Here we go again~

I love St. George and Love running here!!! I woke up this morning a bit earlier then the rest of the family and headed out for a nice little run.  I had no plans today but just wanted to get in at least 7-8 good miles.  I started running along Dixie Road and felt really good!! The sky was beautiful and you could smell the Russian Olive Trees all around (one of my favorite smells).  It just smells like Spring in St. George.  It also totally amazes me how much goes on at 7:00am in St. George!! There were Yard Sales Galore, people out every which direction, a Dog Adoption/survival event going on, people out doing yard work, etc!! It was fun to see all that was going on.  So, I felt really good, had my music going and decided to run out 5 and back!  Made it a total of 10 miles at a 8:11 pace so I was happy with that, especially considering that there were a couple of decent size hills incorporated there!!  Nice.................!!! Now it's off to watch my brother in law compete in the IronMan (poor fella)!!

Yeah!! I got to run with both of the Heidi's this morning!! It has been WAY too long since this happened.  I think it's been over 3 weeks so we were over due!! This morning was BEAUTIFUL also! I finally got to wear capri's and actually took my long sleeve shirt off during the run and finished the last 2 miles in a short sleever, yipee!!!! We ran New Leaf and had to drop Heidi off to run with another neighbor so then Heidi W and I continued on 2 extra miles! I felt REALLY good this morning and am ready to RUN MY (whatever: Butt, belly, arms, legs) off!!!! 

AP: 8:16

Did a little variety this morning with my work out! 1st of all, I am just proud of myself for waking up at 5:50 and getting to work ALL BY MYSELF! I usually have to have someone outside waiting for me, so this is pretty impressive (Go Kellie).  I got dressed and headed down to get on the TM but decided I needed some strength training since I haven't done any for the past 3 weeks.  I walked on the TM for 5 minutes (a semi-warm up) then did 20 minutes of the 57 minute Physique 57 video. During this video, there is a 20 minute part that I don't love so I let the dvd continue to run and hopped back on the treadmill and ran 2 miles (8:11 or so pace) then went back to the DVD to do 20 minutes of abs! So, I feel it was an overall body workout. Got some arms in, leg muscle work, cardio and abs, Yeah!!

Another glorious morning with the Heidi's (if glorious consists of occasional exhaustion, energy loss, and wheezing mixed with good conversation and laughs as well :)).  We just ran the same course that we did on Monday but to be honest, I was sore today (from the mere 30 or so minutes of Physique 57 yesterday) so I was a little upset that our AP was so much slower today! Oh well, it was still nice to get 8 in today! However, I went to the P.T. (Physical Therapist) again today and he said that I can only run a max of 6 miles at a time (not good 5 weeks prior to Utah Valley), so I am going to try my best to follow Doctors orders.  Kind of a bummer day :(. I am ready for bed! Night~

AP: 8:32

Ty left early to work so I got up (a little late) and only got in the 30 minute physique 57.  Better then nothing I guess :) 

7 miles with the Heidi's again this morning!!!  We kind of improvised this morning and went out and ran around until we hit 7 miles.  Believe it or not, I am actually a bit sore today from my mere 30 minute Physique yesterday so I was a bit sluggish but glad I got out.  We hit some hills too so I am happy with a AP of 8:41.  

Went against Dr.'s orders and ran more then 6 today! I couldn't resist.  However, I am paying for it (now posting past Saturday).  I hobbled around Sunday and now realize why the Dr. Said only 6 miles.  Oh well, it was a fun run with the Heidi's and I am glad to have the miles in.  They were a bit sluggish, but.......miles none the less :)

AP: 8:36 

Amongst the pain in my back, I also am coming down with a cold and lacking major sleep so I couldn't get my keester out of bed this morning. So, I slept in and had a window of time tonight to run a quick 5 miles on the TM. Started at 6.9 for a mile, took it up to 7.2 for 3 and finished at a 7.6. Then it was off to pick up kids from soccer and start family time~

Again, I couldn't get up this morning so I only squeezed a quick 30 minute session with Taunya and Physique 57 today :( 

Ty had to leave awful early this morning so I got up and ran 5 on the TM. My back was so tight I had to stop after every mile and stretch!!! I am beginning to wonder!>!>?? I am going to the Chiropractor today so we'll see what he says!! Nice to get 5 in anyway :) . Started at 6.9, took it up to 7.3 and ran the last mile at 7.6 (low energy), I have got to get over this and get into a groove :)

7.5 with the Heidi's this morning!! Man, it was a BEAUTIFUL, Perfect Morning!!  AP: 8:21

45 minutes of yoga this morning.  Tyler had an early morning meeting so running was not an option.  I haven't done yoga forever so it felt very nice!!! I didn't have much time so I just cut the 1 hour 30 minute P90X yoga disc and did 45 mins only!!  

