34 Min Run (base) --162.5--

GRIFFITH PARK -- Did a nice recovery up into the park. Perfectly clear today. Crisp and a tad cold even. But sunny. It's been quite chilly around town this past week. Even some "snow" in Burbank, which was really just hail. Weak.

This weight thing is bizarre. No idea. Ate my azzzzzz off at the Oscar party @ Sivert's though. Good times. Portos.

117 Min Run (base) --160--

DOWNTOWN -- Did the Staples loop which the GPS slated at 14 miles. I think it's a bit shy of that, but a great/crisp/clear morning with a wonderful run. Some highlights -- saying "Good Morning" in exchange with the homeless woman with the mattress under the 101 on the way out of downtown and with the greeters at the Korean church near Loyola Law School. McArthur Park was lovely as always in the morning.

Also, hit a monster espresso shot @ Intelli Silver Lake because -- amazingly -- at 9:45a, there was 1 person in line. Exceptional. I think 8 people queued up behind me the moment I got in there. Nothing tastes better than a Black Cat at Mile 12. Really some great notes that come out when you are in that state. Great.

Endomondo 14.04m/ 1h 57m 20s/ 8:20 mm

54 Min Run (base) --159.5--

SILVER LAKE -- Turkey time. Three-fer. Awesome. In many ways just pleased to get around the course. But actually got some good work in here and there. Really found some pleasant aspects in the latter stages focusing on phrases. Interesting.

38 Min Run (base) --161.5--

LOS FELIZ -- Nice little loop. Nice back-to-back effort. Had a chaser down the Blvd around the park and dusted the foo. Not sure if it was the same person on the way back, but had well over a 1/4 mile on them by Vermont. More to the point, had some great pace and great form. Really thought about landing/catching the ground with the front part of the foot. It was aok.

Runningwise this was cool. This weight is a bit surprising. I probably have a pound or two of muscle over this summer...but shouldn't be more than 160. It's goofy.

54 Min Run (base) --161--

SILVER LAKE -- Pathetic week last week. Off to a nice start here. Eating some garbage. Kind of a middling motivational state. But this was a fine run with some good pace at times. Successfully fending off a major slump. Aiming to run a bunch of little runs this week. Gotta get the reps up this week.

54 Min Run (base) --159--

SILVER LAKE -- Went out on a daily run but decided for the reservoir because I just felt like being out longer than the usual loop. Perfect weather. Yadda yadda. Might be some rain coming soon, so complimenting the weather will actually mean something again. It really has been close to perfect for like two weeks straight. Did the first pieces in reverse order to mix things up. It did just that. But ending on that hill up by Marshall and then buncha hills getting back to the house is kind of crazy. Good stuff.

38 Min Run (base) --159--

GRIFFITH PARK -- Really drawn to the hills and trails lately. Enjoyable. Ran into Gaines on the decent. He was out for a little hike. Good times.

54 Min Run (base) --160--

SILVER LAKE -- Routine trot around the reservoir. Got some good moments of pace here and there. Mostly just wanted to get the time/distance in. Astounding weather. Perfect. Like absolutely perfect. Gorgeous blue skies, warm sun and no wind at all. Better yet...no smog despite the no wind. A clear day on the South Bay. Truly enjoyable midday run.

38 Min Run (base) --159--

GRIFFITH PARK -- Exceptional weather. Really my favorite. While the slight crispness is good for keeping cool, I like it to be slightly warm so that sweat gets going and your skin stings a bit from time to time. No idea why. Went up for a quick loop into the trail and back down. Super Bowl day. Party in South Pasadena. Just a quick little run to clear some space for some exceptional food.

43 Min Run (base) --161--

GRIFFITH PARK -- First run since the comeback that was fun and purely enjoyable. Went up the hill into the park and did some hills and trails. Simple and fun.