Hildisvini's Trotting Blog

Welcome to the blog! You know who has similar goals to you--KellyP.fastrunningblog.com.

That is so cool that you want to do a half marathon this year. I just barely ran my first half and it was an amazing experience. Good luck with your training!

I want to get my 5k time under 30 min. also. I did it, once a few years ago but the closest I've been since is 34.

Good job on you running and keep it up and I'll see if I can keep up with you.

Welcome to the blog! Hopefully I will see you at some of the runs this year. You will need to let us know what runs you are doing.

Thanks for the encouragement, all.

I am registered to run the Bridal Veil 10K on May 31, the Riverwoods 10 mile on June 14 and the Provo River Half on Aug 09.

I will also run the DesNews 10K on July 24 with some work buddies and I'm considering the Running with Angels 5k at Thanksgiving point on May 17.

My routine for the last 2 months has been a 3 mile run with work buddies on Tuesday, speedwork on Thursday and a 10 mile run on Saturday morning. I do weight lifting whenever the Jazz play, mostly upper body, but some squats and sit-ups too.

I am open to critique and suggestions.

Welcome to the blog. Are you only running 3 days a week? You would benefit more with more consistent training.

Yes Daniel, just 3 days a week. And thanks for the Welcome.

I'm going to try to add a 3 hour hike to my weekly routine. But as is, my legs are sore all the time, so I'm not sure whether to add any more running or how much if I do.

Oh yeah, I also walk 3 miles about 3 times a week (fast walking with the doggies) Does that count?

Advise welcome.

How did you get the name idea?? Or is that a famous painters name???

I've heard that you are doing some great training! Good job!

I would suggest you run about 2-3 miles a day consistently (6 days a week) and go for a long run of around 4-5 on Saturday if you want. My guess is that your legs are sore most of the week because of the shock of a 10 mile run on Saturdays. By running a few miles everyday, your current mileage will be about the same, and it should be easier on your legs.

Welcome to the blog!

Looks like you are well on your way to achieving some fine goals. Already running 10K is a great thing. I am slowly working my way to that distance so I will be watching your progress closely.

Hey---you are on the blog!! Now you are fully invested in the running community!! A lot of us will be watching you.....keep up the good work!

Well, Christina, it was your idea for me to try this so I hope you check in once in a while! I'll be watching your blog too and gleaning ideas from your experience and tidbits of wisdom trickled down from Coach Bill.

In Norse mythology, Hildisvíni (“battle swine”) was Freyja's war boar which she rode when not using her cat-drawn chariot.

Friday is name after the goddess, Freyja similar to how Thursday is named after Thor.

I picked "Hildisvini" simply because the thought of riding a swine into battle makes me chuckle.

That salad sounds pretty good. I'll bet you'll become quite the salad-making pro! I was a meat-eater at Caleb's graduation. We went to Braza Grill and I indulged on the beef sirloin.

Welcome to the blog! Are you prediabetic?

So, the protein cookies didn't turn out too good, eh? I guess the only good cookies are the real thing, huh! Did you eat them during Magic?

Thanks for the welcome, Michelle. I have type II Diabetes. My sugar level overall has been pretty good lately, just a little high the last few days.

Yeah, my usual philosophy is either eat the good food or don't i.e. don't try to eat a "diet" substitute. But occasionally it's fun to experiment. Now my "experiment" is done.

I spilled most of the cookies on my way to give them to Ruth's family -- so the dogs got most of them. I had about 4. I brought a big bowl of veggies to Magic "Game Night" but I ate a lot of meatloaf, so that's probably why the glucose and weight were up this morning.

Hey are you going to do the race for the cure this weekend? If you want to type in wasatchford in the coupon area on active and Larry H Miller will pay half your registration so it will only be 12.50 for you!! Come run with me, I just did a 34:40 3 mile run this morning I think we could pace well together!

We are on! I signed up for "race for the cure". With the right conditions and pacing, we should be able to smash 34 minutes. Don't you think?

TOTALLY!

I'm not sure I'd recognize you, but my cell is 599-6261

see ya saturday

I'll try to be there around 7:30 592-5923

The glucose seems to be getting lower. That's great! It should be a fun 5k on Saturday. They have cool free stuff at the end! Make sure you blog your race as a race report so everyone can see how your race went!

