| Location: Salem,UT,USA Member Since: Aug 02, 2008 Gender: Female Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments: 2nd Marathon/St. George 2008 3:30:25, yea!! I qualified for Boston!!! :)
First St. George Marathon (2007) 3:58
2009 Provo River Trail 1/2 1:35:56
2009 Speedy Spaniard 10K 45:28
Races this year 2012: May: Ogden 1/2 June: Run Utah Valley 1/2, just for moral support:)
July: 1st time, , Bryce Canyon 1/2
August: 1st time, TOU Half October: St. George Marathon
Short-Term Running Goals:
*Run Boston Marathon Did it!! 2010~!!! SO FUN!
*Smooth has inspired me and I'd like to do the Utah Grand Slam sometime in my life :). Well, let's say before 2013 :).
*Improve my overall running abilities, stay healthy and Hey, it wouldn't hurt to lose a few pounds either.
Long-Term Running Goals: Continue running as long as I can. Meet and establish new friends/friendships and enjoy running for what it is really about. Personal: I am a mother to 3 handsome, active little boys (11, 7 and 5) and a beautiful baby girl (Just turned one in March). I'm married to TylerS (also on this blog) and work as a Mortgage Loan officer where I have been for almost 14 years now. I love my job and the people that I work with. I love being a mom and the inspiration I get from Running! Life is busy and entertaining, It's great! Favorite Blogs: |
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| | Ty and I met with the Spanish Fork Running Club at 5:00AM to do a training run. I then met up with my long time friend and running pal JaNae. It was so nice to be able to run with a group and to get to know a few of you better. Thanks to Kim, Jill, Janey (Jae-knee) SP?, Kelly and Son, and the others who rooted us along. It always makes it so much nicer to run with people. In fact, Tyler keeps telling me that the only reason I run is to socialize and sometimes I have to completely agree with him. |
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Provo Half (13.1 Miles) 01:44:10, Place overall: 296, Place in age division: 28 | | |
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Monday is traditionally my day to run (based on the schedule that Tyler and I try to stay on) but I am still a little sore today from the half marathon on Saturday (okay, maybe a lot sore) so i decided to by pass my run this morning so that Ty could go and I could get some rest. However, I decided to go out tonight for just a few quick miles to losen up my legs and see how I felt. It was okay, but it is just never as easy to run at night after working all day, eating dinner, getting kids to bed, etc. However, it was still nice to get out regardless and I actually felt pretty good and I think I will be practically recovered by tomorrow. I just did 3 quick miles.
1st mile : 8:44
2nd mile: 8:17
3rd mile: 7:55
Avg pace 8:20
Now, don't any of you go getting jealous on how awesome I am (especially you Ty) :). But that is what this blog is going to help me with, getting faster!!!! Nighty nighty now. |
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This morning I needed someone to run with (again, this is where my social running addiction comes into play) so I called my neighbor Heidi and asked her if she could go. She just started running within the last year and suffers from asthma so I have been so impressed with her ablitlies, her dedication and perseverance with running, Way to go Heidi!! To give you all an idea of how great Heidi is doing (along with so many others who are just entering the running phase of their lives) let me share an example. When I started running several years ago, I was fine with the fact that I was a slow runner. I averaged a 10 minute mile most of the time and was again, just fine with that. However, within the last year or so (mainly because my husband is now obsessed with running and good at it, so I have to make him proud) I have tried to increase my speed and my overall abilities with running. I remember my first 10K came in at about 1:5 (an hour and 5 minutes), my first half marathon was at 2:11 which I felt great about. Well Heidi (and my other neighbor who I run with also named Heidi), they decide to start running and on their first 5K race, pop out a 25 minute time, NOT FAIR!! No, in all honesty, I am so happy for them and proud of them at the same time. It is my own fault that I have not tested my own boundaries up until now and allowed myself the potential to increase my speed. So, moral of my story is that it is good to have others to run with and inspire me to push myself to new limits. With that being said, we had a nice run this morning allowing ourselves the breath to talk about mothering, work, neighborhood news, etc. It was a great start to a beautiful day~
Avg. pave 8:45
Here's to a happy Tuesday! |
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Well my family and I decided to take one last "hoorah" before school starts. So, on Wednesday so we came down to St. George for some needed Family time and relaxation. We have had a great time so far and I feel have accomplished our initial goal (at least the relaxation part). We got down here Thursday morning and so Friday morning I got up and went and swam some laps at the pool (something I have not done for several years). It felt so good to swim and to have a little quiet time. Then Saturday my friend JaNae (who also ventured to George this weekend) and I decided to go run part of the marathon course. However, it was a day of blunders. I met JaNae at the base of the mountain and then we drove up together so that we would have a car up top and at the bottom. First we start driving up the canyon so I re-set my trip gage (knowing that we wanted to go 10 miles) so that we would know where to start. Well we are driving along and come to the first place to drop water (thinking it was about 3 miles from the finish) so we stop and drop water and keep going on our way. Well after another little while, I look down to see how far we have gone and I notice that for some reason (I am sure it had nothing to do with user error) my car was registering Kilometers rather than miles (so yes what we originally thought was 3 miles from the finish was really only like a mile, ha ha). Anyway, we figure things out, re-set another area of the car to keep track of the miles and head up the road. We stop at 10 miles up, get out and start running. It is so beautiful in St. George, there is so much scenery and at so much variety. There were a ton of runners out along the coarse getting ready for the big day. We felt pretty good and were trucking along, when we come to 5.3 miles down and JaNae stops suddenly in her tracks and with a large gasp says "Friend (what we call each other), I forgot my key in your car." ..........Yes, that would be my car, the one back up the mountain 5.3 miles. So, we sit there for a minute and of coarse were like "what other option do we have but to turn around and go back up the mountain?", so we did. Needless to say, now the sun was coming up, it was a little hotter, we are not used to running hills (let a lone a straight 5 miles worth) and so we struggled a little. We walked, and ran, and walked and ran, etc until we got back to the car. We got a little more than we bargained for but all in all, we were in St. George, we were up and out in the morning, we were two friends out running and it was great. Avg. Pace............ brace yourselves you are going to be impressed 10:27, WAHOOO!!
PS. Does anyone have any advice for me regarding a small issue. The last few times I have run, I have a pain in the side of my ankle. You know that bone on the side of your ankle (the one like a little ball on the side of your foot, don't laugh at me, I am not medically educated), that is where it hurts. It almost feels like a dense pain deep inside and almost feels like a stress situation. If anyone has had a similar pain or knows what I can do about it, would you please let me know. Thanks so much!!!
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I had a hard time getting out of bed this morning but once I was up and going, I felt really good. This morning was so beautiful and I can feel the fall temperatures coming into play. I love this time of year for so many reasons. However, with school starting this week, I couldn't help but dwell on how much my life is going to change this week (I am sure you can all realate). However, it is all positive and I am excited for my kids to be back in school, etc. So, JaNae and I went out this morning. Ankle felt pretty good, breathing was awesome, and of coarse, the company is always a must.
Splits
1st mile: 9:03
2nd mile: 9:01
3rd mile: 8:45
4th mile: 8:27
5th mile: 8:15
Oh, it makes me want to go and run some more. Hope you all have a great Monday!! |
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I hesitate even posting this run, but that is what the Fast Running blog is all about right? Diligence and honesty. So, here it goes. Let's just start by saying, that the phrase my dad pounded into my head as a kid (and all while growing up) has never spoke as loud to me as it did tonight, "You have to take the bitter with the sweet". To sum up the run tonight, it was definitely one of the more "Bitter" runs I have been on, here is why:
Because I am bound and determined to lose a few pounds (both to feel better about myself and to increase my running abilities) I committed myself to eating better. So, for breakfast, I just had a bottle of my green tea, then for lunch I had a handful or grapes, a handful of strawberries, some yogurt, a string cheese and a fiber one bar (remember this very important clue, the fiber one bar). So, by the time I got home at 6:15PM, I was starving and wanted to eat. Knowing we were going to go running (Tyler and I) I ate enough to satisfy myself, but not get me full. And, of all things to eat before a run, I opted for Carne Asada (A Mexican meet which I added, avocado, tomato, green onions and lime to) wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. So, after eating (about 45 minutes later) we start running, NOT GOOD (I know whoever is reading this is shaking their head). So, needless to say, I got a bad stomach ache. Not so much in my side as much in the direct center of my stomach, right below my rib cage. It felt like the food was lodged right in there. I thought for sure I was going to throw up, but no, I couldn't be that lucky to get it over and done with and move on. So, I tried to walk, and breath, and no luck. I kept walking a few minutes longer and it seemed to be getting a little better, so I started running again and that is where the Fiber one bar came into play :). Needless to say, it was not my night and I feel bad because I completely and totally ruined Tyler's run, sorry hun. So, moral of my story: 1. If you are going to diet, at least be smart about it 2. DO NOT, under any circumstance, eat Carne Asada 45 minutes before planning to run 3. DO NOT eat a Fiber One bar on a day you plan to run 4. Always remember that we are human and unfortunately, sometimes you have to take the Bitter with the sweet. Hopefully I can make up for it tonight. |
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So last night I was going to run but the hype and craze of the "first day of School" left me with very little time come night fall and worse, no energy. So, I decided to just do some stretching and some push ups and sit ups at home instead. It is amazing how limber I used to be (once upon a time when I was younger and a gymnast) and how Un-limber I am now (note to self: stretch more often). My new anology with life is that whatever you used to have (Pre-children) you give to your children (Brain cells, limberness, energy, metabolism, etc.) So, the sad part is that I AM SOAR today. That is pretty sad that 10 minutes of push ups malde me soar (note to self: do more strength training).
