4-7-14 Skipping class to run

So today I did something that I haven't done in a while. I left school early to run, skipping my last class. I was struggling in my head getting to where I could really focus and get things done. Even now I am distracted, and have paused my typing a couple of times. Running is really therapeutic when I'm struggling. I was able to go out, put on my headphones, and forget the world for a little bit. I had been stuck in my head all day with negative thoughts and self doubt. Running helps me get away from that. It also made my monster size breakfast at a local restaurant perfectly reasonable (If you're wondering, hash browns, biscuits, eggs, sausage, cheese and country gravy). I love comfort food.

So about the run itself. I did my now standard 4 miles out and back. The Murdock Trail is amazing. I get to see Utah Lake and the mountains in the west on one side and more mountains with snow on the east side of me. It was really amazing, the sun was getting close to setting, and there were a handful of people out running and riding. I did see my friend Shaun's wife while I was out, she was biking (and didn't recognize me). The run went quick, and I feel like I could have ran another 5 or 6 miles. My legs feel great and I look forward to what this week has offer in regards to running.

In regards to school, I have a fairly large assignment due Wednesday and need to start a painting that I need to bring with me to school. I have gotten a lot better at art this semester and have some plans to get even better over the summer. I will be taking a painting class and a figure drawing class.

It's time for me eat some food and work on my homework. Thanks for reading.

-Riley

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No Run Today

Today was impacted by a late night last night and no baby sitter this morning. So I didn't make it out to run. I will be doing a 4 run week next week to make up for it. So run Monday, Tuesday, Strength training Wednesday, run Thursday, and run Saturday. Thanks for reading. -Riley

12-2-13 Mental Health Run

Today was one of those runs that I needed to de-junk my brain. The junk builds up almost always when I have a critique at school that doesn't go in the slightest bit favorable. I am frustrated with my art right now. And having a marathon this Saturday doesn't bode well for time. Next week I have 3 big assignments due... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Well onto my run recap. It was really short. I counted my cadence, which is around 160 at my long distance running speed. Apparently the ideal is 180. The ideal meaning that the body runs at that speed the best (or something like that). I figured it out by counting the strikes of my right foot over a minute. When I pushed myself to 180 I was going at the pace I did for my run last Thursday. It took the run today to get my head in order. I will be able to keep things in order upstairs a little better. Well thanks for reading, -Riley

More in the Tank

Today I did not want to get out and put in my time. I intended on doing my 20% workout today but ended up just doing my regularly scheduled workout. I did 5 sets of 3 minutes of running and 2 minutes of walking. I could keep my heart rate down more which was excellent, and I still finished with the same distance as the past couple of runs. As I finished my time, I realized I had it in me to go further. But I knew my 30 minutes was up and it was time to stop and go and use the restroom. I pondered having some energy left in the tank for a bit and decided it's better to have that than be completely spent on my day off where I need to get some homework done. I did experience what I used to when I ran years ago, the first mile sucked. I got to the 3/4 mile point and almost went home. My ankles hurt, my legs hurt, and I was tired. But I decided to keep going, and I'm glad I did. Today's run feels good now. It was shortly after the 3/4 mile mark that things started to feel bette

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