17,000 runners?!! That's what KSL said. I had no idea it was so big. WTH?

I shall report my impressions.

Congratulations on a 5K PR! The crowds at the start and the uphill stretch on the backside make it kind of tough to get a good time, but it's kind of fun nonetheless. I ran with my eleven year old daughter and we finished just a couple of minutes behind you.

Great job on your 5K PR! The first of many!

Good job!! Yeah, that 5-k always has the best food after the run! My daughter thought she was in heaven after she ran/walked that her first time! She's done it 3 times now!

I ran this race Saturday and found it to be a very happy and enjoyable race also! I would never want to try to get a PR on that course though. I think it needs to be more for great times than for great clock times! I wish all the bloggers could have found each other and said "Hey". Anyway, good job on the race and enjoying the upbeat feeling.

Congratulations on a strong time in the 5K and improving your PR on a tough course. Looks like you are right on track to get that 1:12 goal for the 10K at Bridal Veil. I'll be watching for that race report as well.

Way to run with the angels. My son (Falcon) and I ran the race too. Yes its a pleasant scenic race, although the narrow winding paths were a little challenging. Way to keep up your training - great efforts. I battle with the weight and binging too - stress makes me go with my sweet tooth too much. Keep up the running - it helps

Late-night binging? I've been there a few times! My coworkers are trying to get me to do the cabbage soup diet. Sounds awful! Sorry to hear that Smeagol is still injured.

Sounds like a diet you could lose a lot of weight on. I tend to put sausage in cabbage soup which probably defeats the purpose.

I like all the creamy soups, one pound of cheddar, cauliflower, ham, flour, milk, butter, pepper, mmmmmm. HEALTHY! Love spring and summer because fruit is cheaper, refreshing, and so much more variety!

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Sometimes the rain can be pretty nice! As long as it's just sprinkling....

Keep up the consistency, you are doing well!

Nice job! It was nice weather, too. Way to be consistent!

Is the 10 miler your longest so far? Great job!! Keep it up!

10 miles is the longest I've ever "run" though I must point out that I've not yet run the whole thing. I have to to walk part of it.

Thanks for your encouragement Christina and Tracy. Sometimes I really wonder why I do this. I don't think I was born with running genes.

Hey, you are doing the distance right? What percentage of runners are born with running genes anyway??

When you wonder why you are doing it, think about how great it is for your heart, health, lungs, longer life span, lower's your chance of getting cancer,....the list goes on and on!! Just be careful out there in the traffic!

Hard to argue with those reasons you list, Tracy. How 'bout this: Runners might live longer but wish they hadn't.

Oh geez, runners who wish not to live longer should STOP the mad runnin man!

Nice run! That's a really good distance for a midweek run! Did you like the cooler weather in the evening?

Cool weather was great. Last night I was enjoying a cool canyon breeze as well. The run felt good so I just kept going. I'll be exercising lightly for the rest of the week to store up for the bridal veil 10K.

Nice to see you blogging again!

I've never done a 10k, I kind of skipped that one as I jumped from Moab 5 miles to the half marathon, but remember who I am married to. Good luck on your race, I'll be watching for your results.

I predict 1:11:30 :)

That's right, you have a race this weekend! I hope it goes well. I ate a lot of strawberries today. I hope I have some left to make jam. ;-)

Mmmm, strawberries are so good.

If I come anywhere near Laurie's prediction, I'll be quite pleased. Shoulder and hip are still stiff but better since yesterday.

Marie, Tracy, Bill and I are doing the Summer Games (June 13th and 14th). You are welcome to come down--although I know you have a race in Provo on the 14th. Most of the running group is doing the Heart of Holladay 5k that day.

I am learning that there are certain races which are more popular than others. Seems no one wants to do much uphill racing like the bridal veil. Or is it fear of entering my happy valley?

I loved that Summer Games course. Maybe I'll try it again next year.

Great job, Hildisvini! A PR is always nice. You seem to have a very positive attitude--I don't care how pretty the scenery is, if it is uphill and into the wind and the sun for very long, I am pretty sure I wouldn't be talking about what a great course it was. He he. Keep up the great work and good luck with your hip!