So, I decided NO excuses tonight and left my house at 9:50pm for a quick 3 mile jaunt.
1st Mile, 8:12, 2nd mile 8:05 3rd mile 8:03. Average pace 8:07
I felt pretty good but it was a little hot tonight. I hope that I am feeling primed and ready to run my best come Saturday (Hobble Creek). Good Night~ |
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Hobble Creek 1/2 Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:41:54, Place in age division: 19 | | So, I am late in posting my race because I wanted to get the official results posted and assess things in comparison to my watch. According to my watch I finished at 1:41:54, but the clock had me at 1:42:58, quite a difference. All in all, it was a great race and It is a beautiful coarse! I was a little frustrated at first getting over the start line and weeding through the people, but once the road became less congested, it got better. The only other thing that I feel could have helped me is the temperature, I do not perform well under heat, but like Tom said, it was probably good practice for St. George, so I'll take it. I started the watch when I actually crossed the start line in comparison to when the "siren sounded", so according to my watch, here are my splits.
1. 8:45 (trying to get through the people seemed a lot more difficult this year)
2. 7:45 3. 7:37 4. 7:41 5. 7:41 6. 7:43 7. 7:57 8. 7:38 9. 7:51 10. 7:54 11. 8:01 (darn hill got me, I really wanted to stay under 8 mins on each split, dang) 12. 7:54 13. 7:40 Average pace: 7:51 So, Kim, in answer to your question, according to the clock, you beat me by 8 seconds. So, if you would have waited to start your watch when you crossed the start line, you would have actually been at 1:41:48, IMPRESSIVE!!! Way to go! It was a great race. It was Heidi and Heidi's first one, they have been training really hard this last year and wanted to do it in under 2 hours, they smoked that by doing it in just under 1:53, WAY TO GO GIRLS! I just ran Provo a couple of weeks ago at a little over 1:44, and wanted to improve my time by at least 2 minutes, so I feel good about the outcome. It is my best time so far and so I am happy about it and I must admit, a little proud of myself. Good job everyone.
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It's days like today that I don't feel like a runner. I am still pretty soar from Saturday so I felt like a champ attempting to get 4 miles in today. Then, I get on the blog and ready how so many of you went like 8, 10, 12 miles today, HOW IN THE HECK? Worse, I talked to some people in my ward who ran Saturday and asked them if they were soar and they were like "No, I feel pretty good", again, HOW IN THE HECK? But in any event, it was a beautiful Monday morning and good to get out and get the week started off right (one of these weeks, I am going to actually get more miles in than my husband, NOT!!).
1. 10:27 (walking for the first half in attempts to losen my body up)
2. 8:43
3. 8:43
4. 8:41
last .16 miles at 8:03. Avg. pave 9:06 (have to factor that walking into there). Happy Monday to all!!
PS. Does anyone know if the group from SF is running the Payson canyon run this week? IF so, could you let me know? Thank you so much! |
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Is it silly that I always post my exact mileage, like to the tenth mile? I mean, should I just round down to 11 or maybe I should round up to the nearest half?? Really, let me know if there is a correct way to do that :). Today's run was one to talk about and SO MUCH FUN (Thank you again Kim for letting me know about it). So, I woke up at 4:30 (I think this is the earliest I have woken up in a long time, and a first related to running, aside from the maraton I guess). I met up with the Spanish Fork Running club for their weekly and my first stab at the Payson Canyon run. There ended up being 16 of us total so we piled (literally piled) into a suburban to start our drive 11 miles up the canyon. I swear it took us longer to get up the canyon then it did to run down it (you know how that feels when you are driving and driving and driving and it seems like an eternity). But it was a great way to start the morning. The weather was perfect, the company was perfect and I felt really good this morning. My ankle is still kind of hurting me and I had a few aches in my hips, but all in all, IT WAS GREAT!! Here are the splits
1. 7:50
2. 7:39
3. 7:44
4. 8:20 (small pit stop and water break between 4&5)
5. 9:33
6. 7:27
7. 7:52
8. 8:19
9. 8:29
10. 8:53
11. 8:05
last .19 miles at 7:19 (way to go out strong right?) Avg pace= 8:11
Thanks again to all for letting JaNae and I come along. I think it's a great way to prep us for SG and would love to do it again soon! Here's to a Happy Wednesday :) |
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I was lucky to go running today because Thursday morning is not usually my morning. However, Tyler was meeting with a friend this afternoon to run in Park City so he let me go out. I met with the Heidis' at 6:00 for a 5 mile route. I am a little soar from the Payson canyon run yesterday (not as soar as I thought I would be), so it was nice to get out and try to let my muscles losen up and as always, to have some good company. Plus, the weather was perfect this morning, I love this time of year.
1. 9:20
2. 9:10
3. 8:56
4. 9:06
5. 9:05
I am taking tomorrow off because Ty is going fishing early so I am excited to sleep in a little and get ready for a long run on Saturday Morning. Now that the day is half over I hope it's a good one for all. |
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This morning we (Tyler, JaNae and I) met up with the SF group for the traditional Saturday morning long run. We went a total of 20 miles (well JaNae and I did, Ty went 24 and still beat us by 20 minutes, good job Ty). We started at the stake center up on the Spanish Fork bench and then ran down river bottoms road, to Spanish Fork Main Street, out to Leland, around the new ball park, back into the river bottoms, up to power house road, into Salem (up Harry's Hill), into Woodland Hills area, then back to Power House road and back to the Stake Center (Wow, that sounds really long as I am typing this). It was so great to run with the group and visit during the run. I am really enjoying that! It's surreal to think that we just have 2 more weeks of long runs before tapering for the Marathon, it is going to come fast. It always brings such a sense of accomplishment to run that many miles in one day and has become something I really look forward to. I tried to stop my watch when we stopped for drinks, etc, but forgot one time, then we walked a couple of times too so when all was said and done, the average pace showed 9:45. Not nearly as fast as I need to be or wanted to be, but again, i did forget to stop my watch a lot so I think when running, we averaged about a 8:50-9:00 pace. I need to step it up a bit to get down to and maintain that 8:20 pace for the marathon. Good thing I still have a whole 5 weeks to do that. A big thanks to Kim and Caroline for the company this morning too, it is always so good to talk to you both.
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Payson Onion Days 10k (6.2 Miles) 00:47:29, Place overall: 9, Place in age division: 2 | | The good old Payson Days 10K run. I actually have a little bit of centimental feelings toward this race because many years ago, it was the first 10K that I ran (thanks to Aly Dart). However, back then the coarse was different and I did not have a good time (in either pace or experience). I remember that by the end of the race, I really thought I might die and my family would have to come and recover me from off the side of the road. However, today was great. Tyler and I decided last minute to run and so our little cousin came over to sleep with the kids so that we could go. I was a little concerned this morning when I woke up to the sound of rain (at 5:30am) and had actually somewhat convinced myself that I would not be running today. But, we decided to get up and drive over to see what happened closer to the start time and go from there. The weather actually ended up to be, in my opinion, perfect. It was a little chilly at first and during the race we actually even got a little rain to help keep me cool and energized. I do not run well under heat (all the more reason I am worried about the SGM) so today worked in my favor I think. I came in 2nd in my age group (which is a first in a LONG TIME, thanks to a smaller groud then some of the other races I have been too recently) and I actually felt really really good during the entire coarse. My total time came in at 47:29 so I averaged a 7:38. This was my fastest 10K to date so again, that made me feel pretty good. But the highlight of my day was meeting some fellow bloggers (Hello out there Marion and Kelli) and partaking of what might have been the BEST banana chocolate chip pancakes smothered in buttermilk syrup, YUMMY, after the race!!! That was very very nice of you Marion, Thank you!!! I look forward to the next few weeks of training in preperation for the SGM, I am really really hoping to qualify for Boston, I need to both physically and mentally train over these next few weeks. It was a great race and a great start to a new week!! |
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| | Very late night run tonight but after Sasha's advise, I have to try harder to run more consistant during the week. So I left my house at 9:00 tonight to go for a quick little jaunt. I got some new shoes that I wanted to try out too, so that was a little added motivation to get homework done, the house tidied, kids to bed and be on my way (thanks for your help in accomplishing this Ty). I felt really good tonight and might I just set the record straight (in case I have not made it known before) that I LOVE THIS WEATHER!!!!! I run so much better when there is a little chill in the air. So, here are my splits. 1. 8:06 2. 8:00 3. 7:45 last .7 = 7:37. Avg pace 7:54. The shoes were awesome, I really think I am going to like them and I just want to get them a little more broken in so that I can run in them for the marathon. Can you believe it is less than 5 weeks away? CRAZY!!! Now that I have been blogging (both on my family site and running site) and it is after 11:00PM I think it's time to hit the sack. Night night ya'll.
