{"id":7297,"date":"2016-09-11T20:57:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-11T20:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2016-september-04-september-11-week-in-review"},"modified":"2026-04-12T18:46:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T18:46:51","slug":"2016-september-04-september-11-week-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyinthehills.com\/zentriathlete\/2016\/09\/11\/2016-september-04-september-11-week-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 \u2013 September 04 \u2013 September 11 \u2013 Week in Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Scot Weaver caught this gem as I came on in<\/p>\n

Activities \u2013 Strava Logs (Shane\u2019s Strava link<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

(Look for rollover links if you are Strava stalking me ? )<\/p>\n

Monday
\nActivity 1 \u2013
\n Activity 2 \u2013<\/p>\n

Tuesday
\nActivity 1 \u2013 RUN for tacos<\/a>
\nWednesday
\nActivity 1 \u2013 Trail RUN<\/a>
\nActivity 2 \u2013 Trail Walk Warm up<\/a>
\nThursday
\nActivity 1 \u2013 RUN<\/a>
\nFriday
\nActivity 1 \u2013 Planned No RUN
\nSaturday
\nActivity 1 \u2013 Planned No RUN<\/p>\n

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Weekly Reflections and Focus<\/h3>\n

I don\u2019t know that I have much to say more than a few thoughts from the Throwback thursday thoughts \u2013 Click here for thoughts!<\/a><\/p>\n

A few good runs happened due to instrospection and needs.<\/p>\n

I understand more and more why I do triathlons. Running last night in Logan Canyon (wednesday Run), I didn\u2019t seem to care about the right of way on the trail being ignored, the unattended to dog crap, etc. Self introspection comes in many flavors and ways. this one ignited by an unexpected source that led to disappointment and the reality that everything will not always be reasonable \u2013 emotions tend to have that impact.  It doesn\u2019t mean I am wrong, but it doesn\u2019t mean I am completely right, either.  I am typically guided by reasoning and rationality, neither were present and thus the reason last night\u2019s therapy run, although I didn\u2019t know it was just that. I passed by a lot of folks in two\u2019s (ladies) and a gentle hello and be safe was offered. Life is good, it won\u2019t ever be perfect. But it is good. <\/p>\n

fwiw\u2026random thoughts. Now to tend to the dogs for a moment before upcoming business calls. I am working remote and it has been good this week, as my wife has been struggling a lot lately, more than I wish.  Also, this week was the 13.1\/26.2 REVL Big Cottonwood Race.  A lot of journeys I have watched and saw some triumphs, some did wells, some just hung in there, and some disappointments.  Then I posted this is response to someone.<\/p>\n

\u201cCompletely understand.  I hate running, but have converted to \u2018live to run\u2019 since getting off my fattening butt.  I share my story often, for me mainly but try to be understanding of others.  Some people say I\u2019m ok fast, but I disagree (avg is a 8min\/mile).  We are each special snowflakes.  Some days I feel great, others I have to force myself.  I do triathlons so for me one sport is not enough.  So journey on. And if things get rough.  Reach out.  You are not alone.  My most fulfilling runs\/walks are when I get to just talk through things with another on their journey.  My wife hates when I don\u2019t slow down for her, but that\u2019s another issue.   Lol, and she\u2019s catching up every day.  This is a good group (FB Group), not as ostentatious as some others I am part of.. Yours is a great reminder\u2026. Thank you\u2026 I say share away\u2026. Cheers\u2026 I mean I didn\u2019t even get a run in yesterday b\/c family was first\u2026.<\/p>\n

I completely understand where this other runner is coming from.  I sometimes am the poster that the person was speaking about, and that is fine.  I completely welcome the poster\u2019s sincerity.  Why?  B\/c I fall into that category sometime.  I find it less and less though lately, as I have moved more tot he zen runner concept.  I compare me to me.  In looking at where i was 3 years ago to today, it is immense.  But I am still about 1 minute slower and about 15-20 heavier than where I want to get to.  I am 42 years old now and it\u2019s not like it was in high school.  I don\u2019t bounce back like I did.  Biomechnics and form matter now.  So, as I told the other runner, keep on footing.  hopefully the irritations fade away, if not, we are here for you too.  We are here to listen, to support, to nag and provide feedback when requested.  Further, please don\u2019t give up. <\/p>\n

Wherever you are at, don\u2019t give up.  It is suicide prevention week, this week.  I have been doing 22 push ups daily thanks to being tapped by a cousin of mine to do 22 push ups for 22 days straight to increase suicide awareness for military servicemen and servicewomen that are both active and provided\/completed service in some capacity.  I am not flaunting it online, just silently doing it and completing the 22 when i find a few moments.<\/p>\n

Also, today as i write it is 9\/11.  15 years ago today I walked out of my house aloof with my downstairs house mate Phil and walked to the bus.  I don\u2019t recall the conversation but it was completely unaware of what we were to encounter at the bus stop.  \u2018Have you heard?\u2019  Nope, in disbelief Phil and I were like nice joke, what a crock \u2013 pre-onion satire days.  To our dismay and disbelief, we were quite irreverent of what was unfolding.  At that time the first tower had been hit, the second was about to and the rest of the events were to unfold.  Little did I know that my future father in law was on the train to the city, most likely the A-train.  Little did I know years later in Portland Maine I would spend on off week at the Day\u2019s Inn one of the offending pilots stayed in. <\/p>\n

I feel that if we could stop, pay attention to the message in this video, it\u2019s a good place to start:<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s to another great week, next week.  Happy reading folks.  Happy footing.  Zenrunning.<\/p>\n

Weekly Pics<\/h3>\n

Freedom Run<\/p>\n

Dennis \u2013 Finishing it up! I was coasting in after pushing Juniper over 6 miles \u2013 the gal in red passed me, but I clipped her before the end ?  sky walking at its best captured in the moment. Dennis and Liz are in there.  look for a pink\/red hat. Running group \u2013 NERC\u2019s \u2013 Dennis, Liz, Juniper, Joanna, (Joanna\u2019s boy ?), mindi, Linda, Angie Coming down the loop. Getting up tot he loop.  Bridger\u2019s Loop I think it is. River trail sign, means switch backs are next\u2026. I took a moment to capture the tracks on my Taco Tuesday run to tacos run\u2026. Breaking in the new running shirt \u2013 next to Altra headquarters\u2026. This has been my nutrition this week, time to get back after it. Good to run into an old buddy, Chris and i were Resident Advisors at Utah State university.<\/p>\n

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