St. George is a good race (for everyone). I just want to do better than UVM. Although I'm not sure I will ever redeem myself from being a little-too- happy with my finisher's medal :)

From MichelleL on Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 23:37:21 from 71.213.97.46

Nice that you had no issues today. Maybe those drops are your golden ticket :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

I am feeling more tired than I thought I would so I think I am going to cut back more this week than I was going to.  I think around 50 sound good or less.  I can't tell if I am coming down with something or not, my daughter got sick so the germs are in the house.  Went out for 10 miles on my own,  was feeling worn out.

1:23:36/8:22 

plan for the week

mon 10

tue 8

wed 10 with 8-10 800's

thurs 8

fri 4-5

sat 10 with a 5k 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:08:02 from 198.241.174.15

That looks like a pretty normal week for me, but I'm sure it's an easy week for you. I hope the germs leave you alone.

From Huans32 on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:10:13 from 138.64.2.76

Hope you start feeling better. Are you still planning on running with our 3:15 group at SG?? Mike I think was saying you were thinking about it.

From josse on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:11:09 from 75.216.1.144

Ya it should be fun.

From Huans32 on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:14:11 from 138.64.2.76

Very cool. Glad to have you on board. Its looking like there is about 7 or 8 of us now. So should be alot of fun and hopefully we will all be good to go come race day.:)

From Jon A on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:21:10 from 67.214.249.195

Josse, good workout. Your going to have a great SGM.

Huans, Josse - Do you mind if I stick with you guys as long as I can in that 3:15 pack?

From Huans32 on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:25:44 from 138.64.2.76

Sure Jon. Your more then welcome to join us. You would be another great addition to the group.:)

From Jon A on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:28:25 from 67.214.249.195

Thanks Huans, I'm not sure how long I will be able to stay with all you great runners, but it will be fun to rub shoulders with the likes of you and Josse.

From Huans32 on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:31:27 from 138.64.2.76

I think at the moment it is. Jeffc, MarcE, Josse, Mike Warren, Chadl, cant think of Chad's friend and me. So you are more then welcome to join us. Do you put a 3:15 for your finish time when you registered for the race??

From Jon A on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:43:32 from 67.214.249.195

Huans, I don't know what time I put on there. Probably 3:15. I thought at one time I saw Scott (Kelli's husband) was talking about joining in on the group. Or is he going to go faster than that?

From Huans32 on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:46:40 from 138.64.2.76

Yep I ran with him 2 weeks ago and was wanting to join us too. Even though I am thinking he is faster then that. Hopefully we can help pace him to a strong finish.:)

From JulieC on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 15:25:35 from 71.32.226.140

Josse, you are doing great!!! Nice plan for the week. Hope you get lots of sleep. Are you running a 5K race or just your own 5k this Saturday? I was wondering because I was thinking about the AF hospital 5K this Saturday but still not sure. So if there were company maybe I would show up. It is $20 and for a good cause (breast cancer).

From josse on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 16:41:15 from 67.214.238.85

I signed up for the slate canyon 5k. You should come do that one. If I would have known there was one if AF for BC I would have done that one.

Jon the more the merrier.

From JulieC on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 05:42:24 from 159.212.71.69

Josse and everyone else that live close to PG, Orem, Salem etc.... to St. George. Look up email address intermountainlive.org and click on 18 day challenge. Lori Hutchingson is running a marathon everyday for 18 days from Idaho/Utah border to Arizona border. She will be running the SGM as well (the 17th day of the challenge). She starts today at 9 am at the Purple Turtle in PG and will be running to Salem. She is on her 6th marathon (Day 6) raising awareness/money for amputees. Her good friend got a staph infection and lost both her legs and an arm. She used to run with Lori. Inspiring story. I plan on running with her for one to two miles before going to bed this am. I am currently at work. Pass this on to every runner. How amazing!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

 I decided to just run 7 today, I wanted to keep it under an hour.  Took my dog along the canal trail.  I wanted to go up in the mountains but decided after last time (I twisted my ankle) not to go up there.  But I wanted to run on the dirt with my dog so the canal was perfect.  Is getting chilly in the mornings, but warms up nicely when the sun comes up.

58:19/8:19 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 7.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 12:51:37 from 198.241.174.15

Cooler weather is definitely coming.

From JulieC on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 21:13:37 from 65.100.202.73

Good idea Josse!! Gear up for those YASSOS tommorrow. You'll do great. Bring those electrolytes : D.

From Huans32 on Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 10:01:31 from 138.64.2.76

Nice run Josse. Looks like your getting alot of miles out of Brune too. 9 more days to show time.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.004.000.009.50

Met Mckenzie and Kent and his house in Salem, we warmed up a mile and a half and started our super duper spectacular 8x800 workout.  I felt decent on them and felt like I was stronger on the last for than the first.  We did them on the road which made some downhill, some uphill, and some flat or rolling but far I think.

1-2:53 downhill to flat (rest time 1:57)

2- 3:03 Slight down to flat (2:18)

3-3:09 flat with slight up at the end (2:24)

4-3:30 All up hill felt it (1:17)

5-3:03  Downhill to flat (3:10)

6- 3:04 flat (4:26)  

7-3:00 flat push to stay with Mckenzie (3:27)

8-3:05 flat to slight uphill and we are done:)

Good workout and went faster than I had planed.

avg pace 7:29 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 9.50
Comments
From allie on Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 12:58:21 from 161.38.223.220

very nice workout, josse!

From JulieC on Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 14:36:13 from 71.32.227.22

Doesn't this mean a 3:03 at SGM? :DDDDDD!!!! Sure hope so for you!! You go girl!!! Yippee!!! Or maybe that under 3?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 18:23:50 from 198.241.217.15

Do you think it's better to do workouts like that on the track or on the road? Or some times one and sometimes the other?

From josse on Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 20:05:05 from 70.192.101.125

I hate the track but think it is good if you are running track races. Road will teach you legs different things like, how to change gears on the hills. And leg turnover on the downhill. I choose the road over track any day.

From Mike Warren on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 08:11:48 from 208.117.124.133

Great workout Josse! You are looking ready to rumble at SGM!!!

From Huans32 on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 08:50:55 from 138.64.2.76

Awesome workout Josse. Your looking very strong with all those hills and flats. You are really going to do awesome.

From Adam RW on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 09:40:30 from 155.101.152.103

Great workout. Way to maintain effort on split 4.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Met at Melody's to run over to Marie's where we had a nice group of girls to run with.  Julie showed for her 1st run sense TOU and had some good stories.  Easy run, didn't want to go out after the kids went to school because I was so cold I took off my running clothes and I just don't want to put on more.

8:27 pace 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 11:57:06 from 198.241.217.15

These days I'm so cold when I get home from a run because of my wet running clothes. I change into something dry right away. I can appreciate your not wanting to change back into running clothes.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.000.000.005.50

Easy run with Brune on the canal.

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.50Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 5.50
Comments
From LuzyLew on Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 18:57:44 from 208.187.197.42

Wasn't today pretty? I had such a nice run with my dogs too. Only a few more days of this weather...what if it rains or is windy again SG. I'll be sad.

Race: Slate Canyon 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:21:09, Place overall: 3, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.500.000.003.100.0010.60

I wanted a pr in the 5k today but after seeing the course I knew that would be though.  There is a lot of up hill in it.  So I just ran hard enough to make my throat burn and keep Maryanne in sight.  The course starts with a very short downhill and then about 1.25 of a really good climb, then another short down hill and then more uphill for some and then rolling.  Ending with about some down and then a good climb to the finish.  Whew it wiped me out.

splits

1-6:37

2-6:49

3-6:48

.15-00:55

Warmed up 3 miles and cooled down 4.4 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 10.60
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 16:14:50 from 24.8.167.243

Sounds like a really tough course and similar to the 5K I ran last Saturday. I think hills bother me less on a longer race. It's really hard to maintain 5K pace on hills.

Great job today!

From JulieC on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 16:17:00 from 65.103.255.98

Way to kick it up Josse!! So speedy for a tough course. Who put this race on? I never heard of it. Have a great rest for the rest of the weekend. PS I didn't race the BC 5k. My daughter's game was at the same time across the street from it. That was tough, to see a race starting and not be in it, especially for a company I work for. Oh well. It was a safety choice I guess. If I was in my bed at 515am my day would have a different ending. Again, so awesome for you woman!!!

From marion on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 18:58:20 from 71.213.105.213

Screaming fast time Josse :) Nice race :)

From Lindsey Dunkley on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 19:12:47 from 72.244.59.192

It was fun to meet and talk with you today...good race and good luck next weekend!

From Burt on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 21:02:15 from 98.167.151.26

Great job Josse!

From MichelleL on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 23:31:53 from 71.213.97.46

Nice job Joss. Looking forward to your St. G. race report.

From Sasha Pachev on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 23:51:17 from 192.168.1.1

Julie - see the Featured Announcements.

From josse on Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 12:02:56 from 75.216.140.127

Thanks everyone.

Lindsey-it was great meeting you too. You are an amazing runner and person, I love your out look on the whole thing:)

From Cal on Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 17:15:05 from 67.150.121.159

Strong run on challenging course. Great job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Woke up last night with stomach stuff, felt horrible. at least it is know and not in the week closer to the marathon.

MV 

Comments
From argentinerocket on Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 16:18:00 from 98.204.54.245

Yikes, that doesn't sound too good! You think you ate something bad? Just remember not to eat the same thing before the marathon! Hope you feel better soon!

From josse on Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 17:06:43 from 70.192.138.129

I am not sure why, but it should be gone soon:)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 22:27:52 from 24.8.167.243

In my experience, stomach things usually come and go pretty quickly. I hope you feel better soon.

From JulieC on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 09:38:02 from 67.40.106.194

Its premarathon voodoo time. I swear I have about 10 pins in me right now. Lets just get there already, right? Acidophilus or a stronger several strains of probiotics kind usually knocks out a stomach problem for me. Build up your immunity Josse. You are ready to own the course this Saturday. Stay tough!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Don't feel quite better so I thought it wise to rest and take a day off.

Comments
From JulieC on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 14:59:57 from 67.42.29.127

REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST YOU DESERVE IT!!!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 16:11:08 from 198.241.174.15

Very wise.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.001.000.000.008.00

Started at will's and went up towards the canyon 4 and turned.  Legs felt dead at first, they got pummeled by my massage therapist last night.  When I turned I did one fast mile at a 6:25 didn't feel to bad except my breakfast wanted to come back up.  Glad the marathon wasn't today.

8:11 avg pace 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 12:22:16 from 198.241.217.15

I'm amazed with the way you run up the canyon so much. That's one of the reasons you're so strong.

I'm glad you were able to keep your breakfast.

From Mike Warren on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 12:26:56 from 207.50.149.221

Josse, sounds like your ready to get after it. Good luck this weekend. I am hoping some of your magic will rub off on me. Thats my only hope.

From josse on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 12:38:37 from 70.193.149.77

I'll bring my wand, that should do the trick:)

From JulieC on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 12:59:32 from 71.32.226.94

Josse, save the throwup scene for mile 26.2 : D. You are so going to do so well. My crystal ball tells me so :D. Perhaps we should meet up there and run a couple together. I am like you. I run my own race so as to not inflict pacing issues on others but it would be fun to at least see you at the start.

From Huans32 on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 14:12:32 from 138.64.2.76

Nice run this morning Josse. Looking great for the race. And a speedy mile very nice.

From Huans32 on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 17:31:38 from 138.64.2.76

Hey Josse. Head over to Jeffc Blog on Wens and check out kind of the plans for the 3:15 group. So we can meet up on Fri and Sat if possible k.

From josse on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 18:58:40 from 67.214.238.85

Sounds good, Julie you are welcome to join up with our 3:15 group:)

From jeffc on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 19:58:02 from 167.207.128.101

I'm glad I'm not the only one considering losing my lunch lately during a run:) Would love to have both you and JulieC join the 3:15 group. The more the better in my opinion. Group running tends to dull the pain or at least prolong it. I look forward to meeting both of you.

From Brent on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 20:54:33 from 168.178.30.75

Queen Josse - I like your attitude, 3:15 pace, sweet - the queen shall rise again.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Woke up at 4:30 to scary weather and decided I would not go out in it then.  By the time the kids went to school the scary weather had turned to just bad weather so I went out for and easy run with no watch.  The run reminded me of SG last year with the wind, rain, and cold temps.