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| | Another late night run tonight, however, I got out a little earlier (8:30) and at least tonight it seemed like Salem was a little more "alive". Last night when I went out it was very nice weather but seemed like a Ghost town around here. And for the record, can I just speak my voice here and say one thing that Salem lacks, Street Lights. I think that the city would really benefit from some street lights over here. At least for us runners, that should stand for something right? Ha ha. Tonight was better though. There was a ball game going on (we live about a mile away from a ball park) so the lights were on. There were people out and I just felt a little more comfortable being out on the open roads by my lonesome old self. I went a total of 5 miles tonight and averaged a 8:02 pace over all. For some reason these last two nights have seemed much easier to run at this pace. I don't know if it's because I am just becoming a better, more skilled runner (Hey, I got skills.........yeah right) or if it is because it is dark outside and I am a scaredy cat just running my butt off to get home faster?? Really, every little noise scares me and as I run I am just sure that some wild beast is going to come out and attack me and there will be nobody around to hear my screams for help.. ..... Okay, a little dramatic there. In any event, my breathing has felt pretty good, shoes are great, body feels good and when I get home, I am so glad that I went out and that I am done for the day. We are officially just 30 days from the marathon. Wow, that is coming quick. Night night. I am checking in early tonight.
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| | Today was not an actual "mile" day, but a work out none the less and here is why. I used to be both a cheerleader and a member of the Las Chalitas Drill team, back in my "glory" high school days (that were all but glorious). There are times that I am both proud of this and also a little embarrassed, but it was times like today that I am very thankful for those memories, those friendships and just the idea of having a "personal THING" that I was and can be a part of. The drill coach during my time on Drill team is still doing it today. In fact, she has been the Drill Team Advisor/Coach for I think going on 30 years now. However, she has decided to quit this ever so long obligation as Advisor next year to move on to bigger and better things. So, she has put together a "Drill Team Reunion" for all of the girls that have been on the drill team since she has been the advisor. What we do now is learn a dance and perform it at where else? THE HOME COMING FOOT BALL GAME HALF TIME!!!!!! So, tonight we met for the reunion and learned a dance accoring to our era. OH, it was funny!! I am an absolute un-cord, it was comical. But it was great to see old friends, have some "me" time and learn some moves. We will see our presentation goes Friday night at the ball game. Good times!!! |
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This morning was the first time in a LONG TIME that I have had to run by myself and let's just say that "I enjoy running so much more when I have someone to go with". It was a little harder (Okay okay, maybe a lot harder) to get out of bed knowing that I had nobody outside waiting for me to go and for some reason, I could not get my body going this morning. Maybe I am more like Kelli then I thought and it takes me 3-4 miles before I can get into a groove?? So, I trudged through the first 3 miles and then after that started feeling pretty good. It is always a great way to start a day and to get some needed miles in. However, for future case, I prefer running with someone. Hint hint..................!
Avg pace overall = 8:25
I look forward to a nice 15 miler tomorrow with my hubby. Did you all hear that, YES, I am actually going to go running with my hubby!! And.... it's all because I am as fast as him now, it has nothing to do with the fact that he wants to go on an "Easy" run in pursuit to running the last 26 miles of the Wastach 100 with his friend tomorrow night. Really I promise!! :) |
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This morning Tyler and I, along with Mike L, went out for our "easy" training run. It was such a beautiful morning again with the fall, crisp mornings that I love so much. Seriously, I am having a much easier time getting up to go running these last few days, then i was back in July, I love this weather, It motivates me (for the 20th time now). Anyway, Mike came up to our house and we left from here to run the same coarse Tyler ran on Thursday. It was actually the first time that Tyler and I have run together all year, so it was very nice and fun to run with him for a change. I guess pretty much our date for the weekend. Tyler had to take it easy today because he is running the last 26 mile leg of the Wasatch 100 with a friend starting at Mid-night tonight. He left our house at 12:00(noon) to help run some errands, pick people up and drop them off, etc.., then will start running at mid-night and expects to finish about 8:00am in the morning (yes, I am starting to think he is borderline crazy). Do you realize that this would mean Tyler will put in more miles in a single day, then I did in an entire week, CRAZY!!! But, if he has the motivation to do it, then I am proud of him for that. Anyway, back to my run today. So at about 9 miles in, we actually ran into the group running the Spanish Fork half marathon. At first I kind of felt dumb but then it became pretty fun to watch that a little bit and not have the pressures of running it competitively. Okay, that is a lie, when I saw them all running, I wished that I was running with them. We saw Sasha, Michelle, and Tom, Kent Wing, some fellow bloggers (I know I am forgetting some) and then the Purple Ponytail caught my eye (Kim) so I ran with her for just a minute. She was just sailing along like it was nothing. GOOD JOB KIM ON TAKING 1ST PLACE IN YOUR AGE DIVISION, YOU ROCK!!!. So, All in all it was a great morning and fun to be out among so many trained and skilled runners. I am looking forward to the Payson Canyon 22 mile run next week before I start to taper in pursuit of the SGM, Yikes, It's COMING.............................. Avg pace: 8:39
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| | Monday morning..... what it is about Mondays?? Sometimes on Monday I feel rested, refreshed ready to take on a new week, a new task, a new achievement. Other times, I feel tired, exhausted, ready to do none of the above. So, for this Monday I felt................ the later of the two, tired and exhausted. I don't know why but I just had a hard time getting up and going this morning. Maybe it is because I averaged about 5 hours of sleep both Friday and Saturday night,.....hmmmmm, yeah, maybe that had something to do with it!?! Okay, enough belly aching. I met JaNae at 6:00 and we did a quick 4 mile run around the river bottoms and ball park area. There we a lot of people out this morning and we passed Michelle L while we were out. It was dark though so I am not sure she realized that it was me, so, Hey Michelle!! Actually it was probably because she zipped past us so fast that we hardly even saw her, that was really the case (speedy woman). After I was done I felt really good though and was glad that we had gone out (thanks JaNae). Avg. pace 8:45 |
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| | I did it!! I ran today!! It is now 10:20pm and I just walked in the door from running but never the less, I ran. This morning, I was supposed to go with Heidi but I woke up with a soar throat and decided it was my bodies polite way of telling me to sleep in (at least that is what I told myself my body was telling me). So I slept in (sin #1) hoping that I would go later tonight. Then, I went to work and committed sin #2, I ate a chocolate donut (yes, Kelli, I know you have already forgiven me for this), not to mention a few little candy caramels ( i don't know what was with me today). Then I worked late, ran to piano lessons, then came home had a quick bite to eat (pizza, of all healthy things, but Tyler made it so I appreciated that). Then ran out the door to Young Women's, then walked in the door at about 8:45 giving me enough time to say goodnight to the little ones, visit with Ty for a minute and then JaNae came over to meet me for our run. So, we walk outside at about 9:30 and just as we walk outside, it starts to rain. I sit for a minute thinking, is this a sign that I should not go running......... then guess what popped into my head? Donut, pizza, etc...... you NEED to go running. So, despite the rain, the wind and the time of night, we did, we ran. And, the best part is that I felt GRRREAATTTT!!!(imagine the Wheeties Tiger saying that when you read that part). I don't know if it was the sheer knowledge of knowing I had an extra 1000 calories to burn, my new shoes (thanks for the re-lace Ty), the company, or the rain? I think it was a combination of all the above. Now, I am going to go shower and maybe get some reading in to calm me down so that I can get to sleep to meet JaNae again in the morning. Night. Avg pace: 8:33 |
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JaNae and I met again this morning (after our wet and wicked run last night :)) for another morning run. I have to be honest, it was much easier for me to run last night then it was this morning which is usually the exact opposite of how things work for me, weird. We ran the same loop as Monday only backwards this time (and with a little pit stop in between). We got a little rain this morning as well but no where near what it was like last night. It was a good start to a Wednesday and good to get out on Wednesday (since my husband is still in recovery, I am trying to take advantage of the rare occasions this week).
