andee's running

So, I went out the ladies this morning.  This is my first running experience with them since I quit running at the beginning of my pregnancy last year.  It was great!  I had to take a few walking breaks, but did an okay job of staying with them.  They are a wonderful bunch of ladies and were so nice to welcome me back.  I think I'm going to be a little sore from the run, but it will definitely be a "good hurt".

Because of the yucky weather/inversion we decided to run up at the Oval this morning.  It was a busy place.  I guess the speed skating team was doing some sort of time trial so lots of people were there early to watch.  We were glad it gave us something to talk about and to distract me from my heavy breathing.  It felt soooooo good to be back running.  My legs have felt it throughout the day, but it's so nice to be getting back on track.

So, my replacement key for the treadmill finally arrived yesterday.  I know I will find the other one very soon and be so mad at myself to having to spend the $30 to get a new one. Anyway, the run went better than I had expected.  I felt really good the entire time and by the end was physically exhausted - sad, but true.  Now I just need to be more consistent.

Today I was on the treadmill again.  I was entertained the entire time by my boys playing football - it was hillarious!  I did a combination of walking/running and it felt pretty good.  I just got really hot which made it a little uncomfortable.  I'm excited to run outside this weekend.

With a very grumpy baby I was lucky to be able to get 2 miles in on the treadmill.  Just walked at a fast pace and on an incline to burn more calories.  Hoping to make it outside today or tomorrow for a good run.

Met the ladies at 6:30 this morning, which was quite difficult because I've been up for 2 nights with a cranky baby.  However, I'm very glad I went.  I think a huge part of running is the therapy involved by being with a great group of women.  We went on the regular route and I really pushed myself to make it up the hill - my legs were really burning and my breathing was super loud.  I was proud of myself for making it even though it was UGLY. (my dad used to always say, "a win is a win" and I guess I will have to go along with that today in that "a run is a run".

I jumped on the treadmill this afternoon with great hopes.  I wanted to hit 4 miles because I haven't done that since I started back running.  The first 2 miles felt great - great music on the ipod helped!  The last 2 miles were a bit of a struggle.  I just kept telling myself that you can do it, keep going, only a little more and I finally made it!!!!

We had a family movie night and I out did myself on eating junk food!  The guilt set it about an hour later, so I hauled my sorry self down to the treadmill and walked 2 miles.  Not much, but it was something.

Got up first thing this morning and headed downstairs to the treadmill.  I had a great night of sleep ( the baby only woke up once at midnight, so I got some great rest).  Ran 3 miles and it felt pretty good, did end up taking a couple of walking breaks, so that I wouldn't over do.  Can you really over do when it's just 3 miles????

Another run on the treadmill.  I was planning on going 4 the entire time, but I felt really good and didn't use some of my walking breaks that I had planned.  I felt like I really pushed and went harder than I have in recent weeks.  Glad to be done!

Was planning to run this morning, but somehow I managed to procrastinate until 4:00 this afternoon.  Luckily, the baby fell asleep as I was putting on my shoes and the twins played trains the entire time.  The run felt good.  I was able to bump my speed up just a bit which was nice to see.  

Met the ladies at 7:00 and was happy to not be in the dark.  Lots of other runners out this morning.  We decided to go the LONG route this morning.  I was slower than the other ladies, but I've had a year of doing nothing.  I felt great that I really pushed and forced myself up the 2nd mile hill and that I stayed with them most of the time.  My legs are tired and I'm ready to take a nap!

I walked on the treadmill this morning.  Needed to give my legs a bit of a rest after pushing on Saturday.  I will do some toning later tonight.

A quick run while the baby slept.  I did a little bit a walking throughout, but not too much.  Amazingly, he woke up about 30 seconds after I hit stop - lucky me!

A good walk on the treadmill.  Put it on some good inclines and worked up a decent sweat.

Today I told myself that I had to actually see what I could do.  I ran 3 miles non-stop!  No walking breaks, no jumping off to check kids, just 3 miles of running.  It felt great!

Ran a solid 3 miles today!!!  No stops or slowing down.  Even bumped my pace up a few times.

Had a good run on the treadmill.  Bumped my speed up a couple of time and felt good.

Really had to talk myself into getting on the treadmill.  My i-pod was dead and the kids did NOT want a movie on, so it was just me, my breathing and the dots on the treadmill.  GLAD to have it done!

