February 1st- February 7th

Mileage for the Year 2010
417 miles

Mileage for the week 2/1- 2/7
84 miles

2/7
22 miles

Even though I'm sick, I still managed my long run. Started at the dome and headed out to the totem run. When I got back to the dome, I put on some shorts and did 5 more miles. (6:44, 6:20, 6:07, 5:56, 5:56). I could tell I was a little run down from this cold. Glad I did it though.

2/6
8 miles- recovery

Was at the Houston Jr. High wrestling tournament all day. I'm also very sick, but still managed to run an easy 8 on the mille.

2/5
12 miles (6 @ Tempo pace. 5:46, 5:44, 5:42, 5:39, 5:36, 5:36)

Solid workout today. It was done on the treadmill, so maybe an easier effort, but I felt really strong and comfortable the whole time. I'm definetly getting in better shape.

3 mile warm-up
6 miles @ tempo
3 mile cool down.


2/4
6 miles- recovery

Nice and easy on the treadmill. Wanted to double today, but wrestling meet got in the way.

2/3
11 miles- recovery (6am/5pm)

A couple of easy recovery runs today. First 6 was done on the treadmill. The last 5 was done after wrestling practice at the dome. Kept it nice and easy and forced myself to run slow when I felt good.

2/2
15 miles

Great run today. Ran the hilly Boston route and finished with 3 on the treadmill. Starting to get fit, I felt recovered pretty fast after run. A couple of easy days coming up and then a nice 6 mile tempo run planned for friday.

2/1
10 miles (6am/4pm)

A couple of easy recovery pace runs on the treadmill. Nice and easy. Felt effortless.

January 25th- 31st

Mileage for the Year 2010
333 miles

Mileage for the week 1/25- 1/31
83 miles

1/31
20 miles

Ran w/ Jerry Ross and Joe Alward today. Chester Creek trail was an great shape. I finished up with 7 miles on the treadmil at Skinny Raven. Bring on February!

1/30
8.5 miles w/ 10x100m Striders

Did the run today on the treadmill. Took it nice and easy. Gonna rest up for my 20 miler tomorrow.

1/29
12 miles

Had to run after wrestling practice today. Very busy day. Felt good during the run. Ran my south loop and added 3 more miles on the treadmill.

1/28
6 miles

Super easy run on the treadmill today. Was going to run 4 miles after work, but ran out of time because of wrestling meet.

1/27
11 miles (5 @ Tempo- 5:50, 5:48, 5:44, 5:42, 5:40)

Evening workout at the dome.
3 mile warm-up
5 miles @ Tempo
3 mile cool down

I felt pretty good, but probably a tad fast on the tempo again. I'll recover tomorrow and absorb this workout.

1/26
15 miles

Good run today. Ran my hilly Boston route and then the last 3 miles on the treadmill. I was tired at the end of the run.

1/25
10 miles (6am/4pm)- recovery

A couple easy runs today done on the treadmill. Felt good though. Gonna bump my mileage up this week.

January 18th- 24th

Mileage for the Year 2010
250 miles

Mileage for the week 1/18- 1/24
72 miles

1/24
16 miles

Had a great run today with the skinny raven group. About 1 above at the start. Felt really strong and the run felt easy too. Getting in shape baby!

1/23
6 miles

Super easy on the treadmill.

1/22
11 miles

First 8 miles were outside to dearmoun and back with the extra loop. Last 3 were on the Mille. Good effort and felt good.

1/21
6 miles

Took it super easy today on the mille. Fun times.

1/20
10+ miles (10x100m striders)

Ran in the dome. It was a general aerobic run, but I probably ran a little too fast. It's just nice to open it up a little when you aren't outside with all the winter gear on. The striders felt good too. I'll take tommorrow easy. Felt great!

1/19
13 miles

Had a great run today. I ran the first 9 miles outside and it felt really good. Changed clothes quickly and did the last 4 on the treadmill. My last mile was about 6:49 pace. Getting fit.

1/18
10 miles (6am/4pm)- recovery pace

A couple of super easy paced runs on the mille.

January 11th- January 17th

Mileage for the Year 2010
178 miles

Mileage for the week 1/11- 1/17
80 miles

1/17
20 miles

Had a good run with the skinny raven training group. I was able to get 3 miles in before we started at a group. Had to get 20 today and the big vikings game was on at 9am. Felt pretty good, but a little tired at the end. Nice to have a solid week under my belt.

