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Location:

North Salt Lake,UT,

Member Since:

Jan 04, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

  • 5K 
    • '08 SLC 33:11
    • '10 Winter Series 24:49
    • '10 Salt Lake Run Co 23:37
  • 10K 
    • '98 Des News 56:33
    • '99 Des News 49:52
    • '10 Des News 44:48
  • Half 
    • '10 Canyonlands 1:54:22
    • '10 SLC Half 1:45:32
    • '10 Provo Valley 1:44:04
    • '10 Provo River 1:43:56
    • '10 Snow Canyon 1:40:18
    • in 2012 I did Snow Canyon at 5 months post baby and got 1:45 - I was pretty proud about that!
  • Full
    • '08 SGM 5:54:00
    • '10 SGM 3:55:19

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Focusing on cardio and strength training so I can push baby out in record time come early spring '15. ;)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston.

Break 1:40 in the half.

Personal:

We have a 2 year old girl and we're expecting baby #2. :) I'm a NICU nurse working full-time nights.  

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles: 63.20
Asics Nimbus 15 Lifetime Miles: 62.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
508.9733.0031.013.08576.06
Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 69.20Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #1 Miles: 23.71Saucony Hattori Miles: 5.25Kinvara 2 Miles: 370.52Kinvara 3 Miles: 60.20Brooks Green Silence 1 Miles: 35.40Brooks Green Silence 2 Miles: 15.00
Weight: 149.05
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles, 5th south loop

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.500.000.000.004.50

  • Body Pump class (strength training)
  • ran north for 4.5 miles from the gym, rode the bus home

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 4.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Jan 03, 2012 at 16:21:43 from 98.202.23.178

awesome! I love that you chased down the bus to get a ride home :) -I'm sure you didn't, but it was a good story/picture in my head :)

From glidergirl on Tue, Jan 03, 2012 at 16:25:52 from 67.2.143.17

Sometimes I almost have to do that...:) but today I waited patiently at the stop (and stretched). :) Hope you're healing up nicely! :)

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 03, 2012 at 16:49:42 from 75.162.95.99

GOOD JOB on the workout in and out of the gym! :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 12:57:19 from 207.47.80.154

NICE!!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

  • Cyclying class

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Smooth on Wed, Jan 04, 2012 at 14:21:17 from 75.162.95.99

The best kind of class...no homework or test required! :)

From glidergirl on Fri, Jan 06, 2012 at 16:12:32 from 67.2.143.17

I agree Smooth! :) I could do these types of "classes" all my life!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.000.000.000.001.00

  • 15 minutes on the treadmill while I waited for the class to start
  • 1 hour Powertone class - cardio and strength training intervals.  I wish I had my heart rate monitor on to see how high it got...that class was hard!

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 1.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Bec on Sat, Jan 07, 2012 at 15:35:10 from 68.206.133.141

Great cross training, keep it up!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.000.000.000.001.00

  • 2 failed attempts to go running (long story)
  • 15 mins on the treadmill at home
  • 40 min weight training circuit at the gym with sis

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 1.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.700.000.000.006.70

  • 6.7 miles, 4th north
  • PM: weight lifting at the gym with sis

Found my mojo again this week!  Today's run felt good. :)  I figured I had lost all "umph" for running (or moving in general) for the next 4 months.  Last week all I felt like doing was sitting on the couch and eating.  It got so bad that even James said a couple times, "Hon, don't you need to go workout??"  He has never once had to say that!  Haha. :)  Well it turns out someone was just having a little growth spurt!

January 2nd

only 5 days later....January 7th

 

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 6.70
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Jan 09, 2012 at 22:21:03 from 98.202.23.178

wow! how crazy is that?!? I love how cute you look!! :) Nice job keeping up on the running...as usual.

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 02:35:39 from 75.162.95.99

:) :) :) You look SO CUTE!!! :) :) :)

Good job with the running and working out while the little baby girl is growing so crazily fast!!! :) :) :)

From Carina on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 14:52:18 from 204.15.86.83

Yay for babies!! I am due June 11th. Great job getting miles in, pregnant running is definitely a challenge!!

From glidergirl on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 14:54:31 from 67.2.143.17

Thanks guys! :)

Carina, I'm due May 10th. As you may have seen on my blog list, I totally stock your blog - you give me motivation to run while pregnant even if I don't feel like it, you are doing AWESOME!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

  • 1 mile on Bountiful Blvd.  I was enjoying it, but my tights were too tight around my waist despite many efforts to move them around...sharp pains, had to stop and walk back to the car.
  • Went home, changed into capris that fit better.
  • 3 miles on the treadmill (trying to improve my relationship with the treadmill...I think it's working!!)

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From watchmerun on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 15:06:31 from 155.101.104.115

I have some tight clothes as well. But, in my case, it's from too much Holiday chocolate!

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 15:23:32 from 75.162.95.99

:) You are so cute! :):):)

Hmmm, do they make running tights for expecting mommies?

GOOD JOB with the running!

From glidergirl on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 15:29:09 from 67.2.143.17

Mmmmm...chocolate! Such a good/bad thing! Just do a really long run and there you go, it's like it never happened. :)

I'm not sure about the tights...I need to do some research online. I was really hoping to hold off having to buy clothes. Oh well!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles - 5th south loop

Weight update!  Things are cookin' now. ;)  There are many times I find myself wanting to EEEAAAATTT lots of junk food.  I know everyone wants to do that, but this is serious stuff I'm fighting against you guys!  Hahaha. :)  Here are my numbers so far and my goal for the next 4 months...

  • Best running weight so far: 125 lbs (2010)
  • Starting pregnancy weight: 145 lbs
  • Total pregnancy weight gain: 10 lbs
  • Current weight: 155 lbs
  • Goal preg weight gain: 20-25 lbs* (165-175 lbs total)
  • Weeks left: 17

I'll try and stick to the goal weight gain as long as baby girl is progressing well; I won't freak out too much if I go over.  And I'm not going to count my calories.  I'll just eat when I'm hungry, but try to get the highest nutrition possible. I want to at least try for the low end since technically, being only 5'4", I was "overweight" according to the BMI scale when I became pregnant (!!!).  Definitely not the weight I am proud of, but maybe it helped us get pregnant easier??  Who knows.  I can definitely feel the 30 extra pounds when I run.  It will be nice to be at 125 again, whenever I can get to that!  Just think of all the strength training my legs are getting with each step right now! =0)  Oh how nice it would be to just use the excuse of pregnancy to be lazy and eat!  That would be fun! :) 

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 155.40
Comments
From allie on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 21:38:03 from 63.248.245.124

it looks like you are doing great! i hope everything is going well with the pregnancy, and best of luck in the last 17 weeks!

From Teena Marie on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 22:55:24 from 174.27.210.108

You and Matt are cracking me up today!!! I just love you, Brooke! :)

From Smooth on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 16:38:55 from 75.162.95.99

NICE goal weight gain! I gained 40 lbs with one of my babies...the weight came off slowly but the stretch marks are horrid and permanent! :) :) :) With my 4'11" frame, I was one big rolly polly ball...the baby took up residency of every single inch of my belly. I could not breath no less run.

Sorry to ramble on...:) :) :) I think you are the cutest pregnant running girl EVER!!! You are doing everything right! Keep it up!!!!

From glidergirl on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 00:38:57 from 155.100.9.11

Thanks Allie! :)

Teena, Matt definitely had me beat hahahaha, I still think it's funny that he put that! Oh the "joys" of running.

Smooth, I LOVE hearing about other women's experiences, so you can ramble all you want! You poor thing! I bet that was so uncomfortable!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.110.000.000.003.11

  • 3 miles walk/jog - 2100 south loop (Bountiful)

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #1 Miles: 3.11
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 01:18:47 from 174.27.210.108

Bountiful? :)

From glidergirl on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 00:11:22 from 155.100.9.11

As you asking what I mean by Bountiful? Like that's where I live Bountiful, or are you saying my that was such a bountiful blog entry? LOL :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.001.000.000.005.00

4 easy miles + 1 marathon pace mile on the treadmill

Thanks for all your treadmill workout ideas everyone, today I really liked the treadmill! I actually ran marathon pace...feeling pretty good about that. :)

  • .75 miles @ 5.0
  • .25 miles @ 7.0
  • .75 miles @ 5.5
  • .25 miles @ 7.3
  • .75 miles @ 5.7
  • .25 miles @ 7.3
  • .75 miles @ 5.7
  • .25 miles @ 7.3
  • 1 mile @ 5.3

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 17:48:45 from 174.27.210.108

Glad you had such a great run. :) :) :)

From Smooth on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 23:15:02 from 75.162.95.99

NICE TM run! :) :) :) Glad you are enjoying it.

I had a TM accident today. DO NOT step on a moving treadmill...very dumb and dangerous!

From glidergirl on Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 14:10:18 from 67.2.139.16

Thanks Teena! :) Oh my gosh Smooth!!!! Are you OK? Hopefully you didn't get too hurt. :( You know, it's funny you say this, because my midwife told me she doesn't want me running outside anymore because of potential ice...treadmill only. I know that's true, but the thing is, I feel MUCH more stable outside than on a fast moving machine! They make me nervous! So don't tell her, but I still run outside. =0) Anyway, hope you're OK.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

  • Body Pump class
  • 3 mile run north of the gym and then rode the bus home.  A few pickups thrown in there from bus stop to bus stop. ;) 

Told 3 people at work who asked if I still run that I felt like my running days were over for a few months after last Thursday's run (that turned into a walk and was a lot more uncomfortable than normal in the bladder/womb/lung region!).  Guess I just needed a little rest because I can still run!  Yay!

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #1 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 15:18:05 from 98.202.23.178

Look at you still bustin' it out! I'm glad you listened to your body, took the time off and are now back to enjoying it! Just do that and keep on keepin' on - you will get through this in no time! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

  • 5.5 miles, 5th south loop

Put some chocolate protein powder in my green smoothie this morning in efforts to ensure adequate protein...I'm not so sure I like it. :| Maybe I should get some vanilla or orange flavor to go in the green smoothies from now on!

**chocolate/green smoothie update:  yuck, couldn't do it...had to throw the rest away**

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 157.00
Comments
From Smooth on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 22:12:34 from 75.162.95.99

Check out all those 5s! :). Happy to see you're running consistently and the weather was nice too!

I agree with the vanilla protein powder! it goes well with ANY flavor smoothies! use the chocolate one with berry or banana smoothhie.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.001.000.000.004.00

  • 4 miles on the treadmill with 4 x .25 mile marathon pace pick ups each mile (pretty much the exact workout as Monday, just one mile less)

OK, I'm feelin pretty darn groovy.  I now love the treadmill, I have now had 3 runs this week with 30 seconds/mile faster times than my normal pregnancy average AND I continue to run despite my constant fears that I'm going to have a 24 weeker pop out of me while running and end up with a NICU baby (what, not everyone thinks like that? :) ). 

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 156.00
Comments
From Bec on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 17:43:48 from 68.206.133.141

Crazy prego lady on a TM!!! I hope that baby doesn't make any surprise arrivals. Sounds like you are doing great.

From glidergirl on Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 10:20:51 from 67.2.139.16

Haha. :) She better not...I show her the premies and work and say "see...they thought it would be fun to come out early and now look how they are stuck in lonely isolette instead of their mommy's warm tummy?!"

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

  • 3 quick miles on the treadmill before I had to leave...I was proud I fit it in, that's what sets us runners apart from the sedentary world! =0)

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #1 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.500.000.006.50

6.5 miles - 1.3 miles to and from the post office to mail a letter and buy stamps, then continued on to the regular 5th south loop.  Last 800 meters were at marathon pace. 

Today's green smoothie is a very deep purple.  We like to try different frozen fruits [to cover up the spinach taste] and this time James bought marion berries.  Yum! 

 http://connect.garmin.com/activity/144072702

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #1 Miles: 6.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Smooth on Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 13:53:07 from 75.162.95.99

Your running is going so well! GOOD JOB! How exciting that your last 800m were at mp. :)

Your smoothies sound so yummy and healthy! :)

From RAD on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 16:51:20 from 98.202.23.178

not sure I could deal with green smoothies...even with marion berries!

Nice job on the running!

From glidergirl on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 19:40:44 from 67.2.139.16

Thanks Smooth! :) RAD, they are SO good! Just put an apple, strawberries, banana and/or any other berries with 3 huge handfulls of spinach and you won't even know it's healthy, it's so yummy. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.100.000.000.003.10

  • 5K and weightlifting at the gym with sis

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #1 Miles: 3.10
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Extra shift at work = four 12's in a row = no running inbetween (too tired when pregnant)

...but the extra overtime money for upcoming baby expenses is nice! :)  I'll maybe do a few miles Friday, but for sure a 5-miler at least on Saturday.  

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From watchmerun on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 17:09:17 from 166.70.212.36

Waiting to hear about the 5-miler (tapping me foot, impatiently)...

From RAD on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 19:38:07 from 98.202.23.178

Hope things went well today - and that you got some rest!

From glidergirl on Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 18:34:50 from 67.2.139.16

No 5 miler...:( Turned into a 5th shift in a row! Can't wait to go for a nice, rejuvenating run on Monday! Not a fun running week, but feeling very blessed to have an opportunity to make some extra money while we can. Apparently babies are coming in droves across the valley and all NICU's and labor & delivery units are swamped! LOL We are almost double our normal census. So we all try to help out when it gets busy and then are rewarded with big fat checks. Something I could not keep up like some nurses do. I love my job though and it helped that James had a big homework project this week/weekend anyway. And now I'm going to rest for the next 3 days. :)

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 18:54:36 from 174.27.219.206

Hope you will take a piece of that nice check and do something fun!! :)

Love ya!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

  • 30 mins on the elliptical, 30 minutes weightlifting with sis at the gym

Still dragging from last week's 60 hours of work in 5 nights.  Although I'd have to say that thanks to the conditioning running has provided, me and my belly totally rocked it!!  Now if I could just get my running momentum back.  PS - everything on me is getting BIGGER!  Fun times!  Hahahaha.  I keep forgetting to weigh myself, but I'm sure it's up 1-2 pounds from last week. ;)  Definitely one of the things I just have to ignore and realize that in time...it will come off and I'll be able to run normal and walk without a slight waddle! 

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 23:38:22 from 98.202.23.178

yes, it will! It takes you 9 months to put it on and unfortunately it takes 9 months (or more) to take it off. Especially if you are nursing until the baby is a year, then those 'things' won't go away until you're done! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles, 5th south loop

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 158.40
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 23:38:40 from 98.202.23.178

see, back at it and loving it already...well, I hope.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.001.250.000.005.25

  • 5.25 miles, 5th south loop

I love my Garmin!  Set it to beep at me every .75 miles then .25 miles so I could pick it up for a total of 5 x 400 meters....like the workout I've been doing on the treadmill.  It helped me pick up the pace overall and it felt like a good workout.  There are a few "hills" (hahaha) in there which kind of wear me out (doesn't take much), but otherwise, the pickups were around marathon pace.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/146630811

 

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 5.25
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Smooth on Thu, Feb 02, 2012 at 14:37:07 from 75.162.95.99

NICE run, cute Brooke!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 17:51:07 from 75.162.92.164

NICE!!! We NEED to get together!!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.250.000.000.005.25

  • 5.25 miles, 5th south loop

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 5.25
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From allie on Sat, Feb 04, 2012 at 18:20:52 from 97.126.211.101

very nice! hope everything is feeling good for you right now. looks like you are staying consistent. nice job.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.250.000.000.005.25

  • 5.25 miles, 5th south loop

Tried out my Hattori's again, I love those things!  My running mechanics are so much better in them.  Felt like I was gliding...which is saying a lot right now for my ~160 pound self! ;)

Saucony Hattori Miles: 5.25
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From watchmerun on Tue, Feb 07, 2012 at 11:02:57 from 166.70.212.36

Great job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.001.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles, treadmill

.75 at 5.5mph/.25 at 7.0mph for 4 miles with last mile at 5.5mph 

10:30 pace 

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #1 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Smooth on Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 23:46:14 from 76.1.85.84

Nice to see you keep up with the running! How are you feeling? :)

From glidergirl on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 02:51:18 from 155.100.9.11

Thanks Smooth! :) I am feeling really good. :) I just get worn out easier than I used to and I'm starting to sometimes feel uncomfortable and big, but I really can't complain. :) Grateful for a smooth pregnancy so far!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Feb 09, 2012 at 19:26:24 from 75.162.92.164

Every time I see a pregnant lady running at the gym I think, "Nope, she's not as cute as Brooke!" :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on the treadmill at our hotel while James was sleeping :)  (he has the uncanny ability to sleep 2-3 hours longer than me)
  • 3.5 miles of walking!!

We went on a vacation...it was so fun!  It was James' birthday on Sunday.  I picked him up from work on Thursday with the car all packed and just started driving south, he had no idea. :)  He figured it out pretty fast.  We got into Las Vegas at about midnight on Thursday night.

Today we had a yummy salmon dinner on the patio at a nice restaurant and went to the Blue Man group (and walked around A LOT).  What a great show! So entertaining!

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.500.000.000.001.50

  • 1.5 miles on the treadmill
  • more walking!

I was pretty hammered after yesterday!  I have been having what feels like a strained muscle or ligament between my right hip and pelvis.  It was hurting more than normal all day Friday and then during my run Saturday, so I cut my planned 3-5 miles short.

Today we walked around again and went to the Jabbawockeez.  We also had free vouchers for restaurants so we went to a really nice steakhouse.  The waiter was NOT pleased to have us at his table since we didn't drink lots of wine, gamble, eat a lot of food and desserts...etc.  Hahaha, it was funny!  We saw the bus boy more than him.  He was also very offended when I asked "what comes with the steaks?"  Apparently, when you eat at $60+ per plate restaurants, "everything on the menu is ala carte...Ma'am."  (making it $80+ per person) Well excuse me!   