So, today was an off day for me, but I decided to walk on the treadmill while the kids played.  I put it at a 3.5 speed and 1.5 incline.  I read my new RunnersWorld magazine as I walked, which made it much more enjoyable.  Afterwards did a little lower body toning.

It took all day for me to get myself on the treadmill, but finally I did it.  I ran 3.25 and bumped my speed up each lap.  Accidently started on an incline (left over from my walk yesterday) so it was a bit of a hard start.  Glad to be done for the day!

2 miles walking on the treadmill.  Enjoyed reading a book at the same time.  Did 30 minutes of lower body toning afterwards.  Plan to run 4 tomorrow - hope it happens!

Jumped on the treadmill today while the twins were at preschool and the baby napped.  I knew I needed to be a little speedier than normal so I pushed myself and my legs are really feeling it now.  I was happy to have 4 solid miles in today and hope to do that again on Thursday.  It's hard and often frustrating to be rebuilding the mileage, but I'm just happy to be back among the running.

2 miles walking on the treadmill.  Then 10 minutes of lower body toning.  Planning on a good run tomorrow, may even wait for my husband to get home from work so I can go outside!

Okay, so I didn't make it outside for my run today, but I did force myself on the treadmill.  I forgot to charge my i-pod so I found my little old running radio, but at least it's better than hearing myself breath the entire time.  The run felt pretty good and I'm glad I've been able to add on the 4th mile this week and still be okay.  I'm planning on meeting the ladies for my run on Saturday, which will be outside - yahoo!

2 mile walk on the treadmill.  My 4 year tripped and fell on the treadmill while I was walking and got a pretty good burn out of it.

Met the ladies this morning - oh it was so nice to run outside!  A little windy but it felt great to be out.  The run felt pretty good - I wasn't going to die- yahoo.  Hopefully this is a sign that it will start getting better.

Took a while to get the baby to sleep, but finally managed to get on the treadmill.  I was hoping to feel wonderful and go 4, but it got hot (my treadmill sits right under an air vent and with the snow outside the heater was definitely working).  I ran at a decent pace for me right now and finished feeling pretty good.  Plan to do some toning later tonight!

Got my running done early this morning.  Had all 3 boys down playing and wondered exactly how I was going to pull it off.  They surprised me and did really well.  I only had to jump off twice to help the baby!  I pushed and did 5 miles today - the most I've done at one time in over a year - so I felt really good about that.  However, I know I'm still extremely out of shape because my face is as red as as tomato.

Feeling pretty good after my 5 miles yesterday.  Decided to take it easy and walk on the treadmill this morning.  Got some good reading in and the kids were pretty good.

Pushed myself through 3.5 miles on the treadmill.  Loved that my kids were totally happy playing the entire time so I didn't have to jump off and solve any problems, which makes for a much more enjoyable run.  Excited to head outside with the ladies tomorrow.

Was super excited to be outside and to run with the ladies this morning.  My sister Jody joined us after she ran the 8 miles to my house.  It was fun to have her long.  We did a new route this morning, which was nice for the change, but tough on my legs.  I just have to be mentally prepared for what I'm running and I wasn't expecting the change.  It was a good run even if it was colder than I had hoped for.  It was a great start to the day!

Ran on the treadmill while the baby slept.  Put it on an incline for 2 miles - amazed at how well I did (I hate hills of any kind).  Ran the last mile a little faster than normal - yahoo!

Walked on the treadmill today.  Set it on an incline and worked up a sweat.  Luckily, I was able to get some good reading done at the same time!

I really didn't want to run today and made a lot of excuses not to, but in the end my guilt won out and I found my way to the treadmill.  My plan to run 5 or until the baby woke up which ever came first.  It was a LONG run (didn't really enjoy any of it) and I made it to 5 miles and then almost instantly the baby woke up - perfect timing!  Glad to have it done.

Did an hour of aerobics/toning and then walked one mile on the treadmill.  I have absolutely NO upper body strength - it's pretty sad!

Quite sore this morning from all the toning yesterday.  I like being sore because it makes me feel like I have really worked my body.  Walked 3 miles on the treadmill and finished "The Last Lecture"  an excellent read.

After a weekend of eating everything in sight, I got my fat behind on the treadmill this afternoon.  It felt good to work up a sweat and to push myself to run a little faster.  5 miles felt great!

Started out just walking on an incline because my right foot hurt all day yesterday.  Quickly got bored with that and started running.  Happy to be on my way to St. George for the long weekend!

