20 lbs in 30 days

SO happy to see you posting again! It was a nice day today - lets hope this nice weather keeps up!

Seems like spring is right on the verge of being here.

Yay, you are posting again!

Beautiful day to be outside for sure!

How many Ogden will this be for you?

I'm skipping Ogden this year - I can't be ready in time. (would have been 6)

I may have to skip Ogden this year too! Here's to a healthy year of running and PR at SGM! :)

Great job Cal! Hope you are feeling well, sorry you'll miss Ogden this year. Won't be the same without you.

I think you made the right choice!

NICE TM run!

glad you've got your TM mojo back :)

2 a day on the TM - now that's the Cal I know!

Cal you rock! Sure is good to have you blogging again.

Good to see you, Cal.

2-a-days are one of the few weapons in my arsenal right now.

Hoping to add encouragement from the blog as one of them as well! :)

Nice getting outside. It sure is nice having some decent weather. If your up for a Saturday run anytime let me know.

I'm not sure i'm in shape to hang with you yet, but that would be fun to do.

I'm jealous.

lovely day. glad you could get out and enjoy it.

Gotta love that the parkway is open and clear now! Nice run Cal!

Good job on fighting the urge to do nothing. I have given into it too many times lately.

Props for the effort.

those are the hardest-good job on going!

Way to get it done Cal. Often the hardest part of a run is putting on my shoes.

I have been feeling like that since December!!! Glad you got out there and got it done!

Hey hey! How ya doin?

Nice run Cal.

10 months for new shoes? WOW! My budget would love that :)

Nice job on the 5 even though they were lousy.

So, what IS today? (Other than Ash Wednesday? Hopefully, you aren't giving up running for lent).

(Rock Bottom Day - Can't Get Worse Than This Day - Only Gets Better From Here Day ... lots of possible names for it.)

Mostly its when i finally stop thinking about making positive changes and actually do something about it.

Good luck with THE DAY!

Keep up the good work.

Cause they just do. Outside rocks and indoors stinks especially when you have gas.

Outdoor run can stink too..but a nice kinda stink! :)

Nice work getting back on the consistency wagon!

Sorry you had to do the TM. I took the path today and it was nice.

Sorry, but I think somebody already beat you to the punch. Good idea, anyways.

Genius!!

I'd pay at LEAST $10 a month to read it! :)

When ISN'T the TM boring? :)

Nice job just getting it done.

You need to get out and live in the outdoors. Even at night in the dark it beats the treadmill.

Glad you were able to get out and enjoy it! I'm tired of the clouds - I want to see sun!

I think cloudy sky still beats running on the dreadmill! GOOD JOB getting out there, Cal!

What's dogging you - the mind or the body? At least we might get some real spring weather.

One affects the other right? But it's the mental part that's the bigger villain right now.

(I think spring weather will tremendously help the situation.)

Hi Cal! Your picture always freaks me out! :)

You can do it!

Just do it! I'll drive by and honk at you if you do :)

Thanks ladies. I opted for a 30 minute run and a power nap. Feeling much better now...

NICE runs this week! Wanna join us at the Lehi JRP at 6:30am Sat.?

Sounds intriguing Smooth. How far are you going? Are you expecting a big group?

I am tapering for Boston, so I'm doing 13. RAD will be there for sure...think she's doing 15. Maynard will be there...not sure how many he's doing. Kelli and Toby also show interest.

Others haven't replied yet! :)

I wish I could join in the JRP run this weekend. I am coming to Utah for 3 weeks in the summer so I am planning on inviting myself to run with all of you. :)

I may crash your party. I need 18. Where do you meet?

Chad, if it's the same place that i've been to before, it's the parking lot at approx. N 40° 24.361 W 111° 53.878

Chad, it is at 1500 N in Lehi (there is a steel bridge there), I can send you a map if you'd like. You would either have to run pokie slow with the rest of us (usually a 9mm ish) or take off on your own, but it is a great portion of the JRP!

Got it! I will be there. Solo is just fine.

Nice workout Cal! Ready for a long run tomorrow? :)

i've been thinking about a long one tomorrow.

how committed are you to it, 100%?

Yeah, I will be there. I am probably going to go early though, I would like to do 15 and must be home by 9. so I'll probably leave home 5:30ish and run until the group gets there at 6:30 then do an out and back with them. That should get me to at least 15 - I hope - before I need to leave by 8:45. It's not the running time so much as the visit/fuel time that usually slows me down :)

wow, that is early!

yeah, I'm not looking forward to it! However, that is what happens when you have to be home, showered, dressed, presentable and to the church by 9:30AM! Hopefully this will be one of the last rounds of this for me.