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Superfly on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 11:14:07 from 208.117.127.110

Thats a bad flashback. Sometimes I still wake up crying in the night...

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 11:33:13 from 198.241.174.15

You're scaring me. I get your current weather tomorrow.

From JulieC on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 11:46:31 from 71.32.226.94

Josse, I just posted the same comments on Jeffc's blog. This weather is bringing back the Survivor Marathon memories. This too shall pass, right?

From josse on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 17:10:03 from 70.192.39.99

It better!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Took my dog on the canal trail, it was COLD.  To  cold for my blood, I even waited until the sun was up and shining.  Off to SG, see you all there:)

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Jeff L on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 19:29:08 from 76.164.29.58

Good luck this weekend.

From allie on Thu, Oct 01, 2009 at 19:37:30 from 67.177.43.41

yes, too COLD! have fun in the warm sunshine of SG. good luck on saturday! have a great race.

From Christi on Fri, Oct 02, 2009 at 19:44:32 from 174.98.97.173

GOOD LUCK AT SG JOSSE!! I'll be anxiously awaiting the race report :)

From LuzyLew on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 15:20:47 from 69.169.167.157

Josse--post your race report. I'm dying to hear how you felt it went for you! I was so excited when I saw your time! I keep coming back to your blog hoping to read your report!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.000.000.000.000.003.00

Ran a nice easy 3 miles with my sister in SG.  felt good and it was a nice cool morning.

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 3.00
Comments
From allie on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 17:17:55 from 67.177.43.41

♪♫ anticipation...

Race: St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:12:36, Place overall: 51
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0026.200.000.000.0026.20

Oh where to start, it was a spectacular day for me:)  I got a new pair of shoes that I decided to wear in the marathon because I was feeling the miles in my old ones in my back and sciatic.  This turned out to be a good thing and had no problems what so ever from it.  I got a good night sleep and didn't really feel excited or nervous at the start.  I had decided before hand that I would go out conservative and run by how I felt and not pay attention to splits esp. during veyo and dameron valley.  Now usually this marathon seems like the  uphills never stop but today they seemed like little bumps and the downhill I felt like I was flying.  It was surreal.  I think I had a permagrin on my face, I felt fabulous for most of the marathon.   Used a glu flask and started taking it around 6 and then every 4 or 5 miles I love it.  Also took two IB and sports legs about an hour before.  Ate a banana and whole wheat PB and honey sandwich along with my drink before and added the prolytes to my water and my gu flask.  this all seemed to work just great.

1-7:38 

2-7:45 meet up with Kent and Kristine and ran with them for a while

3-7:14 still just running easy and not breathing hard at all

4-7:10

5-7:12 (36:59)

6-7:17 potty stop

7-7:02

8-8:14  Feeling really good but this is the determining factor for me, how I feel through this section and it usually zaps me.  So I really monitored myself and made sure I wasn't breathing hard.  I didn't once look at my watch either through this next uphill section.  Was surprised to look back and see I ran up veyo this fast.  I got to the top and recovered fast and felt good but still want to run within myself through Dameron valley.  I lost Kent and Chrisine here and never really ran with anyone after this.  Passed a lot of people though.  That felt great.  Started to feel my sciatic but never really bothered me that much.

9-7:45

10-7:37 (1:14:54)

11-7:59

12-7:34  At this point I felt like I was having an out of body experience, almost like something was pushing me and saying it is time to go.  So I did and felt so super duper spectacular.

13-7:05 (1:37:32)  I hit the half way at a high 1:38 and was not worried at all.  Passing lot of people wow this is awesome.

14-7:06

15-6:39  I dropped my gu flask and had to stop and go back to get it, but didn't slow me down to much just made me mad.

16-6:32  (1:57:49) all the miles where just flying by and at this point I was thinking only a 10 miler left and I felt great.

17-6:54

18-7:01

19-7:29  Winchester hills didn't feel to bad on these, I usually feel aweful and expected to feel worse

20-7:08 (2:26:21)

21-6:42

22-7:24 I did feel the hill in this mile but felt like I still was recovering nicely

23-7:19 (2:47:46) I got a side stitch in this mile and was pretty mad because I really was feeling good and thought I could slip in under a 3:10.  I concentrated on my breathing and it went away about a half mile later but I couldn't recover my pace at that point.

24-7:24

25-7:38 (3:02:48)  Starting to have a gradual break down.

26-7:55 Trying not to fall apart completely.

.2-2:00 

Was very pleased I felt so good throughout the race and finally got below that 3:15 mark and get a pr with only 11 week of training.   Now for a break!

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 26.20
Comments
From allie on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 18:02:08 from 67.177.43.41

great job josse! congrats on the PR. glad to hear you had such a good experience this year.

From MarcieJ on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 18:08:04 from 74.211.7.245

You did AWESOME! Isn't so great to have a good day!I am so happy for you and I can just picture you smiling down the course as you were running-love it! Thanks for coming over and visiting with me and working on my calf and back. You rock!

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 18:12:56 from 97.117.78.16

Great job, Josse. So glad you had a good race. Congratulations on the PR.

From marion on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 18:20:20 from 71.213.105.213

Yee Haw, Baby!!! WoW :) CONGRATULATIONS on such a GREAT race! Congrats on your time and PR :D I am so happy you had such a GREAT day!!!

Hey, maybe less is more? re, your training weeks :D WAY TO GO!

From Mike Warren on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 18:30:10 from 208.117.124.133

Josse, awesome race! Was nice to talk a little at the start and finish. Very impressive time with your limited training. Glad you had a great day, you deserved it!!

From Britta on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 18:49:21 from 72.130.108.181

Congratulations! You are inspiring! Loved all the details in your report.

From RivertonPaul on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 18:50:39 from 75.169.4.137

Tremendous effort. Way to reach those goals. Always a pleasure to see you.

From Brent on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 19:03:33 from 66.7.127.219

Queen Josse Rools- 1,000 commando points for the PR, wow, big smiles. You know my preciction in the next two years. Always nice to see the queen.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Merri on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 19:28:58 from 67.199.179.247

wooo hooo josse!!! Congrat on an excellent marathon! Way to go on the PR!!!

From Teena on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 19:39:50 from 67.177.20.13

Seriously Josse -- you are incredible!! I absolutely loved feeling the excitement in your report.

A huge congrats on that amazing time!

It was great talking to you for a bit after the race.

Congrats again!

From Bec on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 21:41:39 from 67.177.35.60

Way to get a PR! Fabulous race and it sounds like you did very well.

From Paul on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 21:41:39 from 174.23.93.194

Congrats on the PR! Nice race.

From JulieC on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 21:46:06 from 67.42.29.186

Josse- funny how we don't see each other the whole way (I guess you saw me at the end) and we are numero 50 and 51 for women(that's what happened with Kim and I last year). Okay let's high jump after that last remark!!! Glad you felt great. I love when I feel great running, that is why I run. Good job, your perspective on lots of miles in training helping you, paid off well. Way to PR : DDDDDD

From Walter on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 21:52:50 from 76.27.15.208

Josse! I loved your entry on your experience! I too felt awesome at the 12 mile mark and had to keep telling myself to wait before pushing it. Isnt it a great feeling to run exactly how you want and push yourself to its max. So great! You are awesome! Keep it up!

From Kelli on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 22:02:34 from 71.219.96.151

11 weeks of training? That is one impressive time, but you are one impressive woman!!! Nice job Josse. Hey, and you won the lottery at the bag pick up and got out of there before the rest of us.

From Superfly on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 23:04:01 from 208.117.127.110

Josse I'm so glad you had a good race. I know you have a bad history with STG and it's nice to finally get that monkey off your back. I just looked so happy and bright after the race- it was awesome! Good job and keep on truckin.

From LuzyLew on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 23:07:40 from 69.169.167.157

What an amazing race/entry. You flew! I told you--there would be no pounding--only flying! You made this thing sound like cake. I am so happy for you. Thanks for sharing the joy of this PR. It was a great day for many--just as last year was 'the perfect storm' this year was the opposite (all elements combined to make for a great race!). You are just amazing. P.S. you did not have 11 weeks of training--you have had a lifetime (you ARE a runner always :)

From josse on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 23:21:32 from 70.193.156.88

Yes Luz you are correct, I really feel like I was running off of things I have learned in the past and it really helped me to have a good race. It was also an attitude adjustment, and patience.

From James on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 23:24:45 from 174.23.35.13

Great job! I was glad to hear you got a PR and had such a good race.

From Andy on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 23:32:48 from 199.190.170.21

Glad to see you have such a great race on an abbreviated training schedule. Congratulations on the PR.

From richborget on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 23:57:11 from 71.199.12.164

It always feels great to PR. Great Job. I met your parents at work the other day. Thanks for the nice comments and keep up the great training.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 10:34:25 from 24.8.167.243

Absolutely amazing! How wonderful that you felt so great through the whole marathon. Huge Congratulations!!!

From Jon A on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 13:00:22 from 67.214.249.195

Congratulations Josse! Awesome race!

From Ericka on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 15:15:50 from 71.36.73.199

You're amazing big sis!! You finally got your St. George! I am way excited for you and truely inspired. Congratulations, you diserve every minute of it.

From Peggy on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 15:57:18 from 71.213.40.211

Congrats on a great race, Josse. I could tell during those few minutes we ran together that you felt good. Way to go.

From Cal on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 16:23:27 from 66.133.117.3

Great race Josse especially on a short training cycle. It's good that you kept your sciatic pain at bay too. Awesome job on your PR!

From Jed on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 16:41:24 from 207.173.78.2

What an inspiring race report! Thanks for reminding me what it feels like when it all comes together--it makes me more determined to shoot for a big PR next year. Beautiful race!

From AmberG on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 23:38:43 from 209.33.225.92

Nice PR Josse, and fun to see you at the start ! :) So glad you felt so good through the race, that makes all the difference in a good or bad experience! You did AWESOME and how nice to have your body give you the OK to push! Great RUN!!

From MichelleL on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 23:53:09 from 71.213.97.46

JOSSE!!!! Thank heaven for the occasional marathon that feels like a joy. And an awesome PR for you, congratulations!

Now you have that St. G. monkey off your back, eh?

From Lyman on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 10:32:23 from 170.135.241.46

Way to run Josse! Congratulations!

From jtshad on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 12:23:31 from 204.134.132.225

Congrats on the PR and great race.

From Lindsey Dunkley on Wed, Oct 07, 2009 at 17:19:09 from 68.164.105.234

I'm a little late in saying...GOOD JOB!! Always feels so good to get a PR, way to go with so little training.

From julieesplin on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 15:26:30 from 75.169.165.41

Congratulations! I'm so glad you felt well. Great to PR, especially after everything your body's been through this year! You worked hard those 11 weeks and you deserved it.

From Jon on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 15:38:56 from 138.64.2.76

Congrats! It always feels good to run a good race.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

I am surprised I was not that sore after the marathon, SG usually tears my legs to pieces.  I think sunday night was the worst and I think I was more sore after Hobble Creek half than this.  But still want to take it easy.  I went out in the cool morning sunshine with my dog.  Felt good.  Came home and stretched and did abs and back.

I counted up my marathons I have done, I started in 1997 with SG and have done 17 total.  I did St. George in 1997(although it was not under my name ran a 3:46), 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 06, 08, 09- Top of Utah in 2001 (first time running a 3:15 and was 7th overall womens) - Tucson in 1999 (first time having a BQ with a 3:29) - Boston in 2000 - San Diego RNR in 1998 (this being my slowest and only 4+ hour marathon) - Ogden in 2007 & 2008 - Utah Valley in 2008(this one being very memorable because I won) & 2009.  

Things that I think work for good marathon training- Regular stretching and core strength training, consistency, cross training, massage and scraping, easy days easy and hard days hard,  marathon pace training, sleep and good eating, and not doing to long of training cycles and getting burnt out and injured (16 weeks max).

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 4.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 4.00
Comments
From jtshad on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 14:50:53 from 204.134.132.225

Nice recap, quite a list of marathons. Good thoughts on the training as well.

Glad you are feeling good after the race.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Oct 06, 2009 at 21:46:31 from 24.8.167.243

What great accomplishments. And thanks for the tips too.

From Karin on Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 22:34:48 from 71.36.67.125

So glad that you felt so good during and after the marathon. You did most awesomely. I'm looking forward to having you train Ericka and me for the spring.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Took my dog up in the trails, it was chilly.  Felt good until the last mile then I could feel the marathon.