So happy to be in suuny St. George! Got up at 5:30 to go running with my mom and her friend. It was a great way to start my day & my vacation!

Can I just say that I LOVE running in St. George. Went out with my mom and her friend this morning. We started out up in Kayenta and then ran through Ivins and to Santa Clara. It was beautiful! There's nothing quite like the smell after rain in St. George - wonderful! So happy to have reached 6 miles today - a record since my pregnancy.

Had a wonderful Easter/Spring Break weekend in St. George with family.  It's hard to be back in the "real world" today.  Got the boys' off to preschool and the baby down for a nap and put in 4 miles on the treadmill.  Wore my new shoes (my birthday gift from Matt and the boys).  They felt good, but different.  It may take a few runs to really feel comfortable in them.

Decided to try my new shoes again today - added my insoles and they felt better.  Had to jump off the treadmill a few times to solve problems with the kids.  The baby woke up as I was finishing my last lap - how's that for timing.

Had a quick trip to St. George for the weekend to judge a dance competition.  After all that sitting my legs were in serious need of a workout.  Did 4 miles on the treadmill and felt great.  Started picking up the pace a bit, which is nice to see.

Told myself I was going to go hard this morning.  I ran 5 miles in 53:52, which a a PR for me since having my baby.  It felt good to push a little harder and I was thrilled to end with that time.  The new shoes are starting to feel better, which is good.

Planned on doing an easy 3 miler today, but got busy cleaning the house and it never happened.  Finally tonight the kids wanted to watch a movie so I walked on the treadmill.  At least it's better than nothing!

So excited to run outside this morning.  It was a little wet, but no rain.  However, there were so many gross worms out that it was hard to avoid them all - yuck!  Just 3 of us this morning and I felt like we kept a pretty good pace.  Now I'm off to soccer - should be entertaining!

Was excited to get up and run this morning.  Ate way too many tacos at my sister's house last night!  Had all three kids  playing while I ran, and they did amazingly well.  Finished in 43:11, which is okay.  

Got up and going earlier this morning.  Felt good to be on the treadmill at 8:00 instead of 10:00.  Ran 5 miles, however had all 3 kiddos and had to jump off a few times to help the baby.  Was rather sore from my circuit training yesterday, but felt good.

Really didn't want to run this morning - too many other things to be taken care of.  However, told myself it could just be an easy 3 miles.  Kids really cooperated and the run was great.  Registered for Hobblecreek 1/2 this morning!

Was so happy to get up and run this morning.  Met Jodi and Michelle for our regular loop.  We had a great time chatting and the run felt rather easy, which is a first for me since coming back.  The light drizzle felt so nice towards the end.

Forced myself to get my run done early this morning.  Had all 3 kids playing so that was a good distraction from counting the dots on the treadmill.  Glad to be able to check it off my list for today!

53:32 was my time this morning.  I really pushed on the 2nd and 3rd miles and then my body wanted to quit.  It gets so stinkin hot on the treadmill, but I persevered!  Glad that I kept going and finished all 5 miles - feels good now that it's done!

Decided to run 3 easy miles and mix it up with some circuit training.  I really like doing this because it breaks up the running and I really feel it in my legs/muscles the next day.  

It was the annual Fathers & Sons campout this weekend, so it was just me, the baby and the treadmill this morning.  The baby did great crawling/rolling around and playing with every toy his brothers usually take away from him.  I had a very pleasant run and feel very glad to have it done and another week finished.  Now I'm off to a busy day of soccer games, birthday parties, and mother's day gifts.

My plan was to do 5 on the treadmill this morning.  I got the baby to sleep and the twins watching a movie and started out.  The first mile felt great, the second was even good.  Somehow I hit the wall on the 3rd mile and nothing felt good.  I pushed through it and made myself do one more to hit 4, but that is all I could do.  Not really sure what the problem was:  a complete lack of sleep due to a baby that is up all night, eating crappy yesterday, hot.  But whatever it was it was UGLY!!  Hopefully I can regroup and get a solid run in on Wednesday.

Woke up on the wrong side of the bed today.  Knew that I need to run, but coming up with every excuse not to.  Finally I took the kids down and told myself I just had to do 3 miles.  I was pleasantly surprised with the kids played so well and the running actually felt really good.  Glad I did it!

Did 3 miles with circuit training mixed in - felt great!