We were beat by the time we got back to our hotel around midnight.  We used the rest of our vouchers for a breakfast buffet at "Le Village Buffet" at the Paris Hotel the next morning before driving home.  It was so yummy!  Made to order crepes and omeletes, food everywhere and the hotel looks like you're walking in a Paris village (with a blue sky, clouds, trees and everything). 

It was a lot of fun, but we both agree...we're Las Vegas'd out for a very long time!  You can only stand so much smoke and junk for so long.  Now we're back to reality and wish we could still be gone somewhere. :) 

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 1.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 16:55:35 from 98.202.23.178

Man, gotta love people that think we all eat and drink at hundered $/ plate restaurants all the time. Nice. Hopefully, at least the food was good.

Do you have a belly support band? If not, you may want to get one. It will help the ligament pain that you will continue to encounter. It was the only way I could run. Otherwise I felt like my baby was going to fall out :)

From allie on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 16:56:48 from 161.38.218.168

sorry about your hip/pelvis. hope it's okay...

regarding the restaurant -- you should have ordered a pb&j (no crust!) just to see his reaction.

From glidergirl on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 16:58:57 from 71.35.200.204

Hahahaha Allie, that would be so funny! He probably would have just left us. :)

Rachel, you are right, I really do need to get one! I will look into one right now. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Bought a maternity band today.  I'm just going to hold off on cardio until I can get it in the mail because the ligaments are still pretty sore/tender to touch.  In the meantime, I'm enjoying the extra energy from not exercising and not being as tired at work at 4am....and....I feel like I'm getting squishier by the minute! ;)  Hahaha...except for my belly, that's nice and tight from the s t r e t c h i n g.  She is getting big and moving my whole stomach now and gets the hiccups everyday.  I'm loving every minute of it and I wish she would move all day!  Makes the extra pudgy packs I'm finding all over my body totally worth it. :)  3 months left! 

I find myself getting more and more nervous at how long it's going to take to get back to normal running and a normal weight, especially with a new baby, so I'm trying to just relax and remember that I'll just need to go at my own pace and keep a good balance with everything and enjoy it!  I guess it's not like I'm missing out on any big 1st place award checks or anything. =0) 

Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.500.000.000.001.50

Needed to get outside for fresh air and exercise, did 3.6 miles of walking (with about 1.5 miles of running).  Ligaments hurt later in the night, so I'll for sure just be taking it easy for a few days.  Guess I had to be sure it really was hurt...haha. :)  Not being able to run right now is coming as somewhat of a relief, unlike the deep depression during injuries in the past!  I need more energy to get some things done on my days off work, so it's working out well. 

Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 1.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 13:32:52 from 98.202.23.178

Take the time you need and when you feel like you are ready to jump back in you'll have your band and it won't be so bad.

Don't worry about jumping back in either. Just like you need energy now, you'll need it then and not having to feel like you need to jump right back in will be a relief. You'll be able to run for pleasure again and you'll love it!! Then the weight will fall off naturally and the speed will come back.

From glidergirl on Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 14:31:45 from 67.2.170.32

Thanks for the encouragement Rachel! I wore my band today for the first time and it really helped. :) I got the one you recommended to Carina (I think it was you that recommended it).

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  • 2 mile trial run at the gym with the belly band, seemed to work well.  Hoping to go for a nice run outside tomorrow!  Maybe 3 miles or so, we'll see.

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From Smooth on Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 17:53:53 from 174.27.219.252

happy belly band running tomorrow! :)

From glidergirl on Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 16:41:56 from 67.2.170.32

Thanks Smoothie! :) :) Hope you're hangin in there...sending lots of healing thoughts your way!!!

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  • 2 easy miles to the gym with the band
  • weightlifting
  • waddled 2 miles home
  • fantasized the whole starving way home about all the yummy, fattening things I wanted to eat (don't worry, I just stuck to healty tuna fish when I got home :) )

update: ligament started hurting after about 1.5 miles of running.  So I'll either just run 2 miles at a time and see what happens or find another form of exercise until further notice. =0)  

**I think it may be this (the round ligament - on the right side at the bottom...usually only when I run or walk around all day, though, so that's good):

http://www.fitsugar.com/Pregnancy-Round-Ligament-Pain-8199221

 

 

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  • 30 minutes elliptical & weightlifting at the gym with my sister AND my mom

After several days of no exercising, my ligament has finally healed!  The 2 miles of joy I got from running last time was NOT worth the painful and incapacitaded pelvic girdle the rest of that night.  OUCH.  So...I'm nervous to try running at all for the next 2.5 months. 

Felt good to exercise again tonight...it really helps my lower back feel better and stronger, along with all the other great benefits.

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From Smooth on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 14:55:30 from 174.27.219.252

Glad you're able to do other exercises to keep you healthy and baby-growing-business happy!

AS a nurse I'm sure you know very well how hormones during pregnancy affect the ligaments which must take on the stress of a growing uterus. You're smart to pay attention to the demands pregnancy take on your body and doing everything right to stay healthy and strong! :)

GOOD JOB! So happy your sister and mother were able to join you in the gym...makes it less lonely! I answered your questions about documentaries on my blog. :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 23:15:35 from 75.162.92.164

I am just happy that you are happy! :)

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  • weightlifting

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  • 35 minutes elliptical
  • weightlifting

Not quite as tired lately, would love to go for a long, hard run!  Soon. :)  It's an interesting life...slowing down, doing less, getting heavy.  But we are enjoying this phase and having fun.  Putting the crib together this weekend! 

PS - passed my glucose test with flying colors!  No 3-hour test needed for me, yay!  She's measuring roughly 3 lbs 4 oz (average is about 2.5ish pounds) and she's made it to my NICU magical # of 30 weeks without trying to come out early, so I'm very proud of her. :)

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From RAD on Fri, Mar 02, 2012 at 23:46:16 from 98.202.23.178

30 weeks is such a big sigh of relief! YAY! Keep up the hard work, you'll get that long run soon enough :)

From glidergirl on Sat, Mar 03, 2012 at 11:10:11 from 207.224.201.200

Thanks Rachel! :)

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  • 45 mins elliptical (level 10, speed 4-5, heart rate 130-145)
  • 15 minutes stairclimber (level 7, heart rate 150-160, it was hard!)
  • 60 minutes Body Pump class

Felt good to workout hard this morning!

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From Teena Marie on Sat, Mar 03, 2012 at 13:05:45 from 174.27.198.157

You are AMAZING!!!

Congrats on the FINE FINE SUPER FINE glucose test yesterday!!! :) :) :) You seriously are so stinkin' cute!!! :) :) :)

From RAD on Sun, Mar 04, 2012 at 00:03:26 from 98.202.23.178

15 min on the stair climber? yikes. When I was prego I avoided the stairs like the plague! I can't imagine doing it for 15 min!!

excellent hard workout today Brooke!!

From Smooth on Mon, Mar 05, 2012 at 19:59:33 from 174.27.219.252

Wow! Awesome workouts!!!

We need an update pix of the cute baby on board! :)

From glidergirl on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 at 15:56:36 from 67.2.166.150

Thanks for the encouragement Teena, RAD and Smooth! :) You guys are doing some awesome things, too! I love looking at your blogs everyday! :)

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  • 40 minutes on the elliptical (level 10, speed 5, heart rate 145)
  • weightlifting

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  • 30 minutes on the elliptical
  • 8 minutes on the stairclimber

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From allie on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 at 16:30:30 from 161.38.218.168

8 minutes on the stairclimber = workout for a week. seriously, so hard. nice job.

From RAD on Wed, Mar 07, 2012 at 20:34:36 from 98.202.23.178

I'm with Allie! Nice job Brooke, I love how awesome you are doing with all the baby workouts!! Are you getting excited? 2 months? yay!

From RAD on Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 16:15:35 from 98.202.23.178

looks like you are having a killer time in Vegas!!

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Things are going great, I just may be MIA from my blog posting for a littlle bit.  I caught up on everyone's blogs tonight, looks like you're getting in some good runs. :)  I hope you're all doing well!

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From Teena Marie on Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 12:31:39 from 174.232.133.215

Glad things are going great! Hope you are loving life! :-)

From RAD on Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 20:54:08 from 98.202.23.178

Well, I'll only let you be MIA for a little while...and if you come back with some good posts! :)

From glidergirl on Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 04:22:10 from 155.100.9.11

Life is good. :) :) I should be back to regular exercise (and posting) by next week. Hope you guys are doing well!

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Should be back to exercising by Monday or for sure Tuesday.  Check back then for a wickedly exciting post...something to the effect of "30 minutes elliptical and weightlifting." ;)

I thought this post was neat.  Aaron is married to Nan Kennard who ran the Boston Marathon last year and did really well (she is a good friend of my good friend and grew up in Utah).  She would have done better, but became injured during the race (but kept running anyway).  I followed Aaron's blog as he trained for his first off-road marathon (and first marathon at that I believe).  I am going to put up a picture of a cool looking girl runner when I start running again.  I did this while training for SGM in 2010 and I felt like it helped me focus. :)

http://www.aaronkennard.com/2012/03/boston-vision/

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  • 55 minutes elliptical!
  • weightlifting

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From watchmerun on Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 22:59:09 from 166.70.212.36

Exciting stuff!

From glidergirl on Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 23:20:03 from 166.250.1.224

How is your week going? How is the minimal shoe running?

From watchmerun on Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 23:21:35 from 166.70.212.36

The sole of my left foot is sore, maybe a touch of plantar fasciitis. So, I'm taking the week off. Is it due to minimal shoes? Maybe.

From glidergirl on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 17:21:18 from 155.100.9.11

Either way, it's never fun to have to take the week off! I hope it heals up fast. I wore some braces at night when I had something like that. They seemed to loosen my calves up at night and it went away. I'll try and find out what they're called and let you know in case it gets worse.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 17:24:12 from 174.27.199.63

Was it the strassburg sock?

HI BROOKE!!! :)

HI MATT!!! :)

From glidergirl on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 17:31:52 from 155.100.9.11

Hi Teena! :) How are you??

I went with something else that was more like a brace (I'm not at home now so I can't see the name) because the reviews didn't seem too great for the sock type ones, but I've never used them myself so I can't say for sure.

From Teena Marie on Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 19:19:39 from 174.27.199.63

I don't have experience with either of them. Luckily (knock on wood) I have had no issues with my PF.

How are you feeling?

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No exercise...again!  For the first time in a few years here at work we have had record number of babies several times over since December!  It's crazy.  So instead of structured exercise on the elliptical, I've just been working a lot (a lot) in the past 2 weeks.  I feel like I'm getting lots of exercise, so I guess that's good!  Need to pad the bank account for our spring chick coming in 7 weeks. :)  Every time I come into work I pass by the streets I used to run on in Salt Lake and it always gets me excited to start running again!  Having said that, it surprises me at how content I am to not run until after May.  I thought I would be devastated. =0)  I guess having a protruding stomach changes things a bit...

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From Teena Marie on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 09:17:53 from 174.27.199.63

I am so happy that you are so happy!!! :) :) :)

And you are an amazingly cute pregnant woman!!! :) :) :)

From RAD on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 14:20:13 from 98.202.23.178

Yeah, the money will be really nice in a couple months!! You won't miss work or running then :) Glad to see you are doing well and busy as busy can be. Can't wait to log on and see a picture of that little chick :) BUT not too soon!!! You know all too well about that.

From glidergirl on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 21:01:53 from 71.219.131.24

Aaaahhh...thanks Teena! You know how to make a pregnant girl blush... or maybe that's just my abnormally high body temperature that's doing that.. :)

Rachel, I will definitely put up a pic of the cutie when she comes. :) :)

From RAD on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 22:16:36 from 98.202.23.178

I LOVE the new pic!! TOO cute! I wish I was cute preggo like that.

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Craving some hard runs, tired muscles, wide-open lungs, a lower resting heart rate and a strong core! =0)  Although my midwife did tell me the other day "you have some really strong ab muscles" as she was feeling the position of the baby to find a heart rate.  I laughed and said it was from all that running I used to do.  She said it should come in handy when pushing...I REALLY hope she's right! 

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From Bec on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 14:56:06 from 68.206.133.141

Just saw your DARLING picture, so so so cute! It will all be worth it when you see that little baby. So excited for you! You look like you are beaming. :)

From glidergirl on Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 15:42:06 from 166.250.16.136

Thanks Bec! I can't wait to see her... I'm so ready to be a mom! :) I hope you're doin well. :)

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 22:41:54 from 174.27.212.157

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your picture!!! You are SO DANG CUTE!!! :) Have you got a name picked out for the sweet "mom's future running buddy girl"?

From RAD on Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 22:29:58 from 98.202.23.178

oh it gets so hard at this stage! Wanting those good runs and workouts, but no way to get them. Don't worry. There is a time and season to everything. Hang in there and use those core muscles in 6ish weeks :) Then enjoy some baby time!

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  • 1 hour spin class!  Felt good. :)

Today I am THIRTY! 

 

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From RivertonPaul on Mon, Apr 02, 2012 at 15:24:33 from 166.250.0.166

Happy Birthday.

From glidergirl on Tue, Apr 03, 2012 at 09:15:28 from 71.219.131.24

Thanks Paul! :)

From watchmerun on Wed, Apr 04, 2012 at 09:34:15 from 155.101.104.115

I hope you had a wonderful birthday and that James spoiled you.

From Smooth on Wed, Apr 04, 2012 at 14:53:18 from 174.27.212.157

Happy belated birthday! Cute Brooke! Hope it was as wonderful as you! :) :) :)

My oldest son turned 31 yesterday! My youngest son will be 20 this coming Friday. April birthdays are GREAT!!! :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, Apr 04, 2012 at 16:12:42 from 174.27.199.63

STINK!!!! HOW IN THE WORLD DID I MISS YOUR BIRTHDAY????? I am a horrible friend!!!!!

So ... when are we getting together to celebrate???

(Btw, I would take 30s over 20s any year!! 30s are AWESOME!!!)

LOVE YOU!

From glidergirl on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 00:57:10 from 155.100.9.11

Matt - funny thing is whatever he bought won't be shipped till Monday so I didn't get anything! He feels really bad. =0)

Smooth - Thanks! :) Happy Birthday to your kids...April bdays are the best!

Teena - How dare you miss my birthday! It's a once a year event!! Haha. :) I'm already liking my 30's. A new baby tops anything else for sure!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 16:06:27 from 174.27.199.63

So ... how are the thirties treating you? :)

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 05, 2012 at 18:06:07 from 71.219.98.16

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY a few days late!!! I am anxiously awaiting to hear what you got!

LOBE your cute pregnant picture and caption! So cute? Is it a girl so you can buy her little running skirts?

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  • 35 minutes spin
  • 30 minutes elliptical
  • some weightlifting

Turns out that somewhere between today and Monday's spin class something happened and I can't bend over to reach the handle bars as easily. :)  Someone's trying to grow big...go baby go! 

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From Smooth on Fri, Apr 06, 2012 at 12:01:09 from 174.27.212.157

She is going to be as strong and healthy as mommy! :). Hope you have a great Easter weekend!

From glidergirl on Fri, Apr 06, 2012 at 12:06:36 from 71.219.131.24

Thanks Smooth! :) I hope you have a great one as well with lots of family and yummy food. :)

From Toby on Fri, Apr 06, 2012 at 20:19:47 from 199.101.229.254

Such a cute picture! You are one darling pregnant momma!

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  • 40 mins elliptical
  • 10 mins stairclimber 

 Typing this on my new tablet James gave me for my birthday.  Who knew they could be so fun??  I've probably logged 8 hrs on it just since Saturday. (keeping in mind I am currently more lazy than normal...for some reason...:O) )


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From Teena Marie on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 16:58:44 from 174.27.199.63

How many hours logged on the tablet now?? :) :) :) (Can you watch running movies on it?)

From RAD on Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 13:57:09 from 98.202.23.178

50 min in the gym is NOT lazy. Maybe more than 'normal' but our normal isn't quite 'normal' :)

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Achieved amazing feats today with my 175 lb self!

  • successfully shaved AND lotioned my legs - 15 mins
  • walked up and down the stairs a lot - 20 mins
  • carried several items up and down said stairs - 5 minutes
  • ate lunch WITHOUT spilling on my belly - 5 minutes

only 3 weeks left of heartburn! :)

 

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From watchmerun on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 09:09:55 from 166.70.212.36

This is my favorite post in a while! So funny. Keep fighting the good fight!

From glidergirl on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 19:24:58 from 71.219.131.24

Haha :) It really takes a lot to do those things I wrote about! I'm just trying to keep up with your bodizzles and Teena's surface area analysis. :) Now that was entertaining!

Glad to see your consistent miles, I hope your foot is doing OK? I can't wait to run again! Seeing friend's pictures of the SL half/full this morning got me really excited, that was a really fun race back in '10 I think it was.

From Smooth on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 19:52:12 from 174.27.212.157

Your CUTENESS never cease to impress! :) :) :) YAY for 3 more weeks! So excited for you! :) :) :)

From watchmerun on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 23:55:05 from 166.70.212.36

You will be running again soon! And you will be so much lighter. All women that have babies are amazing.

From RAD on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 14:06:39 from 98.202.23.178

Oh and let me tell you...that heartburn goes away almost immediately!! It is SO wonderful to eat and not hurt afterward!

Nice job getting all of that crazy stuff done. I give you about 7 weeks before you're out running with a jogging stroller :)

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If only us runners could utilize the power of the uterus!  Man, that muscle is strong.  Thanks to its powers, I'm 80% effaced and at 1 cm. ;)  There was one night last week at work when I was convinced my uterus was pulling in and down so hard that it was going to wrap my body up into a ball!  I could barely walk!  (luckily there wasn't any sharp pain associated though)  My coworkers kept touching my belly because it was so tight... I joked about my amazing one pack....to think of the strength!

