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!
Tom and I went to the track for some speed work. Plan was 3-4 x mile for me. I ended up with 3 1/2. The miles were each around 8:20 the half mile was 7:33.
In hot SG. Last night Tom, Tani, Tia and I went to Tuacahn's Mary Poppins. It was lots of fun and very well done! The temps were 100-105 throughout. Got back to the condo and in bed around 1:00 am. Got up a short time later (5:30 am) to get out before the sun hits.
Back in good ole Spanish Fork. We had a nice rainstorm last night. Very much needed. It helped it feel a bit cooler this morning but it was very humid. I was quite sluggish for the first half but felt a bit better as the time went on.
I have eaten WAY too much this past month! We went to Florida, Georgia, Girl's Camp, St. George and Fourth of July activities!!!!! I must change the way I have been eating or I am going to end up in the Filly division for SGM!
So nice to have a larger crowd around again this morning...including one other girl! Yeah! She is Doc. Ludlow's daughter in law. She was pretty quiet but still there!
It was a perfect morning for a run. The rain from last night helped keep it cooler. We had a bit of rain here and there. The wind was a little obnoxious at times but that is Spanish Fork.
Today I decided to avoid "mile road'. Sometimes I just get so tired of that road that I feel like I can't run. I parked by my friend's new house that is being built and ran down middle hill and into the river bottoms. I totally enjoyed the trail and up by the golf course. I got 7 miles there and then jumped in the van and headed back home for one more mile with Rui.
Today was the long hill repeats again. I did them a bit different than I did a few weeks ago. This time I went 3/4 up (last time all the way). This time I did 8 to the 3/4 point and then one all the way up. (last time 5 1/2). I got home with a bit over 6 miles and took my doggy out to finish to 7. At the end of that I ran into my friend Kay and went out for 2 1/2 - 3 miles with her and her power walking. So nice to be with her. She used to run with me but because of bad knees is no longer able to do that.
Every morning I get to run past my BFF's new home that is being built by the Pioneer Cemetery. It is coming along so nicely! I am so excited for her! Too bad Tom and I are not buying the lot next to her to build our dream house on.
Today along my visits with other runners I talked to Ray D who is soon going to be remarried. He seemed very happy. I also ran some with Donna W. and got to know her a bit better. Her son, Willie and my oldest son are friends from high school.
I have to work tomorrow morning from 7- 11:30 so I had to get tomorrow's workout in today. Luckily it wasn't a long run scheduled. The plan called for a 10 K race. I didn't have a race but I got my friend JaNae to run six miles with me.
We drove to the top of Canyon Road and ran a mile warm up to Jack Rabbit. From there we started our six miles. The rains started on us about mile 2 and poured on us good the whole way. Kind of crazy when you get pruned fingers while you are not in a pool or tub!
Here are the paces for the six miles. I wasn't sure what to do...I mostly wanted to be around 8:15 ish.
1. 8:22
2..8:11
3. 8:21
4. 8:20
5. 8:06
6. 8:05
Over all pace 8:14
After the 6 miles I had to run back up Canyon Road for 3 miles to pick up my van. It worked out perfectly. I'm so glad JaNae was along for the ride on this!
I drove to the Pioneer Cemetery and started down 'middle' hill towards the trail. I struggled my way up the trail, around the park and up to Jack Rabbit where I started with a few speedier spurts. The first mile was a 7:47 pace but that was with a few good down hills to help me out. A little further down I did a 7:26 pace quarter and a 7:47 pace half mile.
Looking forward to meeting up with JaNae and Jody tomorrow.
Today was the first day of Payson Canyon down hill training! I quite like it up there! Ran with Michelle C again. I finally found someone to run with good and she is moving away in a week and a half. :o(
I am glad there were lots of people out there today to help me with this 20 miler! I was happy for every conversation and bit of encouragement along the way! We started off with a large group and added more along the way!
To get 20 miles we start at the church...head down to Old Bishop's Storehouse...up tree lined road...to Osbourne's and our Gatorade stop....down the mile to junk mail...up zepher...around pretty little road (decided to leave Harry's Hill out today) back down zepher...to junk mail...back up the mile to Osbourne's and another Gatorade stop.....past the parading peacocks...down the hill to the trail....up the trail to a drink at the park and up to Dripping Rock......down and around the golf course....back past tree lined road and to Osbourne's one last time for a tiny swallow of water as it was all but gone by this time.....back past tree lined road...up the switchback.....down to the church....over to our house to pick up Rui and around the neighborhood for a bit to take it to twenty!
I am glad I took yesterday off. With Thursday's downhill Payson run I needed a recovery day. Plus this is a pretty high mileage week for me. I have a few others coming up that will be a bit higher than this. We will see if this year I can get at least a 3:45 at SGM.
Tom and I went to tree lined road to do some Yasso's today. I like doing repeats there until the cars start coming...they sure seem to think they own the road.
For my records:
1. 3:55
2. 3:54
3. 3:59
4. 3: 55
5. 3:55
6. 3:59
7. 3:55
8. 3:56
9. Messed up and pushed stop instead of lap.
10. 3:47
I guess if Yasso knows what he is talking about that means I could do under 4 hours at SGM at this point. I hope to bring that down with a few more months of training. I think I could have done them a bit faster today but I didn't want to risk not being able to do 10.
I love this time of year when there are plenty of people to run with! It sure helps get through the Saturday run with friends to chat with along the way. However the last few miles of today's 15 were just as bad if not worse than the last few miles of last week's 20.
Two mile warm up with Tom and then we were both off on our mile repeats. My plan called for 3-4 x mile @ 5 k pace. After 3 I was pretty much done but I forced myself to do a 1/2 mile too.
1: 7:29
2: 7:26
3: 7:30
1/2 mile 7:26 pace
These fast runs are keeping my left hammie a little unhappy. I will have to keep an eye on it.
Later took Tia and Lily to the Manti Temple for some baptisms. Very nice day except I blew it by eating a steak and swiss sandwich and piccadillys at The Malt Shop.
Since I am a little worried about my ham string issues I decided that today needs to be rest/recovery between some fast yesterday and some long, fast and down hill tomorrow. I would like to see this issue getting better not worse. I am going to sacrifice some miles this week in order to help that be the case. I plan to take a double day rest on Sat and Sun. Hopefully by next week I will see some improvement. I really want to be able to do my best at SGM this year so I hate to deviate from my schedule, but if I end up injured the plan to do my best will definitely be out the door. Hmmmmm.....trying not to cross that fine line of being able to do my best and not get injured.