Not what you were planning but those are really consistent times. That's great! And you can't complain if it is a PR. Just imagine what you could do on a "fast" course!

Nice PR - 200 commando points for the PR. It seems your goals are very much within reach. Save those commando points for when you really need them.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Nice job on the 10K. I did one Saturday as well and got a PR. Keep up the good work!

Way to run and get your PR. I did that one last year, wanted to do it again this year but my kid had a Junior Olympics program for other sports. Its a nice course running through the trees along the river to the waterfalls. Keep up that running effort

Great test result! And I think it will keep coming down the more you run and eat well. Consistency is the key! (I guess I should also follow that rule as far as my eating habits are concerned!) :-)

You are inspiring, even if you love strawberry pie. I love reading about your 6 and 7 minute miles.

Thanks for getting me started in running. Now, as you say, I just have to keep going. I've got to do that marathon next year and I can't afford another no-weight-loss month.

Hiking, I think that is what I have been doing this week, but I still called in my running. good enough for me.

Good job on the workouts, keep 'em up.

Way to go on the weight loss!! Way to hang in there and not blow your diet! :)

Excellent pace for your 3 mile run. You might have to change your goals for the 10 miler coming up.

Yeah, good run! How are ya feeling? Have an awesome 10 miler this weekend! We'll be thinking about ya and reminiscing about last years games!!!

Good job on getting in your first 10 miles run. And bettering your 10k time. Just keep it up and be consistant through the summer and I think you will amaze yourself in the half. Keep on training. Make sure you get out tomorrow it will help work the stiffness out of your leg, even if it is at a crawling pace.

Hey, I'm so glad you had such a great experience! No regular person quite understands this until they go through the diligent training and support, huh?!

Great job on the race! I am not sure I could even keep up with you anymore:P

I think you are so going to beat your goal on the half. For me I'll just see if I can match your half time. Sound like a deal?

Thanks for the encouragement and rosy predictions josse, and Laurie. Tracy, that's a true observation.

At this point, all the "regular" people in my life seem pretty skeptical, or apathetic about the prospects of me running a half marathon, let alone a marathon next year -- but not "irregular" people (runners); they get giddy at the mere mention of the word "run".

Laurie, I think Christina and one of her friends are running the freedom run in centerville on July 4 www.centervilleut.net/UpDownload+index-req-getit-lid-498.html

Smeagol and I will run it too. You and Crashman should join us. I'm still trying to beat the 34 minute mark in a 5K.

Wow, look at the weight change! You're going to beat me at that too arent you?

I increase my mile speed on purpose. It is to help train you to not start too fast at races and to finish strong. I think in the most recent runners world they talk about it. And it is something I learned from Chris. Makes sense to me and if I start and a decent pace I loosen up and feel good and the faster miles really aren't that much more difficult.

Congrats! Another 3 lbs. The family will all be jealous!

Just letting you know I signed up for wbr relay team. They needed another girl........

Way to go!!! I guess that the heat didn't bother you ha.

Great accomplishment! You'll break 10 before you know it.

I'm started to realize you are quite the hiker. I am not so much so. Maybe because I have to backpack little ones if I do.

It's true. I really prefer hiking over any other form of exercise (racquetball is 2nd) Running is my 10th favorite exercise (used to be 45th favorite)

It would be fun someday to try competitive trail running.

My friend Paul backpacked his 18 month old to timpanogos basin (about 5 miles up) I think that is nutty -- just get a babysitter, I say.

what is a hoppity hop?

Sounds like an enjoyable workout! I think a hoppity hop is a rubber ball with a handle on it that you sit on and hop around. Am I right?

Christina is right. This is just a tongue-in-cheek blog entry. But it's fun to race on them -- impossible to be sad.

I'm actually saving up energy for tomorrow when I will attempt (may the force be with me) a 14 mile run.

I'm going to run from my house to the Timpanogos Cave Visitor's center and back. Wish me luck!

Good luck!! Sounds like a beautiful run!

Good job! I think I am -6 for the month. It probably could have been more, but I had a few cheat days that got me off track!

Exactly. I'm trying to think how I can avoid cheat days in July. For example One of my scout's mom made me a fresh loaf of bread. It was SO good. I couldn't stop eating it. Then I made the mistake of telling her how good it was so now she is going to make more for me!