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From RAD on Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 15:11:42 from 98.202.23.178

oh, you shall see the full strength of that little organ soon enough :)

Can't believe it is almost baby time! Remember a year ago at Ogden? Driving up and then you did the first 10ish and Smooth and I panicked when we passed you stretching? yeah....good times :)

From glidergirl on Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 06:38:45 from 71.219.128.5

Uterus: bring on the pain!! Haha. :) Oh I'm sure I'll crumple at the first "real" contraction!

Yes, I remember that! Time flies! I can't wait to start doing a few races. I'm ready to get back into it, I've had a nice LONG break!(with my achilles and feet issues and then pregnancy...I'm talking 1-1.5 years here). I'm so happy for you and where you are finding your level at fitness at right now, you have definitely put in the time and effort. :)

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We bought a 2nd car last night after 8 years of only one car, which will greatly improve my running options and my gym time...I'm really excited!  REALLY excited!!  Oh, and we bought an awesome jogger off KSL a few weeks ago.  Planning to take baby girl on some fun runs on Bountiful Blvd this fall.

The house is clean and I've finished sewing the curtains for our windows.  They are up now.  My nest is ready.  Baby can come any time. ;) 

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From Smooth on Tue, May 01, 2012 at 21:20:33 from 174.27.212.157

AWESOME "nesting"! So happy you now have a 2nd set of wheels and a jogger for baby girl. Best wishes for a happy healthy delivery! So excited for you! :)

From glidergirl on Wed, May 02, 2012 at 07:55:54 from 71.35.231.152

Thanks Smooth! :) I've gotten a TON done, I should nest more often! To answer your earlier question, I'm due in 8 days (next Thursday the 10th). :)

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Contractions for about 5 hours yesterday, but like before...they whimpered out.  The darn things.  I guess I'm 8 days out so we'll give it a break for now.

All the women in my family who have had babies before were really excited for me last night while this was going on and James finally said "the word excitement does NOT come to mind...more like NERVOUSNESS" hahaha. :)

Here's what she looked liked 6 days ago...she's maybe gained 1/2 pound since then.  Grow baby grow!  We're so excited to meet her!

 

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From Teena Marie on Fri, May 04, 2012 at 08:34:54 from 174.27.199.63

Great big smile on my face!!! You are SO SO SO cute!!!!

I cannot believe it is getting this close!!! What a year this has been for you!!! :) :) :)

Lotsa Luvs! :)

From RAD on Fri, May 04, 2012 at 10:37:42 from 98.202.23.178

ooohh, 5 hours?!? That must have been so maddening when they stopped. At least that is how I always felt during those 'false' times. I can't wait to open your blog and see a FACE of a baby :)

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Still here, still pregnant.  We're going on a really long walk on the Boulevard when James gets off work tonight!  I'm feeling waaaay too good to supposedly be due in 1.5 days!  Besides some heartburn and maybe a few other small complaints here and there, I'm really not that uncomfortable. It's not that I don't want her to come on her own time (and I know first babies sometimes go over), it's just that my last day of work is tomorrow night and I'd really like my 12 weeks of FMLA to include her and not waiting around. =0) 

We watched some childbirth shows and videos the other day.  I couldn't stop watching James' face, it was hilarious!  I've seen my share of births because of school and work, but he really hasn't seen anything at all.  Afterwards I thought he would be totally scared, but he is now ready to tackle this thing head-on!  Guess that's what he needed! :)

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From allie on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 15:07:10 from 161.38.218.168

the day is almost here! exciting. best of luck with everything.

your picture is very cute!

From Smooth on Tue, May 08, 2012 at 21:08:10 from 174.27.212.157

Feeling good and having extra energy is a good sign. My first baby was 12 days overdue. She was born on the day of my State Board Exam. Incidently she is now a nurse practitioner. I guess she was going to nursing school in vetro! Hehe! :) I know that anxious feeling, wanting to spend every precious day of the 12 weeks FMLA with your sweet baby instead of waiting!

Glad to know the daddy-to-be is all psyched up for the occasion. You're great at prepping him. :)

Any day now, baby girl! Can't wait to hear of her safe and happy arrival! :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, May 09, 2012 at 10:04:16 from 174.27.199.63

I keep waiting for that magical text: "She's here and baby and momma are doing well!!!" :) :) :)

From glidergirl on Thu, May 10, 2012 at 01:43:13 from 155.100.9.11

Thanks Allie! :)

Smooth, that is CRAZY! 12 days over AND it happened to be right on the day of boards! I bet you were going crazy. That's cute she became a NP. Good for her! :) Funny thing about James is he's the one that says "we need to watch some videos or something" haha. He's really excited to meet her, just nervous about everything surrounding the birth. I don't blame him, I kind am, too!

Teena, I will let you guys know as soon as she decides to have her birthday! :) :)

From RAD on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 13:01:53 from 98.202.23.178

You are SO good and patient. With my first my husband and I both were laughing at the birth videos...yeah, we were young and immature! :) I don't think the labor and birth ever get easy to think about, always scary.

From glidergirl on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 13:08:08 from 71.35.231.152

Rachel - I'm trying to be patient....my patience is really running thin though (actually, James would probably say it was gone a week ago LOL). It's hard to know if I should just wait it out or get induced at 41 weeks (this thursday). I would REALLY like my body to say when it's time though! Ugh! More is happening today, so hopefully we're getting somewhere. "action" like this has happened and then stopped though, so it's hard to not be discouraged! Oh well. Like my mother-in-law said, she's never known any woman to be pregnant forever...which is very comforting to think about because I feel like I will be! Good think I'm not too uncomfortable. (PS - just wanted you to know I purposefully didn't comment on your blog or FB because of your latest post so you wouldn't feel obligated to write back... but as for that, I wouldn't worry about it too much, it's nice to stay connected to the outside world when you're home with kids all day! You're a great mom so don't even worry about getting on to blog or FB :) )

From RAD on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 13:43:52 from 98.202.23.178

well, I'm stuck trying to get bank stuff done today. So, while on hold I'm getting my FB fix in :)

I'm sorry you are at 'the end'!! Those last few days/weeks drag...on...for...ev...er!

From Kelli on Tue, May 15, 2012 at 21:04:22 from 71.219.98.16

OH, I was seeing that you were close and thinking the baby had come, and then scrolled through and NOPE!!! I went 11 days over with my first. Just enjoy the sleep, right????

GOOD LUCK, any day or minute now!

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Another 3 mile walk on the boulevard today! I sure like that route.

41 weeks tomorrow.  We decided to wait till the weekend to re-evaluate what to do.  We could have gone in tonight to get things started, but I figured every woman who has been "started" against their wishes would have said I was crazy to go in willingly even though my blood pressure is fine, the amniotic fluid is fine, she passed her non-stress test with flying colors today, I'm not uncomfortable, I'm changing on my own (very slowly)....soooo.....we canceled the induction appointment tonight and we'll just keep waiting.  My doctor won't go more than next Thursday (42 weeks), but I sure hope she comes on her own before then!  I don't think I'm OK with waiting that long.  I'm scared of that darn pitocin though. :)  I'm sad tonight knowing I could have just gone in and probably had a baby in my arms tomorrow.  Trying to be patient and wade through the waiting and boredom!! 

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From watchmerun on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 21:52:54 from 166.70.212.36

Fear the Pitocin! Of course, who am I to say anything? KristyAnn's experience with Pitocin was good, though. She didn't mind being induced. We are keeping our fingers crossed for you that it all happens soon!

From glidergirl on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 22:14:47 from 166.250.162.177

Well that is the first person I've heard say something other than bad about The Pitocin! Keep those stories coming! :) BTW, I couldn't believe it when I saw that you biked to work! There are some crazy hills going up there... Would like to see the elevation chart on that one.

From watchmerun on Wed, May 16, 2012 at 22:44:48 from 166.70.212.36

The last bit was a bit steep. I've posted the Garmin data now.

From RAD on Tue, May 22, 2012 at 13:09:59 from 98.202.23.178

okay...are you going to post a picture of your sweet little girl here?!? I'm waiting :)

From Smooth on Sat, May 26, 2012 at 17:36:34 from 174.27.212.157

Hope you are loving and enjoying your sweet little Hailey! ♡ :)

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Baby Hailey was born 10 days ago (May 18th)!  She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz and was 19.5 inches long!  She was 8 days late, but she did finally come.  We love her so much. :)

I am feeling so great and can't wait to start working out. In fact, I think I'm going to drag my husband and baby along to go buy some running shoes today..or at least try some on!  I'm going to start walking everyday and then when I get the go ahead to run, I'm going to run!  Nothing like loosing 20 pounds of fluid in one week to make you feel lighter on your feet and want to get out there and run!

I've been keeping up on the blog...you all inspire me and it's so fun to read your posts!  Keep up the good work everyone! 

 

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From Kelli on Mon, May 28, 2012 at 12:22:46 from 67.172.235.55

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! And she is absolutely precious. I SO miss babies, they are the best days of a mother's life.

Good luck with the running shoes, get some cute ones! Can not wait to see you back out there running, pushing her along in a stroller, right??

From catherine on Mon, May 28, 2012 at 17:54:19 from 98.202.112.38

Congratulations on the beautiful baby! And good luck on the recovery.

From runningafterbabies on Mon, May 28, 2012 at 19:33:01 from 71.195.219.247

Aww, so cute! I hope you have a speedy recovery and are getting at least one nap during the day. You'll bounce back in no time.

From Smooth on Mon, May 28, 2012 at 22:59:06 from 174.27.212.157

Congratulations cute Brooke! She is so beautiful! I love her big eyes and cute cute mouth. I think she looks a lot like you! Oooooh I just wanna hold her!

Hope you got some cute running shoes, and return to daily naps and refreshing runs real soon! :).

From glidergirl on Tue, May 29, 2012 at 12:55:55 from 71.35.231.152

Kelli, Catherine, Melody and Smooth:

Thanks so much, we love her so much! :) And thanks for the encouragement, I can't wait to run again...I'm chomping at the bit. :) And yes Kelli, I have my jogger all ready to go! :)

From Carina on Wed, May 30, 2012 at 08:42:31 from 204.15.86.83

She is adorable!! Congrats on a beautiful baby girl!!

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Forgot my Garmin, but I'm pretty sure we walked 3 miles (my sister came with me).  I tried to keep the pace up...it felt like a good workout.  It was her first stroller ride and I think she liked it.  I tried out the jogger to see how she would fit, but she is WAY too small!  Oh well, I'll just do treadmill until she can fit. :)  She's too young anyway to be jostled around that much I'm sure!

I tried on some shoes yesterday!  I ended up ordering them online since I can't run yet anyway and they were cheaper, but I can't wait to try them out.  I can tell I need a couple weeks before I run, but I feel like walking and maybe the elliptical, stairclimber and some aerobics will be OK to do each day.  Feels good to get outside in the sunshine!

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  • 3 miles on Bountiful Blvd with the regular stroller and a sleeping baby.

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  • 25 minutes of Mitch's GMF sculpting DVD

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  • 55 minutes of Mitch's Gold Medal Fitness DVD (some abs included)

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From allie on Fri, Jun 01, 2012 at 12:18:24 from 174.23.147.126

nice work. hope everything is going well. love the picture of your sweet baby!

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  • 3.5 miles walking with the stroller on Bountiful Blvd.  What a beautiful morning.  I want to run so bad!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.50
Weight: 0.00
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From Scott Wesemann on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 15:39:12 from 75.162.74.96

Cute baby. Congrats. It was so nice out there this morning.

From Bec on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 19:52:45 from 68.206.133.141

I just LOVE the pictures you posted of your new little sweetie. :) Congrats, you are a darling new mom.

Can't wait to read about your new running journeys.

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  • 50 minutes DVD (with abs)

How long did you wait to go running after you had kids?  I don't want to ask my doctor because I'm pretty sure she'll say 6 weeks but I don't think I need THAT much time. =0)

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From allie on Tue, Jun 05, 2012 at 20:06:42 from 161.38.218.168

i don't have an answer, but i know there are plenty of people on this blog that do.

just stopping by to say hi. :)

From glidergirl on Tue, Jun 05, 2012 at 23:02:46 from 70.196.193.41

Haha, thanks Allie! :) Hope you're doing well. Oh, I have a quick question. Are some people doing your 5K just by themselves, not as a relay? I think I just may be ready by then... Let's hope anyway. It may be slow, but gosh dangit I'm gonna run it!

From glidergirl on Tue, Jun 05, 2012 at 23:15:30 from 70.196.193.41

Oh, I just read your Facebook details. It sounds like so much fun!

From allie on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 06:23:44 from 97.126.209.117

yes, you can definitely just run as an individual! it would be awesome to see you there! :)

From RAD on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 15:11:07 from 98.202.23.178

since you posted today's already I don't really need to comment...but for me it was 2 weeks, but slow and easy...pushing a baby stroller. I couldn't be that far away from him yet :)

Love the new pic!!!

From glidergirl on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 15:18:49 from 71.35.231.152

Thanks RAD! That's awesome you could take him that soon! My running stroller must be old because the straps are way too high for her, I think she would probably fall out! And you don't feel like the jostling was too much for him that young?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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  • 2 miles of running! It went like this:
  • 1 mile run @ 5.5mph, .5 mile walk, 1 mile run @ 6.0mph....cue hungry baby screaming on monitor...at which point I had to get of the TM, but maybe that was a good thing so I don't overdue it :)

Happy National Running Day!  To celebrate, I decided to bite the bullet and run on the treadmill, thanks to my good friend who said she only waited 13 days post-baby, that's all I needed to hear!  I'm 19 days post-baby.  I haven't run since Feb 22nd and the month of running leading up to that wasn't all that pleasant...felt like running through tar, my feet hurt, my pregnant ligaments felt like they were going to tear off...yada yada yada.  I was nervous for my post-baby, inaugural run today because I figured I would feel awful and blubbery.  But it was GREAT!  It felt SO GOOD!  My conclusion is this:  it's much easier to run without a baby in your belly.  Go figure. :) 

I LOVE RUNNING!!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 2.00
Weight: 0.00
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From RAD on Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 15:11:54 from 98.202.23.178

congrats Brooke!!! You did great, that first run is always a tough one to get through, but like you said - SO much easier than prego. I just hate all the extra 'shake and bounce' you get :)

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  • 4 mile walk on Bountiful Blvd 

How could I resist the pure blue sky and cooler temps??  What a gorgeous day.  I think Baby Girl likes getting out on the Blvd as much as me and that's saying a lot for a 3 week old. 

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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  • 30 minute warmup with the GMF DVD
  • 2 mile run on the treadmill @ 5.5-6.0mph
  • 0.5 mile cool down walk

I'm excited for the first two races I have lined up!  Allie's Wedding 5K on the 23rd and the Centerville 5K on July 4th.  I hate 5K's, but I'm really excited for these since they are my first races! :)  Now that I know my insides aren't going to fall out when I run, I'm going to start working on a training program this weekend that will lead up to some half marathon(s) for this fall.  I'll post it when I get it worked out.  I feel so refreshed from my LONG break and I'm ready to get going! 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 2.00
Weight: 0.00
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From watchmerun on Sat, Jun 09, 2012 at 13:17:48 from 166.70.212.36

That sounds like an awesome plan! Which Halfs are you planning for Fall?

From glidergirl on Sat, Jun 09, 2012 at 22:43:27 from 71.35.231.152

For now I'm thinking of doing some or all of the following: Provo River Trail Aug 11th, SLC Half Sept 1st and/or Layton Half Sept 29th, Provo Halloween Half Oct 27th. I would really like to do Snow Canyon, but not sure if that is in the cards this year. Do you have any tentative plans?

From runningafterbabies on Sat, Jun 09, 2012 at 23:05:33 from 71.195.219.247

Sounds like a fun, smart plan. Ease back into it and you'll be feeling great in no time at all.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.500.000.000.002.50

  • AM 2.5 mile run outside http://connect.garmin.com/activity/187970988
  • PM 1 mile shake out run.  Just kiddin... my sister has started running (YAY!) so I went with her.  I can't wait till she's running more miles so we can run together. :)

After feeding the baby and putting her back to sleep, I realized that if I hurried, I could do my run outside instead of on the TM today.  It was a lot of fun!  I was a little too zealous and excited at first (and worried I would make James late for work), so I went out too fast and got winded, but I found a good groove after about 1.25 miles. 

Here's what I have so far for "ease back into half marathon running."  It's extremely tentative.  I may do less or I may do more, all I care about is that I don't get injured because I did too much too soon!  I just need to keep focusing on what I can do right now and not what I used to do or what others can do!  Hopefully I can be wise with this thing. :)

Week Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Total
1 3 3 3 3 xtrain 4 Rest 16
2 3 3 4 3 xtrain 5 Rest 18
3 3 3 4 3 xtrain 6 Rest 19
4 3 3 5 3 xtrain 8 Rest 22
5 3 3 5 3 xtrain 10 Rest 24
6 4 3 5 4 xtrain 11 Rest 27
7 4 3 6 4 xtrain 12 Rest 29
8 4 3 5 4 xtrain 13 Rest 29
9 6 3 4 3 xtrain 10 Rest 26
10 3 3 3 3 xtrain 13 Rest 25

Kinvara 2 Miles: 2.50
Weight: 0.00
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2.000.000.000.002.00

Hailey girl is 3 weeks 5 days and doing so well

  • 2 mile easy run on the TM, felt great!
  • Will maybe start my training plan next week or the next

 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 2.00
Weight: 0.00
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From Lulu Walls on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 12:34:24 from 155.100.212.98

Cute baby girl!!! Way to be back running so soon :)

From glidergirl on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 12:38:01 from 71.35.231.152

Thanks and thanks! :) I can't wait to run more miles. :) With time, with time...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

  • 3 mile easy run

It was 6am and baby didn't want to go back to sleep after eating.  So we decide to try out the jogger.  She fit much better today than she did 2 weeks ago....they really do grow fast, don't they!  It was awkward at first, but I got the hang of it eventually.  It slowed me down quite a bit, but I think I'll be able to go faster once I get used to it. 