Avg Pace: 8:43 |
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So, three good things about today: 1. I Did NOT have a chocolate donut 2. I accomplished my visiting teaching for the month 3. I got to go running again with my husband for the week, wow am I lucky or what?
There were many other good things today, such as waking up to a beautiful day, had a good day at work today, getting past the 7 year anniversary of September 11th, and tonight Tyler had a ball game and so he took the two older boys with him and I got to have a solid hour and a half with my baby all to myself. Good day today! So, tonight we had a girl from the ward (thanks Lexi) come and sit with the boys (who were all in bed asleep) so that we could go for a run. I have to take advantage of these last few and ever so precious days of recovery for Tyler. So we left our house at 9:00 and ran "the 5 mile square." This is the same coarse I did the other night in the rain, however much more enjoyable this time because there was a full moon so the road was more lit and there was no rain. I felt really good tonight and we managed to keep a good pace. Avg Pace: 7:59 I am on my 4th day solid of running this week and have plans to go tomorrow morning and then again on Saturday so Yes, I am prematurely going to pat myself on the back for going 6 straight days in a row of running for the FIRST TIME IN HISTORY!! I figure if I am going to be on this blog, I have to step it up a notch so I am trying. Now it's time for shower and sleep. Night~
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Man, it must be the week for the "5 mile square", but it's a good one and so I will keep at it. Why is it that Pre-FRB, I would have felt amazing knowing that I had run 5 miles a day but now Post-FRB, I feel so lazy, whimpy and inadequate only running 4-5 miles a day. OH, I know why!! Because there are people like Michelle, Kim, Kelli, Marion, Tom, Tyler, etc. who are running 10 miles a day, and also biking and doing yoga, What the heck!??!?! How in the heck!?!?! Not fair!! (yes, I am now laying on the ground kicking and screaming). HA HA, just kidding, I am proud of all of you, for real!!
I met up with Heidi C this morning (thanks for getting me out Heidi) for a nice little 5 mile run. Because I sat up blogging until mid-night last night, I had a rather hard time getting out of bed and getting my body to move but by about 3 miles in, I was feeling much better. Heidi is such a sweet heart and so much fun to run with, I always enjoy our visits. Now I am at work wishing I was out running again. But John Mayer rockin on my i pod is keeping me content, I love the man!! Looking forward to our long Saturday run tomorrow and then a day of rest, yeah!!
Avg Pace: 8:45 |
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Wahoo!!! I did it!! I ran 6 days this week!! I am now officially celebrating!!!
Today was a great run and coarse for a long mile training run. We (Tyler and I) met up with Michelle, Josie, JaNae and Kyle at the Mapleton part before loading up and driving to the 7 mile marker from the Hobblecreek Half. We then ran up to the start line of the half marathon coarse and all the way out, giving us a total of 20 miles. My watch was not working too well on the way up so I have no idea what pace we averages (Tyler estimates about a 9:25) then we had a quick little break up top before hitting the down hill. Tyler, Michelle and Josie (aka "The Speedsters"), took off before I even had a chance to say goodbye and so I hung with JaNae and Kyle for a couple miles before taking off to do my own thing. I stopped a few time and forgot to stop my watch so according to the watch, it showes an average pace of 8:02, but I think I was really more around 7:45-7:55 while running. When all was said and done, I was only a minute later then when I finished the Hobble Creek half, so I felt really good about that. Now we get to start tapering so I am prety excited for that!!
Thanks again to all for a great day of running and helping me get in 6 full days this week for the first time ever!!! Good Week!!!
Oh, P.S. If any of you get a chance, check out Michelle's post. If you read it very carefully there is a part that talks about her having a hard time keeping up with me, really!!! I am not lying :D, just thought you would all like to know that, ha ha ha~ |
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I did it! I ran today!! Now before you start forming opinions or yelling at me because of my lapse in running (I know that is what you were thinking), I do have a rather good excuse for my laziness. I actually had to go in Monday for a minor surgery on my throat (esophagus). I was pretty out of it Monday and then didn't feel very well yesterday so I just got out this morning. In all honesty, if I would not have know that the Heidi's (Heidi W and Heidi C) were waiting for me, I probably would not have gotten out of bed this morning either. But after I was up and running, it felt so good to be out, so Thanks Heidi's. We did the 5 mile square and then it was off to a usual morning. I felt really good today and again, it was just so nice to be out. Just a few short days until the marathon (17 to be exact). Have a great "hump day".
Avg. Pace: 8:49 |
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Isn't consistency a beautiful thing. I mean really I would rather know/assume what my day is going to be like over having surprises thrown at me all day (in less they are fun, exciting surprises of course :)). The reason I start with that disclaimer today is because you are going to be so surprised what I did today......... are you ready....................... you sure..................... I ran, the 5 mile square!!!! I told you, I knew you would be surprised!! In all actuality, this little 5 mile quare is a great route and feels more like 3 miles. It is flat, one little gradual incline and then flat again. You know how there are routes that you run on for 3 miles and it feels like it's been 10 miles (that is also the way it is for me on a treadmil), and then there are routes that are 10 miles and they feel like 5-6 miles. I felt good today, it was a beautiful morning, good route, and Heidi C and I went out again together, so add conversation to the mix and voila, a masterpiece!!
Thanks Ty for taking the early shift again so that I could go run this morning. I told you, I think I can get used to this schedule, really!!!
Avg. Pace: 8:47. Just 16 days until the Marathon, yipeeeee!!! |
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Wow, what a Friday(long story, I will spare you the details). It is now 6:00pm, I am still at work and just posting my morning run. Interesting enough that it has been almost exactly 12 hours since I started running. Okay, I guess that wasn't all that intresting, but I just put the times together and at least feel it was worth mentioning. Amazing how fast the hours in a day fly by :).
Met Heidi C this morning and we did a new little route, incorporating part of the 5 miles quare, but threw a new little road in to liven things up a bit!!! I felt really good this morning and am looking forward to my 15 miler tomorrow and then a pretty slow week next week because Tyler will be hunting. The marathon is getting close!! Can't wait!
Avg. Pace: 8:50 |
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| | This morning was a great confidence booster for me concerning the SGM. I wanted to go out as strong as I could and try and maintain at least marathon pace, if not better for the entire run and guess what?........... I did it!!! I did it, I did it, I did it did it (yes, I am now doing my victory dance). I know I am probably celebrating something that I shouldn't even be celebrating, but let me share some thoughts that I had this morning during our run. My main goal through this year of training has been to qualify for Boston at the SGM, but here is what I have come to realize. Even if I do not qualify for Boston, I have already accomplished so much this year. I have incorporated running into my daily life, I have met new friends (thanks to the blog) that have really set a great example to me. I have made personal records at every distance of race I have ran this year: 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathon. I have stayed injury free (for the most part), I have strengthened myself and maintained balance at home and in my daily life (okay maybe not 100%). I feel very thankful that I have been able to do all of that. I feel very blessed to have a healthy body and mind that allows me to have done all of that. Life is great and so no more pressure on myself about Boston, I am already a winner!!!
Thanks Tyler for helping me out today and for keeping my breathing and pace in check. Thanks for being so positive this morning and sacrificing your morning to stay with me during my 8 minute pace, when I am sure you wanted to be going at your 6 1/2- 7 minute pace. Thanks for staying just that single step ahead of me so that I had something to chase, but most of all, thanks for the little bum slap (thanks to Marion and Michelle for this too :)) that kept me in check for the last few miles of the course today. It was a great morning. Splits: 8:31, 8:08, 8:09, 8:05, 8:07, 8:02, 8:02, 8:09, 8:15, 8:09, 8:07, 7:59, 8:16, 8:03, 7:52. Avg. Pace: 8:04
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I can not believe it is already the 22nd of September, this month has FLOWN BY!!! I think it is the anticipation of the marathon that is making it go faster :). Today I met with "the Heidi's" for the 5 mile square. I was a little tired this morning and could not wake up, therefore, the first couple of miles were a little hard but after that I started waking up and going, I felt really good. I love these girls and love running with them. I have really enjoyed this year of training with them along with so many different people. Thank you to so many who have inspired, exemplified, pushed, pulled, encouraged and supported me this year. I really appreciate it <sniffle, tear>. Have a great Monday ya'll!!
