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!
Three with Tom, a couple alone and one with Rui. The one with Rui was crazy wind into the east. Eek! But Rui loves his mile so I do too!
Tom and I gave blood tonight. I ended up having all the trainees working on me so my overall time was longer than Tom's but my bag filled in 4 minutes 27 seconds! The girl said a lot of people are around 8 minutes. So at least I am a speedy bleeder! I guess in a car accident or something like that being a speedy bleeder might not be something to brag about.
With giving blood this week and that wonderful wind there for us this morning I am just glad to have this run done. I am very glad I don't have to run alone when I feel like this. Having others with you makes it bearable.
We have a nephew and his wife who are looking at homes here in SF. They called yesterday to ask about the wind. Maybe they should have been along with us on our run this morning to help them decide if this is the place. Cause if ya don't like wind then don't move to SF!
Ohhh! Beautiful day! This winter is just crazy! I don't know if the skiers like it but as a runner I love it! Hopefully some snow is going in the mountains for them and for all of us when we need water in the summer! But you are not going to see me complain of wearing shorts in February! :o)
Tom and I decided to start of on one of our not-used-so-often routes for a change. We did about 3 miles together and then parted ways. On my way home I saw a cute little pregnant mommy and 2 little kids out looking for a little white doggy they were doggy sitting. As I went down a few blocks I saw the little guy and he came to me very willingly so I took him back to the seekers. I feel like I not only saved a doggy but I also saved a pregnant little mommy from running all over trying to get him. She seemed very grateful to get him back.
When I got home to get my own doggy for his doggy mile he was quite curious of the "other doggy" smell on me. But luckily he forgave me and we went on our way. It was so nice and I was feeling good so we stretched the doggy mile out to almost 2 to give me 8 for the day.
Another fun run in the sun with shorts and short sleeves! It was fun watching kids playing outside with no jackets like it is spring time! We have not even used our snow shovel once this winter!
I am kind of feeling pretty wimpy when I get out lately. Hopefully that passes soon.
Happy Birthday tomorrow to our oldest son! Camron will be 24 years old tomorrow and his cute wife has her birthday the very next day. So happy to have these two in my life!
Ran 11 with the SF crowd. As almost always we started out into the wind. We had an enjoyable time for the most part though. Pat and David were discussing their new invention and company they are going to start. We had a good time coming up with names and marketing ideas. I think they ought to go forth with their plan...I think it would be a great product.
Hurried home to get ready and go to a baptism for some neighbor kids, then home to get things ready for company and off to the final performance of Willy Wonka. Tani and Tia did such a great job! They have a fun time with the Spanish Fork Youth Theater.
Now I have a headache! I hate it when I forget to drink good on Saturdays. Must remember to hydrate better! Have a great weekend.
Yesterday we finally got some snow that stuck to the ground. We still didn't have to shovel because we are a south facing house and the sun comes out to do our job for us! But I'm glad it came on Sunday so it hit on a rest day. Today we were able to get out in shorts again and enjoy the sunshine.
Yesterday was such a nice day as my parents and all my bros except one were able to be here with us to celebrate my parent's wedding anniversary. We don't take the time to get together often enough. I wish Cam and Rurika and my brother Brandon could have been here and it would have felt a little more complete but it was a really nice afternoon with the fam! One extra exciting thing with the day was to meet my brother Shane's new girlfriend Lisa!
Tonight we will be picking up our friend Aoi who is flying in from Japan. Tomorrow we will take her into the MTC as she will begin her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am so excited for her to serve in the Texas, Houston Mission.
Since I am such a slacker in my journal writing I need to make sure to make note of some of those things in here. Sorry to anyone who happens to glance at it and only want running info. :o)
I had too many fun things to do yesterday that I didn't get a run in. I took our friend Aoi to the MTC in Provo. She flew in from Japan on Monday and stayed with us that night. Tuesday morning I helped her, spent time with her and went out to brunch before heading up to the MTC. It was lots of fun to be with her. She will be serving in the Texas, Houston Mission.
Later I had to help my son with some big plans....and then in the evening Tom and I were on a stake out. More details on that later... :o)
Today was fun because Tom had to take some time off so we got to spend the whole day together! It was our Valentine Day since we were not able to celebrate yesterday. Of course part of our day together was a run this morning. A very, very, very light snow fell on us towards the end. Crazy winter here in Utah! We still have not had to shovel our driveway this winter.