P.S. She fell asleep within 30 seconds and was OUT the entire time....I don't think she minded the jostling. :)

Hailey in the jogger at 11 days old:

Hailey in the jogger at 3 weeks and 6 days old:

 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
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From RAD on Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 17:15:42 from 98.202.23.178

such a cute little stinker!!! I'm glad you got out for a run...careful with the jogger, she'll get addicted and it will be the only way to put her to sleep :) which will be great for everyone...until winter! I think babies that got jostled in the womb a bit more like it more. Adam loved it too! They just love the run.

From glidergirl on Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 09:44:36 from 71.35.231.152

Hahaha, thanks! :) Yah, I guess I have to get used to the idea of running the TM for most of the winter. :( Oh well. I can't believe your baby is TWO!

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  • 3 miles on the TM, still at a very easy pace
  • 2 x 1 min planks...I was determined to make it to 1 min this time!  I've been trying for a week or two now.  I think my abs are fully back together and functioning normally...crazy that they can separate and then come back when the baby is out.

Last night I had the feeling that I was just about fully recovered.  I really want to be able to run more days this week and start increasing my mileage.  I hope it sticks!  I want to get this thing started. :)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
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From Smooth on Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 16:37:12 from 174.27.192.130

So happy to hear you are doing so well. LOVE the new pictures! SO CUTE!!! SUCH a beautiful family and sweet sweet baby! :) Here's to a wonderful getting back!

From RAD on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 11:42:38 from 98.202.23.178

YIPEE! Back at it baby! :) Congrats on the run and the plank goal...they are SO much harder after baby!

From glidergirl on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 14:19:08 from 71.35.231.152

Thanks Smooth and Rachel! :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.500.000.000.002.50

  • 2.5 easy miles on the TM

Kinvara 2 Miles: 2.50
Weight: 0.00
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From Russ on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 15:33:47 from 74.114.3.253

I noticed your comment on RAD's blog about Davis Co. running buddies, and saw you run on Bountiful Blvd. I grew up just across from Mueller Park Jr. High with Kam from the blog. I think Tara lives in Bountiful and I know Kam is in Centerville. It seems like they run with other Davis Co. people often so hopefully you can run with them? Congrats on returning to running after having a baby. That has to feel great!

From glidergirl on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 21:33:19 from 71.35.231.152

Russ, THANK YOU so much for letting me know! I found both of their blogs and I'll contact them. I really appreciate the info, I was beginning to think everyone was in Utah County and I would be stuck with solo runs forever. =0)

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  • 5 mile run with the baby jogger to the Bountiful post office to get stamps

Wanted to go longer today and I got what I was looking for: burning lungs and tired muscles. :)  I felt like I kind of got into a groove today.  The jogger throws me off.  I did however decrease my AP by 49 seconds this time with the jogger.  I would rather be able to do all my runs outside by myself as opposed to on the TM or with the jogger, BUT I'm glad I can still run and it's kind of fun having her tag along.  Baby girl was awake the entire 2.5 miles home and loved looking around at everything!  She's so cute! 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
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From allie on Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 20:39:48 from 174.23.144.139

you have the cutest pictures on here!

nice job running with the jogger and your cute baby girl.

From glidergirl on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 13:25:15 from 71.35.231.152

Thanks Allie! :)

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  • 50 minutes spinning
  • strength training circuit (arms, obliques, quads)

Needed a good workout to keep up the conditioning effort, but I wanted to rest my running muscles so I don't buildup the mileage too fast and get injured.  There wasn't a spinning class when I could go this morning and I canNOT for the life of me workout hard on a stationary bike by myself like some of you crazies, so I found this recording of a live cycling class online.  I went into the empty spinning room and used one of the bikes.  It was actually a pretty good workout! 

Avg HR 150 (I got it up to 172 during some of the sprints)

http://archive.org/details/FreeIndoorCyclingWorkout33

There is just music for awhile at the beginning, but eventually you hear talking.  It's easier to understand as time goes on.  I'm glad I found this so I have something to fall back on when I can't make it to spinning! 

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From RAD on Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 18:33:02 from 98.202.23.178

awesome way to get the cardio in!! Nice work Brooke!

From glidergirl on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 13:20:35 from 71.35.231.152

Thanks Rachel! BTW, you are one of the crazies I'm talking about when you just hop on the bike and go at it for an hour...like um... just this week!

From RAD on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 15:51:44 from 98.202.23.178

HA! Well, I left out the part that I've been trying to finish a book that I've renewed 3 times and can't online anymore...and is now racking up fines (because I'm too lazy to take it in and renew it...just finish the darn thing!) So, I was motivated to just sit there, spin, sweat and read :)

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  • 30 minutes stair climber (level 7)
  • 2200 meters row machine @ level 8 for 11 minutes total.  Worked really hard to keep the pace at 2:30 minutes per 500 meters.  Tough workout, my back and arms are tired!

Allie's Wedding Bells 5K tomorrow!  My plan is to avoid going out at the start as if I'm still in 2010 and 20 lbs lighter so I don't embarrass myself and get too winded to finish at a decent pace. :)  I'll probably shoot for about 9:30 AP.  It's sad that I'm that slow right now!  Maybe I'll surprise myself and be faster --or slower- ...we will see!

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From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 09:01:27 from 66.232.64.4

Have fun at the 5K. I bet you will be faster. :)

From glidergirl on Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 13:18:59 from 71.35.231.152

Thanks Scott! I hope so. I say 9:30 because my runs on the TM and outside with the jogger have been around 10 or 10:30. So maybe once I'm outside without the jogger and once I'm warmed up I'll be faster.

Race: Wedding Bells 5K (3.11 Miles) 00:30:08
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I had so much fun at the 5K today!  Thanks Allie and James for putting that on.  It was fun to celebrate your special day with you!  It was also great to meet so many FRB runners in person.  I met Allie, Bonnie, Tara, Kam, Kelli, Catherine, Eric (facelessghost), Andrea, Jake K, Carina, James (fiddy) and the entire Sasha Pachev family!  I also saw RAD after her awesome 1:30 AF Half finish time!  Today was really inspiring.  It was great to be surrounded by so many runners who work hard each week and are dedicated to such a positive activity.  I think the most inspiring part of today was watching all those Pachev kids kick some major trash!  They are incredible.  It was fun to watch Jake and Andrea's team fly around the track, too.

Anyway, here is my race report: I've got my work cut out for me.  I could pretty much stop there. :)  I wanted to get a good baseline, so it was nice to have this flat 5K today.  And let me tell you, we're starting pretty low here folks.  But I guess that's too be expected since it's only been 5 weeks since baby girl came.  It's been about 1.5 years since I've been where I want to be running wise, but now I can start working on it again and I'm happy about that.

  • Lap 1 - 2:07, 8:30 AP oooops, rookie mistake 
  • Lap 2 - 2:21, 9:38 AP
  • Lap 3 - 2:27, 10:05 AP this is when I thought "how long are these stupid 5K's anyway??"
  • Lap 4 - 2:28, 10:12 AP
  • Lap 5 - 2:31, 10:10 AP
  • Lap 6 - 2:34, 10:20 AP
  • Lap 7 - 2:35, 10:04 AP
  • Lap 8 - 2:46, 11:03 AP
  • Lap 9 - 2:25, 9:32 AP
  • Lap 10 - 2:28, 9:50 AP
  • Lap 11 - 2:15, 9:16 AP
  • Lap 12 - 2:05, 8:28 AP
  • Lap 12.5 - :59, 7:40 AP wanted to see what my current VO2Max is

Thanks to Tara and Kam for making sure I didn't have to be out there by myself at the end! It really helped to have them helping through the end! :) 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.11
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Smooth on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 12:31:15 from 174.27.192.130

Yay! CONGRATZ! What a fun race to celebrate your back to running! You are doing so awesome! Very happy for you! :)

From glidergirl on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 12:40:28 from 71.35.231.152

Thanks Smooth! :) Wish you could run, too. But you'll be back and eventually all this SF stuff will be so far behind you. :)

From catherine on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 18:05:36 from 98.202.112.38

It was great to meet you! Congratulations on a wonderful race!

From watchmerun on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 08:36:44 from 166.70.212.36

Great job, Brooke! Just think how much fun you are going to have over the next few months where you will get faster, literally, every week. We don't get to make progress that fast very often. It will be a fun time for you. Keep it up!

From glidergirl on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 08:52:03 from 71.35.231.152

Catherine, it was so good to meet you, too! Your baby is beautiful! Love those big brown eyes. :)

Thanks Matt! That is a good way to look at it. :) It will be nice when I don't feel like a slug moving through tar! It's so nice to be running normal again. :)

From allie on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 08:58:23 from 97.117.94.148

so glad you could come! you did great.

From Tara on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 17:14:16 from 75.169.155.164

Way to go Brooke! Good baseline for sure. You will bring that time down in no time. I am still impressed with you, just having a baby. Geeze. I added you to the automatic texts for the girls run by the temple. I will add you to the facebook page for group runs. They are exasperated.

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Despite the fact it was just a 5K, I needed an extra rest day...

Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

  • 4 miles 10:34 AP
  • abs incl. 2 x 1 min planks

3100 S - Orchard Dr - past the cemetery - Main Street - 1400 S and back

Can't believe I used to run all the way up Sunnyside at the end of my loop and still have an AP in the 9's!  And now the "incline" on Orchard kills me.  It isn't even big enough to be called a hill!  If you were driving it, you would think it was a flat road.  Someday. =0)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
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From watchmerun on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 10:51:17 from 155.101.104.166

Hahaha. I hardly ever run any hills, so I'm equally wimpy. Have you registered for D News? KristyAnn and I need to. I think the price is about to go up.

From glidergirl on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 12:28:47 from 71.35.231.152

I ran some decent hills today...take that hills! I haven't yet, here's info I had in an e-mail, looks like it goes up July 1st. I'm glad KristyAnn is doing it!

Before July 1

Marathon - $65

10k - $38

5k - $22

July 1 to july 19th

Marathon- $75

10k- $45

5k- $25

July 21st and 23rd (at packet pickup)

Marathon - $85

10k - $50

5k - $30

Register Now at:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2002941

(click on the link or copy and paste into your browser)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on Bountiful Blvd with the jogger

Good hill workout. Beautiful day!  (Garmin died halfway through, but the last time I had checked my AP was 10:38)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
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From Bonnie on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 17:57:35 from 128.196.228.134

You are doing great!! I am still amazed at how much you are running! And, your pictures are just too cute, seriously, way too cute!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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Still playing it safe.  Rest day.

Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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  • 4 mile run
  • abs with 2 x 1 min planks

I did this same route Tuesday.  Today I lowered the AP by about 15 seconds per mile, but it didn't seem more difficult.  I felt like I could push it and that my turnover is getting quicker and I'm getting my midfoot strike back.  Feeling stronger overall.  All good things!  I love running. :) 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
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I really wanted to run 4 or 5 this morning on Bountiful Blvd, but I'm playing it safe again today.  If I have even an inkling of an infection or otherwise from giving birth or feeding the babe, I back off.  I have no interest in going to the doctor/ER or being on anitbiotics because I did too much too soon!  That already happened to me once a week after she was born and we are not going there again.  I guess there's no rush, I'm still just 6 weeks out.  So...I'll enjoy a sleepy Sat morning with the fam and start again Monday! 

Hope you're all having a great pre-4th of July weekend. :)

Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles with the baby jogger on Bountiful Blvd, AP 10:21 

I worked hard for that AP with the hills and it felt gooood...opened my lungs way up. It felt really hot, like 80's or 90's but turns out it was only 71.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/195346614

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
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From glidergirl on Mon, Jul 02, 2012 at 17:22:39 from 174.239.65.196

5 miles with the baby jogger on Bountiful Blvd with a 10:21 AP (same route w/ jogger last week was 10:38 or so). I worked hard for that AP with the hills and it felt gooood...opened my lungs way up. It felt really hot, like 80's or 90's but turns out it was only 71.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

  • 4 miles on the TM, AP 9:43
  • abs and 2 x 1 min planks

This ended up being an unplanned progressive run, mostly because it kept getting easier, so I kept upping the pace. ;)

Here is a great treadmill pace conversion website. I need to remember to put the incline at 1% so my pace can be more true to outdoor running.

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 11:32:00 from 98.202.23.178

Love the conversion chart! Thanks Brooke. Oh, and nice job on your AP coming down and the running getting easier! I always put the TM on 1%, I didn't used to, but I've found it makes outdoor running seem more equivalent (like you said!)

From Smooth on Tue, Jul 03, 2012 at 12:22:49 from 71.213.102.15

GOOD JOB on the workout! Cute Brooke! So happy your running is getting easier. Thanks for posting the conversion table. I was walking at 6% incline and maxed out at 4mph...couldn't walk faster than that...thought it was my short stubby legs...now I feel validated! :)

How's cute little Haley doing?

Race: Centerville July 4th 5K (3.08 Miles) 00:27:42
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.000.000.003.084.08

Wake up (again) to feed the baby, drive to the race, get a 42 sec/mile PR despite having to lug my 154 pound/6.5 week post baby self around for 3 miles... NBD....I got this! 

Today's 5K went a lot smoother than 1.5 weeks ago. I remembered to start out slower and get into a good oxygen consumption zone, which made it easier to sustain a faster pace through the whole race.  I had a fun time! :)  HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

AP 8:59  

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/195641684

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 154.00
Comments
From Kelli on Wed, Jul 04, 2012 at 10:45:48 from 67.172.235.55

Glad you had fun, that is what matters! Have a great rest of the day!

From Bec on Wed, Jul 04, 2012 at 10:49:11 from 68.206.133.141

Great race Glider! You are doing great post pregnancy. Your pics on your blog are so cute. :) Glad you had fun today.

From Tara on Wed, Jul 04, 2012 at 12:37:09 from 75.169.155.164

Very nice! You are going to pr every race this year and the next!

From RAD on Thu, Jul 05, 2012 at 10:49:48 from 98.202.23.178

excellent work out there Brooke! It only gets easier, and you're doing a great job!

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 05, 2012 at 21:16:03 from 71.213.102.15

CONGRATZ on the PR! So happy you're having fun! Yep, you're just going to get faster and better here on out! :)

From catherine on Thu, Jul 05, 2012 at 23:32:43 from 98.202.112.38

You're amazing! Good job, and congrats on the PR!

From glidergirl on Fri, Jul 06, 2012 at 08:46:10 from 70.56.96.96

Thanks guys! Can't wait to get back to my old times. :) Hope you all had a good holiday!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Rest day

Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

  • Easy 4 miles, 10:35 AP
  • abs with 3x1 min planks and foam rolled the legs

Changed my blog name to Brooke...just to thoroughly confuse everyone!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 151.80
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.500.000.000.006.50

  • ~about 6.5 miles on the Boulevard, AP around 10:10 (according to cell phone and odometer)
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

I hate it when I forget my Garmin!!  Now this run- and any effort I made to run fast- is lost to the running gods F O R E V E R ! !

Still feeling really good! :)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 6.50
Weight: 150.40
Comments
From watchmerun on Sun, Jul 08, 2012 at 15:49:51 from 166.70.212.36

That's right! It's like it never happened!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.500.000.000.004.50

  • 4.5 easy miles

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.50
Weight: 150.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Jul 09, 2012 at 12:47:05 from 98.202.23.178

Lookin' good Brooke!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

  • 40 minutes strength training DVD
  • 4 easy TM miles, 1% incline @ 9:50 AP
  • abs with 3x1 min planks

The DVD goes through various strengthening exercises using a medicine ball.  Well, they're more like dynamic stretching than static movements and it was just what I needed! I had weird aches in my back and right quad/hamstring and they were all gone by time the video was over.  The run felt great.  I continued with my Once Upon A Time series while running on the TM.  I only let myself watch it if I'm on the TM to make it more more appealing...it works!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 150.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

  • 5.5 miles, 5th south Bntfl loop @ 9:49 AP

Everything felt very smooth and strong on this run!  Extra runner's high for sure. ;)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From watchmerun on Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 11:30:55 from 155.101.104.166

There's nothing like the runner's high...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

  • 1 hour recorded spin session in the spinning room
  • abs with 2 x 1 min plank
  • foam rolling, concentrating on keeping the calves loose (no more achilles injuries here EVER)

I prefer the live classes, but it's so nice to have this option!  The best part is I don't have to fight for the huge ceiling fan in the corner.

I want to try for 25 miles this week, so if my legs will allow it, I'll shoot for a 2-3 mile TM run later today.

Weight: 149.60
Comments
From Smooth on Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 05:56:36 from 71.213.102.15

GREAT miXes of runs and workouts this week, cute Brooke! You are doing an awesome job! How's your cute Hayley? Give her an extra hug and kisses from me! :)

From Brooke on Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 09:05:43 from 70.56.96.96

Thanks Smoothie! :) :) She is doing SO good! She's growing like a weed and looks so fat and healthy and she's starting to sleep longer at night and she's really into interacting with whoever she can get to interact with her right now! She's growing so fast!

From Brooke on Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 09:06:49 from 70.56.96.96

Oh, and she's holding her head up so well, it's almost like she thinks she's 2.5 months old instead of 8 weeks sometimes!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

  • 4 miles, 1400 south and back, AP 9:58
  • abs with 2x1 min planks
  • foam rolling 

This run has a steady incline for 1 mile and then a decline for 1 mile and then I turn around and do the exact route back. I try to keep the ups and downs the same pace or better on the way back.  The last time I did this run, my AP was 10:10 so I was glad to end with a sub 10 AP today, although I did not like the effort it took!  Feels like it should have been a lot lower.  My legs are either still tired from the week or I'm still really out of shape...probably both!  But, dang it, I'm going to keep putting these slow AP's on this blog even if it kills me so I can see how far I've come! ;)  8 weeks postpartum today.  But really, I haven't been in good running shape since Dec 2010 because of an achilles injury and then nursing school got intense there at the end with full-time work at the same time and then I got pregnant....(yada yada yada)...it's nice to be getting somewhere now!  As of today I'm 4 lbs away from pre-pregnancy weight (145) and 24 lbs from what has been my best racing weight so far (125).  So I basically gained 20 pounds in a matter of months, I'm not even joking.  The last 2 semesters of nursing school while not being able to run to keep sane was a personal you know what that pretty much did me in!  I need my running!

