Training in Montana

5 TM miles this morning at the Y. Had to take my son to basketball practice early so hit the Y for some indoor running. I'm going to only run indoors for a while to see if that helps my cold evaporate.Warmed up for .5 miles at 6.0, then ran at 6.9 for 2.5 miles; 7.6 for 1 mile; and 8.6 for the last mile, then cooled down for 5 minutes.

When I run at home I'm always hurrying after a run to get ready and take my oldest to the bus stop (5 miles away - lame bus service) so I have neglected abs since early June. I did 3X60 planks, 1X60 bicycles & 1X60 crunches. It felt good to get some abs in - will have to do that more frequently. 

5 TM miles at the Y once again. I thought I could do the same workout as yesterday but my legs were not having it. Warmed up for 5 minutes at 6.0, then bumped up to 7.5 & 1.5 incline. At 3 miles I took it down to .5 incline and was happy for the break. At 4.3 I bumped up to 8.6, at 4.5 I moved to 9.3, and at 4.8 finished at a 10.0. 

Did 2X60 planks, 1X60 and 1X30 seconds bicycles (couldn't quite get to 60 seconds).

At lunch, for some crazy reason I went BACK to the Y and did Boot Camp. Nothing like 2 showers in 5 hours at the same gym. With my luck, today's version was partners - 1 does the workout while the other runs. And of course, lots of legs. I'd already had my workout today - what was I thinking? I'm sure I'll be glad later. Right? I think I'll sleep well tonight, after our Scout meeting. And after watching the funny Wednesday night shows. 

5 miles outside in the cool morning. 22 degrees with no breeze. I almost could have used a vest but on the way back was sweating so much I was glad I didn't have one on. We have a couple inches of bum fluff from a couple days ago so I wore my snow spikes the whole way. Nice morning, as always. On the way back I was surprised by the moon setting over the Western horizon. Gorgeous! I caught it when it was halfway descended, but bright orange - it looked like the sun. Amazingly beautiful.

AP: 8:43. Wish I was in Utah to go on a nice long run with the JAJA group and breakfast afterward. Maybe someday, but those chances are small to go on a "slow" run with those speed demons.

Did my own private half marathon distance today. Actually wasn't sure how far I'd go when I started, but was going for at least 10 and max 15 (as I'm so close to 1200 for the year). Mid run decided to do a half, and the last couple miles I pushed it be sure I got under 2 hours. Felt pretty good during the run, no pains, no desire to quit. Positive stuff. It was 24 with wind when I started so after walking outdoors and feeling the breeze going right through my tights I went right back inside and switched into some new wind pants I picked up at Sam's yesterday for $10. Sweet deal! Now I've got 3 pairs of bottoms for 3 different temp ranges. My chin was cold when the wind was in my face so I need to find me a thin layer to pull over my chin. Saw one at Eddie Bauer but they wanted $20 and I don't want to pay that much. I'll find something.

Didn't know about the Lunar Eclipse but I saw it when I headed out at 6:45 and we were blessed with completely clear skies today. Gorgeous eclipse! I was able to leave my headlamp at home also as it was just starting to get light. That was nice not to carry it.

AP: 9:03. Splits: 10:09 (fixed pants), 7:44, 9:10 (fixed pants again), 8:06, 9:32, 10:21 (uphill dirt begins), 9:50, 9:31, 9:00, 9:42, 8:39, 8:08, 7:45, 7:57 (last .12). Avg HR: 151.

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