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This morning we met at Sugar House Park and I ran 5 miles on the cemetery run.  At 8:30 pm we met by Highland and I ran another 4 miles for 9 miles total.  

In the morning I ran 6 miles at Cottonwood Complex.  We did a 2 mile loop and then some strides and then ran the region course.  Later that night, I ran another 3 miles at Liberty Park for 9 miles total.

Today I ran around the gully two and a half times and then ran some more at Sunnyside Park for 4 miles.  

Today I ran a 5k that consisted of about two 1.5 mile loops.  Stormy, Sam, and Dallen also ran this 5k.  I didn't warm up before the race (which was a large mistake) so I will definitely warm up first next time.  

Today we met at Liberty Park and then ran on 9th east until 3rd ave and back around for 6.5 miles total.

This morning I ran 4.5 miles on the zoo trail with Stormy and Patrick to finish off our weekly mileage.  The zoo trail is usually pretty fun to run on so it wasn't too bad.

Today, Stormy and I ran 8 miles around our neighborhoods and then by Sugar House park and around the 27th south area.  Running in the rain was very enjoyable.  Later in the evening I ran another 3 miles because I was feeling good and wanted to add more mileage.   

This morning we ran at Sugar House Park.  We did a two mile warm up and then 10 hills, 4 state hills, and a two mile cool down.  I was getting really tired and hot by the end of the hills but I still tried my best.  The total was about 7.5 miles.  At night we met again at Sunnyside Park where I ran another 5.5 miles.  

We met at Wheeler Farm this morning where we did a two and a half mile warm up, some strides, and then four 800s.  I was trying to get 3:30 for my 800s but near the end I was getting around 3:50.  Today was really the first speed workout we have done this summer so I was pretty tired afterward.  After that we ran until we had 7 miles total.  In the evening we met at Liberty Park where I did a lap for warm up and then a lap of fireman with the faster kids.  I was tired after but it was a good thing to do.  I cooled down with another lap for 4.5 miles at Liberty Park and 11.5 total for the day.    

Ran 3.75 miles out and then back at the JCC with Olivia, Stormy, and Camille for 7.5 miles.  Later, a small group met at Cottonwood where we warmed up with 10 minutes, ran four hills, and then ran the region course.  12.5 miles total for the day.  

Today was the Slurpee run.  We met at Sunnyside Park and then ran to 9 different 7/11s and had a Slurpee at each one.  Banana is definitely the best flavor.  I ran with Olivia and Stormy and we got about 8 miles total thanks to our 1/2 mile detour.  It was really fun!  

We met at Liberty Park and did two laps and then ran out a 1/2 mile and back for four miles total.  It was nice having an easy workout especially with 60 miles total for the week.

Today I ran about 6.5 miles in the unbearable mid-day heat with Stormy.  Later in the evening I ran another 2.5 miles with my dog for 9 miles total.  

This morning we met at Sugar House Park and then ran the cemetery run.  I ran one loop in the cemetery so that put me at 7 miles.  Later, we met at Tanner Park.  I ran to the drinking fountain and back which added 5 miles for 12 miles total.

We met at Wheeler Farm this morning and ran a two mile warm up.  After that we did strides and then Fartlek as a speed workout.  We had a minute off for every one and two minutes on and two minutes off for every three and four minutes on.  I cooled down with two miles.  In the evening, we met at the Jordan River Parkway and I ran five miles which put my total at 12.5 miles.    

This morning we ran Pipeline.  I ran to the overlook and back and then added some at the end for 10 miles.  I wasn't feeling very well so it wasn't the best run.  Later, we met at Liberty Park where we ran by Trolley Square and then added more at the park.  The total for today was 14.5 miles.

We met at Fairmont Park this morning.  We warmed up, did some circuits, and then did the penny run.  I only got around three miles because I had to leave early.  Later we ran a loop by Bill's house which gave me 10 miles total for the day.  

Camille, Stormy, and I ran around Liberty Park twice to get three miles.  We had a small workout today because of the Draper Days 5k.

Today I ran in the Draper Days 5k.  I warmed up with two miles.  I didn't really know how to pace myself during the race because it was my first time racing but I think I did okay anyways.  Next time I race I'm going to try to push myself more at the end.  I believe my time was somewhere around 23 minutes which was fourth in my age division.  I was kind of sore during the race but my two mile cool down helped loosen me up.     

Today, Stormy and I ran 6.5 miles on our modified version of the Shriner's run.  My legs are still kind of sore from the 5k yesterday and I'm not quite used to my new shoes.  

Today I ran from Sugar House Park to the water fountain at Coach Mikes, and then to the water fountain by the flagpole and back.  The run was 7.5 miles.  I'm still not used to my new shoes so I was feeling a little bit off and my calves have been sore as well.  Later, I added another 4.5 miles and my legs were very sore especially my shins 

Today I only ran three miles because of the Deseret News 10k tomorrow.  I ran two laps around Liberty Park and tried to loosen up my muscles.  

Way too early this morning, we met at the post office and then ran about a mile to get to the start line of the Desert News 10k.  I had never ran a 10k before this, so I didn't really know what I was doing in terms of pacing myself.  I ended up finishing the race in around 48 minutes which I am satisfied with especially considering that my calves were really sore and I had been at Lagoon all day the day before.  The race wasn't nearly as bad as I had thought it would be- it was actually kind of fun! My legs were really hurting after the race.  Next time, I'd like to push myself a little bit harder on the downhills and easier portions of the race so that I can get ahead.  Sarah, Stormy, Camille, and I were one of the high school teams competing and we ended up getting third place for girl high school teams.  I tried to speed up at the end of the race and if I remember correctly, I passed one or two people right before the finish line.  Sarah, Stormy, and I cooled down by running around Liberty Park to get to 9 miles total for the day.  

I only ran 5.5 miles tonight with Stormy.  My legs are still really sore so we took it pretty easy.  In our attempt to run to the Twilight Concert Series at Pioneer Park, we ended up also getting half a dozen free donuts from Banbury Cross!

Today I only had time to run two miles in the morning and two miles at night with an 8 hour car ride in between!  

This evening I ran 5.5 miles on a nice, paved bike trail.  We are at a higher elevation and it kind of seems a little more difficult to run than usual.  I got less than 50 miles this week but I've been pretty sore so it was nice to take it a little easier. 

I barely had any time to spare today but I still ran 3 miles around where I'm staying.  There are a ton of hills, but it's so beautiful and fun to run somewhere new!

Today I had a little more time than yesterday so I ran 6 miles.  I ran from where I'm staying into town and back which totaled 6 miles.  I find myself getting thirsty much more frequently here.  There was a nice breeze so it wasn't bad at all!

I didn't have much time today and I assumed that the workout at Wheeler Farm was probably speed so I ran my four miles at a much quicker pace than I usually would have.  I'm loving running somewhere new and the air seems much clearer here.

Today I ran another 4 miles and for some reason my calves were really sore the entire time.