WT upper

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From marion on Wed, Oct 07, 2009 at 12:38:40 from 71.213.105.213

I'll bet it was chilly...brrrrr. Are you feeling pretty good?

From MCKENZIE on Wed, Oct 07, 2009 at 21:04:37 from 75.169.112.34

What the heck!!!! I'm considering 5-6 tomorrow...you are so much tougher than I! Way to go!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.000.004.00

Went out around 9:45 so I could wear shorts and not freeze.  It was nice out and ran easy.

abs/back 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 4.00
Comments
From Jeff L on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 15:17:34 from 76.164.29.58

You are bouncing back fast. Nice job. What are your short term running plans (races, weekly mileage, etc)? Just curious.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 18:05:32 from 24.8.167.243

If you were in Denver today, you would have frozen in shorts at 9:45. The temperature at noon was the same as at 5:00 this morning.

From josse on Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 12:26:49 from 76.8.200.240

Jeff- my plan is to get pregnant, I have been putting it off for a while. I will just run what I feel like until then. But I think I will do that Halloween half that goes down provo canyon. It starts up past sundance so it should be fun and fast.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Took my dog up in the trails, it was beautiful up there.  Feeling good.

WT upper 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Oct 09, 2009 at 12:58:13 from 198.241.217.15

Nice dog, beautiful trails, feeling good. Great day.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Met Julie at her house and we ran to the mouth of Provo canyon and up 5 and turned and came back.  Felt good until the last 2 miles and then could feel the marathon in my legs.

1:20:30/8:03 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 13:51:56 from 24.8.167.243

You ran 10 miles faster than I did today.

From AmberG on Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 14:09:58 from 64.255.88.135

Nice miles this week Josse! I've been a lazy bum!

From MCKENZIE on Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 14:23:44 from 75.169.112.147

Josse, you are killing me! Way to go! Frank and I talked to Kent today. He wants to meet throughout the winter on saturdays. We must not have drove him crazy this summer.

From josse on Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 15:31:03 from 70.192.179.225

Amber you reserve the right to be as lazy as you want. You have worked hard all summer:)

Mac- good, we can work on that more through out the winter;)

From Ericka on Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 19:50:57 from 71.36.67.125

Good job girl! I finally posted marathon pics on the forum if you wanna look at them :_0

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Easy 5 miles at a 8:33 pace, early with the orem girls.  There were 7 of us this morning, we took up a whole road.

Abs/back 

my sister put pictures on the discussion forum from SG marathon. 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 10:36:03 from 24.8.167.243

Way to dominate the road!

From LuzyLew on Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 15:38:44 from 208.187.197.42

Under which category? I don't know how to use the discussion board very well apparently.

From josse on Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 17:46:11 from 75.216.25.101

here is where you will find them http://fastrunningblog.com/forum/index.php/topic,1218.0.html

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Went out around 9:30 with my dog.  It was nice out after the storm last night.

WT upper 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Christi on Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 18:30:05 from 174.98.97.173

sweet- gonna check out the pics on discussion forum :)

From LuzyLew on Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 15:35:43 from 208.187.197.42

I love the rain too. I don't know why everyone complains. We hardly ever get it. It's either dry as a bone, or snowing. It's nice to see heavy clouds and water on the ground every once in a while-- also, it feels warm. Glad you're enjoying it too!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

6 miles with my gal pals early

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Got up and ran with my dog, nice again after a night time storm.

Abs/back wt upper 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 12:52:44 from 24.8.167.243

Didn't you have a night time storm a couple of days ago? That's the time to have them.

From josse on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 15:46:54 from 70.192.55.227

Yes and luckily this one wasn't as noisy as the last one.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

Had plans to meet Rebecca and do trails this morning, but we were both up with sick kids most of the night so we canceled.  I slept in and just did the elliptical for 40 mins.

Abs 

Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 14:52:58 from 24.8.167.243

There's lots of sick going around.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.300.000.000.000.0011.30

Met Mckenzie early and ran 5 miles before we met Michelle.  We ran and chatted around SF.

1:31:27/8:05 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 11.30
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 13:16:53 from 24.8.167.243

Sounds like a nice run with friends.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

took my dog up in the trails, lots of deer hunters......no deer.  Felt good and was a great morning to run in the mountains.

1:09

abs/back 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 8.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From LuzyLew on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 12:19:32 from 208.187.197.42

I hope you have some bright orange. You look just like a deer (well, technically you look more like a gazelle) but don't get shot! Down by the lake there is the DeSpain reserve and while I was down at the very end where we turn around, a group of about 6 men came out of the bushes with rifles. My heart raced so fast I thought I would pass out until I realized they were hunting...But still. Be careful out there on the trail!

From josse on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 12:31:10 from 70.193.125.58

I wore bright pink, the hunters that go this close to crowded trails are not to serious. But I am always careful:)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 12:54:42 from 24.8.167.243

LuzyLew said it, but when I read your post I was worried that you might look too much like a deer. A very fast deer. A female deer. Ray, a drop of golden sun. Sorry.

From JulieC on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 14:08:33 from 207.224.216.61

LOL. Okay that was funny Carolyn. Josse- the weather was perfect, huh?

From The Howling Commando on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 20:09:39 from 72.224.31.85

Eek. You saw hunters too? Seeing the two ones that I saw on my Saturday run were enough to scare me out of the woods at least until after all the hunting's done! Or until I do the next trail race. I'm afraid now to go in the woods by myself :D

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.000.002.508.00

Got up and meet at Melody's and ran with the girls.  First mile slow and then did a nice clip after that.  Came home and got the kids off to school and then did the elliptical for 25 mins and did Abs/back and weights upper.

44:25/8:08 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 5.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.005.000.000.0012.00

Ran from Will's up the jogging path 5 miles, ran easy up and tempo down.  started my run feeling good and felt pretty good on the tempo.

5 miles up 42:44/8:32

tempo @ half marathon pace 6:39, 6:42, 6:58, 6:47, 6:42 

33:55/6:46

Then a 2 mile cool down

Abs 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 12.00
Comments
From Nan Kennard on Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 12:32:48 from 174.51.250.151

Nice Tempo Run!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 13:11:59 from 24.8.167.243

Feel good - what more can you ask for? Great job today.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.500.000.000.000.006.50

Met all the girls down at the BYU track to run the 5k course that I am going to run on saturday.  Easy run, legs felt a little tired from yesterdays workout.

53:44/8:18 

WT upper 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 6.50
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 13:29:30 from 24.8.167.243

Cool. I'm going to have to watch for your race report on Saturday. You're going to be great.

From JulieC on Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 14:23:05 from 67.42.16.218

Good luck Josse. I agree, you are going to run well. Have fun too. Is this the BYU homecoming 5k? I ran it years ago. It goes around campus right? I still don't know what to do next except keep a base. Would like to do a race here and there but I work before all the holidays (I am thinking about running a T-day run after working all night, then crashing, then feasting). Happy Fall Running : D

From josse on Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 17:16:30 from 70.193.39.35

Yep Julie thats the one, it starts with some up hill but then has some great down hill as well.

From JulieC on Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 19:54:57 from 71.32.226.34

Are you going for a particular goal? I still need to break 20 : D Not looking forward to that effort : (((

Good luck friend!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.500.000.000.000.004.50

Ran easy on the canal with my dog, got a massage last night and felt pretty beat up.

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 4.50Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 4.50
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 15:12:55 from 24.8.167.243

Good luck on your race tomorrow!

Race: Byu homecoming 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:21:03, Place overall: 30
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.901.002.100.003.0012.00

Warmed up just under 4 miles, feeling pretty good and felt like I was going to run a good 5k (which would be under 20 mins for me).  The race starts right by the byu track and goes east up hill for about .6 of a mile and then has a good downhill section before flatening out and finish on the track for just under a lap.  I felt fine until the last mile and then I don't know what happened.  But I was disappointed to say the least.  Then cooled down for some with my girls.

6:36, 6:25, 7:14, :48  

Later did 30 mins on the elliptical  

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 9.00
Comments
From MCKENZIE on Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 13:33:16 from 75.169.127.216

YAY Josse!!!! You did great considering I couldn't race anything right now post marathon so I'm super impressed.

From Jeff L on Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 13:40:16 from 97.117.20.32

Good job. You still running the 1/2 next week on Halloween?

From josse on Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 14:43:43 from 70.193.151.219

Ya jeff I am are you going to do it?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 16:55:58 from 24.8.167.243

I'm sorry you're disappointed, but I think that 21 minutes is a great time. There must have been a lot of fast people in that race.

From MichelleL on Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 18:54:37 from 71.213.97.46

It's a hard course, and you still probably have the marathon in your legs a bit. Nice job considering all.

From Adam RW on Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 22:37:41 from 67.186.226.36

Sorry the racing did not cooperate today. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

From Jeff L on Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 12:20:32 from 97.117.20.32

Yeah, I think I will run it. See you there.

From Brent on Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 15:14:31 from 76.8.201.223

Queen Josse, nice race following STG, the zip may not be back in your legs. Also, 5k training vs. marathon? Sometimes they don't mix well. Still at very good pace, not far from cracking 20 minutes.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Christi on Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 21:37:08 from 174.98.97.173

Hey Girl! Congrats to you too! Sorry you were disappointed but this looks like a mighty fine race to me! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Took my dog up on the trails, it was freezing.  Only saw a few deer hunters today and they were just sitting in their trucks, but again no deer.  Poor deer hunters:(  I felt pretty crappy today, tired legs, sciatic hurt as well as down that hammy and my right foot has been sore.  I probably could go on but I won't.

1:11/8:58

abs/back 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 8.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:34:17 from 198.241.174.15

Poor Josse.

From JulieC on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:37:30 from 71.35.215.56

Oh please go on. Misery loves company : D. Just kidding. Recover girl. Not long before the Halloween 1/2. Sleep and Sleep. Careful on that major downhill course.

From RAD on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 19:40:26 from 76.27.12.70

Sciatic is not fun!! Have a neighbor (not a runner) that can't even sit for more than 30 seconds at a time right now - I've been educated a LOT on that nasty issue :(

I hope that it gets better! 8 miles at a descent pace is WONDERFUL for how you're feeling.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.750.000.003.000.007.75

Arg. 2nd time writing this so I am not going to write as much.  Basically did 3x1 miles on the road with the first having the most downhill, the 2nd being the toughest and the 3rd half flat and half downhill.  Had a good run and felt better than yesterday.

Timpview mile-5:57 (5:16 jogging rest)

Timpview flat mile-6:19 (6:43)

Rock canyon mile-6:04

1:02:16/8:02

WT upper 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 7.75
Comments
From Cal on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 11:20:29 from 66.133.117.3

Nice and speedy. Way to go Josse.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 21:32:32 from 24.8.167.243

Those are fast miles!

From MichelleL on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 21:33:59 from 71.213.97.46

Nice job. Some revenge for Saturday?

From Adam RW on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 23:00:04 from 24.10.175.42

Are you going to put up your 80s finish photo? :)

From josse on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 10:12:08 from 70.192.245.165

Adam if I could ever figure out how to put pictures on this site, I will post them on facebook.

From josse on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 14:12:05 from 70.192.237.110

Yes Michelle it would have been sweeter if I would have ran these on saturday, but it was still nice to do them in a workout. Can't wait until you can join:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

It felt like December out there,  BRRRRRRR!!  I ran on the canal with my dog, I was tired from the workout yesterday.

1:00:19/8:37 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 7.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From allie on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 12:28:07 from 67.177.43.41

yes, we jumped right into the deep freeze this year. BRRRRR is an understatement :)

From Burt on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 14:26:06 from 68.76.197.194

allie - she didn't say BRRRRR. She said BRRRRRRR. Get it right. 7 R's. Remember when I went running yesterday and I was wearing my shorts and Ragnar shirt? Oh my gosh it was so cold. It was like 55 degrees.

From allie on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 14:44:33 from 67.177.43.41

burt - you will notice i said the 5R BRRRRR is an understatement. josse's 7R BRRRRRRR definitely made a statement. why do you think i said i wanted to move to arizona? i'll be there shortly. you better show me some desert hospitality.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Met a friend I haven't ran with for a long time,  it was so good to run and chat with her.  We did a loop from her house that has quite a bit of uphill in it.  Felt good.