I have officially deemed the Ogden 1/2 marathon my favorite Half Marathon!! It is such a beautiful course and it helped that today was absolutely PERFECT weather!! Oh, and of course that Tyler ran with me.  No, no, no, he wasn't just attempting to complete Charity work today, his I.T. band on his left knee has been hurting him and he didn't dare "race" the race today for fear of hurting it further.  So, he settled and decided to run with me instead today.  I was a bit bummed when I got to the start line and realized that I had left my ipod in my purse (in the truck) which meant I would be racing with no tunes to keep me rockin. But after the run and running with Tyler, I am slowly trying to persuade him to become my new "ipod"!! Not that he serenades me by any mean, but it's just so darn nice to have him to run with.  He helps coach me through things and knows the exact distance to stay in front of me to make me "chase" him. So, all in all, it was a great morning!!  Also, before going to Ogden last night, I failed to check my time from last year's race so I had no idea what I had to run today to compete or possibly beat last years time.  I was happy to see that I beat last years time by a whole 1 minute and 12 seconds, he he he!!!  I guess improvement is improvement ha!?! I was even a bit more proud of myself because with my sporatic running lately, I didn't expect improvement at all, so.......improvement in improvement.  Anyway, I am not a runner that remembers each mile and how I felt, etc so all I know is that I felt really good until mile 12 where of course I got the normal fatigue that comes with the end of races.  Tyler was great to keep me hanging in there and I finished strong!! Love love love, the food at the finish line too!!! Yes, it was a great race!  AP: 7:21

P.S. I just posted my placing overall, etc.  Apparently, Tyler registered me as a Male so my name doesn't show anywhere on the Female results :). Oh well! I found my times and kind or plugged in where I would have placed, ha ha!!!

Oh my, what a BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL morning it was today!! I walked outside to run with a jacket on and didn't even need it so I took it off and off Heidi W and I ran!! We had 7 miles on the schedule but decided to make it a challenging 7 and run Harry's Hill, then Woodland Hills "hill" to get the most of our run.  With that being said, CHALLENGING it was!! We hit some good strong Head winds and had to stop and walk a bit up Harry's Hill.  My legs are sore from Saturday and Heidi had ran 16 on Saturday so her legs were sore also.  Needless to say, by the time we got to the top, both of our legs felt like jello!! We were going to cut it short but decided to hang strong and so we ran up Woodland Hills Drive to the mailboxes before turning for the homestretch down home.  The last 3 miles were fast and so overall with the hills and wind we averaged a 8:30 overall.  I was happy with that pace having sore legs and all and Boy, it was just a great way to start a Monday morning!! I am so excited about this weather, It makes me happy!!! Okay, back to work now :).  Have a great day~

30 minute Physique 57 @ home

Nice and easy 5 mile square with the Heidi's and cute Janie today! We also ran into Michelle and she ran for a mile or so with us! Loving this weather :) Ap: 8:31

Due to a conflict in our Saturday, we opted to do our 20 miler today! WOW, what an amazing morning with the Heidi's!! Heidi C planned the course for us! It was a blast!!

AP: 8:30 (on the dot) 

Got Home after a girl's trip to Park City and Ty and the boys were gone fishing so I headed out for some mileage!! Ran around on a new course not really having a plan on distance or anything. Ended up being 8.6! It was a great run and nice to listen to some tunes and enjoy the weather!

AP: 8:21

I thought it was raining cats and dogs this morning so I didn't get out of bed. Low and behold, it was just my gutters making noise and wasn't really raining that hard so I slept in for nothing :(.  Got home from work and had to run so I ran up Harry's hill and up Woodland Hills drive to get some hill work in. It was a nice run by my lonesome :) AP: 8:21

Ouchy!! Speed work with the Heidi's this morning. We decided to run down to the track and I messed my watch all up so I don't have the exact times, but I have it pretty close.  Warm up mile 8:55, 1st mile speed 7:05, jog 1/2 mile 8:40, 2nd mile speed 7:15, 1/2 mile jog/walk 8:30-9:30, 3rd mile speed 7:05, 1/2 jog mile, 4th mile speed 6:55, 1/2 mile jog home.  It was a hard workout but one we needed to do.  I would like to do it a bit more consistent next time. None of us were really feeling it today~ 

Canyon run this morning! We really tried to mix things up this week with some hill work, speed and now downhill!! Part of our tapering week also so my mileage is weak, but it's been a fun, variety filled week.  Tyler so graciously drove us 12 miles from our house up Payson canyon this morning to run home.  WOW, what a beautiful and may I add Warm morning. We all wore warmer clothes and ended up taking off layers after just a few short miles.   It was a hard run and one that I could feel in my quads, hams, etc.  I know I will be sore tomorrow but it's all good! Hopefully it will help with my recovery after UVM.  FUN MORNING!!! AP: 7:46 (wouldn't it be lovely if I could say this was on a flat course :). 

Going to Yellowstone for the Memorial Day Vacation! Ty says no running while we are on vacation (rightfully so). So, taking a few days off! Did I mention I am horribly sore!?! OUCH!!! 

I love days that I get a lot accomplished! Today we slept in until 8:00 (still in Jackson Hole), got a delicious breakfast at The Bunnery right in Jackson Hole Square, made a quick trip to the Candy Store (pretty much a regular event while on vacation) and got in the car for the 6 hour drive home :).  We got home, got the car unpacked, all suit cases unpacked, all of the laundry done, house cleaned, kids bathed and ready for bed and I decided I wanted to go run, so............I did! Tyler went out and ran first and then came home and shuffled me out the door (while he stayed back to get the kids in bed, nice).  I started running and felt really really good so I decided that I wanted to run a sub 8 the entire time! I ran 5 mile square and hurried home because it was dark at this point! It was a beautiful summer night! I love it!!! I love the cold and hot spots that you hit while running out in the fields!!!  FUN RUN! AP: 7:56.