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!
Fun, fun, fun and absolutely beautiful! I loved the opportunity to pace this race today! It was fun to get to know my pace partner Molly and the people who we were able to run with. I loved running down Snow Canyon with the sunshine on that amazing scenery! I just kept getting the chills! This is the first time I have done this race but I hope it is not the last. I am, however, happy that it was such a beautiful day...I heard it snowed on them last year. It was lots of fun to get some big 'thank yous' from several people, some we knew had been with us and others we had no idea had been keeping their eyes on us. Being a pacer is a very rewarding job! In particular tonight I am very proud of Braeden (age 17) and Addie (age 14).
Tom and I did some hills today. We both did 9 x 60 sec repeats. I wish I could get as far as him up the hill in 60 secs but I feel good with my effort too. The last two were my fastest and I was pooped at the end.
I will admit that I am sad that Mitt Romney did not win the election yesterday. But I will also show my support to President Obama and pray hard for him and our country!
My back and the weather tried really hard to get me not to run today but I did not let those things stop me! I must have worn heels too long yesterday. I had a rough night and had a very hard time moving enough to even get my shoes on. I went out with Tom and the gang but it just wasn't going to work to try to run with them. I told them all to go on and I would see what happened. At that point it was raining and windy and everyone was wondering if we are all crazy (yes). They went on their way and I tried to loosen things up. After a while I was able to get a nice little run going. Grabbed Rui for some running rain time and ran into the rest of the gang on their tail end of 6 miles. So I wasn't too far behind.
Later today I was painting our downstairs bathroom. I came up to let my doggy out back for a bit and noticed a trashed fence. I knew the weather was yucky but I didn't think we had a little tornado in our back yard. I went out for closer inspection and found that it was a hit and run. There were tire tracks up on my lawn and into the fence! Grrrr! Now I'm watching all vehicles and looking for a nice dent or splinters in the front right end of a big truck. (that is what the tires seemed to be from.)
A foot of snow fell here and broke trees and filled driveways up! Tom and I spent lots of time shoveling and pulling branches from our tree out of our neighbor's yard.
Not as cold this morning. My back has been taking a while to warm up since I have been doing lots of manual labor lately. Luckily once it is warmed up I do ok.
Today was an earlier than usual morning run with Kay and Tom since I was going to be tending my niece's little girl Kenedee starting at 6:30.
Had a fun day shopping with Kenedee, Tani and Tia for Tani and Tia's new bedding for their new rooms. So fun to have some new things in the house.
Just for the history books....I guess today was the last day that Hostess will be around. Never thought they would not be a part of the American lifestyle.
Some with Tom, all with Kay and a bit with Bishop Cook. Bishop is doing so well in his plan to get ready for SGM next year. He just turned 60 years old and decided to start running so he can do the marathon with his boys next year.
Tom and I went down to the HS track this morning for some 1/4 mile repeats. I was informed I should try for 6 - 10 repeats with them being in the 1:45-1:55 range. We warmed up around the streets for a couple of miles and then both did our thing. I ended up with 8 repeats in the 1:46 - 1:52 range. My 7th was 1:46 and my 8th was 1:47. It felt nice to have a little cool down jog and then a lap of walking. Doing speed work in the winter isn't too bad if we have weather like this morning. A little less wind would be nice but we live in Spanish Fork so that is just part of what we get.
Tom and I went down to the Dixie Center and ran on the trail. Lots and lots of people out on this Thanksgiving morning! Nice to see others out and about. Missed being with our own running friends in SF but we are enjoying our time at the condo with Tani, Tia, Tyler and Chelsey. We sure wish Jansen, Camron and Rurika were with us though!
Tom and I had a nice run up and then a nicer run down Snow Canyon this morning! It is so nice to just sleep in a bit and head out into such beautiful surroundings!
Tom and I waited until a little later in the morning and enjoyed the sunshine! Did some hill repeats. Plan was for me to do 6 - 8. I did 6 1/2....as I looked back at the last time I followed this plan I did 8...I guess I need to step it up a bit! It was a beautiful morning though. While doing the hills I could have been in a singlet and been happy, the long sleeve shirt was too much!