Avg pace: 8:50 |
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Oh, I loved this morning, loved it loved it loved it!!! Yes, I am chipper (probably lack of sleep). I met up with Heidi W, Heidi C and JaNae to do 6.5. It was pretty cold when we started but ended up being absoultely PERFECT weather to run in!! There is something about getting up (Okay, not really the part about getting out of bed), and running in the morning that I have come to fall so in love with. I love the converstation, the company, all of it. Plus, JaNae just got home from vacation (she was gone for 8 days, this seemed like an eternity), so it was SO GOOD to run with her again!! A great start to a beautiful day.
Avg Pace: 8:50 |
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| | Wow, if that isn't a taper week, I don't know what is ( I barely broke 20 miles). In all honesty, Tyler has been gone hunting this week so I have been limited in how much I could run. I was able to go a total of 3 times which is actually better than I had predicted, so I have to feel good about it. I met with JaNae this morning; guess what time we started running......... did you guess............???? 7:10am!!!! Can you believe that? This is officially the latest that I have started running this year (aside from races and all). But that is the beauty about this time of year. You can start later and still maintain cooler temperatures. We did a new course this morning and I do not know if it would be considered the best course to run the week before the marathon, but it sure felt good to get out and challenge ourselves. It was literally up hill until mile 3, then up and down for the next 3 and then a flat 2 miles to end. And, I am so proud of myself for breaking the mold and stepping outside of the 5 mile square, Way to go Kellie!! (yes, i am officially trying to boost myself up here and impress you all in another way so you won't pay that much attention to my mileage this week :). Splits: 9:26, 10:11(this mile was killer), 9:04, 9:09, 8:17, 8:44, 8:27, 8:25, 7:44. AVG PACE: 8:53 It's hard to believe that in just one week from this time, I will hopefully be done with the marathon! I look forward to this week and to getting down to St. George. Good luck to everyone during these last few days before the Big Day!!
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Oh, it was hard getting out of bed this morning. However, thoughts of the marathon and the facts of it's approaching date got me up and out. It was a great morning and it was very nice to be out. I met up with the Heidi's for the traditional 5 mile square. If I haven't said it a hundred times before, I love running with the Heidi's. We were laughing and enjoying ourselves after just a few short minutes of meeting up. If it's not the running and the marathon that got me out of bed, it was the thoughts of running with them that got me up, so thanks Ladies!!
Oh, wow, I am officially starting with the "belly aches" that come with a race. Usually these come the morning of a race, or the night before, but not in this case. They started yesterday!! I was sitting in church, going through the week in my head and it dawned on me that I am no longer counting down the marathon in weeks but in DAYS!!! Yikes!! My stomach is doing flip flops right now while writing this. My thoughts, feelings, prayers, hopes, wishes, desires and emotions are with all of you this week. Just a few more days until the BIG DAY!! Have a great week!!
Avg Pace: 8:48 |
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Went 4 quick miles with JaNae tonight. Actually it felt more like 10 miles. I had eaten a later dinner and so my stomach was not in the right place so it was a little harder to run. We didn't start running until 10:15pm so it was a late night, but always nice to get out and have a little conversation time with my "friend".
Avg Pace: 8:48
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Had a great morning out with "the Heidi's" this morning for my last official run before the marathon. Isn't that weird? Tyler volunteered 'again" to take the early shift (yes, I know he is good to me) so he woke up and went out at about 5:30 so that I could go at 6:30. However, after he left, I laid in bed wide awake with thoughts of the marathon. My nerves are really starting to settle in. Not a good time for this beings that this should be the time that I am eating good and hydrating myself and instead I find myself not eating (due to loss of appetite) and feeling dehydrated. I think it may be the FIRST TIME IN HISTORY that I may have to force myself to eat, what would be the odds?? I was just asking Kelli (fellow FRB'er) why couldn't this happen during Thanksgiving or Christmas?? Wouldn't that be nice?? In any event, it is an exciting time that only comes around a few times in a lifetime, so I really need to start enjoying it!!
Motto/thought for the day: Just enjoy this time because it only comes around a few times in a lifetime.
We leave tomorrow to head down to St. George, eeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkk!!!! (Yes, I am screaming out loud as I type this :)).
Didn't even check my average pace today but I felt strong and we did a lot of hills too, so it was great!!! Thanks Heidi and Heidi for helping me out so much over these past few months. I have truly enjoyed getting to know you both better and seeing your improvements with running. I look forward to several more years of running with each other. I hope everyone has a great day and I look forward to seeing you all down in St. George. Here we come !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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St. George Marathon 2008 (26.2 Miles) 03:30:25, Place overall: 772, Place in age division: 31 | |
Wow, it is a great feeling to be writing this post and to know that the much anticipated St. George Marathon 2008 is over and that my goal has been accomplished!! Really, words can not express the time, thoughts, emotions and feelings that go along with a marathon. It is a very motivating, exciting, enduring and humbling experience. I am so thankful and feel so blessed that my body allowed me to do this today. . Okay, sorry, past the emotion part, now I can move on to the details.
So, I didn't sleep much last night. Got to bed at about 11:00 knowing I had to wake up at 4:00am. I laid in bed for about 30 minutes until I actually fell asleep, woke up to go the bathroom once, then woke up "wide eyed" at 2:00 sure I had missed the alarm. Then, couldn't get back to sleep but eventually feel alseep about 20 minutes later, then was up again around 3:00ish, and up for good just before 4:00am. I think I dreamed way to much about several different areas around the marathon. Needless to say, we were up on time, made it to the bus by the time we wanted and was feeling great about the day until................ we stepped off of the bus to an ever present rain and wind!!! Not a good thing. Especially considering that right before we got off the bus, Tyler said to me "if the weather is bad today, you know you have to have a whole new plan?". I sat silent for a moment before saying "okay, talk to me". I have gone over this marathon at least 50 times during the preperation and planning of this and now I was told that I had to have an entirely different plan? No, he gave me a few words of advice that made me feel better, then we ran into Michelle who added her words of wisdom and then the realization came that like or not, the weather was what is was, so I may as well make the best of it. My original goal was just to qualify for Boston at 3:40:59, but then decide that I would really like to do it in about 3:35:00. So, I found my place in the line-up right between the 3:30 and 3:40 pacer. I started running and felt awesome. I hit the half way point and felt awesome (aside from the required assistance to get my soaking wet t-shirt off from a volunteer working the booth, that was a little embarrassing). Hit 17 and realized I was down to single digits in miles and felt even more awesome. My good friend Heidi W actually drove down last night and met me at 23 to run the last few miles with me. She was a great help and really got me through those last miles (Thank you SO MUCH Heidi!!). I actually felt really good until 25 at which point, I had to really talk myself through the last few block and tell myself that "No, the muscles in your legs will not tighten to the point of breaking your bones, even though they feel that way". I saw my mom, sister, mother in law and son at the corner of 300 south and Main street which of coarse brought out the emotions in me (I know, surprising!!), but it also inspired me to push myself as hard as possible those last few blocks to the finish line. I was amazed when I crossed the finish line, stopped my watch and noticed my time was 3:30:25. I improved my one and only marathon time from last year by 28 minutes. I felt awesome (yes, I know I have said Awesome like a hundred times this post :), proud and relieved to have it over. Tyler came and found me, thank goodness he had a blanket he shared with me and then the fun began, eating ice cream, bread, cookies, juice, etc. This is really a very fun thing to be able to accomplish and experience with Tyler. When I crossed that finish line, I enjoyed it so much more knowing that he was there and that he understood exactly how I felt. Thank you Tyler!! Okay, the emotions are starting again, better end the post!!!
Splits: 8:38, 8:19, 7:51, 7:34, 7:48, 7:35, 7:40, 8:59 (veyo, ouch), 8:42, 8:32, 8:48, 8:25, 8:01, 8:25, 7:38, 7:31, 7:39, 7:49, 8:46, 7:54, 7:23, 7:59, 7:33, 7:27, 7:42, 7:46, 7:52.