I was so excited to be able to run outside in the beautiful weather this morning.  I love the group of ladies I run with - great conversation the entire time!  Half way through the run my left heal started to hurt and sure enough when I got home I had a blister - bummer.  I was upset to see that the back of my NEW shoe had a hole worn in it.  I've only had the shoes for a month and therefore have put about 85 miles on them - I don't think they should be wearing out already.  I'm thinking about calling the store and seeing they will work with me - is that appropriate???

Got on the treadmill this morning just telling myself I had to do 3 miles.  Everything felt so good that I went ahead and finished 4.

4 miles = 42:47

I knew I needed to get 4 miles in today and I told myself that I needed to make them a little faster than normal.  Running on the treadmill I get so hot and I usually prefer to take it easy, but today I pushed a little harder.  I didn't enjoy the run so much, but I was glad to see that I really can go faster if I want to. 

Planned on doing my 3 mile circuit workout, but it felt so good and the kids were doing great, so I added on another mile.  I really like working out this way.  It breaks up the run and I feel like my muscles (or lack thereof) are getting some much needed attention.

What a wonderful day to be up and running and finally being able to wear just shorts and a t-shirt!!!  There were 6 of us today and we decided to run the route backwards.  It was a good run and my legs are definitely feeling the squats from yesterday.  I'm off to the cabin to enjoy the day with family and friends.

Missed running with the ladies this morning, but decided to head out by myself at about 6:45.  Really enjoyed the beautiful morning and being alone on the road.  What a great way to start the day!

4 miles with circuit toning mixed in.  Felt good.

4 on the treadmill.  Had to jump off a few times to help the kids, but not too bad.  Felt good and glad I was able to maintain a faster speed for over a mile.

What a beautiful morning to go for a run.  I was happy to be able to meet up with Michelle, Jodi and Mauri.  At times it felt like I was going to die and then a minute later I felt like I could go forever - weird.  We are all excited to seriously start our training for Hobblecreek.

So excited to be up at 5:45 to meet the ladies at the corner at 6.  We officially started our training plan for Hobblecreek and we were all feeling a bit more motivated to push.  We finished our 4.5 miles in 46:31 which I felt great about (considering we had a short walk break after 2 miles and had to stop for a traffic light).

Same big loop with the ladies.  Felt good the entire time!  

Had a hard time getting up and out the door this morning.  The run was slow and labored.  At about 3/4 of the of the mile my legs already felt heavy and tired.  It was a LONG run, but glad it's done!

Started the run at 6:30am.  It was a nice morning and after the first 2 miles the run felt great.  I think it takes that long for my breathing to kick in and for my body to realize what it needs to do.  Came home to a breakfast of doughnuts and chocolate milk - yum!!

Had a good run this morning with the ladies.  The weather was a little cool to start, but felt perfect about 1/2 way through.  My legs felt good and I was able to push a little harder a couple of times, which was nice.

Woke up this morning wishing that it was still raining so that I could go back to sleep - no such luck.  Felt like we were really pushing today, so we were all disappointed to see our time didn't reflect the effort we were giving - frustrating.  Did some push-ups and sit-ups once I got home.

Felt like I was going to die this morning.  I just don't understand why it isn't getting any easier?????  Feels good to have it over with.  We (Laurie, Jodi and I) are going to help out at the Bluffdale Days race on Saturday and run the 10K for our training run - hope it's fun!

Was really slow this morning, but somehow feel okay about it since I'm recovering from my bout with the flu on Saturday.  Today is the only day this week that I will be able to run with the group.  I will now have to go down and dust off my treadmill to get the rest of my miles in.

Husband had to be to work early, so I wasn't able to go outside.  I must admit that I really did NOT enjoy my time on the treadmill this morning.  I pushed and forced myself to stick with it, but it doesn't even compare to running out with the ladies.  Glad I got it done and at a decent pace.

On the treadmill once again.  Had to jump off and help the kids a couple times, but felt good about my effort today.  Did some toning after.

Glad I was able to meet the ladies this morning for our LONG run!  We had planned on doing a 6 mile route, but half way through realized we were going to come up short, so we came up with a road to add on at the end and then realized we were going to be over our 6 miles.  We finished the 6.8 miles in 1:07:23, which we all felt good about.  We had to stop at several intersections, but never walked - which we usually do at some point for a block or so.  I feel really good about things!