Oh, I decided to not do the 2-3 miles yesterday so I could try doing an almost long run tomorrow (8 miles).  I'll cut it to 6 if it's not working.  Excited for my Saturday "long" run on the boulevard!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 149.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

3 miles on pure fumes.  I've bonked before, but this was a BONK!  About 0.2 miles into the run (that ended in a walk) I started mentally scanning our entire fridge and pantry. After I came to the conclusion that nothing would satiate, I spent the remaining crawl to the car daydreaming about which restaurant we would go to for breakfast after I got home to drag James out of bed. CLEARLY I was hungry. I should have known better...we had a fun BBQ with friends last night and although the food was delicious (juicy cobobs, fresh fruit, crisp cabbage salad...yummy!!) this lactating runner needs more than a couple flecks of meat.  Great, now no one on this blog is going to invite us to dinner for fear of dissapointing, but if you do... I beg of you, give me a huge slab of chicken breast or something!!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Carina on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 09:13:43 from 204.15.86.83

Lol!!! I get more hungry nursing than I ever am at any other time!! It's a great excuse to eat lots of carbs :) Good Work getting your miles in still! a

And your little lady is ADORABLE!!!!!

From Smooth on Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 15:42:50 from 71.213.102.15

Brooke, you are SO FUNNY and dang CUTE!!! :) You know it takes gynormous amount of supreme milk to grow the cute little 8 month old lady bug. Seems like I heard somewhere that she's growing like a weed. And that milk making business takes humongous amount of calories!!! :) GOOD JOB getting the run done when you're starving!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.002.00

Ran the 2 miles to 1400 south, but had to stop after that.  Because of a blister.  A blister!  It's one I got on Saturday's run on a toe that was next to another toe with a bandaid.  I've had blisters before, but they haven't made me stop running like this one...owie!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 2.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

  • 1 hour cardio and strength training DVD
  • abs w/ 2x1min planks

My foot still hurt with any type of closed-toed shoe, so I didn't even attempt running.  I did the DVD barefoot and the rest of the day I either walked around barefoot or wore flip flops, carefully maintaining the 3 bandaids protecting my poor pinkie toe.

Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 easy TM miles, 10:10 AP

Blister felt much better.  It was nice to run again! 

No wonder I've been so hungry and need to eat so much...I found out yesterday my baby has gained over 5.5 pounds in 8 weeks!  She is 13 lbs 2 oz and 23.5 inches tall, in the >95% category!  She eats about 5 oz every 4 hours during the day and so far I've been able to keep up with her!   

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 15:08:09 from 98.202.23.178

gotta love the 'free' calories from feeding baby! :) Enjoy this moment in life, it doesn't last...unfortunately.

From glidergirl on Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 15:09:41 from 70.56.96.96

Haha, I eat so much!! I am really really enjoying being her mommy. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on the TM @ 1% incline, 9:20 AP
  • abs with 2x1min planks

TM details:

  • 1 mile @ 6.0 
  • alternating 800m @ 7.0-7.5 then 800m @ 6.0 till 5 miles
  • walked for cooldown

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 easy miles on Bountiful Blvd

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From allie on Sun, Jul 22, 2012 at 07:33:49 from 174.23.135.116

great week, brooke! i hope your blister is doing better.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 10:37:07 from 208.54.4.154

Awesome running this week!!! Loving my internship but missing my friends. You know how that is. Your pix are BEAUTIFUL!!!! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.002.00

  • 2 easy TM miles

Kinvara 2 Miles: 2.00
Weight: 0.00
Race: Des News 10K (6.2 Miles) 00:55:07, Place overall: 984, Place in age division: 83
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.006.200.006.20

This is one of my favorite races.  My goal going into this race was to run smart: start out at a good pace while still using the downhill in my favor and then step up the effort when my lungs and body were ready to run closer to VO2 Max.  It took longer than I expected and what I used to be able to do (around mile 3.5).  But I was able to hold a nice steady pace and keep it under 9:00 AP without falling apart, so it was enjoyably uncomfortable if that makes sense.  The flat 5K that I ran on July 4th was 8:59 AP, so with this race being aided, my goal was to get 9:00 AP.  I ended up doing 8:53 AP and felt really good about it.   

I went away from this race feeling ready to do more tempo runs so I can keep getting that AP down.  My running appetite wants to do 1 a week, but I just have to base it off what my body can do (this lactation thing really takes a lot of resources, doesn't it?!...wow).  We'll see what happens and take it as it comes. :)

I stayed after the race and had a fun time chatting with Catherine and her hubby Facelessghost (and their cute baby) while we waited to watch Fritz and Allie finish the marathon.  They are amazing runners!! 

  • splits: 8:30, 8:54, 9:12, 9:04, 8:48, 9:10, .2 @ 7:23
  • For reference, in 2010 my AP was 7:10 for a time of 44:29

Kinvara 2 Miles: 6.20
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Carina on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 22:11:20 from 204.15.86.83

Great race, and way to run smart!! You did awesome. Gotta love running and nursing, sure throws a whole new challenge into the mix!

From catherine on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 06:43:09 from 98.202.112.38

Yay for enjoyably uncomfortable! Congratulations on a great race and beating your goal. It was fun talking with you yesterday. :)

From JD on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 14:41:13 from 70.96.78.149

good job. your comeback is looking good! it was great to meet you after the race.

From RAD on Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 20:35:32 from 98.202.23.178

Awesome work Brooke! It does take some time to figure out the lactation thing, but you have done a GREAT job at it so far. You're races just keep getting better and better!! Next year I'll try to keep up with you :) (and be better company at the finish and not so horribly self-centered...sorry, I wasn't in a good place).

From Teena Marie on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 11:42:19 from 71.219.135.189

WAHOO!!! Looks like a very well run race!!! Love you, Brooke!! Let's get together. My internship officially ended this morning!!! What ... what??? :)

From runningafterbabies on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 16:53:04 from 71.195.219.247

Thanks for the positive vibes gg! You are coming back strong after having your baby. Yes, nursing (and having a little one) does take a lot of energy and I think it is smart that you are listening to your body. Great job!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.300.000.000.003.30

  • Nice and easy 3.3 miles on the boulevard with the jogger

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.30
Weight: 147.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

  • 4 TM miles @ 1% incline and ~9:40 AP

Followed it with a green smoothie: kale, collard, spinach, 1 apple, blueberries, marion berries, 1 peach yogurt and some vanilla soy milk...yummy!  I have a lot more energy and I'm recovering quicker this week compared to last, so it must have just been a fluke...I was really dragging from 2 Saturdays ago up until this Monday.  I almost didn't run today because I assumed it was the same, but today's run felt great and it worked out any remaining soreness from the race.  Hoping to try again for 25 miles this week. :)  If not, then at least 20!  Surely I can do at least 20!

 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

  • 5.5 miles, 5th south loop, AP 10:29
  • abs, foam rolling

I'm working hard to break through some mental barriers after 1.5 years of sub-par running and I think I conquered a couple of them today!  (i.e. It's too hard to get back to where I was before, I don't have enough time/energy now with a baby, I'm going to get injured again, I'm too tired and sore-I'll try again next week....)  I started the run feeling sluggish and tired and ended it feeling empowered and energized. :)  Trying to make it normal again in my brain to run 35-45 miles per week with a tempo run.  

Progressive run as I got more warmed up and confident (I haven't ran 5 days in row in a very long time).  The route is front-loaded with a hill and then an incline, the remaining has either slight declines, flat or a couple inclines:

11:47, 10:42, 10:18, 10:16, 10:14, last 0.5 @ 8:40

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 146.80
Comments
From allie on Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 19:58:37 from 97.126.221.48

you are doing great, brooke. awesome progression run -- way to go from sluggish to energized! you are well on your way...

From Smooth on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 19:27:58 from 63.230.18.70

Good job keeping at it! Nice progressive run! Love that you were energized, great feeling! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on the Blvd, 10:31 AP
  • Abs w/ 2x 1min planks, foam rolling

Legs felt surprisingly good today. 26 miles this week!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 147.80
Comments
From glidergirl on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 11:19:23 from 70.196.196.184

5 miles on the Blvd, 10:31 AP

Abs w/ 2x 1min planks, foam rolling

Legs felt surprisingly good today. 26 miles this week!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

  • 3 easy TM miles

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 16:03:55 from 98.202.23.178

Nice looking monday run Brooke!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.002.500.005.50

  • 5.5 miles 5th south loop with tempo run as follows:
    • 1.5 mile warm up
    • 2.5 mile tempo @ 8:34 AP!
    • 1.5 mile cool down
  • abs w/ 3 x 1 min planks

I wanted to do a tempo run today and try to maintain my 5K and 10K AP's that I got on the 4th and 24th of this month (8:59 and 8:53). I was able to maintain 8:30's and it felt so good!  So this tells me (1) I should have warmed up more for the races (2) my lungs are getting more conditioned each week and (3) I had a little too much kick in me at the end and could have gone a bit faster during the races.  I was too nervous, though, because it's hard to know what you really can do when you first come back and I didn't want to fall apart during the race.  Now I know I need to push it harder and need to shoot for at least 8:30's AP during my tempo runs for the upcoming weeks.  I want to work up to 10K tempos as well.  I was planning to do a 5K today, but my Garmin totally froze right at 2.5 miles into it, so I decided to just stop the tempo pace and cool down.  The watch eventually came back to life 1.5 hours after the run, but it's still finicky and has been for about a month now.  I need it to last a little longer, though...we can't buy anything extra right now until I start work again. =0)  Stay with me Garmin, stay with me!!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 147.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 16:04:09 from 67.2.96.50

You are awesome, Brooke!!!!

Seriously ... incredible tempo run. You should be very happy!!!

Stay with her, Garmin ... stay with her! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on the treadmill, 1% incline
    • 1 mile 6.0mph
    • alternating 0.5 mile 7.0mph then 0.5 mile 6.0mph for 4 miles
    • TT 47:38, 9:31 AP
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

Today has been such a great running day for me!  It started off with me not wanting to run on the TM, but I did it anyway and I felt really strong!  The 7.0mph seemed a lot easier than it did a few weeks ago.  I just felt stronger period today doing the run and the ab workout. Yay! :) THEN I was checking Facebook and I'm a fan of the Big Cottonwood Half Marathon page when I saw MY name in their status post...I won a free entry to do the half!!  I am beyond excited!  And then I thought "crap, when is it, I gotta get ready" haha. :)  It's Sept 22, which gives me 6 Saturdays, so I think I'll be fine. I can't wait to start "training" for it!  Such a great day! :)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 146.20
Comments
From RAD on Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 11:45:18 from 98.202.23.178

YAY!! Congrats Brooke!! What an awesome opportunity - free entries are always the best! Glad you had a great run as well, it looks nice and fast to me! You'll get the runs in no problem and be ready to take that half!

From Scott Wesemann on Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 11:49:08 from 66.232.64.4

Woohoo! Sounds like fun. I love free stuff. Congrats.

From glidergirl on Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 11:49:57 from 67.2.112.154

Thanks Rachel! :) Thanks for your support with my post-baby efforts...you yourself having gone through this is definitely part of my motivation to keep working at it! I hope your foot gets better soon. You are going to kill it at the Half IM, I'm excited for you to do that!

From glidergirl on Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 11:51:21 from 67.2.112.154

Thanks Scott! Free is definitely awesome! :)

From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 12:16:33 from 67.2.96.50

A race entry for FREEHUNDRED dollars!!!! AWESOME!!!!! :) :) :)

So happy for you! STRONG, BEAUTIFUL, AND LUCKY!!!!! (That is a serious force not to be reckoned with!) :) :) :)

From catherine on Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 12:21:19 from 98.202.112.38

For free!!! Congratulations on that and on a great running day. You *are* strong! And you're going to do great at the half!

From glidergirl on Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 15:36:27 from 67.2.112.154

Thanks Teena and Catherine! :)

From Toby on Wed, Aug 01, 2012 at 16:46:43 from 199.101.229.6

Wowzer....guess who wasn't running when her baby was as young as yours!! My baby is 5 and I'm still not that fast!!!! Hooray for a great run and getting the free entry!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

  • 3 easy TM miles, 9:35 AP

Bear Lake today, family reunion at a cabin this weekend.  We runners should get a medal for our great time management skills in order to get all our miles in. :)  Hoping to do 27 miles this week, so I went easy today in order to do a longer run tomorrow or Saturday depending on baby's schedule.  Hailey is sleeping through the night longer and longer each morning, which is great (yay!), but I miss my little 5am alarm clock (aka hungry baby) which gave me enough time to get her back to bed and run outside before James needs to go to work.  Now we both wake up too late so the treadmill it is! 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 146.60
Comments
From Kam on Thu, Aug 02, 2012 at 10:20:26 from 68.66.163.179

Nothing wrong with the treadmill, esp. when you can watch the olympics.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.000.000.000.007.00

  • 7 miles, 4th north loop
  • abs, foam rolling

Decided to set my alarm so I could run 7 miles here at home and outside instead of by myself in the woods tomorrow when we go to the reunion.  (Turns out my baby slept till AFTER I got home...12 hours straight! Woot woot! And I was out running and missed the exciting extra sleep I hear other moms talk about hahaha. :) )  I fell back asleep after the alarm went off and woke in a panic and had to rush out the door so I could be back for James to go to work (makes for a great motivation to keep up the pace during a run!).  I was still in rush mode the first few miles so I worked on relaxing everything so I could run more efficiently and enjoy it.  The last few miles were great because I pushed myself to get my AP below 10:00 and I wanted to have that "I ran hard this morning" sort of tired/satisfaction today. Each day I'm feeling less and less like I ran earlier in the day, so that tells me I can keep pushing it harder, which is really great.  I keep expecting to bonk again, but I just feel stronger each day instead.  My garmin died at 6.10 miles, but I have learned my lesson and kept checking it.  It said 10:05 AP and at the rate I was running I'm pretty sure I got it down below 10:00 by the time I got home.  It was hard for me to get even 10:30 AP and eek out a 5.5 mile run just a couple weeks ago. I'm hoping to have most of my runs under 10:00 from now on, unless there are lots of hills or I'm really tired.  Not sure what to do about the Garmin situation.  I could beg my husband for a loan...he saves all of his personal money and has who knows how much racked up in his personal account.  Me?  Running is my pimp, I am its "b" and I spend every DIME on it. :)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 7.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From catherine on Fri, Aug 03, 2012 at 11:01:58 from 98.202.112.38

You are *awesome*! Good job on the run, and super congratulations on Baby sleeping for 12 hours!

From watchmerun on Sat, Aug 04, 2012 at 10:32:33 from 155.101.104.166

Great running! Keep up the good work.

From Carina on Sat, Aug 04, 2012 at 10:38:12 from 204.15.86.83

I'm so jealous, my baby has only gone 5 hours at the longest. Great job running!!!

From glidergirl on Tue, Aug 07, 2012 at 05:06:50 from 155.100.9.11

Thanks guys! :)

Carina, have you tried Babywise? That's what I did. I didn't follow it exactly, but close enough. I worked on the day routine starting right away (nap -> eat -> playtime -> nap) and then worked on the night time starting at about 6 weeks all because I was so nervous that she would still wake up a ton during the night when I had to come back to work (I work nights) leaving James without sleep all night and all day since he has to work M-F 8-5. I did have to let her cry it out sometimes or use a binkie to trick her into thinking she was being fed and then she would fall asleep...stuff like that LOL. I also made sure she got a few really solid feedings during the day and before bed by pumping so I could see exactly how much she was eating. I really hope it clicks for him soon so you can get some SLEEP!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

First night back at work last night and another one tonight with no babysitter inbetween to get solid sleep.  I'm sure it will take me a week or two to get used to this whole back to working nights dynamic.  So far it's going better than I thought. Thank goodness I have a treadmill so I can run in the middle of the day!

Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 TM miles, 10:06 AP

Got home from the night shift at 8am, slept 3 hours thanks to Grandma. :)  Wanted to get my run in so I hurried down to the TM.  It started out a little rough, but I ALWAYS feel better if I run after a night shift. Then about 2.3 miles into it, baby girl woke up early from her nap.  So I went and got her and her play mat with a piano at her feet and hanging toys and that enabled me to finish the run...whoever designed that thing is my hero! :) Things were much better for the last 3.7 miles.

 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 146.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.500.002.000.005.50

  • 5.5 miles, 5th south loop, AP 9:54 - 11:06, 10:25, 8:34, 8:49, 10:22, 10:18
  • abs, foam rolling

My first thought was that I would give myself a break from any hard running this week while I get used to working nights again, but then when my watched beeped 2 miles I decided to just try running some tempo miles.  It's funny how it's easy to run fast once you just start running fast. =0)  I did 2 tempo miles and I feel pretty darn good about that. 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Wed, Aug 08, 2012 at 12:41:30 from 67.2.96.50

Woot Woot!!! You are AMAZING!!!! :) :) :)

From RAD on Thu, Aug 09, 2012 at 09:42:33 from 98.202.23.178

Nice work Brooke!!! Lookin' good!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.500.000.500.005.00

  • 5 TM miles 1% incline, AP 9:50

Started at 5.5mph and worked up to 7.5

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 146.00
Comments
From Smooth on Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 10:12:58 from 71.219.147.142

NICE running this week . GOOD JOB juggling life with new baby and back to workinig night shifts. You are AWESOME!!! :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.600.000.000.008.60

  • 8.6 miles, Pages Lane loop, 9:45 AP

Continuing the buildup for my half on Sept 22nd.  I was happy that I could keep a 9:45 average like I do on my 5 mile runs.  That tells me I'm getting the endurance back, now I just need to work on speed. :) 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 8.60
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.100.500.500.005.10

  • 5.1 miles total:
    • 3.1 miles outside 10:10 AP (1/2 mile of 8:30 AP thrown in there)
    • 2.0 miles on the TM, 9:28 AP (6.0mph with 1/2 mile @ 7.5mph)
  • abs

I ran outside for as long as I had time for and then came back and finished on the TM, the perfect combination. It took over 1.5 miles to warm up, but then I was able to do 1 miles worth of faster running.  Happy Monday!