1:00:50/8:40 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Ericka on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 14:50:44 from 74.81.243.253

that's what we call good times with old friends. Nice run today

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 14:57:53 from 24.8.167.243

Very nice.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Met at Rebecca's to run with the girls, we started pretty quickly and the pace never slowed much.  Didn't feel all that well.  

8:04 pace

Abs/back 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 15:48:26 from 198.241.174.15

You must have some really fast girls.

From Brent on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 17:13:34 from 168.178.30.194

Queen Josse, nice mile splits, it seems your right on track to break your 5K pr.

Stay Kool, b of bs rools out

Race: Halloween half marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:30:01, Place overall: 5, Place in age division: 2
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0013.100.000.000.0013.10

Just to let you all know that the race started 1 hour late, I was running in a costume that was very confining, and I felt pretty aweful the whole race.  But I did have parts that I had fun and it was fun up at the start hanging out in the lodge and chatting with people.  It was a cold morning so I didn't venture out for a warmup, just started the race.  I was feeling like my fuel and fluids where gone and the water stops where no good for getting water, the cups where bad and the cold made it hard to hold on to the cups.  The first 4.5 where a steep down and then you have a little bit of up hill before you get on the path for a nice gentle down hill.  

1-6:09

2-6:06

3-5:59

4-6:20

5-6:42

6-7:24 I felt the worst through 5.5-7.  I wanted to stop and be done, really I did I saw my mom and almost turned back and got a ride.  I feel like I am running a 10 min mile and am a little light headed.

7-7:34

8-7:12 starting to feel better.

9-7:22

10-7:17 See JeffL and was glad to have him to carry me in.

11-7:27

12-7:31

13-6:54 

I am not disappointed because I felt pretty bad and thought I was going to end up running a 1:40 so a 1:30 was a lot better. 

*update-so it looks like they didn't get Mary ann in the results so that bumped me down a spot ending up with 5 place overall and 2nd in my age group. 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 13.10
Comments
From Christi on Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 14:45:29 from 174.98.97.173

Halloween Half? Haven't heard of this run. Sounds fun though, looking forward to details. Congrats on the 4th!!!!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 16:26:15 from 24.8.167.243

You're still speedy even when you're not feeling great. Congratulations on your 4th place finish and winning your division.

From RAD on Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 16:51:55 from 76.27.12.70

Nice finish Josse! I can attest to the costume...she was brave, braver than I! I'm so glad you had a good finish and didn't catch that ride. You are amazingly speedy even when you're feeling stinky :)

From LuzyLew on Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 17:35:16 from 69.169.167.157

You ran a great race girly. Who else can say they placed wearing a leotard? I had so much fun, it's sad my expectations for being entertained have sunk so low. But seriously, it was fun to see you guys at the start, even more at the finish! You are so awesome. I hope your pictures look better than mine. I look like a very dumpy bride in mine (one the groom would probably run away from). You were so cute. I loved doing that (all except for the late start and busses). Have a fun Halloween. I hope you get hydrated, rested and get a few trickortreats :)

From josse on Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 17:41:02 from 70.193.220.136

Luz you looked great, really I looked at your pics on facebook and you did look like you were having the time of your life. Which i think is just fine:) Who cares that we think dressing up and running 13 miles is fun.

From LuzyLew on Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 17:46:55 from 69.169.167.157

I am embarrassed to admit how much fun I had. I always loved Halloween as a kid. I loved the costumes, parties, apples, fall leaves,running around with friends. It was nice to recapture that spirit 34 years later. I was so happy to have something fun to do today, it made my week! It was great to see you and Ericka too!

From Lyman on Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 22:06:58 from 75.169.106.239

Great job comming in fourth even when your feeling under par.

From Walter on Sun, Nov 01, 2009 at 10:38:47 from 76.27.13.75

Josse, it was fun chatting with ya and getting to know you. I had a blast and could tell in your pics you had the same! Im glad I ran it because it helped me make my mind up for Mesquite. Theres no way my legs will be back to full in 3 weeks for the full marathon. Half marathon will have to be my last race of the year.

From Bec on Sun, Nov 01, 2009 at 11:14:07 from 67.177.35.60

It was so fun meeting you! You made me laugh so hard when I saw your finishing touches to your costume. Thanks for being a pace target, even though you were a little far from me. The last few miles I would look in the distance and watch for the silver pants.

From Jeff L on Sun, Nov 01, 2009 at 11:34:57 from 71.36.73.82

Good job again and way to stay strong those last few miles.

From MichelleL on Sun, Nov 01, 2009 at 12:51:33 from 71.213.97.46

I am excited to look up some pictures on facebook. You have a nice time despite the race issues. Who put on the race? And is it the same course at the Provo 1/2 by Kurt?

From josse on Sun, Nov 01, 2009 at 14:56:24 from 70.193.20.115

I am not sure the guys name that did this but he has a site on facebook. And no it was not the same, the beginning and end were different.

From marion on Sun, Nov 01, 2009 at 15:44:26 from 71.213.119.74

It sounds like you guys had a GREAT time :) Congratulations on a GREAt race in a cute costume :D

From melanieb on Sun, Nov 01, 2009 at 15:46:58 from 75.169.202.137

It was great to see you I looked at all the quilts you have done and you are amazing! I quilt a little but not like that. Great job on your run!

From Kelli on Sun, Nov 01, 2009 at 18:04:39 from 71.219.97.106

NICE JOB!!! I can not imagine running in a costume, tricky business. But it sounds like it was a super fun race.

From AmberG on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 12:10:01 from 64.255.89.47

Congrats Jossie, , , ,that's such a great time for not feeling well, , AND wearing a costume! You really pulled through. I want to see those pics, maybe I'll have to look you up on facebook- I'm not much of a facebooker!, , sounds like so much fun!!!

From Ericka on Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 15:01:33 from 74.81.243.253

You're so amazing girl! I would have got in the car for sure. It shows how non wussy you are.

From Merri on Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 17:00:15 from 67.199.179.247

Nice job Josse. I better get a facebook acct so I can see these pics!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Very sore!

MV 

Comments
From AmberG on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 12:10:51 from 64.255.89.47

Hey, I just commented on your race! Great Job again :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 13:39:36 from 198.241.174.15

Must have been all that flying downhill you did on Saturday.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Felt a little better this morning,  I planned on going 4-5 miles.  I took my dog up to the water tower trail and after getting up the mile long hill and was running on the flat I felt better than I thought I would and ended up with 8 miles.

1:12/8:58

Abs/back 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 8.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Nov 03, 2009 at 15:32:54 from 198.241.174.15

What a pleasant surprise to feel better than you expected.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.001.002.000.000.009.00

I thought I would try some sort of speed today, knowing that my legs are not yet recovered form the half.  I started at Will's and ran 4.5 up the path then turned and did 2 miles at tempo 6:55 and 6:52.  Couldn't get my pace any faster my legs just wouldn't so I ran a mile and then did one at MP which was a 7:25.  This is all my legs would do, which was just fine.

1:10:52/7:54 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 9.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Nov 04, 2009 at 15:50:20 from 198.241.174.15

I guess you can't ask for anything more than what your legs can do. It looks like a good effort to me.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
15.200.000.000.000.0015.20

Got up and met the Orem girls down and vintage, we ran up the canyon 4 and turned.  I was tired and the pace was quick.  8 total

1:04:35/8:06

Got the kids to school and ran with Carrie easy, I actually felt better on this run then the first.  We ran the country club loop.

7.2 in 1:01:46/8:37 

Legs are tired and sore. 

 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 15.20
Comments
From LuzyLew on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 12:49:58 from 208.187.197.42

You got any plans with all this mileage? You are tough lady. How's your back been treating you anyway?

From josse on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 14:53:32 from 70.193.241.206

I am trying to decide between the Mesquite half or full marathon. I am going to do 20 on saturday and then decide. My back is there almost always but I can run and it is usually not terrible.

From Cal on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 15:11:09 from 66.133.117.3

nice running Josse

From LuzyLew on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 15:29:29 from 208.187.197.42

Good luck whatever you decide. I saw that mileage and about died. It has taken me days to get over my "Heed" poisoning from Saturday (JK). I was just so sore, it even made my hip hurt (the cold maybe). Your in such great shape right now, I can understand wanting to continue the roll. I hope your legs & back are snapping back so you can do your thing in Mesquite. Have a blast and good luck whatever you do!

From JulieC on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 17:01:16 from 65.103.228.126

Do you want company for your 20? What time are you going? I want to go nice and easy but I want to go long, maybe pick it up the last three or four. I hope the cold front doesn't hit before then.

From josse on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 19:32:19 from 70.193.209.123

Ya Julie that would be great!! What time would you need to go I can do what ever.

From JulieC on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 at 14:12:06 from 67.40.106.173

I am slightly overbooked AGAIN I realized yesterday after I wrote you. IRRRrrrr!!! I was thinking 6am or so but I have to make sure my husband can get Brooke to this extra dance practice at 8:30am with a bun in her hair. I may have to put her bun up before she goes to bed. Courtney also has the big placement PGJHS test for advanced classes from 8 to 12. Troy can easily drive her so I don't know why I feel the guilt of mom not the one there bringing her, seeing her off. Must stop this guilt thing. If we left at six to 615am and did 8.5 to 9 for a bit then increased to 8:00 to 8:30 for a bit and end at some 730s we should get in before three hours. So we would be back by 9am. Where do you want to go? I was thinking of the canal, meeting at Orem soccer park and running to the very end of it just past Lone Peak then turning back. Or we could run from there (Orem Soccer Park, via Foothill elem) to the Provo River Trail and run towards the lake on that until 10 miles and turn around. The trail looks so pretty with the leaves all over it. Any other ideas? I tried to think of a central location to meet.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.000.000.005.50

Took my dog up in the trails for an easy, slow run.  It was so beautiful up their,  I wish fall would last forever or at least until spring.

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.50Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 5.50
Comments
From Brent on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 at 13:20:22 from 66.7.127.219

Queen Josse, some running days are just darn great in the fall. Spring and fall, who needs winter?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool out

Good luck at the half.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 at 16:32:23 from 24.8.167.243

Fall until Spring - skip Winter. Sounds like a good idea.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
20.000.000.000.000.0020.00

Well I made it 20 miles but i still don't know if I want to do the full marathon or not.  Oh what the heck may as well right!?!  JulieC was kind enough to keep me company for the distance.  We meet at the mouth of Provo canyon and ran down to the lake and back.  We avg. 8:30 going to the lake and 8's coming back which I thought was pretty good considering the way back is all slightly uphill.  I was tired the whole way from the half last week but I felt good on the way back until the last mile and my body shut down.  So I think I just have to go down and have fun with the marathon and nothing else.

2:45:51/8:18 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 20.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 13:34:30 from 24.8.167.243

Way to stick it out and run a negative split as well, particularly with uphill over the last half.

From JulieC on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 13:45:21 from 67.40.106.173

Thanks again Josse. It was fun to chat and run a beautiful route with you. Recover well, enjoy your Sunday off : D.

From Smooth on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 13:50:32 from 174.23.240.142

WOW! AWESOME 20 miler with a negative split on tough uphill and canyon wind to finish. You are such a talented runner! It was fun partying with you and Erica last night!

From Bec on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 14:33:09 from 67.177.35.60

Great run, I really wish I could have been with you two. That's okay, maybe next time. About the marathon, I think you should really consider it. You don't have anything to lose and you did a 20 today! Pretty sure you will be amazing at the marathon. Surprise yourself :)

From Adam RW on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 16:14:28 from 155.101.152.103

I think if you can have fun, that is the best you can ask for. Enjoy it and no matter what the time you can look back at it with a smile on your face.

From Lyman on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 16:26:01 from 75.169.105.114

nice run and good plan for the marathon. You seem to able to bounce back fairly well from tough races.

From josse on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 22:33:48 from 75.216.1.153

Yes fun is my game, if it has some pain in it:)

Julie I am so glad you were their to give me words of encouragement, and Rebecca I wish you were their too.

From Brent on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 15:28:02 from 66.7.127.219

Queen Josse, marathon is always a surprise, good luck.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From RAD on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 19:19:11 from 76.27.12.70

Josse, you've done the long run might as well do the full at this point! You'll do great, just take the next couple weeks to recover from the long run and the speedy 1/2 you did.

Had a GREAT time last night, it was so nice to hang out with such an amazing group of people!!