Husband had to be to work early, so I had to run on the treadmill.  The kids weren't super cooperative so I had to stop and deal with them a couple times.  I wore my new shoes and they felt pretty good, I think it will take a couple more times to really get used to them.  Glad to be done for today and hope to be able to go out with the ladies the rest of the week.

A beautiful morning to be out running.  Only 3 of the 5 made it out this morning, but I was glad I was able to go.  We kept a pretty good pace - all at or under 10 minute miles.  Need to do some toning at some point this morning.

A very slow and not very comfortable run.  I wore my new shoes and got a blister - definitely need to go buy some insoles for them.  Really the only good thing about the run was that I got it done and has some good laughs doing it.

We met at 6:30 this morning and went on a new route.  I really liked it - down past sky park and the glenmore area.  We finished the entire 7.2 miles in 1:07:02, which seems like a good pace.  I felt good at the end and could have gone further which is good to know.

Haven't been able to run all week and I have felt lousy.  Finally got myself on the treadmill today.  Put in 4 miles and had a few aches and pains in my feet - not good.  I'm ready to run with the ladies in the morning.

A wonderful morning out with the ladies.  Wore my new shoes once again and still NOT loving them, but I'm off to buy insoles in this morning, and I'm crossing my fingers it helps.  A little nervous for the race on Saturday - my first race back from the baby.  I hope I do okay.

Ran the "We Make A Difference 10K" for the West Jordan Stampede and the Williams family - they are in our neighborhood.  An early start time of 6:00am  it was a little hard because of the constant up hill but I was grateful for Michelle who ran with me the entire time.  My legs were tired and it was NOT enjoyable running, but I finished with a new 10K PR = 59:08!!!!

Got up super early and met the ladies at 5:30.  The weather was absolutely perfect.  We had a good run and it felt good to get the legs going again.  Glad to be home and getting an early start to the day.  Finished the 4.5 miles in 45:11.

Got on the treadmill a little later than I would normally like.  Told myself I just had to do 4.5 and I could go at whatever pace felt good.  I really didn't push it at all and I was okay with that.  I'm really just happy to be done.

It took all day for me to finally make it onto the treadmill.  The kids decided to watch Dora and I was able to get a nice,easy run in.  I did a little toning and stretching afterwards - every little bit helps - right???

Met Jodi and Mauri at 6:00 for our 8 mile run.  We ran down to the temple, which was much hillier than I thought when I was driving it last week.  Once we got to the top of the hill we enjoyed the view of the temple and the valley.  However we were attacked by bugs, so we quickly got on our way.  The run home was long, but good.  What a great way to start the day.

Really felt like I was pushing hard at times this morning.  We finished the route in 44:12.  Ready for the rest of the day.

It was just me and Jodi this morning.  We had a great visit and a comfortable pace.  

We decided to go backwards on our route this morning.  It felt like I was running FOREVER!  Bought a new running skirt and had a few problems with it.

Met Laurie this morning at 5:45 (wow that's early for a Saturday) and headed out.  She had mapped a out a route and it was great, until the dirt road.  I am not a fan of dirt and gravel.  We thought it would only be a short part, but I thinking it ended up being about a mile - not fun.  We finished the 9.5 in 1:37:02 - I feel pretty good about that.  We didn't gu or anything so physically I felt it.

My sister, Jody, invited me to run the race.  I knew it would be a rough week because of girls camp, but decided to do it anyway.  I was sooooo tired after 4 days of girls and 3 nights of NO sleep, so I just wanted to finished in around an hour.  I was thrilled when I looked at my watch at mile 1 and saw that I was at 8:44.  I tried to maintain around the 9 minute mark for each mile marker.  Felt pretty good until the last mile and then my legs really started to get tired.  Glad to be done & so happy to have pushed an got a new 10K PR.

Met at 5:45 and headed to the parkway.  I had never been there, but really enjoyed the run - lots of people out this morning.  Legs were/are super sore and tight from yesterdays race.  I hope I can walk tomorrow.

It was an early morning for a run, but I'm sooooooo glad I went.  We were minus Laurie and Michelle, but we kept a pretty steady pace and enjoyed the beautiful weather.  I felt great the entire run and even pushed a little at the end.  I am so glad I went and started my day off right!!

GOOD run!  felt great the entire time - wish they could all feel so good!

Getting harder to get up and out the door with it being darker in the mornings.  So glad that I got up and went.  Felt great the entire time!