It's a cruel food world we live in. You have to either avoid people or be rude to them when they offer food.

I take the food and offer it to Chris or the kids, or sometimes continue to pass it along to someone else..........to give is better than to receive;)

Yeah, where have I heard that phrase before?

I closed my eyes on the treadmill and believed I was outside. It actually worked but instead of being sizzled I felt nice and cool. I heard that you make a mean cabbage soup. You'll have to tell me about it. Yumm... cabbage.

Well, about time you blogged some miles :) Nice to see at the race again. Sasha suggests running Draper days and Minuteman 5k. I'm not so interested in Draper but I would like to do Minuteman (there will be an apache helicopter there-now talk about coolness factor) Are you interested in running it?

Sounds good. It's on the same day as my home town race (Highland Fling)... but if it's recommended by Sasha, I will give it due consideration. Probably I'll try it out -- not 100% committed but thanks for pointing it out.

Since that is so close to the 1/2 race, Are you planning on doing more running on Aug 2 than just the 5K? These 5Ks are so fun but I feel like I'm cheating myself of training for the bigger races. What do you think?

Gosh I'm still thinking about your great race time in Centerville. How am I going to catch up to your progress?! It will probably have to come in the form of some sort of cross training since I'm just not sure this body can take a lot more miles per week. Or maybe I'm just being wimpy. I don't know.

I am not running the half until the Aug 23rd, but I would probably add some miles. I would do at least one before the race (believe it or not it really helps) and some ssssslllllllooooooowwwwwww miles later.

I am not particular about that specific race, it's just the 5k I want to try again. Do you know where I can find info on the Highland fling?

Here is the link on the Highland Fling: http://www.highlandcity.org/images/applications/flingschedule.pdf

But after thinking about it, my vote would be the Minute Man 5K since I like trying new races and Sasha recommends it, so probably more bloggers there.

Dang, I'm trying to think up a better plan to catch up to your fitness level!

Here is another link with a link to registration:

http://www.highlandcity.org/cgi-bin/hc/highlandfling.html

Well the Minuteman will cost $30, since we're already late in registering and the Highland Fling costs $10 (before July 24) and comes with a T-shirt. Hmmm. Maybe it's not not worth an extra $20 plus gas $$ to go to the minuteman race.

Still thinking about it.

Minuteman comes with a tech t-shirt I don't have a lot of those(which I would most definitly use) and has an apache helicopter, plus a big ol' breakfast......

I'm still thinking too.........it's over 35 miles from my house to highland, but draper is still a distance too......

Nice job! I live pretty close to Lake Park and run out there in the mornings.

Great mile time!!! See if you can do that you can most definitely stay with me for a 5k! Great job.......How's the weight coming. I had a neutral week but not bad considering I made chocolate chip cookies and ate too many of them.

yeah, thanks for the encouragement. I didn't want to weight myself today but it's safe to say my improvement has not been dramatic. I've decided to run the Highland 5K on Aug 2, so maybe we can find another race to compare our times. Are you running the desnews 10K? I'll be there. Chocolate chip cookies are dieters's death.

Wow---that sounds like quite a trip! Probably one that I won't be attempting anytime soon! Good job on refusing the brew. Kudos to you for going on another hike tonight! I hope it is a safe trip--I don't want to see you on the five o'clock news!

I won't be on the news. My agile, ferocious sheep dog will allow no ill befall me.

Good & steady weight loss since May! Good job!

Is that the way to avoid the heat while hiking a long way is to do it when its dark?

Great job on the hike and the weight loss! If you do go get a chubby melt, you'll have to tell me all about how it tastes! I told Coach about it, and he just gasped!

Great job on the hike. That's a lot of miles you've put in this week. Good luck on the 10K and don't let any little kids pass you.

Thanks Tracy. It is a way to avoid the sun, but at this point, I'm not sure it was worth it. The sunrise was cool though.

Christina, You will have to come with me and Smeagol after the 1/2 and sample it. Take a sample for coach too! I doubt we could adequately put into words the taste of a sandwich like that.

Smeagol, what do little kids like? We can toss out some candies and $1 toys in their path to distract and slow them down. We can't get beat by anyone under 10! Please!