I am looking forward to the afternoon though! Fun time out with hubby all day playing and eating :) It'll be worth it, especially since I haven't seen him all week.

Hey Cal, free 5K race tomorrow at the church by your house if you're interested in challenging me to a throw down :) 9AM! I'm going to do a few afterward as well. They usually have donuts after too (that makes me shake my head EVERY time!).

Nice work on the miles today and getting to enjoy this peek of nice weather. 3 days in a row! Let's make it 4 :)

how is the competition in your stake - will you be winning it outright?

It is getting to be that stake 5k time of the year. I would run it but I am helping to move my mom in the morning.

Cal, I usually win for the women - with about 22-24 minutes time. There are usually a couple guys ahead of me, but it all depends on who shows up. I do know a couple of fast guys, don't know who is coming though - all the women that are going are more like 30+ min-ers.

I'd have fun trying to keep up with you.

but my extra mileage would have to come before hand. we'll see, maybe i'll join you guys.

Cal have you gone awol again?

I'm too chicken to try to run to the top of the cove, but may have to try it soon...a good new 6 mile loop would be nice. Good job on the miles and a new beginning.

Good to see a blog entry from you Cal. Hope this months a good one for you.

NICE to see you out running! Well, I didn't really SEE you...you know what I mean! :)

Just noticed your goal for the year is to PR at SGM . What is your PR?

BTW how ya doin?

Thanks Smooth.

I'm doing fine Britta. I need to go under 3:06 at SG. I have a long way to go to get there...

3:06 is AMAZING!!! You'll get there, you have the experience and you've got what it takes.

You spoke too soon! I'm freezing!

It was nice while it lasted.

That is no easy run UP the cove! I still wish we had gone with the house in that neighborhood when we moved. I love it up there.

Did you copy me? :) I decided to try it for the first time Tuesday, and it certainly isn't any easy feat getting to the top of that place! I'd rather run up the full canyon.

(yes RAD, i was sort of copying you)

it's not an easy course, so even though i ran it slow it must be doing some good right? but one of the best things about it is the stream that runs next to the road. perfect watering hole for the running companion.

Well, as long as your willing to admit it :)

When I went to the top I kept going on the side streets that parallel the main road so I had less traffic to deal with. I did stop once for Lucy to grab a drink though and she wouldn't drink. Oh well, like they say "you can lead a horse to water..."

first run? just a teaser for the PM report!

Nice job, Cal.

Yay for nice...yay for easy..yay for outside...yay for run...yay for partkway, MS and DM....but mostly yay for feeling like summer! Woo Hoo!

Sorry, was that a bit too much yay?!

agreed -- yay summer!

Better under your feet than on your pants! :)

Nice work getting it in.

WHAT?!? You did 20 with a crazy climb in the middle?!? You totally could've hit Ogden and finished with your head up. Sounds like you had a great adventure either way. Where did you do these miles?

20 miles was ugly. The marathon would have been wretched...

(I was helping out a buddy with his relay in Park City. 60% of his team dropped out last minute, so I ran the first 5 and 1/2 legs of the race for him. Paying for it today!)

I am looking forward to doing some training runs with you. I plan on doing the TOU full this year. Nice job on your 20 miles Saturday. I totally get what you mean by "hard" runs at an "easy" pace. Thanks for the comments.

Running 20 miles Saturday sounds pretty serious to me. I hope the build up to the SGM treats us well.

You can do it. I will see you there!

It'll come back. No sweat...or some sweat :)

Ahhh, the cherished cove! Glad your running days are coming back.

Awesomely fun runs are the best! Keep up the good work!

We drove UP the cove Saturday! ;o)

I am in the same shoes as you!!! Let's create a challenge here---How much weight do we need to lose? Where do we need to be to beat our times last year?

I wondered how the parkway was, were there spots that you could not get through?

Kelli, i'm up for a challenge - lets work out some details. Regarding the Parkway - the trail under the bridge at 10400 south has been flooded for weeks, but you can walk across the concrete wall to bypass it (not bad). the river has risen enough at 11400 south to cover the trail also, so you have to detour a bit by crossing at the new intersection (still not too bad). i havent ventured as far as 12600 south lately, but i presume that it is under water by now. (it was getting close a couple weeks ago) the detour there would be a bit more inconvenient getting across the road. south of there, i couldn't say...

When I ran on it a few weeks ago 12600S was flooded as well - we just went over the road. Had to stop, but not out of the way. Bangerter was also flooded, but you could get by on the dirt part with a little ducking under the overpass. It might not be accessible now though and there you wouldn't be able to get across anywhere.

