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 got to have the fun of pacing Snow Canyon Half again this year! I love this race....just not the wind we had today. But what a beautiful course!
The mile markers didn't quite line up with our Garmins so we came in a little bit early but stayed true to our pace bands throughout the race.
Pacing is just so much fun! Glad to be a part of the American Flyers Race Pacers!
Wednesday morning I didn't get up and run because I was going to West Valley to help my sis in law, Heidi, (36 weeks pregnant with twin girls) out for the day. I watched Landon (her 3 year old) while she went to the doc for a check up. When she came home she said the doc had scheduled her for a C section on Nov 19.
We had lunch together and then had planned to make some freezer meals that she could pull out when needed. No sooner did we start when she started having contractions. I continued to chop and put the meals together while she breathed through each one. We got a bit concerned as they were about 3 minutes apart. We called Jeremy and told him and then called the doc to see what he wanted her to do. Of course he wanted her to go in and get monitored. Jeremy ended up coming home from work a bit early and they headed to the hospital. I stayed and finished the meals and took care of their other two children.
Well, sure enough they were the real thing and they ended up doing a C section that night at 8:30. Sweet little Savannah and Whitney made their grand entrance into this world. Luckily I could stick around and stay with the kids through the night and the next day. I wore the same thing from Wednesday morning until Thursday night. But it was so worth it to be there for them!
So anyway, I missed my run Thursday, then Friday I just decided I needed to spend the time getting other things done at my house. I did get a few things done but not nearly what I had wanted.
Today Tom had 18 miles planned. I was planning anywhere from 1 to "less than Tom". We met the group and had some of them around for about 6 or 7 miles. I decided I was feeling good and would stick with Tom for his 18. Around 16 1/2 my knee started bothering me so I finished to 17 and then walked the rest of the way.
The wind was a howlin' this mornin'! Almost decided to stay tucked in and go out later. Luckily I have a hubby to likes to get out and get er done so I got up with him and hit the road. We met up with Carolyn...I'm glad we didn't leave her hanging while we stayed tucked in.
It was Carloyn, Chad, Tom, Kim morning again. We were feeling very blessed not to have the wind biting at us today. Cold is much more bearable when that wind is not around! Rui continues to love his mile each morning. This month he will be 10 years old...does that make him 70 in dog years? He is a pretty fit and active 70 year old!
Fun morning celebrating Tom's geezerhood! Unfortunately we didn't get pics of some of the early crew. But thank you so much to all those who took time to join Tom in this adventure! We started with temps around 16 & ended at 32. We saw peacocks, deer, bunnies and wild Turkeys. We also got to run through the city Christmas light display all lit up. Tom ran 50 K (31 miles). I was able to join him for 11 miles and be support van throughout. Others joined for different amounts of time. But it turned out that he had someone with him from beginning to end!
Well, that was a slacker week. I would rather run 5 days and take 2 days off but this week I did the opposite. At least I got double digits for each run.
With a morning like today I can't believe it is almost December here in Utah. I'm sure we will get slapped across the face with some chilly weather soon, but until then I am totally loving this! There were shorts and short sleeves all over among us even starting at 6:00. Nice crew out including my cute friend, Julie who has been staying with us for the Thanksgiving holiday as she is at BYU away from her family in Georgia.