From LuzyLew on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 00:56:51 from 69.169.167.157

Well, at least you were 'well fueled' for the run. I hope if you do run Mesquite that it won't be hard on your body. I am so done running hard for a month or so. So I will cheer you on. Glad you had company for the long run. It was so great to see you and Ericka. You are so funny, it was fun to be at a party (although I miss those early mornings sometimes!). Be good to yourself.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Got up and met at Melody's house, we ran to get Rebecca and Julie and then did the carterville loop.  Legs were tired.  Would like to do something later, my son is sick so we will see I might just do the elliptical if I can't run later.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.00
Comments
From JulieC on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 15:46:50 from 71.35.215.50

hope you don't get it too. refresh those legs girl. maybe you should rest this afternoon. i mean 26.2 is coming up on you real fast : D ((((

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.500.000.000.000.0013.50

Got up and met the girls this morning.  We ran a loop form Melody's house.  Was tired.

1:02:37/8:21

My son was better so I took my dog up on the trails for another easy 6 miles.  Felt better.

53:58/8:59

Abs/back 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.50Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 17:10:59 from 198.241.174.15

It looks like that first tired run gave you some energy. Isn't running amazing?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.005.000.000.0010.00

Start at the mouth of Provo canyon and ran up 4 miles easy, then turned and did a 5 mile tempo at half marathon pace.  Starting out I just wanted at least MP stuff but felt better than I thought I would so I went faster than that.  Ended with a mile cool down back to the canyon.  My calf were really tight so I soaked then in the river, very cold.  I don't think I have ever got in the river in November.

splits-6:51, 6:43, 6:50, 6:37, 6:50

33:57/6:47

WT upper 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Cal on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 12:55:02 from 66.133.117.3

Fast miles there Josse. Nice run.

You're pretty bold to soak in the river this time of year.

From JulieC on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 13:43:33 from 71.35.215.50

was it colder than top of 1100 north? if so frostbite risk in just a minute there. yikes. great speed josse. how was the wind this morning? i thought it would be cold this am and i was pleasantly surprised but unpleasantly overdressed on my run.

From josse on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 16:16:00 from 70.193.155.247

Ya the water was spring run-off cold, I wanted someone there to scream at. The wind was not that bad but it was their.

From The Howling Commando on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 16:36:05 from 72.224.31.85

Wonder what the tourists think of seeing a crazy runner lady jumping into the river in November.. or the neighbors?! :-P

From Bec on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 16:37:19 from 67.177.35.60

Great miles. BRRRRR to the water. That is insane my dear!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 16:48:37 from 198.241.174.15

OK, so I have to ask. Did you jump in the river with your clothes on and then have cold, wet clothes. I guess I'm assuming you were wearing long tights, but maybe you were wearing shorts, in which case, just taking of the shoes and socks would be sufficient.

In any case, you're a brave one. And a fast one.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Met at Carries and ran an easy 6 miles.  Calves tight and sore.

Abs/back 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 6.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

Took my dog for an easy 5 miles from home.  L-loop

8:32 avg. pace 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.00
Comments
From JulieC on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 12:32:08 from 65.103.250.68

gearing up for the 18 miler? Go JOSSE!! Wish I wasn't working I would volunteer myself again :D, yah right.

From Nevels on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 12:44:05 from 131.204.15.93

sounds luxurious

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 16:39:58 from 198.241.174.15

Are your calves feeling better than yesterday?

From josse on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 19:26:27 from 70.193.175.80

Julie something like that.

Carolyn they do feel better I got a massage last night and she beat the tar out of them.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
16.000.000.000.000.0016.00

Got up early, ran by myself, it was dark and cold and it snowed the whole way.  But i did enjoy myself.

2:12:18/8:16 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 16.00
Comments
From jtshad on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 13:50:21 from 69.20.183.178

Nice job, way to get a long solo run in the cold and wet. Glad you enjoyed it, sometimes you get in a good groove and feeling on runs like that!

From JulieC on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 15:45:24 from 65.103.250.68

snow and a speedier pace on the long run, a confidence booster girl. you are sure to have a good race, stars are aligning :D

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 16:58:36 from 24.8.167.243

It doesn't take much to make you happy, eh.

Very nice long run in the cold dark snow.

From Ericka on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 23:15:22 from 70.193.16.208

such a trooper you are

From RAD on Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 00:31:18 from 76.27.12.70

Nice run Josse! That Marathon is going to be a piece of cake for you!!

From josse on Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 17:07:18 from 75.216.66.153

Marathons are never a piece of cake for anyone no matter how much you have prepared. But I think I will have a piece of chocolate cake when I am done:)

From Bec on Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 21:02:51 from 67.177.35.60

Great run. It was so fun to see you out. You had the BIGGEST smile on your face as you ran down the canyon. You looked like you were really enjoying the run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

took my dog up in the trails, it was darn right cold!  But the sun was shining so I did warm up after a while.  

Abs/back Wt upper 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 7.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 14:05:09 from 198.241.174.15

Brrrrrr!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.002.000.000.007.00

Met the gals at Timpview for some speed.  I didn't want all out but to run comfortably fast, which I did.  Warmed up 2 miles and then did both miles on the tv mile, the other girls did one more but I only wanted two with the marathon on saturday.  I did them in 6:22 and 6:24 felt very good at that pace.

57:57/8:17 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 7.00
Comments
From AmberG on Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 10:19:39 from 64.255.89.47

Nice speed today Josse! Are you running the Mesquite marathon this weekend?

From josse on Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 10:25:12 from 70.193.168.189

Yes I am. I think I must be crazy, I should just do the half but I know once I get pregnant running will be on the back burner for a while.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 10:36:20 from 24.8.167.243

So are you just trying to cram in as much running as you can before getting pregnant?

From MarcieJ on Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 10:42:42 from 74.211.8.145

Yeah josse I will see you there!

From Burt on Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 10:55:12 from 12.231.112.98

Josse! You said that you were going to run the half! That's why I signed up for the full, so that I'd have a chance of winning. I can't beat you!

From josse on Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 12:51:55 from 70.192.36.58

Carolyn- I guess so:)

Oh Burt don't be so hard on yourself.

From JulieC on Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 15:15:54 from 67.40.106.109

I wanted to do speed today, glad you did. All looks well. Sleep well :D>

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.200.000.000.000.005.20

Easy 5 with the girls.

8:30 avg. pace

abs/back 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.20
Comments
From LuzyLew on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 16:29:37 from 208.187.197.42

So I guess you're doing Mesquite? Awesome! Good luck and have fun!

From Ericka on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 17:03:25 from 74.81.243.253

Can I come?

From josse on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 17:12:38 from 70.193.222.248

Ya if I didn't need you to watch my kids.

From Ericka on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 17:13:57 from 74.81.243.253

Oh, yeah that may pose a problem.. dang

From Merri on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 18:13:04 from 67.199.179.247

Good luck this weekend!! :) Mesquite sounds fun!

From JulieC on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 19:31:00 from 65.103.224.44

glad you are tapering well :D

From MichelleL on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 10:22:47 from 71.213.97.46

Good luck on the race, and have fun with it!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Ran with Carrie and Brune. We did the CC loop easy, felt good.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.20Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 7.20
Comments
From Brent on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 18:57:24 from 168.178.30.194

Queen Josse - good luck saturday, give Burt a shout out for me if you see him.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Race: Mesquite Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:18:45, Place overall: 5, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.0026.200.000.000.0026.20

 Went with my husband for a romantic gettaway with a marathon in the middle.  I pulled it off to be successful and did not spoil it with getting sick or being tired after:)  This course was super tough and Clyde wrote a summary of the course that I stole.  I slept well the night before and probably didn't get up early enough before to let my food digest and had a few problems from it but not bad.

Miles 1-6 do offer some of the best, gradual downhill you've ever seen. Not too steep, no turns and perfect for letting things rip. The only downfall to this part is that most of the time the wind blows against the way you'll be running.

This section I felt good, I ran with Rebecca and had a good time.  I just let all the leading ladies go and ran my own race.  The wind was not blowing which was nice and it was not cold which worried me. 

Miles 7-9 is almost flat but uphill (like .5 or 1% grade) out across the Joshua trees.  took a potty stop at the top of the hill at mile 9 still feeling good
9 drops down a steep grade into the town of Bever Dam, AZ (this marathon will take you through 3 states... Ut, Az, Nv) then it is flat 
10 is flat until it climbs out of the river bed and up to where you go under I-15.  The wind starts up through here for a couple of miles.
11 mile mark is really close to I-15 and it starts a really, really good climb of almost a mile. 
12 is basically flat with a few rollers... maybe 1% total gain here. 
13 Same as 12 flat and rolling 
14 Really steep downhill (like Bryce Canyon) for most of the mile and then flatish at the end
15 solid rolling hills (IMHO very hard to hold it together through here)
16 Another tough climb of almost a mile. Very, very tough but I can see Marcie and Maryann up ahead of me and I am gaining on the two of them.
17 More rolling on this mile 
18 Finally a flatter mile through here
19 Flat mile until the last .4 then up  This up was hard on me I was feeling good and catching Marcie and passed her but she passed me right back.
20 Steep downhill for about .7 then flat (this is the mile you come right into Mesquite City)
21-26.2 Are all mostly flat with some small grade here and there as it winds through the city to the finish.  I felt good at first through this section and then I felt really bad, my quads stopped working and calfs were cramping.  A lady passed me and 24.5 and put me in 5th place and I couldn't get her back.  But this was a vert tough finish.

I am happy about the race, of course I wish I could have held it together in the end (I lost about 5 mins in the end.)  But I was only 6 mins slower than SG marathon and I expected to be at least 10 mins slower.  Did I say this was a super duper tough marathon, a lot of hard uphills.

1-6:30, 2-6:31, 3-6:36, 4-6:37, 5-6:40, 6-6:52, 7-7:00, 8-7:10, 9-7:13, 10-7:21, 11-6:59, 12-7:59, 13-7:58, halfway 1:32:33 (my goal was to run a 1:35 when I realized I was running this fast I slowed a little. I was thinking I could five myself 8 mins on the next half and still get a PR.  Little did I know my legs would give out in the end), 14-7:36, 15-7:27, 16-6:58, 17-8:08, 18-8:27, 19-7:42, 20-7:37, 21-8:17, 22-7:37, 23- 8:26,  24-8:33, 25-8:41, 26-9:00 this last mile was tough most of it being a slight uphill, .33-2:46

Brune went for a run with Aunt Ericka and had a joyous time. 

 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.00Asics DS Trainer Miles: 26.20
Comments
From Merri on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 20:59:54 from 67.199.179.247

Nice job Josse!!! I can't wait to read the report!

From Ericka on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 21:00:07 from 70.192.17.193

Awesome job! From what I hear it is a super though course. Can't wait to hear the full report.

From JulieC on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 21:05:36 from 67.40.111.101

that is such an awesome time on a super tough course! You ran so well!! just logged on and saw your name on the side as a recent entry. glad to know you totally ran so well, ghost writer alias is right : DDDDDD

From Kelli on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 21:24:15 from 71.219.71.229

Can not wait to here more! Good job!!!

From Superfly on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 21:32:44 from 70.165.231.134

I didn't know you were there? I must have missed ya at the finish.

Good job though. Hope you had fun- it sure was a nice day.

From Bec on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 21:43:15 from 67.177.35.60

You did amazing today. Way to be such a STRONG runner.

From Bec on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 22:40:56 from 67.177.35.60

By the way, the miles we ran together I LOVED. You are the coolest. I'm lame, but it's true!

From AmberG on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 23:24:24 from 64.255.89.47

Great Race today Josse! It was fun to see you and I can't get over how BEEEE-autiful that quilt you made is! Talent, , , you've got it!

From Smooth on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 23:47:53 from 174.23.201.210

CONGRATS! Can't wait to read more about it!

From MichelleL on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 00:07:14 from 71.213.97.46

Nice job chicka! Waiting for details :)

From RAD on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 02:20:32 from 76.27.12.70

WOW! Nice work lady!!! Can't wait to read the details!!

From James on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 11:31:32 from 174.23.43.206

Nice job judging by your time!

From Teena on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 14:39:56 from 174.52.45.85

Looks as if you had an incredible race.

Congrats! :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 17:32:37 from 24.8.167.243

Great job, Josse!

From Bonnie on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 18:33:22 from 64.119.33.134

Awesome run Josse! I hope you had a wonderful time this weekend on your "getaway".