***Just registered for the Utah Half Marathon for $10.84 using the code "FAMILYHALF".  http://www.utahmarathon.com/  Thanks RAD!  Anyone else doing it?

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 17:20:10 from 67.2.96.50

NICE!!!!! :) :) :)

I like the half and half style of running. You are too cute!

From glidergirl on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 14:46:04 from 71.219.130.201

Thanks Teena :)

From RAD on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 15:19:07 from 98.202.23.178

Excellent workout...and YIPEE!! for the registration. Isn't $10 a steal?!? :)

From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 15:20:35 from 66.232.64.4

That's a great deal. I'm gonna have to look into that. Thanks Rad!

From RAD on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 15:21:54 from 98.202.23.178

Scott, $10 for any race! even the marathon. codes are posted on my Sunday entry.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

3 TM miles right after eating lunch (technically breakfast) so it was a rather slow pace!  More of an easy day today, hoping for a tempo run tomorrow.

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 145.60
Comments
From RivertonPaul on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 15:15:59 from 70.196.193.113

3 more than me.

From glidergirl on Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 15:20:18 from 71.219.130.201

That's true! How are you doing Paul? It's fun seeing your pics on FB. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.400.003.100.005.50

Tempo run - 5.5 miles, 5th south loop

1.5 mile warmup

5K: TT 26:33, AP 8:34, 8:36, 8:35, 8:36, 7:51 (for .1)

1 mile cooldown

abs with 2x1 min planks

I'm making progress!  The two 5K's I did in June and July were 30:08 and 27:42.  Today wasn't full out and it was still faster.  I think I used to do too many miles at too fast of a pace back when I did tempo runs before because I would dread them more than I do now.   Starting out at a manageable distance and a doable speed works out much better for sure!  I really like these 5K tempo runs.  I want to eventually work up to a weekly 10K.  I also think I can start pushing the pace a little.  I get nervous to go faster than I did today, but by the time I'm home I feel totally fine which tells me I could have tried harder.  Just gotta get up the courage. =0)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.500.000.000.0010.50

  • 10.5 miles, Parrish Lane loop, 9:27 AP
  • abs w/ 2x1 min planks, foam rolling, stretching

11:08, 9:35, 9:05, 8:56, 9:15, 9:19, 9:36, 9:44, 9:16, 9:09, 8:39 (.54)

I meant to just do 9.5 today, but it turned out the loop was longer than I thought, oops!  But it felt great to run long and I feel really good about my AP!  Last week I did 8.6 miles at 9:45 AP.  Today didn't seem harder, I just paid attention to my pace more often and picked it up if I needed to.  I am also happy with my efforts...I tend to slow down on the way back home because there is a slight incline and my mentality wanes a little.  So today I did some strides to counteract that and it really worked.  Well, I think I did what all of you call strides. :)  Is it just where you pick up the pace (to about marathon or tempo pace) for a little bit?  How long do you guys do your strides for?  I did 3 and they were .1 to .2 miles long.  It helped get my legs moving faster again.  Made a yummy recovery green smoothie afterwards (tons of spinach, a banana, some frozen strawberries, a small apple, a yogurt, 5 ice cubes and a little water).  We love those things here.  Which is good because we wouldn't get enough greens otherwise.

Kinvara 2 Miles: 10.50
Weight: 145.20
Comments
From allie on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 09:32:20 from 174.23.155.117

very nice, brooke!

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 10:07:25 from 66.232.64.4

10.5- Way to go! Smoothies are the best. My fav is frozen strawberries and blueberries, banana, raspberries from my bush, yogurt, ice and some skim milk. Mmmmmmm. Maybe I should try adding some greens in there too. ;)

From glidergirl on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 10:24:31 from 71.219.130.201

Thanks Allie and Scott! Scott, I can never taste the spinach! Maybe I'm just used to it. I can kinda taste kale and definitely collards, so we just don't pack it with those like we do spinach. We put like 2-3 cups at least! If you don't mind the green or brown color, it's an easy way to get greens. My hubby HATES when turns out brown. The other day we put carrots, too (couldn't really taste them) and it came out a butterscotch color and he was grossed out hahaha.

From glidergirl on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 10:26:17 from 71.219.130.201

PS your smoothie sounds yummy! I like bluberries, too. James has used ice cream before and it was yummy!

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 11:12:42 from 66.232.64.4

I think I'll give the spinach a whirl and report back. Oh and ice cream is waaaay better than yogurt, but then I can't consider it healthy. :)

From watchmerun on Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 09:36:25 from 155.101.104.136

What a great run! 10 miles is such a great distance--physiologically, psychologically--it's just perfect.

From glidergirl on Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 13:15:16 from 71.219.130.201

Yah, I love 10 milers, too, it's good to be back to that distance!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

So I'm taking it easy this week.  For the past few weeks I've had a really sore spot on my left tibial tuberosity.  It doesn't ever hurt when I run, but it hurts really bad when I touch it or kneel down and my knee gives out easily when I bend it and it hurts when that happens...I'm not sure if that is caused by the sore spot on my tibia because I'm not sure they are exactly connected that way (Teena? :) ), but they started at the same time.  I've never had problems there or with my knee so I'm going to be proactive and stop running for a bit so it can heal.  I would MUCH rather sit it out because I choose to than be forced to rest because something bad happens.

I haven't ran since Friday and I'm already super bored and antsy to get back to it.

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kam on Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 13:28:58 from 68.66.163.179

Sorry to hear about your injury. Resting is easier said than done, isn't it?

From glidergirl on Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 13:35:39 from 71.219.130.201

Yes!! Ugh. Hate it.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.501.500.000.005.00

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kam on Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 14:02:01 from 68.66.163.179

Any pain?

From Tara on Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 14:22:43 from 75.169.152.102

Okay, it's been awhile. What pain? Also, I guess your number was not set up on that auto text afterall. I guess she is only allowed so many people in her group texts or something weird like that without having to manually text the message. I can always forward the text to you however when I get them. Send me your number one more time.

From glidergirl on Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 13:42:22 from 75.165.248.137

It's getting better!

Tara, no problem on the text thing, thanks for trying! I still don't have very much flexibility in the mornings because of baby, so I'll just wait a little longer and then get back to you on that. Thanks! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

3 miles on the TM at 5:30am because I couldn't sleep. ;)  Might as well get the run done for the day!

Abs with 3x1 min planks

My knee doesn't give out quite as much and it's not quite as tender to the touch on my tibial tuberosity.  So hopefully it just eventually goes away! 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Smooth on Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 15:56:25 from 75.165.251.74

My tibial tuberosity was tender to touch last winter when I did lots of TM running.

I wonder if your knee giving out may be due to ligament adjusting to hormonal changes? Just a wild guess.

From glidergirl on Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 13:05:00 from 75.165.248.137

Hmmm...that makes sense, I didn't think of the treadmill! I've never had this problem before, but I've also never ran this much on the treadmill. Thanks for the insight! Yah, that may be it on the hormones... hopefully it goes away soon!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on the TM @ 1% incline in 47:45 (9:33 AP)
  • 6.0mph to 7.5mph alternating every half mile
  • abs with 3x1 min planks

Knee still just gives out a few times a day like when I'm going upstairs or standing up with Hailey on just that leg, almost as if it just needs to warm up and then it doesn't do it.  Tender spot not as tender.  Who knows what these are from!  So unless things get worse, I'm just going to resume my regular running.  My half marathon just over a month away. :)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 144.00
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 15:35:22 from 98.202.23.178

I'm glad the knee thing is resolving...a bit anyway. How frustrating. I wish I had some answers, but don't :(

Nice job on the run! Your miles and speed are coming back nicely!! Can't wait to see you at the half!!

From glidergirl on Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 13:05:43 from 75.165.248.137

Thanks Rachel! I'm excited for the half! :) NICE WORK on your half triathlon by the way, that was amazing!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on the TM 1% incline in 46:22 mins (9:16 AP)  (17 seconds faster than yesterday!)
  • 1 mile warm up @ 6.0mph then did 7.0-7.5mph every half mile
  • abs with 3x1 min planks

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

  • 5.5 miles, 5th south loop, 9:54 AP
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Sep 03, 2012 at 20:49:09 from 98.202.23.178

Lookin' good Brooke! I can't wait to see you in October!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

  • 3 TM miles

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.000.000.000.002.00

  • 2 TM miles (baby woke up early, never got around to doing more miles!)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 2.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 TM miles in 48:34 (9:42 AP)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Fri, Sep 07, 2012 at 15:26:52 from 71.35.246.187

Hi!!!! :) :) :)

Nice run! Hope you are getting some sleep. :) :) :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.600.000.000.003.60

3.6 TM miles with .5 mile pickups on the mile

Abs with 2x1 min planks

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.60
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 easy miles on the Boulevard! ;)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From glidergirl on Sat, Sep 08, 2012 at 16:04:31 from 67.2.113.205

5 easy miles on the Boulevard! ;)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on the treadmill in 47:39 (AP 9:31)
  • abs with 2 x 1 min planks

1.5 miles @ 5.5-6.2mph then alternating .5 miles of 7.0-8.0 and 6.0mph

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kam on Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 18:13:48 from 68.66.163.179

Any races on the horizon? SDRC turkey trot?

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 TM in 47:11 (9:26 AP)

Did my usual alternating speeds, but lost track of what was when because I had to pause the TM for a while to feed baby.  I do know that I did 7.0 for a full mile (twice I think) instead of just .5 miles and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

  • 4 TM miles in 38:30 (9:37 AP)
  • abs with only 1x1min plank (too hungry to do a 2nd, ate breakfast instead :) )

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on the Boulevard, 9:11 AP even with the hills!  Fastest ever post-baby Blvd run
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

Interesting experience...I couldn't get out for a run until 9:45am and I actually felt more like just going down on the TM do get my run in!  That's never happened before. =0)  Looks like me and the TM have come to terms with each other.  But I made myself go outside since Saturdays are one of the few days I can do that and I'm glad I did, it was a good run.  It was beautiful outside and my legs felt really strong and springy so I decided to go fast.  I got my speed down to 6:50's on the downhills and tried to keep the flats under 9:00 and then power up the hills as best as I could. 

Excited to read the reports for Top of Utah!  Hope everyone had a good time.

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tara on Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 14:02:53 from 75.169.143.147

0h that's a nice feeling! Good run today !:-)

From Bonnie on Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 14:05:21 from 150.135.115.52

Great job Brooke!! Days like this make it so fun to be a runner!!

From RAD on Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 14:11:03 from 98.202.23.178

Nice work Brooke!! You are going to do awesome at the half next month! Oh, and I hear ya on the TM thing...

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.510.000.000.005.51

  • 5.51 miles, 5th south loop 9:41 AP
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

My little alarm clock woke up (starving!) a few hours earlier than normal so I was able to easily run outside before James needed to leave.  This loop at that AP used to be harder than it was this morning.  What used to be a hard effort to get under 10:00 is now an easy run.  I can tell my base mileage is finally paying off!  And I never have to worry about seeing 10:00 AP anymore (unless I'm really tired).  Looking forward to having 8:00's AP being the new norm, but that may take awhile.  Now that I've been back to work just over a month, I can see that the lack of sleep from the night shift is slowing my progress a bit (I had to cut back on the longer runs for now), but we're getting there!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.51
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 11:58:43 from 98.202.23.178

Don't you just love it all coming back?!? Best part of running again! Good luck with the sleep thing, my little alarm clock had me up this morning too...little stinker!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

  • 4 easy TM miles, 39:11 (9:47 AP)
  • abs w/ 2x1 min planks

Kinvara 2 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
Race: Big Cottonwood Half (13.1 Miles) 01:55:22
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.0013.140.000.0013.14

  • 8:47 AP

I went into this race thinking I would just run as much as I could and walk if I needed to, but once I started running, I realized I could probably run the whole thing at a decent pace and shoot for sub 2 hours because my very first half was a 1:54:28 (Moab Canyonlands) so I figured if I could get close to that I would feel good about it considering my very sub-par training right now.  I got 1:55:22! :)  The longest I've ran post baby was 10.54 miles back on Aug 17th, so I was crossing my fingers that I wouldn't fall apart a the end.  But I just kept getting more warmed up so I was able to keep up the pace.  It was fairly easy to keep up the pace since it was so aided. I really think I could have gone faster if I was more aware of my fitness level and had more courage.  I look forward to getting back to running half marathons with lots of speed with my heart and lungs wide open feeling the fire and then feel so great afterwards!

The course was VERY steep at some parts and the roads were cantered for most of it, so I didn't really like that. My toes aren't going to be happy (from hitting the tops of my shoes most of the way) as well as my quads and probably other random muscles thrown in there.  And I got blisters on the outsides of my feet by about 6 miles!  Pansy feet!  They are way too pampered right now and are not used to the longer distances.  I feel more haggered and sore in my feet and soleus muscles and shins than I know I would have if I had more long runs under my belt.  My feet/legs felt at mile 7-9 how they do at mile 18-21 during a marathon.

I stayed afterwards to see the marathon winner come in.  It's camdog from the blog (I'm assuming that is how it is spelled).  I congratulated him and asked him if he was on the blog.  He was happy to have won his first marathon!  Great job!

The scenery was gorgeous.  There was one spot in particular with a patch flaming red trees, it was so pretty!  There were lots of other fall colors, too.  I felt like this was a very organized race, I think they'll do a great job in the years to come with it. 

Finally got my garmin sync working again: (mile 5 had a potty break, hence the slow time....I had to wait in line for the POP!)

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/225569590

 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 13.14
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From watchmerun on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 16:32:43 from 166.70.212.36

Great race!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 18:15:19 from 174.232.192.154

Woot woot!!!! :) :) :)

So happy for you!!! Incredible post-baby debut!!! :) :) :)

From RAD on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 22:13:44 from 98.202.23.178

WAY TO GO!! Nice work out there Brooke! Way to just dig in and take it down. I'm with Teena...excellent post-baby debut!

From Smooth on Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 23:32:34 from 65.130.14.36

GREAT JOB, Brooke! So happy for your successful half marathon after baby! You're doing awesome! :)

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 15:48:54 from 66.232.64.4

Those steep canyon roads hammer your legs like no other. Very cool to see you getting back into form. Congrats on your half.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

  • 40 minutes of "Cardio Burn" with Mitch
  • abs with 2x1 min planks
  • 3 miles on the TM 29:40, 9:53 AP

Yes, I am still that sore that I had to warm up with aerobics in order to run. :)  As James was teasing me for walking like an old lady on Sunday I reminded him that back in the day I could run a marathon and be less sore than this!  At least today my feet didn't clunk or drag because my legs were disfuctional.  Don't run a half if you haven't trained for one!

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 142.40
Comments
From Carina on Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 17:13:47 from 204.15.86.83

Nice job on your half marathon!! That down hill really does make you SO sore!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.000.000.000.003.00

  • 3 miles on the Blvd with our new jogger!  She loved it as much as I did. :)

Got it in the mail from Amazon today, it's always fun getting a package on the doorstep!  It's the BOB Revolution. The old used one I bought from KSL ended up being a hassle with things you just never know until you're actually using it consistently.  Two big annoyances: the alignment pulled to the right constantly, so much that my hand would get really tired from pulling it back all the time...I couldn't even let it go for a few steps before it went really hard to the right.  And then it didn't fit in our trunk because the back tires were too big so I had to take it all apart and take the front wheel off and squeeze in in through the back and it was really long, so it was jammed up in the front seat as well.  Just to take it anywhere took 25 minutes to put it in and then take it out and put it back together, etc.  So I ended up never wanting to use it even though there were lots of times I wanted to take her outside for a run.  Anyway!  The new one is GREAT!  Huge reviews on Amazon and I have to say I agree with all of them.   It rides great, has a lever to correct the alignment easily, it folds up quickly AND fits into our trunk without having to take off any wheels.  Oh!  And the shade cover goes down really far so baby girl never gets sun in her eyes.

Kinvara 2 Miles: 3.00
Weight: 143.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.500.000.000.0010.50

  • 10.5 miles, Parrish Lane loop, 9:48 AP
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

My mileage was super low this week (not really by choice) so I wanted to have a good run today and that is what I got!  I was on track for a 9:30 or lower pace but I kind of starting bonking at 6 miles....I usually don't eat breakfast before going out, but that was back when I left at 6 or 7am. =0)  Today I didn't get out till 10am so I really should have thought to eat when I first woke up! 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 10.50
Weight: 141.40
Comments
From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Oct 01, 2012 at 15:05:55 from 66.232.64.4

If I didn't eat before running 10 I would flame out big time. Nice miles.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.350.000.000.006.35

  • 6.35 miles along Main Street with the new jogger, 9:55 AP

I can see me and baby girl enjoying many runs together with our new jogger, it's amazing what a good product can do for your enjoyment! :)  We jogged to the end of Main Street, turned back, stopped off at the grocery store, switched the jogger to walk mode and walked around to get our groceries, then ran the 1/2 mile back home. Beautiful day and lots of sunshine.  Slice of heaven today. :)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 6.35
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 TM miles, 9:02 AP
    • 1 mile warmup
    • 8 x 400 meters at 7:30 AP with 400 meters at 9:52 inbetween
  • abs with 1 x 1 min plank

Fastest TM run in the last 4 months ;)  Me and TM have come a long way!

