Windy 800's

I took the day off on Wed as it was quite cold and rainy all day and all night. I ran 5 800's with 800 jogs in between them in these times. 3:57, 3:25, 4:09, 3:10, 4:18, 3:09, 4:15, 3:30, 4:35, 3:23. It was quite a tough run on the way back with a 25-30mph wind in my face. One more slightly long run on Saturday. I will run with the Red River Runners again as Ann said she could handle the 10 boys in the morning until I get home. Next week will be some short runs and rest up for the race!

Brian

Tempo Run Monday

Maggie and I ran a 5 mile tempo run tonight. The weather was quite nice, 50F with little wind. The coyotes were howling at Maggie so I called Ann to have her follow us with the car so they would not attack Maggie. We finished 5 miles in 34:00. Maybe a bit faster than a tempo run. We ran the mile near the coyotes in around 6:00 so that lowered the average a bit.
The above photo was taken April 26th. Ok so spring is not quite here yet.

Brian

Red River Runners long run

I went to Grand Forks to run with the running club finally. I wanted to run on a hard surface and get in touch with some runners. Barb, Craig and I started out at about a 8:30 pace for the first 8 miles then we picked it up to about 7:45-7:30 for the last 3 miles. I then ran back with them from Center Court to 13th ave and back for about 14-15 miles total. I ran more this week so I can cut down miles next Saturday and be fresh for the half marathon in Fargo May 9th. So a total of about 25 miles this week. Barb and Craig have been doing about 50-60/week to prepare for Grandma's in June. That is dedication to running.

Brian

Windy 800's

The wind was about 30 gusting to 40 out of the North-Northwest by the time I was able to run. Temp was down to about 50F. Early in the day it was beautiful, no wind 70F.
I ran some Yasso 800's times are as follows: 4:14, 3:23, 3:42, 3:19, 4:25, 3:22,4:12, 3:40 (dust blowing in my face for this one)4:57 getting gassed, 3:20. A total of 5 miles Total time of about 39:00. These are slower than my last time out I think mostly because of the wind, but I did not feel that great. Hope for calmer weather.

Brian

Run with the Swans

I ran a 4 mile tempo run tonight. Mile times as follows: 6:44, 6:45, 6:48, 6:54. I felt pretty good. I could probably hold out at least one more mile. Saw quite a few swans on the run tonight. Very nice day about 55 with 10-15mph crosswind.

Brian

Long(er) run Sunday

On Saturday Brendan had his last basketball tourney. It was also my dad's birthday. I ran my 8 miles in 59:40 on Sunday morning. It was about 35 F with very little wind. It was quite nice for running. There are 3 weeks until the half marathon. I will try to run the next two long runs with the Red River Runners so I can get my legs used to a harder surface.

Brian

Spring may finally be here: 800's

I ran 4 miles alternating slower 800's with faster 800's as follows: 3:47, 3:17, 4:13, 3:12, 4:27, 3:06, 4:35, 3:04. First 2 miles against a pretty stiff southeast wind. Last 2 with the wind.
An update on Minnie. She had to have part of her pad on her front paw cut off. She is bandaged and wearing a lamp shade on her head. It will be me and Maggie for a while. Soon Rosebud will try her hand at running.

Brian