From josse on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 19:00:21 from 75.216.249.16

Thanks everyone this was a very tough marathon. I have the report up now.

Rebecca I had a blast running with you too and you're not lame.

From JulieC on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 19:02:47 from 67.40.111.101

So who won Josse? Love the description, you are a tough woman!! Must be all those runs up the canyon with the winds to boot :DDDDD

From Paul on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 19:03:03 from 174.27.196.20

Great job.

From JulieC on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 19:05:47 from 67.40.111.101

Oh I also love your half split!!! That is super!! If it was SGM you would be under 3:05 :D Rolling hills aren't going to allow that too well. Well done.

From josse on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 19:08:22 from 75.216.249.16

Julie Ericka Schramm won with a 3:11 the next 4 of us were with in 3 mins of each other.

From scotthughes on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 20:02:47 from 209.33.211.3

Nice race Josse! The more I read about everyone's race the happier I get about my time. It was a difficult race especially the last 11 miles. Lucky for me that I had someone come along at about mile 14 and was in my age group. That helped pull me along because I wanted to place really bad. This course really strengthened me mentally. After SG I was very disappointed with my mental weakness.... What a beautiful day to run even if the course was hard.

From Walter on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 22:57:26 from 76.27.15.208

Josse, so nice of you to throw us into your romantic getaway! haha Tell your hubby thanks. I dont think I saw him did I? Great running anyhow and Im glad you didnt fall out of the bus when you were trying to get my attention. haha I almost didnt have a number because Becca gave my packet to an official at the busses. lol I couldnt find her so I got on the last bus.

From Burt on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 00:34:21 from 98.177.216.165

It was nice meeting you yesterday, even if it was only for a moment. You did fantastic. (I told you you would beat me.)

From Lyns on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 00:53:10 from 75.162.196.36

Way to go! Sounds like a hard race but you did awesome!

From Lyman on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 10:47:52 from 170.135.241.46

Great race Josse. I can't get over how well you can race with so short of a recovery between races. Excellent job!

From LuzyLew on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 11:39:34 from 208.187.197.42

All those rolling hills and wind, and the tough finish! Lady, you are iron. Way to 5th place! I hope you had a little fun down there before the rigor-mortis set in (I hope your quads are forgiving you--although I'm guessing it's a backwards stair day). Way to run 2 amazing Marathons in a row.

From Brent on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 14:06:50 from 168.178.30.194

Queen Josse, Royal Performance, 1,000 commando points for the division win. Sylive says you are crazy tough, whatever that means.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From JamesH on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 15:17:14 from 74.211.22.194

Congrats on a great time on a super tough course. You rock!

From melanieb on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 19:04:24 from 75.169.193.179

Josse You are amazing! Great job! Do you have any plans on what your going to do next? You should come and do the Painter's half with us.

From josse on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 20:57:17 from 70.193.186.52

Melanie- I will take it easy this week and just see what happens, but if I feel good I will.

From marion on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 11:07:00 from 71.213.112.70

Way to go Josse! That course sounds TOUGH! Congrats on the 5th place :)

From Sandy Dune-Howard on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 18:22:21 from 90.208.239.169

congratulations great report... huge well done on such an excellent race :-)

From JulieC on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 19:19:55 from 168.103.185.166

still majorly impressed with how you did here girl. Do you remember what time this race started? The website says there they don't give out a start time, they just wait for the buses to unload and then start. I am not running it. Melanie is.

From josse on Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 15:38:48 from 75.196.245.174

I don't remember I think that's about how it was last year. We started about 20 mins after getting there which was plenty of time to use the bathrooms and stuff. It was fun but hard.

From Burt on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 10:58:23 from 72.223.84.236

Josse, you're hot! Again.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.003.003.00

Did 30 mins on the elliptical.  Legs soreness mostly gone, was really tired yesterday.  Plan on taking it easy the next couple of weeks.

Comments
From AmberG on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 15:05:29 from 64.255.89.47

nice recovery from your marathon . . . have a happy thanksgiving!!

From JulieC on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 17:02:43 from 67.40.111.101

Josse- if you want you can join Mel, Kim and I at the park described in my entry today on Thursday. PS I will be going realllllllllll easy as I work the night before and come straight from work to run about 5 - 7. Glad the soreness is minimal.

From Jeff L on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 17:54:19 from 76.164.29.58

Nice job on the marathon the other day. Sounds like you ran it really well. From what I've heard/read, I'm glad I didn't even think about doing it. Good job again though.

From LuzyLew on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 18:59:53 from 208.187.197.42

You're going to take it....what ? EASY!? Good for you Iron Maiden! Glad you're recovering quickly. I hope you got a good post-season massage and will be enjoying lots of Thanksgiving favorites.

From josse on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 19:06:29 from 70.192.9.98

Ya Luz can you believe it, well I don't;) I have taken two days off running and plan to take tomorrow off, but I think I will have to run on thanksgiving. I would like to take the next month and just run minimal mileage. But I don't know if I can be that disciplined.

Julie i have not made up my mind what I am doing. I have so many invites but this one sound nice because it is not super early, but I might need to stay closer to home. We will see:)

From LuzyLew on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 19:13:02 from 208.187.197.42

I made a big mistake after SG-- I did reduce my mileage and the intensity but started running again two days later. I wish I would have stuck to the bike/elliptical (or whatever) for at least 2 weeks. I know you're way tougher than I'll ever be--but I promise it took me a month to get on top of my energy level again. And from what I hear, you need to start saving up :)

From MichelleL on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 09:57:04 from 71.213.97.46

You could spend the night at my house tonight so that meeting our group at 6am wouldn't be so bad. Come with us! Come with us!

From MCKENZIE on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 10:33:37 from 75.169.134.103

YES, COME WITH US!!!!

From JulieC on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 13:32:43 from 67.40.111.101

Josse the other two are much finer company. I will probably be death warmed over and Mel and Kim, who say they will run easy will probably take off. Michelle's invite sounds way more appealing, doesn't it. Still invited but I may be ghostlike again.

From MichelleL on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 14:04:51 from 216.83.146.162

Julie, where is the fighter in you? This would be the appropriate place for you to offer a bribe. If you don't, I guess I have to, how about I throw in a piece of pie, Josse?

Julie, you can come down too, you know :D It'd be nice to meet you.

From josse on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 15:30:05 from 70.192.208.16

OH my goodness I feel so torn, or loved or something that sits funny in my gut;) I don't know what I want to do, I do know I don't want to get up early and I am doing a massage trade tonight so I won't get home till late. So I don't think I am going out to Salem (but I will come down on Saturday). I think I will just run from my house over to the rec and watch the 4 mile race and maybe run a little but of the course.

Julie let me know when you want another 20 miler and I will come keep you company this time:)

From MichelleL on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 16:30:29 from 71.213.97.46

fine :P

From JulieC on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 18:48:10 from 71.35.213.136

Double Fine!! Sure go vicariously watch the race, don't get tempted :DDDD. Oh and another 20 miler will be coming up soon. About every 4 to 5 weeks I am thinking. I will let you know, thanks Josse.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
4.000.000.000.002.506.50

Met Melody at the Rec center to run the thanksgiving 4 mile route, she is racing it tomorrow.  We just ran real easy 9 mins pace.  Legs felt good no real soreness in them, although I now they couldn't run a race tomorrow.  Came home and did 15 mins on the bike and 10 on the elliptical.

Abs/back 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 4.00
Comments
From marion on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 11:04:42 from 71.213.112.70

Are you coming to run with us in the am? If your legs are questionable, you can bike with me :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 11:49:31 from 198.241.174.15

It sounds like your marathon recovery is coming along nicely.

From LuzyLew on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 13:40:09 from 208.187.197.42

YOu going to go tommorrow? If I go, I need someone to run 9's with me. I have no idea where they are running, how to get there, or where to go once I do.

From RAD on Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 00:49:18 from 76.27.12.70

Glad your recovery is going nicely!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.700.002.000.002.508.20

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Got a massage last night, felt sooooooo good.

Got up around 7:20 and ran over to the start of the orem t-day 4 mile run (the course is completely flat), wasn't sure if I would make it but they were a little late starting.  I found Melody and Julie and told them good luck.  My plan was just do the first 2 miles and then go watch the finish.  I did that in 13:19 (6:38, 6:40) and was glad I wasn't doing the full 4 miles cause I was done.  I ran to the finish and took some pics for someone who asked me and I was making my way to the finish.  Melody and Julie both ran well, Melody lost her shoe and had to go back for it and ended up 4th.  I think she would have been 2nd if that wouldn't have happened.  Any way I ended up driving my step-dads car home because he said I was over doing it.   So I just came home and did 15 mins. on the bike and 10 on the elliptical.

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 5.70
Comments
From MCKENZIE on Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 14:21:40 from 75.169.127.114

MIssed you! Have a great Thanksgiving with your beautiful family! xoxoxo

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 15:11:38 from 24.8.167.243

Those were two really fast miles! Your experience today reminds me of a bit from Sesame Street where Kermit was doing the news and was covering a race between the tortoise and the hare. The tortoise took off slowly and the hare was hanging around at the starting line and then Kermit said he would go to the finish to see who won, and Kermit got to the finish before either of the others and was declared the winner.

From JulieC on Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 15:54:17 from 71.35.213.136

Okay, what's up with those fast miles? Wow girl!! Your stepdad has special telepathy. Good of him to step in and force you to drive home. Have a nice Thanksgiving :DD.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.005.005.00

Slept in today, that was heavenly.  I did 35 mins on the elliptical and 15 on the bike, my seat was sore at first I guess I am not use to the bike form behind.  Legs feel rather nice.

Abs/back 

Comments
From Bec on Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 13:33:41 from 67.177.35.60

Nice workout. I hope that you are recovered well from last week. Knowing you, you are probably geared up to run another marathon tomorrow.

From josse on Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 13:37:57 from 70.193.174.174

Do you know of any? no really I need to take it easy for a bit. Doesn't mean I will but I really need a break.

From JulieC on Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 19:52:40 from 71.35.213.136

Josse, was it Hammer Gel you liked? I picked some up at Good Earth today. They claim to make it with Natural ingredients. I have always used GU. Anyway I thought maybe I should at least take some once in a while. I have been doing all my runs before eating and taking no water with me, probably not always good unless detoxing. Anyway, great for you for getting to sleep in. I recommend that tonight as well. Happy Zzzzzzssss!!

From josse on Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 11:57:16 from 70.193.153.124

I do really like hammer gel, but have been using accel gel in my last two marathons because it has protein in it and have switched to better ingredients as well. The protein helps me better than just strait carbs.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.000.000.000.000.0013.00

Met McKenzie, Michelle, and Beth in SF for a nice lovely stroll around the SF river bottoms.  Felt good we picked up Jamie for the last 4 or 5 miles as well.  It was great!  I did get tired the last 2 miles but Mac let us walk when we hit 13.

1:46:01/8:09 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 13.00
Comments
From jtshad on Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 11:57:46 from 69.20.183.178

Nice run, we must have been on the same page as I did 13M today too. Keep up the good work.

From josse on Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 12:01:38 from 70.193.153.124

Thanks Jeff you look like you are maintaining a nice base:) Hope the cold weather is treating you nice. We have random really cold mornings and then nice mornings like this morning, it was 38 degrees.

From JulieC on Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 14:12:57 from 71.35.213.136

Legs must be thankful it was only 1/2 a marathon this Saturday. What a treat!!!

From Holt on Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 00:43:47 from 71.213.25.101

Josse, question for you - what kind of exercises or whatever can I do to work on my hips, specifically the hip flexor (way deep inside the leg - feels like almost to the joint)?

And by the way... good job down in Mesquite.

From Bec on Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 18:21:19 from 67.177.35.60

Nice recovery run. It sounds like you had a pleasant morning run.

From josse on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:08:46 from 70.193.174.222

Dave is it in the front (the muscles that pull the leg up) or the deep hip rotators (the muscles deep in the bum)?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Took my dog up in the trails, it was cold and windy starting out but the wind died down and the sun came up and I felt way over dressed.  It was so pretty up their, clear blue sky and no smog.

9:00 avg. pace

Abs/back 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From LuzyLew on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:13:46 from 208.187.197.42

I get jealous when you say 9 m/m up on the trail. I mean, if you are going to run like that... you should at least invite me :) I make good company at 9 m/m! I hope you're doing a good job recovering yourself. Sounds like a wonderful run to me--it is such a beautiful, clear day today.