Lots of water and rest! Good Job and Good Night to all who ran today. I hope that you all recover well. |
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| | Went on a nice little walk with Heidi W to try and work out some of these sore muscles. It felt really good to get out and visit with Heidi and enjoy these last few weeks of fall weather before winter hits. We mostly talked about the marathon and some of the thoughts that went along with it. Heidi was such a great help during those 3 miles of the marathon. She had to remind me of some things that happened (I tell you those last few miles I am delirious). Heidi hasn't run a marathon but is thinking about doing one. She would do awesome, one of those natural runners. I think I am going to try and run maybe Thursday or Friday to see how I feel and go from there. |
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| | Good thing: My sister was down in my area with some friends last night so I decided to go and see her and say hello to some of her friends that I have not seen since High School. It was so much fun catching up with them and hearing about their lives. My sister always had great friends through school and it was really fun to see them all. Bad thing: Because I was so interested in the conversation with the long lost friends and enjoyed seeing my sister who I don't get to see too often, I could not bring myself to leave the event and therefore, did not get home until after 2:00am this morning leaving me with very little sleep for this mornings run, more importantly the first attempt at running since the Marathon last week. However, I actually got up quit easily and met up with the Heidi's and JaNae for 6.5 slow miles to help me break back into things. It was very cold this morning and made me realize just how fast this year has flown right by. JaNae made mention of a prior run when we were all saying "Can you believe that we have shorts on", it seems like it was yesterday and it has been almost 6 months ago, how time flies. It was great to get out and run this morning. Avg Pace: 9:17 |
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| | Wow, I am really milking up this marathon recovery for all it's worth aren't I? I am ashamed to admit that I have only ran twice since the marathon one of which, was this morning. You would think (or I guess hope) that I could follow this comment up with something like "But it is okay because I have really been watching what I eat to keep my calories down and make up for not exercising" but NOPE, can't say that either!! What is wrong with me? I bet Sasha is crawling in his skin if reading this post right now :) (forgive me Sasha). I attempted to get up Monday and just couldn't bring myself to it, then attempted again last night to get out but got busy working on my bedroom renovation and didn't get out. Now, it is my kid's Fall Break from school tomorrow and Friday and so I am doubting that I will want to get out of bed early for the next 2 days, so it looks like I better just take the rest of this week off and start fresh next week, sound like a plan? Hang in there with me fellow bloggers, I will get "back in the saddle" here soon!! Okay, onto the good stuff. I met up with Heidi W this morning for the 5 mile square. I have to admit that when I ran on Saturday it was a little painful and...........it was painful again this morning but Not like it was on Saturday! Just a few twitches here and there while running my hips are still not recovered, but enough belly-aching, It was just SO NICE to get out and as always to visit with Heidi, she is such a sweetie! I followed it up with some lunges and sit-ups when I got home. Great Morning!!
Avg. Pace: 8:40 |
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Wow, so it's Monday and I am just now posting my Saturday run. Maybe it is because I was trying to put it as far out of my mind as possible? Someone please tell me that my struggles with running lately are due to the "Marathon Recovery". I do not mean to sound so negative and pathetic, but I am just really struggling lately. It may also have to do with my choice of route on Saturday but still, I just couldn't seem to get it together. So again, is this just because my body is still in recovery?
In any event, Tyler was out of town so I got a sitter and went out on my own for what was supposed to be just a quick 10k. In all actuality I make it sound far worse then it was, although the first 3 1/2 miles were purely painful, I seemed to pick it up at the end and when all was said and done averaged a 8:41 pace (taking into consideration the 10:16 pace up hill and the 7:45 pace down hill :)). It was very good to get out and enjoy this AMAZING weather that we are having. And, it just felt nice to know that I had actually ran at all. I am looking forward to this week to get some more days in and to hopefully, help regulate my body and regain my past running abilities, he he!! I hope that you all have a great Monday!!
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Late posting but Hey, I got out so I HAVE TO POST IT! I met up with Heidi W for a quick mile before then meeting up with Heidi C to join us for the last 3.5. Heidi was nice to meet me early because Tyler had to get to work and so I had a curfew. So, after I finished up, the Heidis kept on going. It was a great morning, cold, but great! And above all else, SO NICE TO RUN. It was actually the first time that I felt really good running since the marathon, so we are making improvements. Great way to start a day.
Avg. Pace: 8:50 |
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Yea, a run I am excited to post. So, I met up with Michelle this morning for the first time to run (exclusive I mean). I just had an hour and she wanted to go 10 miles, so she agreed to run with me while I could go and then finish up solo after I had to head home. We started on the 5 mile square route and then added on some additional mileage at the end. I have come to love this little route but more than anything really enjoyed running with Michelle. I have to admit that I was a little nervous and even had a hard time sleeping in anticipation for this morning. When I left I said to Tyler "Wish me luck, I will need it", he replied with "you will do great, just let her set the pace and go with it". This is the wonderful thing about Michelle, she never once even mentioned the pace or that it was slow, fast, etc. She just rolled along without even looking at our pace, THANK YOU MICHELLE! I probably talked her ear off but it was great to get to know her better and to learn from her amazing abilities with running. When we hit about 6 miles, we ran into McKenzie and so she ran the my last little leg with me before I had to head for home, and they kept going. That was the first time I have run with McKenzie as well so all in all, it was a great morning with a little change that I really enjoyed! Thanks again Michelle for working that out with me and allowing me to run with you, I would love any opportunity to run with you again so keep me posted on your weekly schedule. The best part about this morning is that I FELT GREAT!! I have struggled since the marathon to get my body to move and to feel good while running, but today, I felt great and regained some of my confidence. My brother just flew in from GA for the weekend so we are heading back down to St. George tonight for a little family weekend. My brother and I are going to do a long run on Saturday on the marathon course that I am really looking forward to, more so after today. Hope you all have a great Thursday!
Splits: 8:39, 8:23, 8:47, 8:08, 8:20, 8:13, 8:02(last .8) = Avg. Pace 8:22 |
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So, we came down to St. George with intents to rest today and run a 15 miler tomorrow. However, we got down here and decided to run Friday instead so that I could let me poor, under privelaged husband (who has been hunting for the last 5 days and unable to run) run on Saturday instead :). No really, my brother is in town and I know that he and Ty are about the same pace so it made more sense to allow them to run together for the long run. So, me and Mikey ran out from the house, found a little trail to run on for a bit and then came back. I had to get back to the kids from my mom and so Mikey kept going an additional 4 miles (getting him up to 10). I felt really good and pretty much decided that if I could run in St. George every day at these temperatures for the rest of my life, I would be totally fine with that.
Splits: 7:52 (went out a little too fast), 8:35, 8:21, 8:17, 7:56, 8:02.
What a great thing to be able to do with my brother. It was a lot of fun! |
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Yes, it is now Wednesday and I am just posting my run from Monday. I met with Heidi and Heidi who agreed to go early with me again so that I could get home. Why is it harder to get up earlier now then it was a few months ago? OH, I know why: It is colder, it is darker and the marathon is over, makes perfect sense! Anyway, thanks to Heidi and Heidi for sacrificing their sleep to run with me, I love those girls!
Splits: 8:47, 8:50, 8:47, 8:47, 8:41. Avg. Pace 8:47
It was a beautiful morning and a great way to get the day started! |
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Met with Michelle and Ali this morning in SF for a morning run. I assumed it was going to be cold especially factoring in the wind on the SF bench, so I layered up fully equip with gloves and a beanie. However after about a whole 4 minutes of running realized that we are still having 70 degree mid day temperatures resulting in warmer mornings and unnecessary layering (hence the reason Michelle was in shorts) gees Kellie, where were you on that one? Kind of Funny!! It was so much fun running with these girls though and we had some very fun and interesting conversations to help the time just roll on by. I wondered why I was huffing and puffing the whole time (I didn't look at my watch one time to check pace) but later found out when I looked at our splits:
7:58, 7:46, 7:49, 8:20 (little slower while Michelle made a potty break, I can't remember the abbreviated term for this), 8:57 (huge, monstrous, enormous hill at the end, at least it felt that way), 8:03 to end it off!
Michelle and Ali didn't seem to be phased much by the pace, they are my idols! What a great way to start a day. I need to run with these speedsters more often to keep pushing myself and improving my pace, etc. Thanks gals! Now, back to work :) |
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Late post.
Met up with the Heidi's for what I was hoping for a 7 mile run. However, it was Halloween and I think all of our minds were in different places so we had a hard time going. But, we ended up making it to 6.5 and so it felt good to know that I had burned some calories to consume three times as much with Halloween Candy. I actually ended up walking out almost the last 3/4 of a mile because my back was hurting me really bad. Then I got home late and made my hubby late for work, not a good run or a good morning :(. Looking forward to next week. |
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Met up with the Heidi's this morning for the 5 mile square. JaNae ended up meeting up with us too a little after mile 1 so it was fun to have a bunch of us out this morning. After the weekend that I had, and the menu that came with it (Halloween, Date night, plus Sunday dinner) I should have ran 20 miles, but there isn't enough time for that on week mornings so I am just going to have to settle with 5 for today. I felt really good this morning though and I love the weather. There were leaves all over the ground and a chill in the air, so another beautiful fall morning. Finished it up with a few lunges and stretches when I got home. What a great way to start a new week and a new month.