Husband had to work, so I was back on the treadmill with the kiddos this morning.  The kids did great and I actually didn't mind the treadmill so bad.  My left knee is finally feeling better after having 4 days of NO running.  Only 3 weeks left until Hobblecreek, can't wait for it to get here!

On the treadmill again today.  Baby slept and the twins played great - so nice!!  I got really hot during the first mile and then just watched the dots circle on the screen - not much fun!

Woke up at 5:15 this morning to hear rain drops on my window and lots of wind.  Decided then to turn my alarm off and just run on the treadmill.  Ready for a good, long run outside on Saturday.

I was super excited to get back out on the streets this morning.  I was a little nervous because I knew this was going to be my longest run before the race in 2 weeks.  I met Laurie at the corner and we started out.  She keep such a nice steady pace and I love that.  We ran into a couple of dead ends and had to run on a dirt road for just a bit, but really liked the route.  The weather was perfect!!  I dropped her off at 9 miles and then added on a little so that I can feel a little more confident for the race.  I had forgotten how nice it is to sometimes run alone on road.  I enjoyed letting my mind wonder and really ponder some things in my life right now.  At one point around mile 10 I think I kind of hit that runner's high because mentally and physically I felt awesome.  Finished in 2:02.

Met Jodi and Lauri this morning.  The weather was perfect, with a cool breeze.  We did our normal loop and felt great the entire time.  Going to take a 800 now to try to minimize the knee pain and hope things continue to feel better.

Another good run with the ladies.  Felt really good the entire time.  Starting to get excited and nervous for the race.

For some reason todays running felt a little harder than normal.  It was hot and it felt like we were going really fast (we really weren't).  Glad to have it done for the day and pray that I get a nap at some point today!

Ran in beautiful St. George with my mom and her friend.  Had a fabulous run, but cut it short because they kids needed mom.  Hope I'm ready for the race next week.

Good to be home and getting back into the normal routine.  Met the ladies at 6am and it was quite cool - darn!  I'm so not ready for summer to end.  Anyway, we decided to just go the short loop this week to prepare for Saturday.  However, Jodi mention something about trying to go a little fast - what was she thinking.  The entire thing felt like a sprint - I expected our time to be much better than it was.  Now I'm off to a day of laundry and house cleaning!

Once again it felt like we were going much faster than our time showed - frustrating!  We were talking about our plans for the race on Saturday and one of the ladies mentioned that we can't use ipods - is that true???

We met one last time before the race and did a fast 3 mile walk.  Hope I'm ready and am able to meet the goals I have set for the race.

The morning started far too early!  We got to the park and quickly got our packets and loaded on a bus.  I was happy to see my sister Jody get on the same bus a few minutes later.  We waited and waited for the race to start - what a joke?!  We all decided that we were going to try to stay together and run around 9 minute miles.  Of course the beginning was crazy crowded - some people are so inconsiderate when passing.  I was glad when mile 3 came and I gu'd and things started to spread out a little bit.  I was able to keep the first 6 miles under or at 9 minute pace.  By this point our group was no longer together and then I started to slow, but was able to keep it under 10 for the remainder of the race.  I got super hot and had a hard time breathing around mile 10 and was so grateful for the down hill and the shade to calm myself down.  After the water stop and misters ( loved them)  I had to get a little more mentally tuff.  I knew that if I really pushed I could maybe hit it at 2 hours, but there just wasn't enough energy there for that.  I crossed the finish line at 2:04 on my watch and am happy with that.  To be honestly, it was hard and I'm proud of myself for running the entire thing!!

Met Jodi and Laurie and did a slow 2.5 mile walk.  It felt good to get my legs moving and hopefully some of the soreness will start going away.  We had a great time talking about the race and it was fun to hear all the different thoughts and feelings.

Now I'm back to my treadmill - not excited about that at all. 

Decide to try a slow run on the treadmill this morning.  My quads are still slightly sore and my feet are still suffering from a few blisters, but I did it.  I kept it nice and easy the entire time.  Did a little ab workout after.

Really didn't want to run this morning, but did it anyway!  4 on the treadmill - nice and easy.

5 miles on my own in 50 minutes.  I felt great about that!!!

On the treadmill!  Run the first mile slow and then started to bump it up each lap.  The 3rd mile was at a good pace and half I considered to be fast.

On the treadmill.  The kids totally cooperated today and I was able to have a great run.  Did mile #3 at a 9:45 pace = fast for me.  I'm really looking forward to being able to run outside this weekend.