 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on (beautiful) Bountiful Blvd with the jogger

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

  • 10 miles, Parrish Lane loop, AP 9:26 while listening to conference!

I did this same route last week, but I was 22 seconds/mile slower.  Today felt MUCH better....I made sure to eat a small bowl of cereal when I first woke up this time.  What a difference breakfast makes when I can't go out till later!

Anxious to read SGM reports, hurry and post them. :)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 10.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.600.000.000.005.60

  • 5.6 miles on the treadmill in 53:50 (9:36 AP)
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

After running outside more than not last week I already hate the treadmill again! But the BOB's tire has a leak and I couldn't find our pump...had to get the run in before nap time was up!

Today: ordered new shoes, signed up for the SGM Runner's Series and registered for the Snow Canyon half. :) 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.60
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From allie on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 13:03:33 from 161.38.218.168

nice job today, brooke.

new shoes! races! hooray!

From catherine on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 13:44:37 from 69.169.149.5

Good job getting the run in :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.000.000.000.006.00

  • 6 miles on Main Street with the jogger, 9:27 AP

This is one of our favorite routes together!  Last week I did this same route with a 9:56 AP.  Jogger or not, I'm getting really sick of the high 9's, so my goal today was 9:30!

She definitely out planked me today...

 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 6.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From allie on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:50:10 from 161.38.218.168

so cute! she's getting big.

nice job coming in under your goal pace. i'm excited to hear you will be running the half on saturday! i am as well -- i'll look for you at the start.

it's going to be quite the climb up 900 south :)

From glidergirl on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:59:32 from 71.219.155.251

Oh good, you are running it! I have never in my life run a race with so much elevation gain. =0) Should be fun!

From Rachelle on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 14:00:52 from 159.212.71.199

9:27 pace is so stinking fast pushing a jogging stroller. My current 1 mile PR while pushing the jogger is 9:15 and I thought I was going to have to teach my nephew to dial 911!

She is absolutely adorable. :)

From Brooke on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 14:04:50 from 71.219.155.251

OK that makes me feel better...Carina can easily get in the 8's! Haha :) Those things are heavy!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

  • 5.5 easy miles, 5th south loop
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

Utah Half Marathon this Saturday. Never done a race with this much elevation gain, so this will be interesting!


Kinvara 3 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RachelT on Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 09:54:55 from 24.10.224.129

Hey I got a flyer for this race. Looks like fun. Good luck on Saturday. Looks like the half has a fun hill to climb, but at least you get to run down afterwards. :)

From Teena Marie on Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 10:16:41 from 65.130.4.171

You will do fantastic!!!

Shine, baby, shine!!! :) :) :)

From glidergirl on Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 10:22:28 from 71.219.155.251

Thanks Rachel and Teena! :) Rachel, I just read your blog, good luck at your race this weekend! Teena, I hope you're doing great! :)

From Carina on Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 10:29:52 from 204.15.86.83

Looks like a fun race, I'm excited to hear how it goes, you will do awesome!!!

From Smooth on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 13:05:40 from 65.130.14.36

WOW, that sure looks like a fun one!!! GOOD LUCK tomorrow! You will do awesome! :) :) :)

From Rachelle on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 13:58:26 from 159.212.71.199

Oh heaven help me I didn't even think to look at the course map. haha I'm totally bringing my bike.

Good luck tomorrow girl and please look for me. If you want to just run for fun me and RAD from the blog are shooting to just finish before the 5k starts. We are very entertaining and will dance and sing to you the entire way. :):) Seriously PM me if you want to join us.

Oh and if you want to drop out at mile 1 (like I probably will) I have a friend that lives there. :)

From Brooke on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 14:03:10 from 71.219.155.251

Haha, I know, I'm nervous for that blasted hill! Yah, take it easy and keep that leg healthy. :) (I hate it when people tell me that) Will you be with Rachel then? I do want to join you guys! I have her cell phone #.

From Rachelle on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 14:08:17 from 159.212.71.199

Yes that is the plan. Rachel needs to be done by 9am because here kids are running the 5k. I on the other hand just have to be done running by the time my brother gets to town at noon. :) My only goal is to finish before Allie and Jake finish the 5k.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Changed my blog name from glidergirl to Brooke just to keep things confusing (again). But then you will all know exactly who I am when I win a marathon or something cool like that. ;)

Excited for the half tomorrow which is good because that elvevation incline is crazy!

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RachelT on Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 20:12:26 from 24.10.224.129

Good luck with that big hill tomorrow. I hope the weather is not too wet and freezing, looks less then optimal right now. I have not done a race in so long I'm having some silly nerves and pre-race jitters. Wishing you a good nights sleep.

From Brooke on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 05:55:59 from 71.219.155.251

Good news, it shouldn't rain this morning, yay! Good luck today, you will do great! Hope you slept well. :)

Race: Fittest State Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:54:41, Place overall: 53, Place in age division: 15
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.0013.110.000.0013.11

  • According to my Garmin: 1:54:41 (8:45 AP)

Gonna throw all modesty out the window here....I am so proud of myself right now, woot woot!  I just beat the downhill half from 3 weeks ago by 41 seconds!  I wasn't going to do this race because of those huge hills (I shy away from those kinds of races), but I couldn't pass up RAD's coupon for $10 bucks.  I would have never known that I could actually do a race with hills. :)  Last night I estimated my pace at each mile of the race based on  the elevation map and realized that I could maybe beat 2 hours if I tried hard.  So that was my goal and I was a little nervous because it seemed lofty, but I'm hungry to get back to where I was two years ago and then get even faster so I was going to go for it dang it! 

I started out at a decent pace, not going too fast so I could get in a groove and not even a mile later we started the climb.  And we climbed and climbed.  Up until a year ago we lived up by the U so I'm familiar with those climbs. I'm glad I learned that although they are hard, steep hills actually help you run faster once you get past them...whether it's because the flats seem easier or because they condition your cardiovascular system so you're more efficient or both.  Either way, it helped me not hate the hills so much because I knew it would open my lungs up. I felt like I was going dog slow on the steep parts, but I kept running!  When there were less steep parts, I would try to slightly increase my speed.  I knew I couldn't go fast, but I could increase my speed a little at a time so that's what I did.  I did this "incremental increase" strategy throughout a lot of this race, even on the flats and downhills and I think it really makes a difference.  At around 4.5 miles we were done with the bulk of the elevation gain and I felt like I could trust my cardio system, so I put down the first "hammer" LOL.  I was able to really pick up the pace and not worry that I would fall apart.  I love it when it gets to that point.  You feel like a well oiled machine, all systems are a go and you can just step it up and feel free.  Aahhhh. :)  And that's when I started having LOTS of fun. :)  We would get to some downhill parts and I just let it fly.  I got my pace down to 6:29 and that was fun.  I stayed on my forefoot instead of going on my heels for stability so I was flying.  Then we'd get to some flat parts and some hills so I would just try to keep it up.  I could feel my energy reserves get a little low around mile 7 so I was glad they had GU's (I had 2 total); the snack at 5:15am was wearing off.  I threw another hammer down around 9.5 miles because I knew there was less than 4 miles left and I realized that I could actually beat my time from the Big Cottonwood Half 3 weeks ago!  Holy cow!  I thought beating 2 hrs was good, but beating 1:55 would be a-mazing.  I would need an avg pace of 8:47 or lower for that, I was at 8:49.  Then I got cocky and thought I could maybe even get to 8:30 because I thought the rest was downhill and I was still in the mood to fly.  Come to mile 10.5 and we had to go back up hill!  Agghh!  I was not happy about that.  My avg pace went back up to 8:51 so I knew I had to push it in order to get those 2 seconds back and then beat 8:47.  I just went for it and decided that it's about time I start getting out of my comfort zone.  I did NOT want anything left in me at the end of this race.  It's hard to do that, but it's so rewarding and you realize it's worth it and really not that hard to just step it up.  We finally finished the uphill and it was flat with some downhill the rest of the way so I just tried to keep up the pace.  I was so freaking happy when I saw "1:54:xx" on the clock as I came into the finish line!!  I think I maybe could have gone a little faster, but I was almost wheezing once I stopped so I that was a good sign.  After getting some water, a banana and an orange, I went to the finish line and watched Jake K and Allie finish the 5K after just finishing the half!  Awesome!  I think Jake won the 5K and they didn't even realize he was a 5K finisher because it wasn't until about a minute or so later they announced "and here are the first 5K finishers coming in" LOL.  The race was well organized, had lots of POP's and good fuel stations and volunteers. 

For some reason I am still struggling with some mental barriers, so this helped me break through a few of them.  Part of it is that I am still out of shape and I do have extra weight still to lose (+/- 20 lbs to get to my previous ideal running weight), but 80% of it is from me thinking I'm not able to step it up yet for various reasons.  But I want to be faster so I've got to just figure this thing out!  Yes, I need to give it time to get back into shape and loose the weight, but what I need even more is to just get out of my comfort zone more often and get more quality runs in! 

Another fun running day for the books, I love running!

8:37, 9:22, 10:22, 9:44, 9:22, 8:16, 8:47, 8:26, 8:09, 8:10, 8:11, 8:17, 8:08, 7:33 (.11)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 13.11
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RachelT on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 13:15:00 from 24.10.224.129

Great job on your race. Sounds like you had a good one. Way to push yourself harder and give it your best. That is a good time, I hope I can do close to that in my 1/2 coming up. Way to think so positively about the hills, I will have to remember that for next time. Its opening up my lungs. :)

From Teena Marie on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 14:26:00 from 174.253.176.163

Brooke ~

What a well run race!!! You did AWESOME!!!! Seriously, very impressive. I hope you will remember what a badass (had to be said) you are the next time your mind starts playing tricks on you. You owned it today!!!!!

Luvs. :)

From Brooke on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 14:35:52 from 70.196.194.53

Thanks Rachel! :) You will do great at your half! Just go for it! :)

Teena....hahahaha!! I am SO going to think of that when I race next! :) :) You always know just what to say. :)

From Jake K on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 16:04:58 from 67.177.11.154

Fantastic run today Brooke. That is sort of crazy to beat your BCC time on this course - its so hard! You should be really happy about this one - a nice breakthrough for you!!

From MichelleL on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 20:47:17 from 144.214.220.136

Hey Brooke, great job! You make some good points in here about going incrementally faster, I think I will try that in some races where I don't feel up to a full surge. My first marathon cycle I lost about 20 lbs from the beginning to end, so I know how that feels, but yes be patient and if you are mentally there your body will get there too.

From Smooth on Sat, Oct 13, 2012 at 23:52:20 from 65.130.14.36

Wow!!! SO SO SO PROUD of you Brooke! I saw your time on the results board earlier and was doing fist pumps for you!!! :) :) :) You ran an excellent race! WAY to get out of the comfort zone and show forth your mental toughness! LOVE the way you conquer those hills! Excellent performance on a tough hilly course! You will only get better and faster! CONGRATZ cute Brooke! :) :) :)

From catherine on Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 14:02:39 from 174.253.160.43

Great job, Brooke. Awesome courage to push like that. I'm glad it was a happy running day!

From Rachelle on Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 09:50:40 from 159.212.71.25

:):) Wow what an incredibly smart race you ran Brooke! You should be beyond proud of yourself right now and still smiling from ear to ear. A 3 minute PR on a MUCH harder course is just so incredibly exciting. I think you are making amazing progress and it is so fun to watch.

So sad I didn't get to meet you. Next time for sure!

From allie on Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 14:20:35 from 97.117.85.43

way to go, brooke! that is pretty fantastic to beat your downhill half time on that crazy course. i'm so glad you had a great race and a big confidence boost. you've worked hard to come back this year and it's paying off. awesome job.

From AngieB on Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 14:35:45 from 159.212.71.173

Good Job!!! Keep up the good work its paying off.

From NatalieK on Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 23:08:23 from 24.2.101.184

What a great feeling, to finish a race and know that you killed it. Great job. Sounds like you trained smart and raced smart!

From Brooke on Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 00:20:10 from 155.100.9.11

Thanks all for your encouragement and support! It helps a lot in my journey back to faster running! :)

From RAD on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 23:20:33 from 98.202.23.178

Who kills their downhill on an uphill course?!? Oh, just superwoman! Nice job out there Brooke! I still wish I would've found you :(

You should be proud of this race and all the hard work you've put in to accomplish it. No one handed it to you, you've earned it! Who cares about those 20 pounds, just keep doing what you're doing and it will all come together soon enough. When we stress over stuff like that (and those mental games we play on ourselves) it just makes it harder and less rewarding. Forget it! Sit back, relax and enjoy the fruit of your labors!!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.100.000.000.003.10

  • 5K on the TM in 27:08 (8:44 AP)
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

Inbetween 2 night shifts and no babysitter during the day so I ran on the TM while baby girl played with her toys waiting for her to get tired for her 2nd nap so we could both get some sleep. :)  Felt good to get moving.  Legs feel great after Saturday, much better than after the Big Cottonwood Half. 

Kinvara 3 Miles: 3.10
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Carina on Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 07:30:30 from 204.15.86.83

Go Brooke, you are awesome to find the time to get your run in!! I don't know how you do it with a baby, work, and everything else!!

From Rachelle on Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 10:45:16 from 199.190.170.24

You are so dedicated girl. Way to fit it in. :)

Lets have a fun run soon okay. Me, you, Carina, and all the fun girls up your way.

From NatalieK on Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 19:40:22 from 24.2.101.184

Nice job Brooke!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

Decided to take a long nap during naptime and was really glad I did.  Don't usually do two in a row without a babysitter, so it was good to take the day off running.

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From catherine on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:02:23 from 69.169.149.5

Yay for long naps!

From NatalieK on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 14:21:49 from 24.2.101.184

Sometimes, a girl (especially a night shift girl!) just needs her sleep. I fully support this.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.800.000.000.005.80

  • 5.8 easy miles on Main Street with the jogger (and weather shield, it's getting cold!), we had fun
  • abs w/ 1x1 min plank

Kinvara 3 Miles: 5.70
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 23:14:22 from 98.202.23.178

Pushing that jogger is going to get you back to killer run times in NO time!! Nice work!

From RachelT on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 23:34:36 from 24.10.224.129

Nice job on your run. I have to get my phone out and time myself on my planks or I will wimp out after thirty seconds.

From Brooke on Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 23:37:38 from 155.100.9.11

Thanks Rachel and Rachel! Haha. :) RachelT, I have to do these planks to a DVD where the guy times them for me. There's no way I could just do them myself...I'm not that disciplined. =0) They are hard! I think Allie from the blog does like 4 of them for 2 minutes or something!!

From Carina on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 07:55:18 from 204.15.86.83

Seriously running with a stroller is some serious work! Way to go!!!

From Teena Marie on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 17:45:05 from 65.130.4.171

So glad you girls had fun!!!! :) :) :)

From AngieB on Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 18:28:03 from 65.130.86.238

Great job! The jogging stroller is way too hard for me. Hey I noticed you worked in the NICU at the U my cousin jami Anderson use to work there did you know her?

From Brooke on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 00:32:43 from 71.219.155.251

Thanks Carina and Teena! :-) Angie, yes I did know her, small world! I was hired just before she left. People still talk about her and miss her.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles on Bountiful Blvd with the jogger in the late afternoon.  Beautiful day for a run!

Kinvara 3 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.200.000.000.006.20

10K on the treadmill, 55:49 (AP 8:58)

abs with 3 x 1 min planks 

C'mon down AP!!  Hahaha.  Finally got out of the 10's for good, now I want to see more 8's!  Don't ever injury your achilles (3 months off running) while in nursing school and then get pregnant right after without cross training adequately enough or you'll be finding yourself writing posts like this!  ;) 

Kinvara 3 Miles: 6.20
Weight: 140.40
Comments
From NatalieK on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 14:40:13 from 24.2.101.184

Awesome. When your "easy" pace becomes easier at a faster pace (does that even make sense?) you know you're getting more fit and becoming a faster/better runner. Good job!

Sounds like a deadly combo. :) I've done something similar, tore my ACL and then three days later found out I was pregnant. I didn't end up running for like a year! When it happens, it all happens at once!

From Rachelle on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 15:54:11 from 159.212.71.25

You are making such awesome progress Brooke! Way to go and great job with the ab work too. :)

From Kelli on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 17:46:35 from 67.172.235.55

OK, I will do my best to not get pregnant! But these achilles injuries---I swear they never go away!

Great job on that average pace. I need to visit your blog more often, that cute picture in the bucket makes me smile! She is so dang cute. I miss having babies!

From catherine on Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 18:45:39 from 69.169.149.5

Good job on the AP!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.500.000.000.008.50

8.5 miles, Pages Lane loop, 1:21 (9:38 AP)

Did not want to leave my two loves this afternoon to run, but I did it and I'm glad I went (saturday mornings are much easier because they are both asleep!)  Went hard for the last 1.5 miles....wow, that is much harder than I thought it would be, but it turned the easy/slow run into one that has left me a little on the tired side with my lungs nice and open all day, just the way I like it! 

Kinvara 2 Miles: 8.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RachelT on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 23:41:02 from 24.10.224.129

NIce job on the weekend run. I miss running in the morning. I haven't been in a while because it is just so dark now. I know what you mean about leaving your loves, I get the same way sometimes.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

  • 5 miles on the treadmill in 47:00 (9:24 AP)
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

I'm back!  I was feeling rundown and runover so I took out the one thing I can (running) to get some sleep and get caught up on a few things that I never get to (because I'm usually running).  It felt gooooood.  I know it won't get me faster anytime soon but it sure is nice to have the choice to take a break.  I new it was time to run again when my appetite was WAAAYYY slower than what I was eating hahaha. :)

Kinvara 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Carina on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 15:47:00 from 204.15.86.83

Go Brooke, glad you're back :)

From Scott Wesemann on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 15:54:08 from 66.232.64.4

I was checking out your goals for 2013. Sweet! Looks like big plans for you.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles on the treadmill

1/2 mile intervals doing this: warmup, sprint, recover, hills, recover, sprint, recover, sprint, cooldown

My blog is pretty boring this week!  Vacation to St. George next week means lots of shifts in a row with little sleep this week and early next to avoid using PTO.  I can't wait for the Snow Canyon half next Saturday! :)

Kinvara 3 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From NatalieK on Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 16:37:10 from 24.2.101.184

Sounds like a good workout!