Avg Pace: 8:51. |
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Yea!! I made it over 20 miles this week, what an accomplishment for me. And, I ran more than 7 miles, which is the longest since the marathon. We (Ty and I) met up with Kelli and her hubby Scott for our date morning (rather then date night) for a nice run out on the trail behind Thanksgiving Point. This is the first time I have ran this trail and enjoyed it very much despite the hills ( I do not do hills well) and Kelli kicked my trash. She just blew up those hills like they were nothing while I huffed and puffed my way up them. I was tired when we got done but feel awesome now that I am done, oh and after eating the pumpkin muffin tops that Kelli brought, yummy!! I said to Kelli "Wow I could get used to this, running with good company and then goodies at the end", she spoiled us! It was a beautiful course and great start to a Saturday morning and again, very fun to run with Kelli (Yes, our speedy hubbies left us). Thanks for the run and the conversation Kelli :) We will have to plan another 'date morning' run here soon~
Avg Pace: 8:16 |
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Oh, I am so glad that I got up and ran this morning for a few reasons, let me share:
1). I only got about 4 1/2 -5 hours of sleep Saturday night so I was very tired this morning and didn't want to get up, but I did, YEA!!.
2.) After realizing how much weight I have gained since the marathon, I am taking on a whole new motto with my running, diet, etc. "I am not young anymore, I have to work hard if I want to see results".
3.) About 45 minutes after I got home, it started pouring rain outside and while I was running it was beautiful (lucked out).
4.) Now, I am sitting here at work and it just feels good knowing that I have gotten my exercise in for the day so I don't have to feel guilty.
5.) I got to visit with "the Heidi's" for almost an hour which is enough to get anyones day started off on the right foot.
6.) All of my boys cooperated this morning which resulted in a happy mom, happy boys and a good feeling to get my day started.
See, all of this was made possible just because I got up and ran!! What a great way to start my day! |
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I met up with Michelle and Ali this morning for a nice little run. It is always so much fun running with these girls, we have a lot of good conversation and the miles just seem to fly by. It was also nice getting out on a longer mid-week run to start off my day off. The weather was perfect and again, the company was excellent.
Avg Pace: 8:16
Oh, by the way, Cute hair cut michelle. I meant to tell you that about 20 times while we were running but we were so caught up in other conversations I got a little side tracked. Thanks for the fun morning! |
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Speed workout down at the track with JaNae and Heidi. Lindsay also joined us for the first time to start running with us!
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| | Heidi came over this morning so that we could do some strength training because Tyler went to do some speed work so I had to be at my house. It has been a VERY long time since I have focused on strength training and it felt very good to work muscles in my body that I forgot existed. We did a video that worked pretty much every area of our bodies followed up by some good stretching at the end. Again, it was nice to mix things up a bit. For running as often as I try and for as long as I have, you would think I would be a little stronger (especially in my legs) but this workout proved that I have a very long way to go in the form of strength. I look forward to doing this a little more often so that I can try to firm up my muscles.
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| | Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! I have tried to make my Thanksgiving run a tradition over the past few years and seem to enjoy it more and more each year. Today, the Heidis and I met up for a 10 mile thanksgiving run. The weather was perfect, a beautiful fall morning and we had a really really fun time. It sure makes it nice to know that I can eat those extra pieces of turkey, sweet potatoes, slivers of pie and a few extra rolls without having to feel too remorseful, ha ha!! Who am I kidding? However, I am so darned sore after my strength training workout with Heidi yesterday that I have had a little harder time recovering today. I felt fine while running but the longer and longer the day goes on, I am literally starting to hobble (not gobble) around. Oh well, at least it's proof that I in fact, worked my muscles yesterday, I should have known I would feel like this today!! It has been a great Thanksgiving. I hope everyone had a very Happy Holiday!
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| | It's mornings like today that bring the joy of running to it's peak. Running is very personal but it is sure nice when you get to meet up with fellow runners and meet new people and also put faces with names to those that you have talked to, etc, it makes it feel like more of a group effort :) This morning Michelle met with us and we carpooled up to Lehi to meet with a group from the blog. Kyle and JaNae follwed us up as well. Thank you Kelli for putting this morning together and for all of your efforts and hard work that went into this morning. There were several runners who went 20-22 miles, some who went 14, 13, and 10 miles. JaNae and I ran the first 10 together but then she had to leave so Smooth and I finished up another 4 miles and called it a day. It was a pretty casual run but a lot of fun meeting so many new people. Hello out there to Smooth, Alan, Eric, Jose, Scott, Kelli, Tarzan, Jon, Kyle, JaNae, Michelle and the 2 friends of Kelli's from the gym (I know one of your names were Rachel, but I am sorry I can't remember the other one :( , sorry if I missed anyone. It was so nice running with all of you today. Thanks to kelli again for the yummy "breakfast" as the end, it sure topped the whole morning off. |
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| | Cold Morning, Met with Heidi and Heidi for the 5 mile square :) |
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| | Met with Heidi W this morning for another session of strength training. Oh, how I have missed strength training for these past several years. It feels SO DARN GOOD to work my muscles and to feel soar afterward (knowing that you have worked your muscles). I am so appreciative to Heidi for her willingness to come over to my house and do this with me!! Thanks Heidi~ |
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| | I met with Heidi again this morning for another session of Strength training. We did a different video this morning that incorporated a little more cardio so that was good and I am not sore (soar sp??) like I have been so hopefully that is a good sign too! It was a good morning and again, I am just so thankful for Heidi's willingness to come to my house so that I get some type of work out in on my off mornings. Thanks Heidi!
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| | I wish I could brag about a great run this morning but here is what happened. JaNae, the Heidi's and I had planned on meeting at 6:00 to run our normal 5 mile square. Heidi C ended up having a late night and so she decided (per her 1:00am text to me) that she would not be coming in the morning, understood. SO, I woke up, got dressed and walked into my kitchen to get my watch on and checked my phone. There was a second text from JaNae that she wasn't feeling well and that she would not be making it over for the run either. So, I got all suited up and walked out and down to Heidi W's to meet her to run and....................... she never came. After waiting about 5-6 minutes, I decided that this was a clear, sure sign that I needed to go home and climb back in bed and so......I did!! This is horrible of me but I didn't want to go out by myself and it was really cold and my bed was much more inviting. The best part is I didn't even feel guilty about it later. I was glad that Heidi C had a late night out with friends prohibiting her from coming, that JaNae was able to sleep a little longer to help her feel better and that Heidi W slept in and was able to get some sleep too, so it was totally justified.
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| | The Heidi's and I met up this morning for an easy 9-10 mile course. We just ran an out and back course that ended up being 9 miles. I hadn't ran since Monday so I have to admit that I had a little harder time then I would have liked to. I think the cold weather had a major effect as well. But none the less, we got out and had a good time. I look forward to a new, hopefully more productive week this next week. Avg. Pace: 8:47
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Met up with the Heidi's for our traditional 5 mile square. I have decided that although this course is pretty much the same thing we do each time we run, I am totally fine with that. I have expressed my love of this little course because not only is it the perfect distance of 5 miles, but it feels more like 3 miles. So, I think we plan to pretty much just keep running this course during the week days and then try to shake things up on the weekends :). Not to mention that I am falling in love with strength training which I intend to start doing more regularly as well. I have to make the most of this week because Heidi W is leaving us Saturday for a week long cruise, LUCKY DUCK!! So, we hope to have a full week before she leaves and hope even more that we can all keep it up the week she is gone. It was a great morning!! Happy Monday everyone~
I am not sure on my avg pace because my garmin ran out of batteries as I walked out the door to run, Darn it!! But pace felt comfortable. |
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| | Met with Heidi this morning for a session of strength training. Have I mentioned that I am really starting to enjoy strength training?? :). I can not decide if it is because of the burn I feel while doing the workout, the sore muscles after the work out, the visit time I have with Heidi, the fact that I don't have to leave my house, the way it gets my day started off just right, or the fact that I don't have to go out in 20 degree temps, hmmmmm, I THINK IT'S ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!! So, yes, I enjoy it and always enjoy time to work out with fun, happy, helpful people! It was a great morning.
