andee's running

I met Laurie this morning at 6:00 and was happy to get a run in outside.  We decided to vary from our normal route just a bit in order to avoid some icy roads.  The whole run felt pretty good and I think we were going about a 10 minute miles the entire time.  I got home and my boys were still in bed so I added on 2 more miles on the treadmill to give me a good start on the week.  My goal this week is to run 25 miles - please hold me to it!

Once again it is Tuesday, which means I have a YW meeting at 9:00am and that is my excuse not to run.  It really isn't a good excuse because there is plenty of time in the day, but I hate getting up and ready and then running and having to get ready all over again.  So, quite honestly, I'm just really lazy! 

Our experience at Primary Children's yesterday was amazing.  We came home with good news that everything was just fine!  I was so impressed with the wonderful people up there and the amazing technology we have today.  I drove home feeling so blessed to live here and to know that there are the best doctors in the world so close to take care of my children.

I had every intention of going out and having a good run this morning. However, I woke up to the sounds of wind and looked out my window to see snow everywhere. I climbed back in bed, but couldn't go back to sleep. Finally, at 6:15 my boys were awake in their room and I decided it was now or never. I wasn't thrilled to be on the treadmill, but at least I was running. I kept all 5 miles right around the 10 minute mark and was happy to be finished in 52:18. The best part of the entire run was that my boys played happily the entire time. Now I have to get myself motivated to go out in the snow and cold for all my errands - wish me luck!

It took me a while to get motivated, but I decided to go ahead and just do a nice easy run on the treadmill today.  I wasn't going to worry about speed or time, just enjoy the run.  The plan to just enjoy was quickly foiled by children who could not cooperate or get along with each other - frustration!  So, I did 4 miles in 41:53... 11:04, 10:27, 10:00, 10:22.  Amazingly enough, now that I'm finished my kids are playing together and perfectly content!!!

It felt soooooo good to be able to run outside this morning.  In fact, I was so excited I went out to the corner early!  It was a great day to be out, not too cold and no wind, can you really ask for more than that?  We ran our normal 3.5 loop and had great conversation which really made the time fly.  Once I got home I decided to add on another mile so that I can get a little closer to my goal of 25 for the week.  I'm excited for the weekend, tomorrow we are going to our cabin on the Provo river, which will be a nice change of scenery for me and the boys.

I headed out this morning excited and ready for a great run.  I met my friends Laurie and Jodi and we were off.  I must admit that the first 2 miles were a struggle.  My legs felt so tired and I couldn't breath real well.  Then it was like someone flipped a switch and all of a sudden I felt great.  Jodi turned back on the small loop, but Laurie and I kept going.  We had a great time talking about our families and our church callings - she's RS president and I'm YW president in our ward - and lets just say I'm grateful for what I have.  I'm glad the week is over and that I met my goal of 25 miles for the week - yahoo!!!