So, your comment about stacking your shifts reminded me of a funny website I think you'll appreciate.

http://whatshouldwecallnursing.tumblr.com/post/24001475706/when-im-enjoying-15-straight-days-off-because-i-took-a

From Brooke on Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 03:11:02 from 155.100.9.11

Haha, that website is so funny!! "When I successfully shoot my gloves into the trash from across the room." It's all so true!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 17:05:46 from 65.130.15.13

I love your workout description!!! :)

I am toying with the idea of running Snow Canyon. I should have registered before the prices went up. :)

I do have to be in Richfield around noon though. :)

From Rachelle on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 10:04:00 from 159.212.71.25

I'll be pacing 1:45 at Snow Canyon this weekend. You should start with me and then beat me because I think you are capable of 1:42-1:43 on that course. :)

See you Saturday!

From Brooke on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 10:21:13 from 71.219.8.38

Teena, that would be great if you did! Let me know if you end up doing it.

Rachelle, that's awesome you'll be there! My PR is 1:40 on that course so 1:42ish makes me nervous haha. I wish you were doing 1:50, but I may just try to stick with you. :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.200.000.000.006.20

  • 10K on treadmill in 51:30 (8:17 AP)
  • abs with 3x1 min planks

Ahhhh...back to normal running, life is good!  I hated last week so bad.  I needed today's run.  I really pushed myself because I know I'm better than 9's on the treadmill.  I know this because everyday I run these past couple of months I feel pretty much normal that night.  I mean, I feel it, but I want to feeeeeel it.  I don't want to FEEL it, because I can't workout that hard all the time, but you know what I mean...I just want to feeeeel it. :)  Honestly, this run was thanks to all you runner friends and bloggers who I know push past the mental barriers and valid excuses and feeling crappy or tired or whatever.  It helps me just suck it up and get it done. 

Just for reference, my fastest AP ever on the TM is 8:44 (I just started using the TM for all types of runs this summer out of necessity :)  oh and that AP also tells you how much I have hated the TM...but we are figuring each other out!)

Kinvara 3 Miles: 6.20
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From NatalieK on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 16:35:01 from 24.2.101.184

Atta girl. All of it is so true. Sometimes you do just need to suck it up and get over the hurt. Nice run.

From Smooth on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 21:27:09 from 65.130.14.36

YAY!!! GOOD JOB cute Brooke! WAY to break the barrier and FEEL the love!!! :) :) :) :) 8:17 is FAST!!! Soon you'll be running in the 7s!!! :) :) :)

From allie on Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 06:31:58 from 161.38.218.168

excellent run, brooke!

From Carina on Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 20:50:20 from 204.15.86.83

Go Brooke, what an awesome run!!!

From Rachelle on Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 09:47:53 from 199.190.170.29

Nice work Brooke!

Stick with me Saturday. 1:45 - I think you are absolutely capable of it. :)

From RAD on Thu, Nov 01, 2012 at 13:49:55 from 98.202.23.178

Way to go Brooke! You are coming back strong!

Are you doing Snow Canyon? Heck Yes stick with Rachelle! You can totally do this!

From RachelT on Thu, Nov 01, 2012 at 19:15:09 from 24.10.224.129

Hey nice job on the treadmill running. You are getting fast, way to go. I'm still trying to become friends with my treadmill, I'm glad you are getting it figured out. I hope you have a great day on Sat.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.300.000.000.006.30

6.3 miles, 9:10 AP with the jogger

1.3 on the treadmill then baby woke up early from her nap so we took the jogger out and enjoyed 5 miles out in the sunshine :)  Beat my jogger AP PR by 18 seconds per mile today woot woot.

 

Brooks Green Silence 1 Miles: 6.30
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Thu, Nov 01, 2012 at 13:48:25 from 98.202.23.178

That is a killer AP for jogger work!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 easy miles on the treadmill today

Brooks Green Silence 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Thu, Nov 01, 2012 at 13:50:16 from 98.202.23.178

good little Halloween nap run. Enjoy Saturday!

From Rachelle on Fri, Nov 02, 2012 at 10:01:48 from 199.190.170.22

Sounds perfect! I will see you tomorrow, and for the record I REALLY think your capable of 1:45.

From NatalieK on Fri, Nov 02, 2012 at 15:39:14 from 67.182.200.33

Good luck tomorrow! I'm excited to hear how you do.

Race: Snow Canyon Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:44:18
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.0013.100.0013.10

1:44:18, AP 7:55

I did it!  I beat 1:45!  Thanks to Rachelle.  I was thinking 1:50 would be pushing it, but earlier this week Rachelle said she thought I could do 1:45.  At first I was like "you're adorable for suggesting that."  I got a 1:40 on this course when I was in pretty good shape 2 years ago, so 1:45 seemed too lofty right now.  I just got 1:55 in the Big Cottonwood Half 6 weeks ago and 1:54 in the Utah Half 3 weeks ago.  But then on Monday I started thinking maybe I could do it. Then after that I decided I would start with Rachelle and hang with her as long as I could. I thought for sure I'd have to pull away eventually...just didn't think I had the depth yet.

I met Teena at the buses and got to ride up with her, that was a lot of fun. :)  I had wanted to warm up for at least a few miles so I could be ready to start faster than I normally do, but by the time we got up there there was only about 15 minutes. I ran a little bit and then I started getting really nervous since I didn't warm up very much.  I thought maybe I would just bag the pace thing and do what I was used to and run by myself (I've never ran a race with a pacer before!)  I had to talk myself into finding Rachelle. =0)  I found her and it was so nice to meet her in person!  I love meeting FRB'ers!  So we started out and I fully expected to have a hard time but it didn't seem too bad.  -Still faster than I would have gone on my own, but I wasn't breathing too hard.  I was even able to talk a little bit.  It was so fun running with Rachelle and the other pacer Jorge and the others in the group!  I will definitely run with a pacer again.  Rachelle does SUCH a great job!  I really appreciate elite runners like her who take the time to help other runners do better than they could on their own.  

The miles went much faster than I thought they would until mile 8 when I had my first mental breakdown.  I got a few steps behind Rachelle and I was really tempted to fall back.  Like....really tempted.  So I thought to myself "Will I be mad after the race is over that I lost my 1:45 at this point?"  Since I wasn't dying I knew I could hang on a least a little longer.  Soon after I felt better so I was glad I didn't fall back.  This same thing happened about 6 more times.  And each time I told myself I could keep going even though it was uncomfortable because I really wanted to get 1:45 since it had once seemed so lofty.  My feet hurt, I had blisters, my left ankle hurt and I was on the verge of some GI issues.  Once I got to mile 11 and 12 I knew I was OK.  I was even able to go ahead of the group with a half mile to go.  When I got to the track I felt like puking and was really glad to see the finish line!  I saw my family (we're all down here for a family vacation...it has been so fun!) and I waved because I knew they would know I was making my lofty goal and they would be so proud. :)  Best feeling in the world!  

I knew I gave it my all because of the puking feeling and I had no interest in the treats.  I need to feel that way after a race more often!  Now I know that I need to go faster in my non-easy runs and my races.  No excuses now!  My plan is to keep building up my mileage 10% each week and get a good base so I can start training for Ogden in May.  Hoping to BQ next year (and more!)

Thanks for pacing me Rachelle! :)  I had so much fun!  

Splits: 8:04, 7:38, 7:36, 7:22, 7:40, 7:45, 8:02, 8:24, 7:50, 8:16, 8:23, 8:01, 8:06, 7:29 

Brooks Green Silence 1 Miles: 13.10
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Toby on Sat, Nov 03, 2012 at 22:30:08 from 199.101.229.6

Such an AWESOME race report Brooke! Yahooooo for you! Running is such a mental sport! Way to push through the pukes and hang on until the end! Good things are coming for 2013!!!

From RachelT on Sat, Nov 03, 2012 at 22:35:38 from 24.10.224.129

What an amazing job you did, I'm just so excited for you. What a huge time improvement in the 1/2 in only 3 weeks, just incredible. I need to find some of that mental stamina you have, just reading your race report inspires me.

From MichelleL on Sat, Nov 03, 2012 at 22:43:09 from 168.70.21.27

Way to be brave! Great race. I would be careful with the mileage build up. 10% per week can be aggressive, but you can do it if you listen to your body and it responds well to the increases, and also add cut back weeks to give yourself breathers. There's my unsolicited advice :D

From Brooke on Sat, Nov 03, 2012 at 22:48:46 from 74.211.26.22

Thanks Toby, Rachel and Michelle! :)

Michelle, you can give unsolicited advice anytime! Please do. What would you do for buildup at this point? And what would you say is a good base to keep up until it gets closer to marathon training for Ogden in May?

From Tara on Sat, Nov 03, 2012 at 23:07:36 from 69.171.178.11

Brooke! I'm so impressed with you, your time and your dedication. By May you will be on fire!

From MichelleL on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 01:29:14 from 168.70.21.27

Brooke, I do think that 10% increases at your current mileage is fine so long you have cut back weeks. I would also use cross training (like vigorous walks with the jogger) to burn steam when you are feeling the fire but have run out of miles.

From NatalieK on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 01:35:11 from 199.190.170.30

Awesome job! Way to push and really go for it. Its crazy how much power your mind has over your ability to run fast. You can totally do it. Way to smash your old times!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 09:54:17 from 65.130.15.13

You did so incredibly awesome!!! You failed to mention your magical chapstick though! I can't stop laughing when I think about it. You are so stinkin' cute!!!

Congrats!! You are going to have an INCREDIBLE 2013!!! :)

From Kelli on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 10:13:15 from 67.172.235.55

YEAH BROOKE!!! I am so happy you were able to meet that goal and then some! Awesome! It was a beautiful day for a race and you deserved it.

From RAD on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 13:20:44 from 98.202.23.178

what a fantastic race!! You did an amazing job! I knew you'd hit that goal. Gives your 'off-season' training a good jump start, so that you KNOW what you are capable of! SO proud of you! Can't wait to see 2013!!

From Matt Schreiber on Sun, Nov 04, 2012 at 20:00:52 from 66.17.102.185

Nice job on the race! Awesome to see you beat your goal.

From Rachelle on Mon, Nov 05, 2012 at 09:49:21 from 199.190.170.30

Brooke you are such a strong runner and just a beautiful person inside and out. It was great to meet you and I am so incredibly proud of your performance. Consider me impressed!

I am sorry you had to put up with my shinanagans and listen to me blab all morning. Congratulations on an excellent race!

From allie on Tue, Nov 06, 2012 at 18:35:59 from 97.117.94.98

awesome brooke!

From AngieB on Tue, Nov 06, 2012 at 19:45:50 from 65.130.82.251

I haven't been on for awhile and I just saw your report. YAY! Way to go! I thnk your on the right path for a BQ all the way!

From Carina on Thu, Nov 08, 2012 at 13:25:32 from 204.15.86.83

Great race, way to go!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

  • 4 easy TM miles
  • abs w/ 2x1 min planks

Muscles are still a little tired and sore, but today's run felt good and helped get rid of any lingering soreness. 

Kinvara 3 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Tara on Tue, Nov 06, 2012 at 16:25:02 from 75.169.142.155

Exactly! A run always does the trick. I bet you're still feeling so good about your half. You should!

From allie on Tue, Nov 06, 2012 at 18:35:50 from 97.117.94.98

very nice -- you are smart about recovery.

congratulations on such an awesome half on saturday. way to run! big things in store for you at ogden 2013.

From Rachelle on Thu, Nov 08, 2012 at 13:17:12 from 159.212.71.200

Nice recovery run Brooke and I am glad you are feeling good after your awesome race Saturday.

From RAD on Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 14:40:47 from 67.171.119.50

So how has your week been? hoping just busy and no injuries!

From Brooke on Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 16:43:40 from 174.27.200.236

Thanks guys! I've had a good week Rachel, thanks for checking up on me. No injuries and feeling great! Just taking it easy since there's no racing for awhile. Feels good. Just updated my blog. Hope you're doing well!!

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

5.5 miles on the Blvd with the jogger

paid no attention to AP, just feel-good running :)

Kinvara 3 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles on main street with the jogger

nice 70's weather before the storm!

Kinvara 3 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles on the TM in 46:01, 9:14 AP

abs with 2x1 min planks

Brooks Green Silence 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 miles on the TM in 44:48, 8:57 AP

on my way upstairs to now do abs with 2x1 min planks so I better actually do them since I'm pre-blogging! :)

Kinvara 3 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

  • 5.5 miles, 5th south loop in 50 minutes, 9:05 AP
  • abs with 2x1 min planks

Today was just a normal easy run, but I was able to go fast comparatively.  I feel like the crank in my legs and core is finally back...I love having a crank haha!

  • the last time I ran this loop was one month ago with 9:42 AP
  • the last time I ran this loop when there was snow on the ground, I had a big belly and my best AP was 10:26

needless to say, things are feeling gooooood :)

Brooks Green Silence 1 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Rachelle on Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 12:03:37 from 159.212.71.25

This post made me smile. :) I am so happy for you Brooke!

From NatalieK on Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 15:00:40 from 67.182.200.33

Nice job Brooke. That's a sweet spot to be in.

From Toby on Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 15:36:44 from 65.100.209.94

Way to go Brooke! Your running Ogden right? We are running about the same times right now....we should get together when the longer runs come!

From RachelT on Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 22:40:29 from 24.10.224.129

Nice job on the run. I love it when things are feeling good and you can just cruise.

From RAD on Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 21:12:20 from 67.171.119.50

Coming back always feels GREAT! You are doing a great job Brooke! Toby would be a great training partner...wink, wink, nudge, nudge.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.000.000.000.004.00

4 treadmill miles

I have a cold!  I feel pretty good in everyday stuff but it definitely shows itself during a run! :/

Kinvara 3 Miles: 4.00
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.500.000.000.005.50

5.5 miles, 5th south loop

abs w/1x1 min plank

Happy Thanksgiving!! :)

Brooks Green Silence 1 Miles: 5.50
Weight: 0.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

5 TM miles in 44:00, AP 8:48

on my way upstairs to do some abs :)

Brooks Green Silence 2 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RachelT on Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 11:05:03 from 24.10.224.129

Nice job on the TM run, thats seems like all I ever get these days.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.000.000.000.005.00

Funny, I could have copied Monday's post because it's exactly the same!  Never done that on the TM before since I bounce around on the speeds to keep it interesting.

5 TM miles in 44:00, 8:48 AP

I am now going upstairs to do abs.  When we get a replacement laptop I won't pre-blog so much. :)

Brooks Green Silence 1 Miles: 5.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 12:34:53 from 67.171.119.50

VERY nice workout! I hope that lap top comes soon :)

From Rachelle on Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 11:09:27 from 199.190.170.31

Nice work Brooke. :) I know what you mean about the computer. My computer at home takes 30 min to load so thats why I drop off the planet on the weekends. I do ALL of my blogging from work!

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 15:10:09 from 76.4.54.148

Merriest Christmas to you, James and sweet little Haley! :)

From RAD on Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 13:58:56 from 67.171.119.50

Okay girl. It has been almost a month, so I now get to harass you about blogging now. Pre or post...just blog! :) Hope you had a good Christmas, and a new lap top.

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
0.000.000.000.000.00

  • Insanity Fit Test for 35-ish minutes - hard workout!

I got a laptop for Christmas!  Funny thing is I gave one to James, too, without knowing his plans so now we will ALWAYS have a laptop around, yay!  Heaven forbid we have to walk downstairs to our desktop!

So my goals have changed a little and will be this way until I can work less night shifts.  Not what I prefer, but I know I will have many many years of running to my heart's content and will never have these baby years again...so I am enjoying them as much as I can and will run more later. :)  I need the mornings before Hailey wakes up and the naptimes to make up sleep since I work through the night 3 times a week and get up with her (if needed) the other 4.  What I have found works best is to do some kind of video on our main floor where she can watch me and practice her mobility skills and play with her toys (or "exercise" in her jumperoo...she loves to think she is copying me, it's so cute).  And I'll throw in some treadmill runs or outside runs when I can (the treadmill is in our office so it's pretty cramped...not enough room for toys and rolling around while still being a safe distance away from the treadmill). 

My goal is to work on my 5K time.  My best is 23:37 (2010) when I was in much better shape.  Well I'm already at 24:59 on the treadmill so I have high hopes.  It's kind of fun working towards beating a PR!  It makes me feel like I'm still in the game a little. :)  Can't wait to get it close to 20:00 and then get sub 20:00! 

Anyway, the cool thing is I just started doing the Insanity DVD's and it's a hard workout!  I'll blog more from now on even if it's just the Insanity workout so you can see my awesome progress LOL. :)   

Hope you are all enjoying the holidays and happy running to you!

Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RachelT on Thu, Jan 03, 2013 at 16:47:35 from 24.10.224.129

I have seen the commercials for insanity and always wondered what that would be like. Can't wait to hear what your experience is like with that workout. I want to work on my 5k time this year too. See if I can get under 24 minutes.

From Smooth on Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 22:09:24 from 71.35.231.124

Glad to hear you're loving life with Hailey "copying" you! So cute!!! :)

sub-20 5K is yours before you know it! Keep up the good work, cute Brooke! :)

Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
508.9733.0031.013.08576.06
Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #2 Miles: 69.20Saucony Progrid Ride 3 Purple #1 Miles: 23.71Saucony Hattori Miles: 5.25Kinvara 2 Miles: 370.52Kinvara 3 Miles: 60.20Brooks Green Silence 1 Miles: 35.40Brooks Green Silence 2 Miles: 15.00
Weight: 149.05
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