Chad's Runs

10 miles average pace 8:58.  I had trouble getting out of bed and then had more trouble keeping a good pace.  When I'd put some effort into bumping up the speed it didn't reflect in the actual pace.  I got tired of trying so I just cruised on a relaxing pace for most of the 10 miles.

 On a different note, the short Uintah backpacking trip was great.  I was fun getting out with my son and seeing some beautiful country.  We hiked to Cuberant lakes.  It's just a little short 3 miles without much elevation change.  I should post some pictures later. 

Average Pace 8:40.  Nice cool morning that started at 46 degrees.  I pushed the pace and felt much better than yesterday.  

The moon sure moves fast.  It set yesterday before I was even half way through.  This morning it was up even after I finished about an hour later.  The two weeks of no moon nights seem to last longer than the nights with the moon.

 Hey, first page of the miles-this-week page!  That won't last. 

Nice easy 5 miles this morning at 9:00 pace.  Last time I ran the day before a long run I crashed.  I hope it doesn't happen this time.  The morning was beautiful with a bright moon.  It was also surprisingly cool.  The weather has been forecasting warm mornings, but if felt refreshing this morning.  TOU is coming up fast.  I hope I can reach my 4:00 goal.

I put in another 20 today.  It was much better than last time but I still think I'm intimidated and lack a little confidence on these big long runs.  I ran 15 last week and felt strong at the end, but today I was slowing down at mile 13.  Oh well, I got it in.  I did try and through in some sections of marathon pace about half way in and one toward the end.  The mile and half at miles 10 and 11 was successful.  I then tried for another 1.5 it at mile 18/19.  I ran the first at marathon pace and was pushing it on the last half mile.  I looked at my pace and saw 8:45 and was pleased that I was a little faster than MP.  I double checked and saw that it was actually 9:45.  I was discouraged right there and stopped immediately and walked for a bit.

Next Saturday is 2 weeks before TOU.  Is it too late to put in another long run?  Should I be cutting the mileage a little and starting to taper?  I don't know.  Any suggestions from some of you seasoned marathon veterans?