Game on. Since our time were mere seconds away in St George, this could be FUN!

I bet the trail is an absolute mess with this water. Today was cold, so maybe that helped some.

Treadmills are stinky that's all there is to it! But I'm a big believer in power naps we should all take 1 every day.

I am always impressed when you kick it into gear.

Are you finally getting older like me and can't crank it into high gear as fast. I hate trying to be smart about my build up and training. If I want to go from 20 miles a week to 60 miles a week then I should be able to, right?

BTW, the river parkway is flooded around 42nd south. I've had to always go south on my runs this week instead of switching directions every day.

Enjoy your day off. There is plenty of time!

Hey, I just posted an open invite for lunch at Sweet Tomatoes at 10060 South and State Street next Friday. I hope you can make it, and for that matter, that I can, too.

Soreness is contagious!

aww shoot! Sorry Cal!

I'm blaming your 20 mile run last saturday. Get better soon!

I think its fate's way of saying "hey, you don't appreciate running lately? here's a some pain to help you keep things in perspective..."

Well, then, I hate FATE! Tell him to stick it in his ear!

If you figure out how to get rid of the knee pain....let me know!

Steam - lots of ice. that's the best i can tell you. most of my knee issues have been short term, but icing multiple times per day has really helped i think.

Lucy was mad at me when I got home - she knew I'd run without her, but since I'd already cooled down I didn't want to take her out again.

Nice job killing those hills, sorry I slowed you down. Next time you can run the loop at YOUR pace. Lots of fun hills up in 'the hills' :)

Those puppy dog eyes are hard to resist.

Today's pace was my pace. And this route today made my Cove hills seem podunk in comparison. (Here i was, thinking that i was getting in good hill training all along.)

That Cove hill is the kind I don't like. My route has rollers, although mostly up I at least get a break. The cove is just UP! Just like my hill of despair is barely a hill...it just NEVER ends. I gotta have a break in there somewhere or my heart will explode :)

Glad you are back at it.

That canyon is not an easy run, plus I am terrified of mountain lions!!! Nice job.

Really, I could fight you on who is more out of shape and I know I would win.

That cove loop makes me tired! You up for 5 tomorrow?

that would be fun

Tell me when. I think I should only do 5...or that is the plan.

same time as last week?

Sounds good. I will see you then!

Yes, yes it is! Nice work getting it done. How do you feel after donating blood? I've always been afraid to, worried I will fall over while trying to run if I donate!

How has life been this week? Hope all is well.

WHAT's up?

brutally steep is putting it lightly!

Thanks for dragging me up there :)

aww shoot! Had I known you were going out this morning I would've tagged along rather than killing myself with the BBK's! :) I just knew if I didn't have a plan I wouldn't get up. It was a beautiful morning to run!! Glad you got a good one in.

Hey Cal you making some kind of statement to Josse there with that new profile pic?

Is that Josse? I thought it looked like her, but wasn't sure so I didn't say anything :)

I love how you can do 2-a-days like they're nothing. Nice work!

I am confused---Yasso's at an easy pace without any rest???? So did you just run? This is going over my head!

So, how are you feeling? Is a PR gonna happen? I HOPE SO!! I guess you just never know, but I can tell that my training is just not there so it is not possible for me. I am bummed, so I am trying to live vicariously through you!

You didn't miss anything - it was my attempt at satire.

Not sure about the PR possibilities yet. I'm still 20 lbs higher than i should be but there's still time if i can get serious.

That is what I thought, but sometimes I am dumb so I wanted to make sure. I laughed....but then I was not sure I was supposed to.

20 pounds, eh? Did you ever get to the weight you wanted to be at before last years marathon? Stupid cookies and donuts and brownies and lasagna and bread and pizza and chips. I am an equal opportunity food gorger.

Thru a late push, i was able to get my weight down to an acceptable level last year. (on par with where i'd been the year before that) But it still wasn't where i wanted to be.

How do you get home?

Run to work....that is a great idea. How do you get home?

I arrange for a ride home. Running the other direction is more challenging.

I'm glad you get a ride home! I was going to say what a bugger it would be to run home. Especially in the heat!

Looks like you are having an excellent week! Keep it up.

.15 on the TM? Must've changed your mind at the last minute.

Do you ever get tired of running every single day? I can't talk myself into it. 4 days is good enough. Everytime I try to run 5 days a week I hate it. That is probably why you can run a 3:01 and I can't. :)

Absolutely I get tired of running everyday. My biggest problem is that one day off often leads to two days off and so on...

I'm struggling with the mental game lately.

no PM yet?!? Hope you got an AM in today.

:(

uh oh... Maybe I shouldn't ask questions?

