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!
I didn't get a kiss on the cheek from the sun today like I was hoping, but it was still perfect weather for a run! Short sleeves and shorts again! Woo hoo! I don't think that will be the case for the next few days though. I did a very random, zig zaggy, see new places type of run today. At around 2 miles I did 8 x 10 second hill sprints.
Saw a few people out doing yard work....even one mowing his lawn! However, I think he was just doing his fall leaf clean up.
The plan today was for 6 miles with the last 4 at 8:30 pace. I had to adjust that a bit because of time and wind. I got out a bit late and realized I needed to be at the school to help in my daughter's class at 12:15. So in order to get back and have time for a shower I had to cut a mile out.
So I did 2 miles warm up then tried for the 8:30 for the last three. The up hill and wind on the first two made it so I could only get to a 8:46 and 8:58 pace. Finally the last mile was level and crosswind instead of up hill and head wind. I did that mile in 7:49 and felt much better than the others!
Hurried home, showered, quick bite to eat and off to help at the school. Came out of the school to some rain....glad I was done with the run! Now I want chocolate!
Running in a winter wonderland today! The streets were clear though so I quite enjoyed it. Except that I tried a pair of shoes that I haven't worn for a long time. They are still in good shape so I wondered why I hadn't been wearing them. I was reminded early in the run! They really hurt my lower legs. Burning in the achillies/calf area. After about the 1st mile and a half it wasn't quite as bad, but I don't think I'll be running in these again.
The wind was a bit brisk as Tom and I stepped out this morning, but it turned out to be not so bad. We met up with the SF group. Enjoyed running in a big pack for 8 miles then turned around with Pat and Jamie for the rest of the way.
Quick run down...started out with clouds and wind. Wind blew clouds away and sun came to join wind. So sun/wind beats cloud/wind. Actually sun/sun would have been ideal, but hey, I'm in Utah and it's March...tomorrow I'll probably be running in snow again! So the sun/wind was great for today!
Did a 123212321 (minutes @7:30-8:00 pace w/.25 mile recovery)
It's good I got out when I did. I was out with the springtime Utah, but toward the end of the run it chilled off quite a bit and I think that wintertime Utah may be coming for the afternoon.
No speedwork, no long run, no excitment, just an enjoyable run. Ave. pace 9:05
Rex Lee 5K (3.27 Miles) 00:25:28, Place overall: 206, Place in age division: 2
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
5.27
0.00
0.00
0.00
5.27
The good thing is the weather held off and was quite perfect for a race. The bad news is the 5K was long and the 10K was short. Grrrr! I use to wonder why that was such a big deal to Tom and other runners. But now that I am doing the running also, I understand! I don't know my official time or place at the moment. I think it was 25:30. I will check the results when they are up and see where I fall in the age division. I must say the age divisions with the most people will surely be 18 - 25 year olds!
Mile 1: Fighting the crowds and going up hill most of the way. (8:18)
Mile 2: Downhill all the way. Time to have some fun. (7:02)
Mile 3: Turns and heading a bit up hill to the track. (7:56)
.27: I would have been happier if this would have been .10 like it was suppose to be! I didn't have the kick I like to have at the end. Oh well. (8:02)
Over all ave pace 7:47. I was hoping to get under 24:30. I guess if it would have been the right length I probably would have done it.
Tom and I had to hurry off to a family b-day party in SLC so we didn't get to see any of the results.
****Results are finally up. I am happy I ended up 2nd out of 26 in my age and 206th overall, including men, out of 1526 people! Woo hoo! Tom got 1st in his age! Woo hoo! How sad we couldn't stay for awards. I wonder if we missed out on anything really cool.
So very dark at 6:00 a.m. again! But the stars were sure pretty! Tom and I met up with a small SF crowd and headed out in the dark. I felt a little claustriphobic without being able to see so well and started freaking out a bit. A single runner came towards Tom and I that I didn't see until he was right there and I let out a yelp! Poor guy! I probably helped him pick up his pace! :)
I ran with Tom to the storehouse, to Osborne's then up toward the golf course. Back at Osborne's we went our separte ways. The last 4-5 were actually the most enjoyable. I had felt a little sluggish at first and it was so dark. I think the sun coming up over the mountain helped boost me a bit.
Wow! Spring fever has officially hit! What a nice day! Almost too hot for my hill repeats. I probably could have used a little drink of water in there. During the winter I can do a 6 mile run easily without water. Today I was grateful to get home to a big drink!
Two mile warm up at 9:13. Then 8 x 1 minute hill repeats. I wasn't sure what the pace was suppose to be so I just did them at whatever I felt like I could keep for 8 times. They ranged from 8:17 to 8:43. Cool down with a little over 2 miles back home.
I have to add a tally mark to the left side of the chalkboard for today. For further explaination of the chalkboard and tally marks go to http://pthomas.fastrunningblog.com/ and while you are there you can wish him a happy 50th birthday! He's a great guy with a lot of great wisdom and inspiration packed in that 50 year old body of his!
Anyway, mentally I wasn't ready to do today's workout. Warm up...4 X 1mile repeats at 7:45-8:15 with a 1 minute jog/rest between....cool down. I had decided to just get out and run and not worry about a certain workout. But I didn't let my mind and the wind win today! I did a mile and a half warm up and then started my miles right smack into the wind! Miles 1 and 3 were into the wind while miles 2 and 4 the wind was at my back.
8:00
7:48
8:01
7:37
And so I did it...and now I have my first tally marks on the left side of my new imaginary chalkboard. I think I'll use this chalkboard a lot...silly, but effective.
Tom wanted to go do the UV Marathon course this morning, so I met up with the SF crowd without him.
It was a very nice morning. We were all over dressed and had to stash our jackets for pick up on the way home. The guys kept me going at about an 8:50 pace. It was fun to get my longest run of 2010 in.
I went to my 2 daughter's play, The Wizzard of Oz. I thought I might get too tired after the run and fall asleep, but they kept me entertained and awake. Theater is done for another year...no more curling 2 girl's head's of hair twice a day! Yeah!
Much warmer out than it looked. I'm thinking I need to start getting out earlier soon. My legs were a little tired from Saturday's run. I finally started to enjoy the run at about 4.5 miles.
The snow falling outside made it hard to make the right decision today. Tom called me from work and gave me a little motivation. I like running in snow better than wind so I thought I'd better get out, since the wind will proabably kick in later.
I was trying to do the middle 5 miles at 8:15-8:45 pace. The first two were up hill and I didn't hit it, but the last three were 8:11-8:15s.
I came upon a dead skunk in my path. Gave me a little start there! He looked like he was just rolled up nicely for a little nap in the middle of the road. Unfortunately for him but fortunately for me, I beleive it is an eternal sleep that he is in.
