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!
Dang! Just did the whole write up and then lost it! I hate it when that happens! Now I don't want to explain as well, but I'll try.
I wasn't planning on a run today since I have a bunch of last minute things to get done. However, I was feeling a little blue this morning and emailed Tom. He mentioned that a run might be in order. I decided to gear up and head out! I grabbed Rui and we started off. I wasn't planning on trying to go fast, but I knew I had to hurry to get the run done so I could move on with all the other things on the list. I went down into the riverbottoms by way of Heartbreak Hill. From my house, through the riverbottoms and out at storehouse is about a 5K. I ended up doing the first three miles in 28:58. (I know that seems very slow to a heck-uv-alot of you, but to me it was pretty speedy.) I would have tried to see what I could get an actual 5K in, but I was spent. At about 2.85 a couple of dogs came after Rui and I had to use up any extra energy stopping a big dog brawl. So when 3 miles came along I slowed down for a cool down. I wogged the last 1.35 up hill to my house. Glad to get out today. It helped the blues for a minute, but I'm needing a little more to lift the spirits today. I'm thinking the call to Japan at 4:30 just might be the ticket! Can't wait to talk to my missionary son! BTW, life really is good and I am grateful for this beautiful time of year! I just have a lot of things weighing on me as many of you do also. Next week our sister in law will be going in for surgery to take her whole cancerous colon out. We have no idea what will come along with that. I also have a brother who is serving time in jail. It is so hard to see family members suffer. Plus the house fire of our friends a few weeks ago. It's just hard to always be happy and cheerful when there are so many things that are sad with these earthly lives we live.
I hope you all have reasons to be happy and joyful this Christmas season! I am starting right now to only have happy and joyful thoughts and experiences for tonight and tomorrow!
Great Christmas here in Spanish Fork! We had a great time with the kids and my parents and brother who were able to stay with us. One of our highlights was our hour talk on the phone with Lee Choro, (Elder Lee), in Japan. He sounded so good! Just like he was next door! I did very good and didn't cry until about the very last minute. It was a little hard to actually say goodbye. But what a wonderful present to talk to him!
After all the festivities of the morning my parents and brother all moved along to see other family members and the kids were all still having fun with the new merchandise, so Tom and I went out for a run. We didn't have a distance or time in mind, just a nice run together on Christmas. We ended up with an Uneventful, but very enjoyable 10K. I'm going to put my times in for my info.
It took a little coaxing myself to get out today. Luckily I am fortunate to have a little leeway on the times I can run. I got out at about 3:30 this afternoon. There was a light snow with me all the way. I was able to find one long road that wasn't slippery or slushy so I used it to go back and forth on a few times. I really do love it when people look at you like you're a little crazy for running in this kind of weather! One little old lady about took me right out of this world! She came right at me on a 25 mile an hour road going at least 50! I'm glad I was watching what was going on and was able to get out of her way. Maybe with snow all over me and I just blended in with the scenery. Whatever the case, I don't think she saw me at all! I'm not sure I still want to buy cars from little old ladies if they drive like that! Anyway, average pace was 10:35. I went out with the intention of staying at 11:00 but what I did felt right instead!
A solo run back and forth on the only decent road I could find. Average pace 10:16. Overall time 44:06. Then off to Park City with the fam for the day. BRRRRR up there!
First of all a reminder of my personal daily goals.
4 miles = bronze
4.5 = silver
5 = gold
1-3 = participation ribbon
0-1= goose egg
So today I really had my mind set on a goose egg. Everything really would be ok if I didn't go out and run today, (some people may argue that). I even had several excuses in my mind. Too cold, I'm going long tomorrow, I've had some faster miles in this week, I want to stay in and work on my Christmas puzzle, ect... Anyway, come 2:30 and all of a sudden I want at least a "participation ribbon" for today. So on with the gear and out the door! I knew if I could just get out I was sure to get at least 3 miles in. In the first mile I had to push a kid who had just broken down on his four wheeler. I helped him for about a block. That put the heart rate up a bit more than I was planning. Then I ended up on a road that had about 6 inch drifts on it. My bad, I figured it wouldn't be a good route, but I took it anyway. I ended up having an enjoyable run with some great prayer and thanksgiving time in it. I've been trying to make sure that is a part of my runs lately, especially my solo runs!
I needed to get a long run in today. (10-11 miles). Luckily I had Tom to go along with me on this one! We were able to get a nice tour of every corner of Spanish Fork! Most of the roads we found were clear. I am noticing that my training this time is going much better than any other time I have ran. I really think it is the 5-6 days a week running. I never even feel sore the next day. I am wondering if I will feel it a little tomorrow or not. I believe in the active recovery. Thanks Sasha!
