Here we go again~

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.  

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! 

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.