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!
The Iwanna ladies are up to 3 five minute runs with 3 minute walks between. By Friday they will be at a 20 minute run with a warm up and cool down. A few of them think that is impossible but I know they can do it and can't wait for Friday morning with them!
Later I ran out a bit with Tom and then back to get Rui.
I am in the process of cleaning out my storage room. It is fun to go through and get rid of a lot of junk! It is also fun to find treasures of when my kids were small and I thought parenting was hard. Little did I know that when they are small it is the easy time. :o)
What a cold, windy morning to start out today! The great big full moon seemed to make it even colder as we watched the snow whirling past us in the wind! Brrrr! We talked about how it was giving us all a cold headache and decided that from now on if we are going to have cold headaches there better be ice cream involved!
I was able to run just over half of my miles with Tom and the triple Ds...Doug, Darin and David. They were all doing 12ish or less (except Darin but he was going to start going faster) so I left them just after 11 and headed back out away from home. So I was alone for a bit there. I was looking forward to a drink at the ball park but no bathrooms or fountains were going this morning...: ( I called a friend who lives down that way to have her have a drink out on her porch for me but I didn't get an answer. Come to find out they were up till 4:00 this morning celebrating birthdays and they were all snoozing!
Then I ran into my two new running buddies...Corinne (sounds like Car in) and Katie! Yeah for some new running buddies! I was able to run a few with them and then we had Tom come and get us so we didn't have to run uphill and east into the nasty wind. I still needed just under 3 miles so I had Tom take me to the top of Canyon Road and drop me off so I could finish up with the cold wind behind me!
When I reached home I still had about 3/4 of a mile left for my buddy Rui!
*I forgot to add that when I got home I finished my 20 miler with a snow angel on my front lawn. I was a little embarrassed (and nervous that I might not be able to get up) but I did it and it made me smile and maybe someone else too if they were watching.*
Did my Wednesday 10 miler today so we can enjoy more time with the girls the next few days. Nice to have the first 4 miles with Tom.
Sad note: We got a call in the middle of the night last night informing us that building E at our condo complex caught fire. Friends of ours own the condo right underneath the one that caught fire. Everything they own there is now swimming in water. Makes you stop and count your blessings...that is only 3 buildings down from our condos.
Yesterday I just got a measly 2 miles on a rickety old treadmill at a scary hotel. Tom went out but he was doing some speed work so I didn't want to be in places I didn't know all alone. Plus there was no way we were leaving our daughters at that hotel without us.
Last night we came to a different hotel and have had a much better experience! Tom and I were able to go run some city miles and some nice City Creek, Memory Grove miles. It was much more enjoyable than my yucky 2 of yesterday!
We lucked out this morning. The rain came in the night and was done by the time we headed out at 6:00. It was a beautiful morning for a run. I still get sad that I slept through so many lovely mornings in the past!
The running group has kind of split into the 5:30 Eastsiders, the 5:30 Westsiders, the Speedy Trio, and then the 6:00 leftovers. We seem to fall into the leftovers. Kind of lost the running community a bit. Doug, Tom and I enjoyed the run together. Came upon Kelly and his dog for a bit. Later I ended up with Doug, Hal and Ken for a second loop up the trail. I was planning 16 but ended up a bit long. I was at 17.5 when I got home which gave me an excuse to make sure to get Rui out for a short run.
Thinking today of our good friend Bonnie here on FRB. Also of my dear friend who lost a sweet 7 year old grand daughter this week. Thoughts and prayers going their way.
Lovely morning! The Iwanna ladies did a great job with a 25 minute run. Then later a nice run on Tom's warm up and a bit with my almost married son and Rui. The only downer for today was having to make eye contact with the squater off the side of the road. We wouldn't even have noticed him if he were a bit quieter. He pulled our attention his way. Poor kid!
Kind of rainy throughout the whole run but never a down pour while I was out. PF bothering me on the right foot more than I would like it to. Seems worse going up hill and when I go faster than normal. Hmmmm....I SO wanted to do this grand slam thing without fear of injury.....
I intentionally took Wednesday and Thursday off and kept today short and simple because I promised myself I will listen to my body and make it through the grand slam this year without preventable injuries. Hopefully the unpreventable injuries will stay away too. But I am trying to play this thing smart and keep my promise to myself.
Today's plan was 20. Things went well until about mile 16. I think the first 15 were a little faster than I should have been doing for a long run and we also had some more hills which I came down faster on. That always seems to get my knees a bit. So I decided the form was going downhill and it was only going to cause harm rather than help me so I called Tom to come and pick me up a bit early. Just caught him before he was heading up north to a 10 K. Kind of strange the race up there is starting at 11:00. Seems like a rather late start for this time of year. I'm glad I am not running it.
I am looking forward to attending my future d-in-law's bridal shower and then a nice trip to the temple with Tom later.
Today is my Father in Law's birthday. It is also my cute Grandpa Max's birthday. Too bad neither of them are still here to celebrate with. Both fabulous men! Both very missed!
Today I parked out by the trail head so most of my run wasn't just getting to the trail and home from the trail. When I drove home for my last mile with Rui Tyler was just starting his run so Rui and I were able to join in with him for a bit. So fun to run with Tyler. I'm gonna miss that kid when he moves out in a few weeks. Glad he is only moving to Provo.
I am going to start counting my Iwannarunna miles as easy miles. They are now up to a 30 minute run without walking. It is .25 down and .25 back to my house and they are getting in about 2.5. So I started out the morning with a 3 mile easy run.
Later I went out for my 10 miler. It was hard to get out the door today. I knew that once I got going it was going to be fine, but it was still hard to get out. The weather was actually perfect. I went out to the trail and up around Jack Rabbit Hill. I decided to go back up and down Jack Rabbit for a total of three times. I need to get some hill work in. I just need to make sure not to try to go full speed when I come back down, that is what trashes my knees.
Things are going pretty well. Two weeks from tomorrow is our son's wedding. The next week is Ogden and 3 weeks later is UVM. I think I will be ready for all three events. :o)
Started out with Tom and a bunch of guys at 5:30. I was with them for the first couple of miles and then I just watched them from behind. I ran up Harry's Hill and just as I was about to hit the top I saw Janae coming down. I was so happy to see her. I turned around and headed back with her. When I dropped her off at her house I only had about 3 more miles to go. We are planning to meet up more often....yay! I'm kind of tired of being the only girl in our group.