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So, what started as a small disaster, ended in a very nice morning. If you have the time, I will tell you the story, it goes like this:
I was supposed to meet Michelle, Ali (and Mac ended up coming along too) to go running at 5:00. My eyes popped open only to see the alarm clock beeming 5:20, CRAP, I SLEPT IN!! So, I said to Ty "honey, you didn't wake me up". Yes, the alarm clock is on his side of the bed, so this is his responsibility :). He is sure that he did try to wake me up, but I am sure that he just dreamed this and actually didn't try waking me up. In any event, I got out of bed and started getting ready before stopping and thinking "what am I doing, they are long gone, I have no idea where to find them", so Tyler says "why don't you just go drive around and try to find them". Well after calculating times, I figure that by the time I leave my house, they would have already had 4-5 miles under their belt. Not having an idea which direction to even begin, I decide that it just wasn't meant to be today and so what do I do? Climb back into bed. Well Tyler starts giving me a hard time saying things like "Or, you can just climb back in bed and not do anything, etc etc," ha ha, so you know that just wasn't going to happen. So, I went and got my phone and decided that I would text my dear friend Heidi to see what time she was going out. I knew she was planning on going but just didn't know what time. And, I figured that her phone was away from her so that she would just text me back when she woke up and saw my message. So, I send her a text asking her if I can jump in and run with her today and just to let me know what time she was going. Figuring it would be a while before she got up, I again, crawled back into bed only to be startled 30 seconds later when I get a text back from heidi saying they are going running at 6:30. Well, that was a little too late for me, so I decide again that running is just not going to happen today so I should just go back to bed. Side Note: Tyler is awake this entire time. So, not 15 minutes later, just as I was dozing back into a slumber, I am awaken by my phone vabrating under my pillow with this message from Heidi, and I quote "Okay, now I can't go back to sleep so wake up, get dressed and meet me outside in 10-15 minutes" at which I responded "Yes, Mam". So, I get back out of bed and go to get dressed and walk out to see Tyler is now out of bed too. So I walk in the kitchen and poor sleep deprived Tyler is sitting at the table working on his computer, knowing that sleep was no longer an option for him today either. Moral of my story is that I woke Heidi up and Tyler up, all because I couldn't get up. Sorry guys. However, we ended up going out and getting a little over 5 miles in (meeting up with Heidi C at the intended 6:30 time to join us) and as always, the visiting was fun and I was SO GLAD that i was able to get out. Although a little crazy, it ended up being a great morning. So, Thanks Heidi and Tyler for sacrificing your sleep in my benefit. I really do appreciate it!
Avg. Pace: 8:51 (some good hills that we ran today, good workout) :) |
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| | Met with both Heidi's this morning for our strength training workout with Erin (the gals name on the workout video). This is a really good video and works almost every area of your body. It is so nice to feel sore in areas that I haven't worked for years. I am also so greatful that the Heidi's are willing to come to my house so that I can actually work out on my off days so Thanks Gals!! |
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| | So, I met bright and early, wait, Early (not so bright) with Ali to run. I haven't ran with her for some time so it was really nice to chat with her and catch up a little. When we met, neither of us really knew how far we wanted to go or what route we were going to take and so we just started running and kind of made up the course as we ran. It was really nice to get up and get "almost" 8 miles in by 6:00am. I got home and was able to get so much accomplished before running out the door to run the kids to school, day care and to get to work. Ali kept running when we were done to get in her 8 miles, but she pushed me along this morning and so I was tired and ready to stop. It was a great run though and again, fun to run with Ali, thanks Ali!! Avg. Pace: 8:17
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| | I met with Heidi W this morning before she left for her week long cruise, lucky duck!! (no really, she totally deserves it). We kind of got off to a rough start. We were going to meet at 6:30 and go 7 miles but my sitter slept in so we got a late start. I was a little exhausted from a long week and Heidi had a list of "to do's" before heading off on her vacation so I don't think our heads were really in the game. But we headed off with out game faces on. We started running and the wind was horrible and it was cold. We decided to just run out 2 miles and then come back so that is what we did. So, we didn't get in what we wanted, but never the less, It was a good start to a Saturday and I think a good start to Heidi's vacation.
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| | Met with Heidi C for 4 quick miles. Wind was pretty harsh and it was only about 17 degrees, but Hey, we got out!!
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| | Due to the distinct challenge I received to do Strength training while Heidi W was gone, Heidi C and I met up to do some this morning. I know I have said how much I enjoy doing this in previous posts, but in case anyone missed it, I AM REALLY ENJOYING STRENGTH TRAINING. It is so much fun to work muscles in areas I haven't for a very long time. And, I can feel the workout the entire day and well into the next day as well, so that is a nice feeling. I am also always grateful to the girls who are willing to come over to my house to workout with me :)
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| | Another round of Strength training with Heidi C. Yes, Heidi W, I did it, I met your challenge and did strength training while you were gone, YAY!!! We have missed you and are excited to have you back home, but are proud that we stuck to our plan and did this workout twice while you were gone, bomb diggity!
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| | Met with Mac, Ali and Michelle to run this morning. Michelle had just gotten back from Paris late the night before so for a split second I wondered if she would make it, then quickly realized that it was Michelle I was talking about, and knew she would be there. Mac and Ali had met a half an hour earlier and already had a few miles under their belt and when we were done, Michelle kept going to get a total of 10 miles in for the day (I believe it was 10) so I was the lazy one of the day, but still glad that I got out and ran with all of them. I had a really good time running with these girls and we had a lot of random conversations that I thoroughly enjoyed. I look forward to the next time :)
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So, Tyler and I met up with Kellie Barney this morning who is in town for Christmas, to go for a run. Kellie is from the same town that I grew up in and has ran since she could walk, I think. She has been a huge example to me in the running department and so I really looked forward to running with her today. She currently lives in Indiana with her husband and kids while her hubby finishes school specializing as a "root canal" dentist. I think it is called endodontics, but I have no idea on the spelling or anything so I think "root canal" dentist explains it, right? Anyway, we met up with her, started running and got about 2 miles into our run when we ran into Michelle, Hal, Steven and Travis. So Michelle and Travis came along with us for the rest of the route. The weather was perfect today for running but I struggle with the slushy gunk that in on the road (I am sure you are all impressed with my terminology here). I guess it's not "that" bad, just keeps you light on your feet :). It was a great morning and so fun to see Kellie again. I hope I get to run with her again while she is here during Christmas. Avg Pace. 8:10
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And my grand total of miles for the week is.......................3.8 miles, hooray!!! So, how many of you are impressed? Yes, it's true that I completely and totally made the most of my Christmas week, but I feel fine about it. It was a very crazy week and between Christmas, Cold Weather and late night parties, I just didn't have it in me to get out. I attempted a few times, but was clearly very unsuccessful. In any event, I got out today for a quick little run today by myself (leaving my house at 11:40, which was different) before digging into a very busy Saturday! It was good to get out and I look forward to redeeming myself next week. Avg. Pace: 8:24
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| | I was going to meet up with Mac and Michelle this morning at 5:00am but opted for a 6:00am shift given it's Christmas Break and both my hubby and kids are out of school, so call me lazy, but WHY would I get out of bed to run at 5:00am?? Just kidding, I would get out of bed at any time to run with Michelle and Mac but also wanted to get a little extra sleep and go with the Heidi's. So we met up with the intent to go 6.5, However, Heidi C's hubby was scheduled for knee surgery and she needed to be home to take him so we cut it a little short (hope he is doing okay Heidi). Therefore, we just did our traditional 5 mile square adding a tintsy tinesy bit on at the end. It felt really really good to get out and get some miles in (hey, it was more miles then I ran the entire week before, ha-ha). I am looking forward to getting some good workouts in this week so that I can end the last week of the year in "style". Hope you all enjoy the last week of 2008!! Avg. Pace: 8:49
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| | Heidi W and I met this morning for a variety of strength training and yoga at my house while Tyler went to run in Provo with Sasha, Michelle and some others. It was a very fun morning after I actually woke up for it. I was feeling the side effects of a late night out with my girl friends (3:00am) Saturday night for the first little bit. Funny how it didn't hit me until today. But, again, once I woke up, it was very fun to work out with Heidi. We did some strength training first and then ended our little work out session with some yoga from a new video I purchased. Yes, it was a little interesting, mixed with some humor and good stretching, so all in all I feel it was successful. What a great way to start my day!! Now, I am at work trying to dig myself out of work to do and trying to stay motivated given it is another Holiday week. I do mortgage loans and given how great the interest rates are right now, I have gotten pretty busy (yay!, I perform so much better under pressure). All the more reason to get my work outs done in the morning to get me grounded and ready to hit the day. So, if anyone out there is interested in helping me out in the "Exercising" department come and refinance with me or let me help you get financing to buy a house and I will be better at working out, hint hint................. :). Have a good day everyone~
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I met up with Kellie Barney again this morning, and her sister Michelle for a little jaunt. I am sure it felt like a jaunt to Kellie but it was quit the little workout for me. We just ran the 5 mile square route adding on "pretty little road" to get some more mileage in. If anyone is familiar with the area I run in, you totally know where I am talking about. I think every little road or the tiniest of landmarks have their designated name to associate it with a running route. I love that about small towns and towns that are heavily populated with runners. It was so nice to run with Kellie again. She has lots of fun stories and is very experienced with running so I like to talk to her about it. It was awful cold this morning though. My mouth was so frozen by the end of the run that it was painful for me to talk. Ha-ha. So, I hustled in, got dressed and Tyler and I took Evan snow boarding for the day. Now we are just getting home and going to start getting ready to host our annual New Years party!! Busy, Fun day!!! Happy New Years Everyone!! Here is to a great 2009~ Cheers!! Avg. Pace: 8:15
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