I started running in the fall of 2007. I truly believe I was inspired to start running and I have seen some very big blessings come my way because of following that inspiration.
Ran Boston Marathon 2013 & 2014. My favorite PRs: 2011 at the SG 1/2 and 5K where I ran the 5K in 22:22. 2013 Nebo 1/2 (downhill) 1:36:15
Short-Term Running Goals:
Long-Term Running Goals:
Running throughout life with Tom. Staying healthy and happy.
Learn from others, learn from myself, work hard, do my best, enjoy!
On running and on life.....
On occasion we need to make a second effort - and a third effort, and a fourth effort, and as many degrees of effort as may be required to accomplish what we strive to achieve.
~Thomas S. Monson~
Personal:
Going to St. George? Bag the hotel and stay in one of our condos instead!
Enjoyed the opportunity to sleep in and run in the sun later in the day! Nice to go out with Tom on the first day of a new year. I was near Lesa's house and stopped to say hi to her for a sec. She was not there but I got to say hi to Landon and borrow their potty. I was careful going down their sidewalk because it was icey but I guess I wasn't careful enough because down I went. Bloodied the elbow a tiny bit and felt like it jammed my shoulder but I made it out ok. Through the day I have been stiffening up a bit. I wonder how I will feel in the morning? Anyway, besides the fall, it was a beautiful start to what I hope is a very beautiful year.
Today along with Kim and Tom were Dan, Hal and Kel. We also had Alan for a bit but we kicked him out since he had too many letters in his name. ;) Actually he just needed to get done quicker to get to work so he took off when we were taking a break.
There was a sciff of snow on the roads that made it a bit slippery at times. We were very appreciative of the drivers who actually slowed down as they went past us. We were hoping not to be bowling pins for some car that slipped our way.
After running in 18 degrees a bunch I wasn't looking forward to this morning as it was somewhere between 5 - 10 degrees. However, with layering it all works. Enjoyed the stars, even saw one falling star. Tom and I both seemed to phase off pretty good and just enjoyed the run and the morning.
When I took my doggy out he wimpered and lagged behind. He has had a sore back leg on and off for quite a while now. Not quite sure what it is. He is a silky terrier and I have been told they are prone to hip problems. He is now over 9 years old so he may be moving his way into old age. :(
Tom and I tried the yak trax for part of the run today. Most of the roads were good but we used them for the trail. It was nice to go up and enjoy our trail. I like it there.
When it was 5 degrees outside Tom and I decided to sign up for the Revolution Run at the Olympic Oval. Today was not 5 degrees but it was windy so I guess it at least got us out of the wind for this run.
We just did a gentle half marathon with no pressure what-so-ever. That is the nice way to do things. I really don't know what our official time would be but it makes me put something in. I thought it might seem long doing 48 laps for a 13.1 but it really wasn't that bad. It was fun to see lots of different shapes, sizes, ages and paces out there all doing their best!
It was also fun to watch the speed skaters out there practicing. I talked with one of them afterward. She said she was a coach and would love to have me come and do it. I would be very tempted if I lived closer to the oval. It looked awesome!
I didn't sleep too well last night so I didn't go out early with Tom. I went out a little later and took some money to my daughter at the high school and out around the ball fields and up through the river bottoms. It was a nice run with plenty to be thinking about.
St. George Half (2:10 pacer) (13.1 Miles) 02:09:39
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
13.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
13.10
Tom and I got to pace this one together. We haven't done a pace gig together for a while. It was fun to work together to help our group. We had an awesome gang with us. Mostly women, but a few guys too. I think more guys watch you without your knowledge though...they are not as willing to say they are with you and using you for help. They are silly that way.
We gained about a 20 second cussion over the whole race and unfortunately didn't come in perfect but our whole group went in up ahead of us and we crossed the line with no one....and no one behind us for the distance that we could see until the turn. So there was no need for us to be back any. So we feel that it was a great success! So fun to have several come up and thank us after the race...some (even guys) who let us know they kept us in their sights or would not let us pass them. Pacing is very rewarding. And it was an absolute beautiful day to put one foot in front of the other for 13.1 miles!
Early morning under the stars and moon with Tom for most of the run. Took Rui and Musubi out for a bit and ran into Kay so I took the dogs home and did a mile speed walk with her.
Tom and I got up earlier than usual (mostly unintentionally because of barking dogs!) so we got 6 miles in before we met up with the rest of the gang. It is always fun to have the guys (and some gals today) along for some great laughs and conversation. Tom gave us a little scare and lots of laughs. You will have to go to his blog for details.
Tom and I went out a bit later in the morning. We drove up to the top of mile road so we could do more time on the river trail and less time on the residential roads.
I didn't have anything planned, I was just going to go along and let Tom do his thing and me do mine. As we got going I decided I felt good and could do a few faster miles than I have been doing lately. The middle four miles were 8:35, 8:00, 8:52 (this one had a walk break at the beginning with the clock running so I could continue for a bit more so I'm not quite sure what the running pace was), and then I finished with a 7:44.