OMG!!! Have you guys seen the mile times that Sashas kids do? If they ran a race that distance they would could our trash and there would be nothing we could do about it. (These kids have never had to deal with extra weight:)

My nephew was like that too, and he ran just to pass the adults and did it for the thrill of beating us, so I don't think the candy would work either. Just keep an eye out on people around and I bet you'll be surprised how many apparently thin, toned, young adults you pass who have no training and no endurance. And have FUN!! I'm so excited.

Under 10 and over 65!

I just signed up for the 10k. I've never run one before so it will be nice to have a race where I don't have this incredibly hard time to try and beat. I'm shooting for sub 1:08 :)

11 minute miles, eh? With a 32 minute 5k on a circular route, I would think 1:08 10k on a downhill route should be within your reach. I am rooting for you. It's going to be a fun one regardless.

I've never held that pace for 6.2 miles but who knows? Maybe it will be my day.

According to Sashas calculator I should be able to finish just under 1:07. That would be nice. But I am afraid to step on the scale......I'm thinking I should start forking out the bucks and do weight watchers and have someone to be accountable to.

Good luck in the morning on the 10k! I hope you do great!

Great job losing 10#! Good luck in your race!

Thanks Tracy and Lybi! I'll do my best in the 10K.

Congrats on running a great race! 10 minutes is a huge difference, no doubt you will continue to drop your times.

Thats a great improvement! Good job! I'm really glad the weather was better this year! You didn't even need the first aid tent! Just kidding!

I didn't need the first aid tent but I must have appeared near death as medical people kept trying to give me assistance. "No. I don't need oxygen. No. I don't need a stretcher. No I don't need fluids". Nobutseriously, a race official actually asked me if I needed a medic. I was limping pretty hard, but I have since mostly recovered. [HAPPY ENDING]

Good recovery! You deserve a 1/4 of a chubby melt for your efforts!

Chubby melt feast is a done deal! But not until after the Provo 1/2.

Thanks for cheering me on during the last block, BTW. Distraction from pain is always appreciated.

Beautiful race, beautiful job. I want to do it again! I'm going to smash apart an hour next year, wanna join me?

This chubby melt better not disappoint me. I'm getting hungry.

Maybe for the 1/2 marathon you could bring your super hero sheep dog

You are Timp master. Man are you stiff from the race. Yesterday it hit me hard. Today, not as much. We've got to hit the mileage hard next week to get ready for Provo.

What's up with Stride Racing not posting the chip times? I've emailed them and the Bob Wood. That is so irritating. No chubby melt for them.

Check out this link:

http://www.strideracing.com/2008/july/DESNEWS_10K_OVERALL.HTM

Hildisvini: 1:09:27

Ben: 1:07:45

Smeagol: 46:24 ** ooooh so nice

Jensen: 59:04

I was pretty stiff. Can you believe I'm going to hike Timp at least one more time? Probably Wednesday. I love it for burning fat. And it doesn't kill my joints.

Then I'm going to run my local 5k on Saturday plus 6-9 more miles (I hope) and 2 or 3 5k runs before the Provo 1/2. Then I'm going to step back and reevaluate what my prep plan will be for a marathon next year.

What's your plan before and after the Provo 1/2?

Call me next time you hike Timp. I want to do it once this year.

Yeah, I saw that listing of times but that is the gun time listed there. I don't know where you started but Ben was mentioning that it took him 5 minutes to get to the starting gate. So that time is way skewed. Last year they posted both times. Maybe they'll fix it this year if enough people complain.

Let's try running sidewards on the Tuesday run to see if it helps cut down on the wind resistance. Perhaps it will improve our times.

You've got Jensen in your sites for next year. Unless he actually does run those 6 min miles. Then we are all in trouble.

The Stride Running company just said there was a malfunction with the starting mat. Check it out:

http://www.strideracing.com/2008/july/deseret-news-marathon-and-10k.html

Maybe you actually ran 1:08?

I see.

Well, darn. My real time is pretty near gun time though. Yeah, I'm gonna beat Jensen next year unless he can do 6 minute miles like he used to do.

You have been so very consistent with your training! I'm so impressed! Oh, I was wondering....Is it possible to lay a "chubby melt" respectfully on the pavement for the seagulls, like fries? That just doesn't sound right... Hee hee!