I am doing a long run from my house tomorrow AM (6, I think) out to the lake around and back. We could swing by and pick you up if you'd like. I was going to loop in front of the rec center first to hopefully add a mile+ on, so you could at least do that portion and home which is around 7? If you're interested PM me!

Missing your posts...How is life?

same question as RAD -- how are you doing?

As a runner, i've been struggling. Most everything else is great!

You guys are so nice for asking.

Nice job. But I'm just wondering if you thought it was hot out today?

HOT HOT HOT every day! That is why God created treadmills and air conditioning and 5 am!

Remember not so long ago when it was Cold....cold cold run? And remember that it will be that way sooner than we want? We sure could use more "happy medium" days here in Utah Valley, couldn't we?! : )

Nice miles! Hope she didn't trip :)

See you tomorrow?

I'm setting an alarm. (But that's no guarantee)

Oh look it's my behind chasing yours.

I thought that looked Josse chasing you!

Am I dumb? I do not get the ad?

nice job cal. sounds like you beat the torrential rain.

I just noticed ur blog title!!! I like it!!! How many lbs. before SGM/

Britta, i need something like -10 just to ensure that i can finish; -20 to be competitive with last year; -30 to give myself a chance for a substantial PR.

Are you feeling ready for SGM?

unfortunately i'm about as un-ready as i've ever been in mid August.

I see that you have crossed out a PR for this year??? Come on, ya can not give up yet. There is still time.

I, however, have given up on that dream.

i am deferring that dream 'til next year.

I have given up completely. Last year was IT for me. When the running is no longer FUN, it is time to throw in the towel. Now I just run to eat more ice cream!

Nice! Glad you got some miles in.

Both of you can drag me to a sub 3:35 - which would be a walk in the park! :)

Hey, Cal. What's up?

nice miles, cal.

you got it done though, that is the important part, right?

How has life been treating you Cal?

TM is a hate/hate for me! I remember a time when I could handle the TM better, in fact I could run 10 miles and enjoy it, but I ran 3 on Monday morning on the TM and I could hardly stand it! Why are you TMing anyway? The roads are great!

Used to love it, now I hate it.

I still love the convenience factor. (it has saved me from loggin some "zeros" for mileage) but i am not enjoying the time on there. worse than ever.

(a big part of my problem is my weight. in the past, my way to get thru a boring workout was to crank up the speed. but i don't have the same abilities carrying this extra load...)

Do you have one at your house? We got rid of ours and I am seriously considering getting a new one. It would make life easier on so many days!

yeah, it's hot out there. nice job getting the miles in and staying nice and cool (relatively speaking). :)

The TM man is back!

I did the treadmill today too. :?

What happen to that guy's left leg in the picture? I like your other pic better, the one with Josse chasing you down! :)

yuck...that is nasty heat! Glad you were able to get it done.

17 on the TM?! that's great mental training for sure. good job, cal.

mental training / mental torture - pretty much the same thing on the TM...

thanks for the encouragement Allie

I'm guessing from the comment you're still going to do the SGM. Hope to see you there.

Nice job keeping up the miles. You'll finish, you've definitely got the heat training down :)

Gettin' out and gettin' it done!

nice run! that's a fun picture...

How has the last week been Cal? What are your feelings about SGM right now?

My last week has been ok.

As for SGM, i feel like if i can string together about 21 good consistent days of training, followed by a 2 day taper... i might survive it.

Cal it looks like you and Kim both have the same ideas on surviving SGM. Good luck with those 21 good days.

Hey.

big miles today, cal. nice job!

Nice work Cal! Are you ready for SGM?

I'm as ready as i can get.

(which is to say, no, i'm not ready...)

how are you feeling?

Wish I didn't have some nasty shin action going on, but at least it happened taper week. I'll be there and anxiously awaiting the finish line (hopefully) 3 1/2 hours later.

Nice to run for fun and take it easy every now and then Cal. I think this is the same time Kim and I ran last year and I quite enjoyed it (not sure if Kim enjoyed it quite as much!).

Have you decided which Runners Series races you're going to do?

Nice job in taking care of your higher calling of getting Rachel across the line. Get healthy.

Tom, i'm looking at the 5k in three weeks and then the Hurricane 1/2 in April. Are you doing the Series this year?

Chad, definitely getting healthy and in better shape is a priority. Looking forward to a much better running year!

Not doing the series this year Cal. Most likely sitting out SGM and doing TOU with Kim instead. I'm thinking of focusing on 1/2 marathons and shorter races for a change of pace then maybe go after a marathon PR in 2013.

Nice job of getting it done on sub-par training. Take care. Hope you can get that sciatic under control and enjoy some running.

