My Mountain Biking & Running Log

7th 8th 9th and 10th ride, also lots of running. Big update

2005-05-12T13:52:00.000-07:00

So I haven't updated my blog in a while. I've been keeping up with the running and biking. Doing the same routes has always. Nothing new really. I either run 6 or 8 miles. And I bike either 7 or 9 miles depending on which trail.

I got into the St George Marthon. So the real training starts now. I'm not really excited about it, but it will be a good goal to meet.

I did go trail running for the first time a week or so ago. that was really tough and a lot of fun!

6Th ride of the year.

2005-04-15T14:42:00.000-07:00

Right side of city creak. Went to the top, and took the step ass hills down. Pretty kick butt.
I didn't let glen own me this time.

RUN RUN RUN

2005-04-15T14:41:00.000-07:00

Ran 6.0 miles. Up memory grove, and back to the capital. Fun stuff.

5th Mountain bike ride.

2005-04-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

Went up the left side of city creek. 8.0miles. Puked at the bottom of the switch backs. Rode on to the top of the switch backs. Glen kicked my butt. I made all the switch backs up and down though.

More running.

2005-04-11T14:37:00.000-07:00

Ran 4.0 miles. Ran on my lunch up memory grove.

Rain Sleet or Snow?

2005-04-04T13:47:00.000-07:00

My first run in bad weather.
So to date I havn't really ran in bad weather. I've done cold, I've done windy, And I've done light snow. But today marks my first run that really got me wet to the bone.

6.4 mile, Started here at work, and ran up memory grove and up city creek. It rained the entire time. even my under wear are soaked.

Glad I went though.
My time was roughly 7.90 minute miles.

First run of the week.

2005-04-01T13:16:00.000-08:00

6.0 miles up memory grove.
It's been raining and snowing all week. this is the first day I've had a chance to run. I ran slow and my foot hurt pretty bad the first mile. I averaged 8.41 minute miles (sad) But i'm glad I went out. Really nice weather today.

11.0 Mile Run.

2005-03-26T11:45:00.000-08:00

Well I have a new record, 11.0 miles.
I went running with Brent (step dad) and my Mom along the murray park way.
The first 5 miles it was just I and brent, we went 2 1/2 out and then came back to the house and got the dog, (sammy) and my mom for the next 5 miles. At the turn around point I decided to go on another half mile to make my total 11.0.

Pretty fun.

Another 8 Miles Running

2005-03-21T12:54:00.000-08:00

Ran another 8 miles, today was the best run i've had to date!
I up memory grove, over to the capital, then back towards 11th and to f street, and back to IKANO. I saw Roger on the way back. we ran together for a minute but he was going back to his gym.

8.0 miles @ a 7.93 minute pace.

Running another 6 miles

2005-03-18T14:33:00.000-08:00

So today started off with a little snow, but it warmed right up. I went running around noon and I over dressed. Same old samd old, up memory grove. On my way up I was getting pretty hot, so i took off my shirt. I got some honks and whisles on the way back. hahah

I didn't die of any side aches today, just ran pretty easy. Turned out being 8 minute miles again.

6 miles of doom!

2005-03-16T16:47:00.000-08:00

Arrrrrg, so after mondays 8 mile run, that suprise bike ride yesterday I wasn't even going to go running today, but I ended up talking my self into going.

Ran up memory grove, then over to the capital. 6.0miles in all. I accidently hit stop on my watch so I don't know the time but I'm sure it was slow. I got a side ache, and my legs hurt. It was hell, this run was no fun.

anyway peace out.

4th Ride, it snuck up on me!

2005-03-15T13:43:00.000-08:00

I wasn't planning on riding the bike today, but the car needed an alignment, and my wife needed a baby sitter to go to an interview. So I dropped off the car and rode my bike back. Well I wasn't expecting the ride to even be concidered a ride, but thats what I get for assuming.

It was windy, and uphill. 7.4 miles back to the house. Almost got hit 3-4 times by stupid cars. I hate riding in the city. Anyway I'm pretty tired, probably won't do anything tomorrow.

Furthest Run To Date

2005-03-14T14:29:00.000-08:00

I ran 8.0 miles today.
I ran from work up through memory grove, over to the capital, then back over to 11th ave and back to work. Took me 1:04 That works out to be 8:00 minute miles! w00t w00t

It was pretty cold and windy, but sunny. On the downhill back to work I saw a guy in red shorts that looked to be moving pretty quick. I decided to catch him, I picked up my pace but never did catch him. He was pretty fast. If I see him again I plan on running him down!!!