While Tom and I were out today we came across something dead! I don't know if it is a RAT or a MUSKRAT or WHAT! But it was a very large rodent and it was only a couple blocks away from our house! The front end of it was too squished to get a look at but the tail and feet are very, very rodenty and way to big for my liking!
I was the only girl in the group this morning. We used to have a few but one went to a different group, one decided she is not running on Saturday mornings anymore and one had to do her long run yesterday. Luckily the guys are all pretty nice and include me in the mix.
Tom has not been feeling very well the past few days so he finished up with 8 miles. Four of us went up the trail to add a few more. At home I grabbed the anxious doggy for his mile.
OK, so earlier this week I mentioned a little stake out that Tom and I were involved in. Our second son, Tyler, had us hide and video his Valentine's Day Proposal! We wanted to wait and make sure family and close friends were aware of the news before saying anything online. It was fun...Tom and I got to sit at a picnic table wrapped in a blanket looking at Salem Pond and secretly video them as he knelt down on one knee and asked her to marry him! Luckily she said yes and she wasn't even bugged to find out later that the couple close by during the proposal was her future mother and father in law! Congratulations Tyler and Chelsey!
Mmmmm....so nice to just sleep in a bit and enjoy a relaxed morning with the fam. Tom and I went out in the beautiful sun. When we got back home Tani and Tia had stomped a big American flag into the snow on our front yard.
Today since I was on my own I decided to stay up in the neighborhoods around my home. It was kind of fun to wander the streets. I don't do that much anymore.
Now I get to go help at the elementary book fair. Then I get to substitute for Activity Days and then help prepare for and attend the annual Blue and Gold Banquet.
Great way to end the week! We got to come down to SG with most of our kids for the weekend. We also brought Tyler's finance and her family. Its fun to spend time with them and get to know them better.
After staying up late playing games we decided to sleep in until 6:30 and get out the door around 7:00. We drove to a trail head and then went out 5 miles towards Snow Canyon. I love running along there. It is crazy to watch the sun start hitting the cliffs down west that seem so far away....and then before you know it the sun creeps silently our way until we see our very own shadows running along with us! I LOVE IT!
Back at the van Tom finished up with 10 and drove back to the condo as I headed on to get four more miles. As I was running I heard people shouting...."Kim! Is that you?" I looked across the street and 4 friends from Spanish Fork were out and noticed me. It was fun to stop and chat with Rachel, Breanne, Kaliegh and Tammi for a bit before finishing up.
I had told Tom to have the phone handy in case I wanted him to come and pick me up at the bottom of the hill so I didn't have to run up. I was planning on getting all 14 down and giving him a call. But then I thought....Go big or go home!....And I headed right up that hill and finished my time in some neighborhoods around here!
Tyler, Chelsey, Tani, Madeline, and Preston all went out to check out the Lava Caves. Tia wasn't feeling like much hiking so I volunteered to stay here with her. We have worked on a puzzle, had a nap and made chocolate chip cookies. Now we are going to play air hockey and shuffle board.
Today I said, "Rui, we're not in St. George anymore" I tried to click my heels together and say "There's no place like St. George, There's no place like St. George, There's no place like St. George!" But it didn't work, maybe its the fact that I had running shoes on and not cute, sparkly red pumps. :o( It was so nice to be down there this past weekend! Oh well, back to our Spanish Fork wind. Five miles was about all I had in me today.
Twenty four years ago today my first baby was due. Fortunately for him (and me at the time) he came 20 days early and didn't have to have a birthday only once every four years. But to anyone out there who has a birthday today, I hope it is the greatest birthday ever! How weird that we have a day every four years that we throw into the mix!
My leap day celebrating was a 10 mile run, mostly with Tom and always at least one with Rui. While Rui and I were out for our doggy mile a medium to large sized dog jumped his fence and came barreling towards us! Rui is a small dog, (10 lbs). I had a quick moment to wonder if he would be torn apart or if I would. I got scared and yelled "Big dog go away!" (I know...really intelligent and threatening huh?) Well, that big dog stopped right there, turned around and went back to his fence! I didn't stick around to see if he jumped it again. But he did not come after us! Needless to say I was (and still am) very grateful for that guardian angel that must have been standing between me and that dog and was much more convincing than I was!