From Burt on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:17:38 from 12.231.112.98

I told you not to wear your church dress on that trail. :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:26:34 from 198.241.159.80

I'm glad the wind died down and the sun came out for you, even if you were overdressed.

From josse on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:36:28 from 70.193.174.222

Luz you can come any time:) I go mon and fridays around 8:15.

From LuzyLew on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:46:03 from 208.187.197.42

I may take you up on a Friday run while you're still recovering. I've always wanted to go up there.

From josse on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 13:18:42 from 70.192.101.240

Ya that would be fun:) Call me on thursday.

From missy on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 20:42:27 from 207.224.208.33

Hey Josse, it's me your long lost pal. Thanks for telling me about this blog! You have some pretty cool friends here. :)Your run sounds more exhilarating than my puny slow 3 miler! I wonder if my dog would be friends with your dog...I have a Lab, and she really likes to stop and smell the roses all the time..and then pee on them. So I don't run with her much. Maybe I SHOULD take her to slow me on long runs. Anyhow..was nice to see a friendly face on Thanksgiving. Hope you are well! ~Missy

From Burt on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 21:12:37 from 12.231.112.98

Just for the record Missy, I'm the coolest friend she has.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
6.100.000.000.000.006.10

Got up and met at Melody's, Amanda and Desiree came too.  Had a nice little run did the carterville loop at a 8:20 pace.

Yoga weights upper 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 6.10
Comments
From Ericka on Tue, Dec 01, 2009 at 12:27:36 from 74.81.243.253

Good game.. (You'll have to imagine the second part of this ritual)

From kellies on Tue, Dec 01, 2009 at 17:30:23 from 67.199.182.30

Nice......nice.........oh, so nice!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Sickness has finally caught up to me, sore throat, aches, cough the works.  Think I will not run and make it worse.

Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Dec 02, 2009 at 10:56:30 from 24.8.167.243

No fun. I hear that lots of vitamin D helps.

From JulieC on Wed, Dec 02, 2009 at 15:00:09 from 71.35.213.136

Some swear by Zicam meltaways (Melanie, my mom) better sooner than later. My littlest has had the same thing since last Thursday. High fever, wicked cough, tons of congestion with a sore throat on top. So sorry Josse. I am trying to fend off the evil germ spirits but how long/lucky can I be? Get well soon. Unfortunately it takes a week to 10 days if it comes on full force. Hopefully a few easy runs later in the week will detox you a bit. Wishing you well :DDDD.

From missy on Wed, Dec 02, 2009 at 23:12:27 from 207.224.208.33

Aw Josse! I send you virtual Organic Chicken Noodle Soup, a fuzzy blankie and crackling fire, and a maid to keep your house clean. Wishing you well!

From Bec on Thu, Dec 03, 2009 at 00:39:55 from 76.23.55.210

Feel better running friend. You are sick because you cheered WAY TOO LOUD at the BYU game!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

I was thinking I would not be running at all the rest of the week, I had canceled my running plans and I woke up feeling a lot better this morning so I text my friend to see if she still wanted to go and she did so I went and met her and ran easy.  Took brune too.  Oh and it was freezing cold this morning.

8:48 avg pace

abs/back yoga 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 7.00Asics DS Trainer Miles: 7.00
Comments
From AmberG on Thu, Dec 03, 2009 at 13:32:17 from 64.255.88.177

Glad u are feeling better! This sickness thing is so going around! Take care :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Dec 03, 2009 at 18:14:54 from 24.8.167.243

I hope the cold air cleaned our your lungs and didn't do any damage.

From Ericka on Fri, Dec 04, 2009 at 11:55:32 from 74.81.243.253

Glad you're feeling better

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.100.000.000.000.007.10

Took Luz and my dog up on the trails.  They both had a great time and so did I, it was great to run and chat with Luz.  Beautiful day but cold.

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 7.10Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 7.10
Comments
From LuzyLew on Fri, Dec 04, 2009 at 14:29:06 from 208.187.197.42

Thanks for getting me out for some excersize this morning. You've done your good deed for the week :) That was one beautiful, welcome change of pace for me. Not only to run in the sunlight, but also above the whole valley floor. Thank you! Have a great weekend.

From JulieC on Fri, Dec 04, 2009 at 18:12:28 from 67.41.171.181

josse- what do you think about meeting instead at the Orem Soccer Park and run the Canal to Cedar Hills and back? The wind will be minimal with the mountains blocking. To go all the way to lone peak high school and back would be exactly 20 but we can turn around at mile 7.5 per garmin to make it 15 for you. I may run the 5 before hand so I can get back earlier. Let me know.

From josse on Fri, Dec 04, 2009 at 19:44:04 from 70.193.134.233

Luz i am so glad you could come, it made my day:)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
15.500.000.000.000.0015.50

Forgot my garmin today, but JulieE had hers and JulieC had her watch.  Met both of them at the Orem soccer park and ran on the canal out and back.  Wasn't feeling the best, still have stuff in my chest and was wheezy for the run plus having preM issues and sciatic pain was more than usual. 

2:05/8:05 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 15.50
Comments
From JulieC on Sat, Dec 05, 2009 at 16:11:30 from 71.35.218.33

15.48, we rock!!! 8:05 average!! Happy Day!!

From Ericka on Sat, Dec 05, 2009 at 22:40:06 from 70.193.246.240

Don't kill yourself girl!

Thanks for popping into my head today during my run, it helped me keep going :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Dec 05, 2009 at 23:09:13 from 24.8.167.243

All those problems and you still banged out 15 miles. Amazing.

From LuzyLew on Sat, Dec 05, 2009 at 23:36:38 from 69.169.167.157

15 miles. Wow. You rock. Don't more sick sweating and getting chilled! It's been so cold out! I hope you got a hot bath when you got home.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Michelle came out and ran with my this morning in a snow storm.  I have a hard time in the snow, I always have.  I can't run fast in the stuff.  Had a good run and a nice chat with Michelle. 

Yoga/stretching I do this daily but hardly ever put it in.

Abs/back 

Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 8.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Dec 07, 2009 at 11:51:47 from 24.8.167.243

You're my kind of girl, out running in the snow. Good for you! I didn't have much coming down on my run today, but it was on the ground.

From JulieC on Mon, Dec 07, 2009 at 17:03:29 from 71.35.218.33

Come with me girl, I will show you how to transform those sneakers into snowshoes!!! It is all in how you perceive the danger. Mind over matter. Watch now I will probably get killed out there. If I do, I was enjoying myself :D. Glad you really got out there, that is half the battle :::DDD.

From LuzyLew on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 12:31:19 from 208.187.197.42

Good job getting out in the fresh snow. It is hard to try and go fast. I go, but it's just for fun to be outside this time of year. The trail is beautiful though! Hey-- do you have any idea if it's possible to still get into Boston if you missed the deadline? My friend Catherine thought she had until the end of Janaury, but they closed registration in late November. Any ideas?

From JulieC on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 16:52:11 from 71.35.218.33

PS are you feeling better? hoping the bronchioles are cleared :D

From josse on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 18:08:52 from 70.192.179.112

Luz-no it is full, there was no deadline they just leave it open until it is full. Which has been fast the last 2 years. Last year one of my friends didn't sign up in time, she had already bought her fight and booked her room. She still went and just used it as a vacation.

Julie feeling better but still coughing.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Took my dog up on the snow filled trails.  It was slow going esp. when the show got to my mid calf area.  It was fun though my dog loves the snow and it doesn't seem to slow him down at all.  It slowed me from a 9 min avg pace last monday to a 10:30 avg. pace.  But I really don't care cause its all for fun.  I saw a hunter, that was weird.

Abs/back

MV 

 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 7.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From LuzyLew on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 13:24:26 from 208.187.197.42

It must be beautiful up there, but man it was 2 degrees in the valley-- how cold must it have been in the canyon? About the hunter.... I probably got you all weirded out. I'm 100% paranoid all the time no matter where I run and I'm always packin' heat (at least a million SHU). Let me know and I'll bring you a can of pepper spray myself. Anyway, thanks for the info on Boston. The story about your friend made Catherine feel better. I also think, like you, she has big plans for 2010 that don't include running. So she feels it's a cosmic message :)

From josse on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 13:38:12 from 70.192.239.218

Believe it or not it was colder on friday. The hunter was friendly enough, but I am always freaked out when I come upon someone carrying a gun. I think he was a fireman though. His truck had the fireman symbol on it.

From LuzyLew on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 13:43:31 from 208.187.197.42

It was the wind chill friday, I'm sure. A few weeks ago, I was running at the very, very end of the river trail down by the lake with my headlamp when very suddenly a guy carrying a rifle appeared out of now where (ok not no where, it was dark so I couldn't see him until he was in my light. He was obvoiously hunting pheasants down at the reserve, but for a split second it totally freaked me out. I kept turning around to shine the light his way to see if he was aiming at me. I've seen him two or three times now in the light leaving the reserve, but yeah, a guy with a gun out in the middle of marshlands/mountains kinda gets your heart racing.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.000.000.002.007.00

Decided to wait until the sun came up and warmed things up.  It went from 8 to 12 degrees by the time I went out, but sunny which makes a big difference.  The roads and side walks are still a mess, which doesn't slow Brune down, but it does me.  I can't believe how many people don't shovel their walks.  Came home and did 20 mins on the elliptical.

8:45 avg. pace 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 5.00Asics DS Trainer Miles: 5.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Dec 09, 2009 at 15:44:20 from 198.241.159.80

I think (hope) that warmer weather is finally on the way.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

To cold outside, i did the elliptical for an hour.

Comments
From Ericka on Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 13:27:06 from 74.81.243.253

Sweet action girly!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.005.003.000.000.0010.00

Went to the Orem fitness center for a run on the TM, another chilly morning that I didn't want to go out in.  I wasn't sure how far or fast i would go today so just started running.  It felt good to have sound footing and to go faster too.   I did a 2 mile warm up and then did 2 miles @ 6:45 pace and then 1 @ 7:15 then 1@ 6:45 and the rest between 7 and 7:30's.  Felt really good.

1:15:00/7:30 

Abs/back weights upper and stretching 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 10.00
Comments
From Burt on Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 15:40:57 from 12.231.112.98

Have I ever told you that you are fast?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 16:12:33 from 198.241.159.80

Very speedy run.

One of the things I don't like about treadmills is that you have to make more of a conscious decision about how fast to run.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
11.000.000.000.000.0011.00

Ran on  my own today, the temps were a lot warmer than they have been but we got plastered with snow last night.  As we all now I have a hard time in the snow.  I debated on going to the gym to use the treadmill but just decided to go outside.  Two days in a row on the treadmill didn't sound fun.  Any way my pace was all over the place because of the snow and lack of people who shovel.  Got some clear places here and there but not much.

1:37:22/8:55  I was actually surprised this didn't say an 11 min avg cause that what it felt like. 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 11.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 14:54:35 from 24.8.167.243

It's hard to run in snow. How deep was it?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.500.000.000.003.008.50

Got up and met at Melody's house we ran into the rest of the girls along the way.  Roads are icey and bad so the pace was slow.  came home and did the elliptical for 30 mins.

8:50 avg pace

yoga 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 5.50
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 13:02:49 from 198.241.174.15

'Tis the season for icy roads.

Are the girls you run with as fast as you are?

From josse on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 13:04:00 from 70.193.45.83

They are speedy girls, some are and some are about the same.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.003.000.000.0010.00

Went to the OFC to run on the TM.  Was not as excited this time as last and didn't feel as good but I figure one treadmill run a week to get a good run in that I am not freezing and sliding on the ice.  Warmed up 2 miles and then did 2 miles @ 6:42 and 6:36 then 1 miles at 7:54 then one more mile @ 6:33 then the rest between 7:30 and 8:00 pace.  Wanted to stop at 8 but made it to 9 and then only one more to 10 so i did it.

1:16:23/7:38

Abs/back weights upper  

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 10.00
Comments
From MCKENZIE on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 13:45:08 from 65.122.119.194

What the heck! Stop it, you are killing me Josse, I can't even think about speed or the treadmill. Thats it! I'm refusing to read your entries, they make me feel suckish. I know thats not a word but still, thats how they make me feel. You are so Great!