Glad that you had a good time! The shirt was GREAT!

I have thought the same thing about the 10 year club---will it ever get too big that they do away with it for the rest of us? I have only run 4....

Picture taking goal totally explains the shirt. Looks like you are on Vaca!!!

Woulda been nice to know you were dogging it like me, coulda ran with ya.

You have NO earthly idea how much you saved me those last 4 miles - NO idea! Thanks for sticking it out with me, I really needed someone there just to have the company and reinforcement.

Yay for the running series and another crack at it next year! It's gotta be cooler, right?

That is the MOST AWESOME running shirt I've ever seen!!!! Aloha!

Great picture. ;o)

wow, you are doing great on a recovery week. I guess all that misery you had for company last Saturday inspired you to run again? :)

nice running. love the picture -- that's a great shirt for a marathon.

nice PM run! Do you get to run in the daylight at all, or is it dark by the time you get to it?

I've been trying to go in the afternoons right after work. This time of year is perfect for it - good temperature, still plenty of daylight

I just can't ever bring myself to get going again that late in the day - and after eating, but I see lots of people out 6-8 and sometimes would like to join them.

how'd the weekend go? I thought maybe I'd see you out while I was running the sojo course.

Unfortunately, i squandered the weekend as far as training goes... I'm re-dedicating myself as of today.

I saw the cones and the runners on 126th as i was driving by. I didn't realize that it was the SoJo Marathon.

sounds like a great goal. good luck!

Looks like a good start to the week. Keep it up Cal!

Good goals for October Cal. Sounds a lot like mine I hope we can keep at it!

Nice start to the rest of October.

Nice job enjoying some of both worlds.

Hey Cal....next time you finish at 2.99 will please just go .01 more for me? :)

Don't you love these beautiful days? Enjoy them while we've got 'em!

shoot, should've run a few with me! I was actually up :)

Why finish on the tread and dread??? It was so nice out today! Great run. I have a brother that lives in the Rosecrest area.

Nice shirt!!

Now it is time for the real fun to begin...brrrrrrr.

yeah, nice weather until today. brrr - too cold!

It WAS nice weather!

That's one cool Hawaiian shirt! :)

I had one take a bite out of my thigh several years ago. Nice job getting the miles in.

I hate those kinds of dogs on a run. Especially in the summer running in our west fields here in Utah. Some of those dogs are downright scary!

Nice work on the 7! :)

My little terrier that i run with is like a dog magnet. Every loose dog spots her from a long distance and comes charging out. And of course she feels like she's protecting me and won't back down to any animal - so confrontations can get ugly.

you must always carry rocks to chuck at them or pepper spray. :)

Nice runnin' Tex!

unrestrained canines are one of my biggest fears while running.

great running today, cal.

nice job, cal. i hope your knee is okay.

Darn knee, I hope things are better this week!

winter! good run, cal.

The parkway is always nice if you can get some sun and low wind this time of year.

WAY to squeeze in a run early. Hope the PM run/workout is great as well.

I love when the PM is blank :) Can't wait to see it fill up!

Oh, and I love the new pic. I want one of those someday (a cool finishing pic like that).

Nice TM miles there Cal, good work pulling off the double for the day.

Thanks everyone. I'll take all the encouragement i can get!

the afternoons are deceiving. They look nice and warm! Nice job on a good progressive run! Blank pm...lookin' good!

nice run. the sun is cold right now...

Ive got a morning run happening Friday in Lehi if you'd like to join us! Late enough to get a nap in after shopping and all :)

HEY, where were you on Thanksgiving????? I was bummed you did not come. I swear, no one ever shows up when it is at my house! EVER!!!! I am starting to get a complex. What if I promise to help you get a PR next year (as I am working towards one as well)???

Where are you????

I don't miss those temps. It is hard to breath when it is that cold.

I was following footsteps around the general hood here on my run this morning. Imagined they were yours. Especially when there was one with little puppy feet beside it. If you ever want company on a morning run, let me know!

I wish that i could confirm that they were my tracks, but morning runs have been extremely rare for me this season.

Maybe during the Christmas break i'll be able to establish some better habits?

Well, if you want some company I'd be happy to join you. Give me an excuse to get outside too!

HEY!!!! I am such an idiot, I did not realize that was you that I was running straight for this morning until right when I passed you. had it been I good day, I would have chased you down to chat or at least shouted out a late HEY!!! But I felt like crap and wanted to cry instead!

CAN NOT BELIEVE YOU WERE IN SHORTS!

Rock bottom? What's going on? Hope you are doind ok.

how goes it Cal?

HELLO CAL!