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Location:

Saint George,UT,

Member Since:

Jun 09, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I started running in September 2007 - 4 months after baby #8 was born. Since then I have finished two 5Ks, three 10Ks, three half-marathons, and I completed my first Marathon with at time of 4:48- the Phoenix Rock-N-Roll - Jan 2009! Marathon #2 showed GREAT improvement - the Saint George Marathon 2009 with a time of 4:10 - YEAH!!!!

Short-Term Running Goals:

I want to run more marathons, finish injury-free, go dancing afterwards, and mostly have a LOT of FUN!!!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running!!! Someday I want to be able to consider myself as something other than a beginner. :D

Personal:

I am happily married, have 8 children, and am madly in love with my awesome husband!!! Besides running, I love performing on stage, and have recently become re-involved in the theater, after a LONG break to have children. Last summer I did my first show as a PAID professional actress! I teach piano and voice lessons, and homeschool my kids. Life is grand!

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Fri, Jan 22, 2010

Running Miles	Swimming Yards	Bike Miles
13.10	0.00	0.00

I found out last night that I'm scheduled to work the half-marathon tomorrow, so it kind of screwed up my plan to do my own half-marathon in the pool in the morning. So I decided to do it today. But first, I did my upper body workout, and I made sure I did it hard, since Monday was so easy. I was shaking at the end. I thought, "There's no way I'm going to be able to spend two hours in the pool." But then I did it anyway...because I'm cool that way. One hundred and thirty-one minutes! Yeah.

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Little Engine That Could on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 21:24:15 from 68.98.198.29

I just stumbled onto your blog. You are an inspiration with your 8 kids AND a workout routine. KUDOS!

From Kelli on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 22:07:24 from 71.219.89.82

That is a LONG time in the pool! Awesome job!!!!!!

Where did you work for the race??? Your family did AWESOME!

From eightkidmom on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 15:35:48 from 4.228.255.76

Hi Little engine! Welcome to my boring blog. I workout so that people don't say "Wow - eight kids? You LOOK like it!" Thanks for the kudos. Life is more fun when you're active, right?

Kelli - I was at the finish line, handing out "blankets." Were you there? If so, I'm bummed that I didn't get to meet you - again! One of these times during the many races we seem to run together, I'll make a point to hunt you down. Maybe Ogden... :D

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 18:31:43 from 71.219.89.82

I was there. I paced a friend into a 2:03 finish, and I grabbed her a blanket, too. I wonder if it was you!?! We should have hooked up. I knew you guys would be there, but I just did not think about it until it was too late! But, I will be back this fall....

How are ya feelin'?

From Burt on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 19:02:25 from 206.19.214.144

Kelli - Cathy spotted me right away at the Mesquite Marathon. Clearly you're not as ugly and memorable as me.

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 19:04:48 from 71.219.89.82

I have a way of blending into the crowd.

From Burt on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 19:06:38 from 206.19.214.144

Your father was part chameleon. That and you're short.

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 19:07:41 from 71.219.89.82

Yes, both of those. Your height has a way of working for you. Actually, my hair usually gives me away...

From eightkidmom on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 17:15:50 from 4.228.255.195

You guys crack me up! Kelli - I'm feeling a little better, thanks! How about you? My son came across at 2:03, so I was probably consumed with hugging his face off when you came across. Bummer. I'm going to study your picture religiously now, so that I can easily identify you at the next race.

Hi Burt! You are cah-razy! :D

From Kelli on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 18:49:41 from 71.219.89.82

Your son beat me!!! Congrats to him, because I am super fast. ;o) That is so awesome. Which son was it (age-wise)? I am still impressed with the distances that your kids, even the little one, run!

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