SLOW & EASY!

Went to the corner at 7:00 this morning and was stood up.  I decided to go alone and do a repeat of the route I did last Saturday.  Felt great the entire time!!!  Really picked it up around mile 4 - it felt like I was going super fast.  Great weather for running, even got a few sprinkles during the first 2 miles.

Met Mauri at 7:00.  The weather was beautiful and it felt great to be outside running.  We did a little different route up passed the boys ranch.  Legs and breathing were good the whole time.

On the treadmill today.  Had to jump off a few times to help the baby, but not too bad.  Felt great the entire time = didn't push too hard!

In St. George for my 15 year high school reunion this weekend.  Had a great run with my mom this morning.  Started up at the Tuachaun entrance and ran home.  Had a wonderful visit - wish I had more morning like this!

Back on the treadmill.  Today was a little harder than I like, I think because I'm totally exhausted after the weekend's festivities.  

It's getting harder and harder to get myself on the treadmill.  I took it easy on the first 2 miles and then really pushed on mile 3 (I think it averaged around 9:40).  Then I slowed it back down for the last 1.5.  Felt good the entire time and could have continued to finish 6 for the day, but the kids needed my attention.

Very slow today - my legs were feeling a bit tired.  Did some lunges/squats/pushup/abs mixed in with the running.  Was nice to change it up a bit!

Excited to get outside and run this morning.  Met Laurie and we decided to head north and try a different route, which was great.  At first I felt like I was going super fast (I must do a much slower start up on the treadmill) but after about a mile I felt pretty good.  Loved having someone to talk with and scenery besides my basement walls.  The last mile my legs started to get really tired.  So glad to have a great start to my day.

Missed yesterday and it was hard to get going this morning.  Told myself I was really going to push the speed on the 3rd mile, but it just didn't happen - oh well!  Did a little toning after.

Really not feeling in the mood to run today, but made myself do it anyway.  Started out a little faster than I have been and then was able to run the 2nd and 3rd miles at a faster pace.  Did some abs and pushups after.

REALLY NOT in the mood to run today!  I forced myself to get dressed and downstairs because I knew I'd feel guilty all day if I didn't.  However, I just couldn't find it in me to actually RUN.  So, instead I did a programmed workout of walking with various speed and inclines - I did work up a sweat.  After the 30 minute program I did walking lunges to count as some toning.  Hopefully I'll have a good run on Saturday.

Met Jodi and Lauri this morning.  We decided to do a route we had found while training for the half.  It felt great to be with friends and on different roads.  Sprinted the last 150 yards - wow!

Missed running yesterday, so I was ready to get going this morning.  Told myself to just have an easy run - which is exactly what I did.  Started nice and slow.  Felt so good 2 miles in that I made a mental plan to run 6.  However, my husband took my fan to work for a lesson and it got super hot, so I stopped at 5.5.

On the treadmill again!  Had to jump off a couple of times to help the kiddos.  Kept the pace nice and easy - felt great!

Proud of myself to doing a "long" run on the treadmill.  Ran 6 comfortable miles, but it felt like 10 - why is it so much harder on a treadmill??  

Woke up with some renewed motivation to run!!  Ran on the treadmill while the kids watched/played "Cars".  5 miles in 53:26.

Not too excited to run this morning, but made myself do it anyway.  Started out feeling good and then had to jump off to help the kids for a second and never really got it back.  Did some abs and push-ups afterwards.

Just a nice easy run.  Excited for Saturday and a chance to be outside.

WOW!  It was COLD out there this morning.  I guess I have become a bit of a wimp since running in my warm house on the treadmill.  I didn't dress quite warm enough, but endured the cold anyway.  Happy to out with the ladies and on the roads.  Felt good the entire time!

Really had No desire to run this morning.  However, I knew what kind of day I would have if I didn't (it haunts me ALL day).  Did 5 and felt great.

Had to dig deep to find any motivation to run this morning.  Wasn't planning on any "fast" miles, but ended up doing a little.  The kids played great, which made it much better.

Excited to meet the ladies this morning, but didn't quite get the mileage I was hoping for.  We ran our normal "long" route and then went and did stairs at the high school - it was nice to mix it up a bit.  Ended up at a yard sale and they were serving doughnuts, so kind of defeated the purpose of the run, but oh well!