From josse on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 14:08:02 from 70.192.176.31

The only reason I do it is because it make the treadmill a little less suckish. It is so boring that I just try to get it over with as soon as possible. I am sorry it make you feel sucky I will lie next time and say I ran at a 12 min. pace.

From JulieC on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 14:23:39 from 70.58.46.186

josse- that's how I view the TM. Get it over with fast. Good job girl!!

From TBarlow on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 15:08:09 from 216.194.124.36

Wow - my speed on the treadmill was SO SO slow compared to your times! Way to go!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 23:05:47 from 24.8.167.243

Way to get through that treadmill run as fast as possible.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Took Brune on the Provo river trail (pavement).  We started at Wills and went up into the canyon.  Bad winds at the mouth but the temps were mild.  The path was icy in spots and worse once I got into the canyon.

58:36/8:21 

Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 7.00Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 7.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 13:22:04 from 24.8.167.243

Good job braving the winds and ice.

From melanieb on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 18:52:47 from 75.169.213.187

Hey I just purchased my gost 2 an d handle. Hopefully it will be here for christmas. I will need some lessons. Thanks a bunch!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Ran the CC loop with Carrie, road were icy so the pace was slow.

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 7.20
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 20:39:24 from 24.8.167.243

I guess it takes ice to slow you down.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.000.000.00

Nothin, nada, ziltch, absolutely nothing and it feels soooooo good:)

Comments
From Brent on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 15:01:04 from 168.178.30.194

Queen Josse, ice skate running, worries me, fall, slip or pull something. Milly is getting to be my best friend on icy days.

STay Kool, Happy HOlidays, B of BS Rools out

From RAD on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 16:35:49 from 67.172.229.125

Enjoy the rest day!

From JulieC on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 16:49:52 from 67.41.172.184

ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!! Good for you. Those are a rare commodity. Enjoy.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
12.600.000.000.000.0012.60

Met McKenzie in Salem early.  We ran around into Payson and met Michelle an hour later at the High school in Salem.  They ran me back to canal road and went back for their little 1.5 mile race.  Darn I missed out:(  Any way it was a good run just cold.

1:42:59/8:10 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 12.60
Comments
From Walter on Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 11:04:55 from 24.10.169.110

Nicely done! Yes it was cold. Dang! I missed a good week of warm temps from my dang cold. Good job!

From MCKENZIE on Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 11:07:43 from 75.169.120.105

It was cold, I'm shivering as I unthaw! Thank so much for the company...it's always nice to run with you!!!

From josse on Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 11:12:34 from 75.216.99.16

You too. I wish I could have stayed longer and got more miles in, it sticks when you have to be home early.

From MCKENZIE on Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 12:42:45 from 75.169.120.240

Sorry about falling short on the miles, I should have met you earlier. Oh Well, something to shoot for next week. Running is like laundry, your never really finished with it, there is always tomorrow.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 14:08:28 from 24.8.167.243

It sounds like you ran all over town.

From MichelleL on Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 15:37:50 from 71.213.97.46

I had no idea your cars were at the Salem church, I thought they were at the SF church, that's why I was so dang confused. Did you get home in time?

Don't worry, I'll try to rope you into another hard workout later (you know I will!!).

From josse on Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 19:15:03 from 70.193.215.213

Ya I made it home right at 8 am.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Took my car down to the fix it shop.  I just paid 800 buck to put a new radiator in (and brakes) and it over heated last night driving around to look at lights.  Geez that really pisses me off.  So anyways I ran home with my dog 6 miles and then added on 2 more by myself.  Air quality is horrible I could taste it.

1:06:24/8:17

Abs/back 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 8.00Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 6.00
Comments
From Paul on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:21:56 from 76.27.122.123

I'm coughing after my run this morning. It's nasty.

From josse on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:26:59 from 70.193.110.118

I now I was wheezy during mine. You just feel like you can't get a full breath. The only reason I hate winters in Utah.

From JulieC on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 13:43:36 from 65.100.218.182

sorry about the 800 dollars that is so major, like two garmins and a pair of running shoes major. We paid 411 dollars for our furnace 2 weeks ago and then I told my husband forget the garmin, I don't want one now. They charged us 60 hour for going to get the part for us and they were our neighbors!! Then 60/ hour to put it in. Totally feel your frustration. Money is not falling from trees. I didn't notice the pollution today at 930 am but I sure did on Saturday. The inversion here is scary. Perhaps that's how I got my sore throat (after Saturday's long run). Hope you are feeling well :D otherwise.

From josse on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 14:07:28 from 75.216.65.246

Julie maybe it was worse cause I was running down by the freeway. I went at 8, it did look a little better later on.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 14:43:50 from 198.241.174.15

That's rough, Josse. I just paid $750 to get my stupid fridge fixed and then $250 for my oven. Why do things have to break down?

I hope your air gets cleaned out soon.

From jtshad on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 15:22:19 from 204.134.132.225

Jon and I were talking about the inversions you all get today on our run...sounds nasty!

Got you all beat, just paid more than all yours put together for a new furnace! Only silver lining is the tax credit I will get on the tax return!

Merry Christmas!

From JulieC on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 17:38:55 from 65.100.218.182

Oh I saw the inversion you were breathing in when I drove up to Cedar Hills. On the way back I looked over at Provo/Orem and boy was it gross. BTW what is that smoke stack always going down south in Provo, Springville area? It is sending out a huge inversion-like cloud. I suppose it was gross here I was just in it. But probably not as bad for me today. Yuck!!

From Merri on Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 21:09:49 from 160.7.252.148

car repairs are the pits, and to have them around the holidays makes it even worse! :) hopefully it'll all be working fine soon!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.750.000.000.000.007.75

went to Melody's and ran 2 before meeting with all the girls.  We ran a loop around town, felt kind of tired.

8:20 avg pace 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 7.75
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.300.000.000.000.008.30

Met Rebecca and ran a loop north with her and then dropped her off and did a loop south by myself.  Roads were slick with black ice and a scuff of snow.

8:33 avg. pace 

Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 8.30
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 14:53:07 from 198.241.174.15

"a scuff of snow" - very nice phrase

From MCKENZIE on Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 16:24:24 from 75.169.134.118

Hey Merry Christmas! I'll hook up with you after, whats your plan for saturday?

From josse on Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 16:41:12 from 70.192.2.236

I would like to get in 15, I don't think I have to be home early. Lets talk tomorrow.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
7.500.000.000.000.007.50

Ran 2 before I met up with all the girls at Melody's, we ran around Orem.  Good times:)

1:02:33/8:22

Merry Christmas everyone 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 7.50
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.004.004.00

Just crosstraining today.  40 mins on the elliptical and abs/back, weights upper.

Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 18:01:57 from 24.8.167.243

Merry Christmas, Josse.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
13.300.000.000.000.0013.30

Met Michelle and McKenzie out in SF to run in the freezing cold 11 degrees and colder out in the river bottoms I am sure.  I had to much on top, I felt like the pilsbery dough boy and not enough on the bottom so my buns were cold.  Nose was stinging it was so cold, but we made it through a run, not as many miles as I wanted but 13 was good enough.

1:40:10/8:09 

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 13.30
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 14:20:51 from 24.8.167.243

Way to stick it out in the cold.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.500.000.000.000.008.50

Met with Melody (she joined the blog so look for her runningafterbabies :), Desiree, and Amanda for a run into Provo.  Didn't feel all that great, but better the further we went.  Finished up on my own.  Cold and foggy, 10 degrees.

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 8.50
Comments
From JulieC on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 11:50:22 from 65.100.254.201

But felt like zero degrees right? The humidity is high. Hope the fog really isn't massive inversion. Breathing in thick air makes it hard to feel that good running in it. Good for you girl. Stay healthy. : D. IF all goes well I am supposed to be running a BIRTHDAY 20 on Saturday with you :D.

From josse on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 17:42:03 from 70.193.136.116

Yes it felt colder!! 20 miles in the cold!?! are we crazy well I already know the answer to that one. What are your plans?

From JulieC on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 12:56:42 from 70.58.45.2

Plan A- run 20 with Josse. Plan B- run 20 partially with Josse if she doesn't want to run 20. Plan C- Run all alone for 20. PS: I won't be offended if you have better offers : D.

From josse on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 17:37:31 from 70.193.155.164

I will see how I feel but I was planning on doing at least 15+ were do you want to run?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
8.200.000.000.000.008.20

Met the girls at Melody's and ran south into provo, did carterville back.  Finished up on my own again and felt crappy again.  

1:07:15/8:14 

Saucony Progrid Ride 2 Miles: 8.20
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From Merri on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 11:12:59 from 160.7.252.148

sorry you felt crappy. 8 miles is great. don't you freeze out there? :)

From josse on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 11:15:37 from 70.192.224.228

yes i do!

From runningafterbabies on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 13:29:21 from 67.177.9.74

You ended up with 8+? You are awesome. I felt pretty good, but those 2 hills kicked my trash. Let's blame it on the cold weather... Enjoy sleeping in tomorrow :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.000.000.000.006.006.00

Got a huge snow storm last night and this morning but that is not why I didn't go out.  I didn't go out because I feel worn down and tired so I slept in and did the bike for 30 mins and the elliptical for 30 mins.  Felt good doing that and then lifted upper and abs/back.

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From JulieC on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 15:35:40 from 71.35.221.237

still a wise reason for not going out but a good excuse to run REEEAAAALLLL slow and do weird leg maneuvers like at a high school football practice :D. Sleeping in sounds so lovely. Good job!!

From JulieC on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 15:38:27 from 71.35.221.237

PS I am having serious doubts about the 20 miler this Saturday unless we made it a duathlon-- run on the TM then run the roads then run the TM then run the roads. Otherwise the roads will take us over 3 hours. Whatever. What do you think?

From josse on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 15:59:17 from 70.192.152.72

We could do a TM marathon. I don't have a membership to any gyms, I usually just go to the Orem Fitness Center.

From JulieC on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 16:22:54 from 71.35.221.237

Okay the TM marathon it is. What time does the Orem Rec center open? Do they have good TMs? And are they still in hallway out front? We could add in some track miles to break the monotony. The PG rec is nice the TMs are mediocre but new and not crowded (but oh perhaps it will be being Jan. 2nd). It is $3 for the pass. It opens at 6am. Wait got to check on this time thing. Saturdays there are different hours.

From JulieC on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 16:25:51 from 71.35.221.237

Ridiculous. It opens at 8am!!!!! Got to start earlier. I guess people sleep in on Saturdays.

From josse on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 18:12:52 from 75.216.161.79

I know it has always bugged me how it opens later on saturdays. i was thinking we could start early say 6:30 and run 10 before and then 10 on the treadmill. The Orem fitness center has some really good TM, some good ones and some that are old. So I know you have to get there early if you want a good one.

From Adam RW on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 22:10:20 from 24.10.132.131

Check with some vitamin D and a sunlamp 15 minutes a day. I know the winter blahs always start to hit me about this time of year...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
5.000.003.000.000.008.00

went to the OFC to run on the TM, the roads are slick.  Did a 3 mile tempo 7:01, 6:53, 6:52.  Felt good should have went one more.

1:00:57/7:37 

My year in review in running

My low point is still having sciatic pain.  But I can manage it and run with it.  Had other low points this year not related to running but also had more great things happen so I guess they off set each other right.

 

My high points are I got to run this year and had a PR in the marathon on limited training.  I have learned I run the best on lower mileage (60 mile a week compared to 80).  Got to run with great people, and run lots of trails with my dog (I am missing that with the snow).

Asics DS Trainer Miles: 8.00
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From Brent on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 16:21:00 from 168.178.30.194

Queen Josse - life moves on, ups and downs, many ups for you in 2010. Nice to see your big smile at the STG 10 yr dinner, many more smiles to you this next year.

Stay Kool, may the wind always be at your back, B of BS Rools out

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 16:45:07 from 67.186.209.5

I'm glad I got to meet and run with you this year.

From josse on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 19:24:32 from 75.216.237.170

Yes meeting you two was a high point. HAPPY NEW YEARS!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
1684.90225.9052.2010.10482.902456.00
Asics 2130 Miles: 276.05Guide Miles: 237.10Asics 1140 Wh/blue Miles: 567.95Brune (dog) 2009 Miles: 268.55Saucony Grid Fusion 2 Miles: 574.80Asics DS Trainer Miles: 307.50Saucony Progrid Ride 2 Miles: 8.20
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