1/16
10 miles (5am/5pm)- recovery

Ran an easy double recovery pace today. Used the treadmill in the morning, but ran outside this evening. Gonna rest up and get ready for my 20 miler tomorrow.

1/15
13 miles

ran it all on the Mille. Went progressively faster. Felt great.

1/14
6 miles-recovery

super easy on the treadmill today.

1/13
10 miles w/ 4 @ Tempo (5:48, 5:48, 5:46, 5:46)

3 mile warm-up
4 mile tempo
3 mile cool down

Had a good workout today. I did this at the dome. Felt pretty comfortable during the tempo. Slowly getting back into shape.

1/12
15 miles

Ran the 1st 10 miles outside then quickly jumped on treadmill for last 5 miles. Felt really good. Getting in better shape.

1/11
6 miles- recovery

Super easy today on the mille after yesterday's 18 miler.

January 4th- January 10th

Mileage for the Year 2010
98 miles

Mileage for the week 1/4- 1/10
67 miles

1/10
18 miles

Had a great run today. I ran my hilly boston route and then finished up with 6 more on the treadmill. I progressively got faster and my last mile was 6:21 pace. I can feel myself getting in better running shape. Positive week of training.

1/9
7 miles

Ran on the coastal trail with my friends Charlie and Jen Mahlen from fairbanks. Nice easy recovery pace.

1/8
9 miles

I ran the south loop after practice tonight. Felt pretty good.

1/7
6 miles

Nice and easy on the mille!

1/6
12+ miles

Ran in the dome today. Started out easy, but got after it a little the last few miles. Around 6:10 pace the last few. Felt good.

1/5
9 miles (4 miles @ tempo)

Did today's workout on the treadmill. 3 mile warm up. Didn't want to overdo it today but still was hard. 1st 3 miles were at 6:15 pace and last mile was at 6:07 pace. 2 mile cooldown. Nice to run a little faster today. It's been awhile.

1/4
6 miles

After junior high wrestling practice today. Nice and super easy outside to Huffman and back with the extra .8 mile. Legs feel tired tonight though.

December 28th- Jan. 3rd, 2010

Mileage for the Year 2010
31 miles

Mileage for the week 12/28/09- 1/3/10
65 miles

1/3
16 miles

The first 12 miles were outside on my Boston route. Changed clothes fast and did the last 4 on the treadmill. I ended the run at 6:31 pace.

1/2
6 miles

Easy on the treadmill when we got back from soldotna.

1/1
9 miles

Had too much fun the night before which hurt this run. Ran on the sterling Hwy.

Mileage for the Year 2009
2620 miles

12/31
6 miles

Nice and easy on treadmill before trip to soldotna.

12/30
13 miles

I believe I'm almost over this sickness. I ran my Boston route today and added 1 mile. Felt pretty strong at the end, but tired. Averaged 7 min. flat pace, but the effort was much faster. Huffman hill, snow, ice bug shoes, lots of clothes, etc..

12/29
9 miles

Felt much better today. Ran the south loop.

12/28
6 miles

Felt a little better today. Took it easy. Ran to Huffman and back with .8 loop.

December 21st- 27th

Mileage for the Year 2009
2586 miles

Mileage for the week 12/21- 12/27
32 miles

12/27

off- still sick, but managed to downhill ski for about 5hrs. at Alyeska.

12/26

off- still sick. Felt terrible today. No energy.

12/25- Christmas Day!

off- got sick. Not cool. Usually I can run, but wasn't happening today. Had guests too.

12/24
5+ miles

Had an upset stomach all day so I ran super easy. Felt okay running. Ran to Huffman and back.

12/23
13 miles

I ran my Boston prep route. Felt pretty good. Even going up Huffman hill. The weather was good at 30 above. Added a mile at the end to get an even 13. Took an ice bath too.

12/22
8 miles w/ 8X100m striders

Ran to Dearmoun and back with an extra loop. The weather was great. About 30 degrees above. A little under the weather right now, but felt fine running. Hope the warm temps stick around.

12/21
6 miles

An easy recovery run on the treadmill. Had a headache all day and feel a cold coming on. Nothing serious, just need to rest.