Needed a good run this morning since Saturdays didn't turn out to be a long run.  Felt great the entire time and was able to push the speed just a bit on the 3rd mile.  

Finished 5 miles = 52:46

5.25 on the treadmill this morning.  The kids did great and the run felt great.  Really tried to push on the 3rd mile and continued a little into the 4th.  Could have done more, but need to get the baby down for a nap.

WOW!  It was so cold this morning.  I haven't run in over a week and I could really tell this morning.  I was super glad to have Jodi and Laurie there with me.  Great conversation makes up for the misery of being cold and having legs feel super tired.  When it was done I was glad I had done it.  Came home to a breakfast of doughnuts!

I have been so lazy in the running department lately.  I'm finding it extremely hard to find the desire to run.  Today, with 101 excuses NOT to run, I overcame the odds and actually got on the treadmill.  It was not a peaceful run because my dear little children needed me several times and I had a phone call interrupt part way through.  However, I finished the 5 miles and am happy to be able to log it and start the month of right.

What a great morning for a run.  Met Jodi and Mauri at 6:15 and we headed out.  I felt great the entire time.  We kept a slow & steady pace so I never felt overly pushed.  Happy to be outside and get in done.

Trying to start the week out on a good note.  Told myself I only had to go 4, but ended up pushing to get 5.  Got a little winded and tired, which was odd because I really wasn't going fast at all.

Didn't get on the treadmill this morning.  Decided I would wait for my hubby to get home and then run outside.  However, he had different plans and so my running had to wait until I got the baby to bed and then it was on the treadmill.  Had a hard time getting into it, the first mile seemed to take FOREVER, but after that it was okay.

Headed out on my own at 8:00 this morning.  Dressed really warm and had snow for the first mile.  At about 2 miles I got really hot and started taking of gloves, scarf and unzipping my jacket.  Felt great!  Loved running through the fallen leaves and enjoying the scenery and time to myself.  I think it ended up just over 7 miles, but I'm not sure how much.  What a great way to start the day.  1:13:02

Okay, I was proud of myself for getting on the treadmill this morning.  My plan was to go 5, but the kids were a little fussy which caused me to jump off a few times to help them.  I really pushed on the 3rd mile and then my legs and desire just died.  I completely walked the last mile.  I'm not quire sure what happened, but at least I got something in today.

4 very slow miles today with some circuits/toning worked in.  My body just seems really tired.

Ran the "Flat as a Pancake" 5K with Laurie, Jodi, Mauri and Kristy.  Did NOT like the course at all - lots on grass and gravel - yuck!  Really had to push, but wanted to be under 30:00 and was thrilled to make it.  Not my worst and not my best, but okay.

6 miles on the treadmill this morning.  Really pushed the 4th mile so that it was under 10 minute pace.  Realizing that speed just isn't my thing :(  Ended up running 5 and walking the last one as a cool down.

Met Jodi and Lauri this morning at 8:00.  Felt great to be out, but very slow running.  I'm grateful for the BEST running friends in the world.  They keep me motivated to run and we always have a great time - thank you!

Up at 7:00 for a good run with Laurie.  Felt like we were going extremely slow - could be considering all the food I've eaten over the last 2 days.

Told myself I HAD to get a good run in today.  Kept it at a steady pace until mile 3 and then bumped it up a notch.  Finished 5 in 52:00 - I'm happy with that!

On the treadmill once again.  Decided to put it on an incline today - shocking to anybody that knows me and my huge dislike for any sort of hill.  I could really feel it in my legs.  Walked the last mile as a cool down - good workout.

No running today.  I decided to mix it up just  bit and instead of running I did a 50 minute exercise video.  I could definitely "feel" the burn and used some muscles that hadn't been used in a while.  Planning to run tomorrow.

Okay, I took a 10 day running break.  Not for any real reason, just couldn't find any motivation to want to do it.  This morning I told myself I had to get back to it because my pants are starting to get a little tight.  I planned on only doing 4, but I was feeling good and the kids were cooperating so I pushed and did 5.

All pretty slow and my legs were tired.  My lower back is really hurting - not sure why.

Wow, my running has really been sparse lately & I most definitely felt it today.  Kept it nice and slow, but my whole body hated every minute of it.  I'll try again tomorrow.

Waited all day to get my run in - felt terrible, but glad I did it.

Glad to be in warm St. George.  Went running this morning with my mom - had a great time!

Had a wonderful run with my mom.  LOVE the St. George scenery!