Ran 5 miles again -- same route

We've had warm days (above freezing at least), and most of the snow is melted. I ran the same 5 miles that I ran on Saturday, and almost all of the ice patches on the path are gone. I noticed while going out that there was a lot of water on the path, but coming back I noticed the water was mostly evaporated, and there were a few dry spots on the asphalt. My body felt about the same that it had on Saturday. I did 112 left-foot-steps running and 66 lfs walking. There were a lot of runners, walkers, and cyclists on the path.

The temperature was in the high 50s (F) when I left home and the mid 50s when I returned. I wore three layers, but I removed my nylon jacket after 2 miles. The sky was cloudy with patches of sun and patches of shade. No noticeable wind was blowing. The temperature inversion that we've had for about a week is gone, and the air was clear and the snow capped mountains were beautiful. The tops of the mountains, though, were in the clouds. The highest peak, Mt. Timpanogos, is 11,500 feet high, about a mile above the valley.

Later: the weather forecast during the evening news said today's temp was 15 degrees (F) above normal. Tomorrow will be more of the same. On Wednesday, a new storm front will pass through the area, and temps will drop to the mid or high 30s.


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How To Strengthen Your Calf Muscles

The benefits of running include losing or maintaining weight, preventing muscle and bone loss, fighting disease (such as reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease), building confidence, improved coordination and relieving stress. When starting to run on a regular …

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Is Running Bad for Your Relationship?

I'm the first person to admit that running can be great for a marriage or other serious relationship. I met my husband while we were training for the same marathon and, through the years, we've enjoyed being active together and supporting each other's running goals. And some of the benefits of running -- improved mood, enhanced sex drive, better body image - can also have a positive effect on your relationship.

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Way Too Cool 50k Announces New Course for 2011

Julie Fingar, Race Director for the Way Too Cool 50k (WTC), announced a new course for 2011 that makes use of more of the great single track trails in the area and removes the potential for collisions by re-routing the 2-way section. The WTC Web site is now updated, including a great video walk-through.

I really like the layout of the new course. Lots more single track, a longer stretch along the river, no more Ball Bearing climb from hell, and a chance to go flat out the whole way. I know it's tough to change a course that has been around for decades (Julie crossed that road when making it an actual 50k two years back as the new RD), but serious kudos to Julie and her team for kicking this great course up a notch. Well done!

The lottery for WTC opens today on UltraSignUp, so be sure to put your name in before the 12th (drawing on the 15th).

I will have to skip the fun this year, since baby #2 is due on the same day. To Christi's credit, one of her first comments when finding out the due date was "well, so much for Cool". Gotta love a spouse who has the ultra calendar memorized. :-)

- SD

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Return To The Road & A Funny Story

A sweet 6-miler awaits this afternoon.  I’m excited to get back out there – a feeling that hadn’t hit me till yesterday when, through a car window, I saw runners on the river path moving gracefully in the gorgeous blue-skied day.  I’m ready. Points Of Note From My 2-week Running Break Weight: All told, I [...]

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Yes, A Pregnant Runner Ran 3 Marathons! You Can Too!

Passionate Runners should not abandon their beloved sport when they get pregnant. Contrary to past myths that running could decrease blood flow and oxygen to the uterus which could have damaging effects on the fetus, many studies have revealed the …

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