About the 7th mile my legs started to complain pretty good, I need to run further more often.

A Run Through The "Hood"

2005-03-13T14:24:00.000-08:00

So today I ran from home for the first time, I didn't have any mileage marked off so I just ran 16:30 in one direction then turned around. So I'm thinking I ran about 4.0 miles.

This run really proved just how ghetto my home turf is. About every house I passed had some kind of eye sore. Trash, rust buckets with wheels (cars), or weeds instead of grass, it was pretty sad. It made me feel a little better about the block I live on. At least most of my fellow home owners kept our yards looking pretty good.

3rd Ride.

2005-03-10T14:33:00.000-08:00

Trail: Right side of City Creek
Dist: 9.5miles

I and Glen Finally rode together today. We went up the right side of City Creek, but first we went on a small detour. I wanted to mark out another mile in a different direction for running. After the detour we headed on up the trail.

Has always, Glen started off fast and strong up the trail. I had a hard time keeping up, but I managed to never let him leave my sight. I wonder why he always does that, seems to ware him self out. He slowed down up top and I was able to catch my breath a bit. I will say he did better then me on the up-hill. I need to get in a few more rides.

We made it up to the jumps, there where some guys up there in all downhill gear jumping and doing some drops. One of them was egging me on to drop down this 2 foot drop into a steep hill, then up another steep hill, and then jump up a step up. I thought about doing it, but chickened out.

On the way down I almost lost it around a corner that would have meant death or hospitalization. I would have ridden off an edge that is so steep that I wouldn't have stopped until the bottom. Good thing I managed to gain control again. I'll remember to take it easy right there next time.

Running Too

2005-03-09T12:51:00.000-08:00

Well, I decided to log my running here too, Note the change in the title! w00t w00t

I try and run one day, and bike the next. Although with the Marthon coming up I've been running a little more then biking.

This will be my frist Marthon. The St George Marthon. It's not until Augest so i've got some time.

Today I ran 6 mile, Up memory Grove, and into the aves. My total time was 49.39. So the avarage time was 8.23 per mile. Not too bad.

I will bike with Glen tomorrow!!!

2nd Ride of the Year.

2005-03-03T12:49:00.000-08:00

Trail: left side of City Creek
Dist: 9.1 miles

Nice Sunny day. I was a little sore from running my first 6:30sec mile yesterday.
The trail was full of hikers on the way up. I also ran accross a deer leg in the middle of the trail (gross!) Guess it's a good reminder there are Mountain Lions in the area.

I felt like stopping a few times, but didn't. Made it to the top with out any breaks. I forgot how much uphill that trail has. I made it up all the switch backs, infact my foot never set foot on any dirt until the top. The view was bla. to much polution to see much.

The down hill was great, fast and reckless once again. I only passed one couple hiking on the way down. I guess everyone was just out on there lunch breaks.

All in all a great ride.

PS, Glen is going to borrow my bike today for a ride, he says he forgot his, but happend to bring all his gear.... umm sound fishy : )

OH GREAT NEWS, JUST FOUND OUT GLENS GOING TO BE A DAD!!!! Woot woot, Go GLEN, Joining the fatherhood club!

First Ride of The Year!

2005-02-28T15:51:00.000-08:00

I've been running all winnter trying to keep my arobics up. It paid off!
Trail: Right side of City Creek
Dist: 7.5miles

Today I went up the right side of City Creek. It was an awesome ride!
I didn't stop for any breaks and rode up to the free style area.

I rode around the free style area for a bit, it looked has though people where making new jumps and more wooden platforms and what not. Pretty dope.

The down hill was great, the dirt was hard packed no lose stuff, and because it was so early in the year I don't think any even rode the trail today. I hauled ass down hill. flat out wreckless! it was great.

On my way back through downtown on south temple, I drop these stairs I always do, then keep riding. Well about 2 buildings down pass the stairs I pass the heavy set guy. He makes eye contact with me, he looks upset. He says "You need to be riding in the streets not on the side walk" I slam on my breaks, rip off my head phones, baring my teeth at him the whole time. I raise my voice double what his was and say rudely "Do you have any idea how dangerous riding in the streets downtown with out a bike lane is?" He responds, "It’s illegal, and a cop would tell you the same, plus your going way to fast." I respond "I'll wait for a cop to tell me the same" And I rode off.

Anyway the guy was right, I should be in the road. I was riding too fast. Why do I get so mad? That guy could have fallen on me and killed me instantly if he wanted. Maybe he saw me drop the stairs and was jealous