"Hark! Brother Hildisvini, a pestilence of fries has arrived." "Then pray for flocks of gulls to save us, Sister Pope". "But wait, a plague of Chubby Melts has also seized upon us, Brother Hildisvini." "Goodness, it might be too much for even the gulls to overcome, Sister Tracy."

Smeagol and I will learn more about the Chubby Melt after the Provo 1/2. You are welcome to join us if you dare. But I'm not sure exactly what day we are going. I plan to divide and conquer (limit myself to 1/4 chubby melt per 6 hour period)

Just the name of whatever it is scares me to death!

Yes, I would say that hamstring exercise is Coach Bill-approved. I meet with my Nazi trainer tomorrow, and I gave him specific instructions of the exercises I cannot do.

Nice job on your fourth Timp hike! I know it is so pretty up there. Too bad Sage is getting tired of it!

Way to warm up before the race! It seems to loosen me up a little bit when I do that. That's cool they gave out tech shirts this year. Are you getting excited for the Provo Half? I unfortunately am working that day, so I want to hang around to see people finish, but I'll see how tired I'm feeling!

Yeah, you probably won't be able to hang long enough to see me finish. I'm pretty worried about the Provo 1/2. Every race I've done this year seems to make my hip a little sorer. So I'm not even sure I can finish that race.

But darn it, I'll try. I was hoping for some strong pain killer from the Oral Surgeon last week, which would have helped me at Provo (just kidding) but he was too stingy with the meds. So Ibuprofen will have to do.

With all that whining almost done, I'm exited about the Provo 1/2 -- my first 1/2 ever. Everyone runs with a few aches and pains, right? That's what medical tents are for.

Thats awesome on the 5-k and warming up before! It's normal to get nervous before an event you've never done before, I get nervous consistently!

I'm excited to do Hobblecreek 1/2 this year, but will miss you all in Provo!

Have a great time, k?

Hey--nice pic! What have you been up to? Are ya excited for the Provo 1/2? Do you feel prepared for it?? I think it will be a great experience for you!

GREAT JOB!! Those pesky downhills at the beginning did a number on the hips, huh??

Great accomplishment!! You definitely have bragging rights and deserve a chubby melt!!

Very nice race!! I'm afraid I will be doing the same thing in hobblecreek in two weeks. Downhill for the first while and then flat/rolling, ouch, that will be tough. And on the nap thing, those are the best, and actually I just read in runners world it's critical to recovery just have your feet propped up! Isn't that great?

I'm glad you enjoyed your race, there is a turkey trot by my house if you want to run on thanksgiving time.......

Yeah, those downhills are a problem. I'm not sure what can be down about it though. Maybe there is a way to change the stride a little so it doesn't impact so hard?

I am definitely going to get that chubby melt this week, Christina. I've been holding off since May. I'll try not to eat it all in one day though.

I wish you all a great race at Hobble Creek and I look forward to reading your reports.

This was my last big race of the year but I'll be watching for the little fun 5Ks and such to run. Keep me apprised of the turkey trot, Lauri. (Sorry for stalking you)

Congrats on your first 1/2 marathon! Now that you've got one under your belt (and a PR too boot), you've got something to aim for in the future. Keep at the training and they'll get easier.

Looks like it's time for a new Goal Type! You can cross the Half-Marathon Finish off your list!

Sounds fun! The scouts will keep you young too! Nice picture!

You are now inspiring your brother--way to go! Maybe you can inspire Bronco as well. Great job on all your biking and running. I think this cold is almost gone, but it seems to linger long enough to be annoying!

I told my friends about the chubby melt--their eyes just got big and jaws dropped at the thought of it.

The chubby melt is really more fun to talk about than to eat. I got a Monte Cristo sandwich for Natasha there. It's the only place I know of besides Disneyland where you can get one.

I haven't seen Bronco on the running trail for ever. Now that he has turned the defense over to another coach, maybe he'll have some time for running again.

The eliptical can be a great crosstrainer!! About the next best workout as far as cardio goes!

Awesome! I'm going to try 40-60 minutes next time. I'm going to start cycling and swimming more too.

Yeah, the elliptical is awesome! I actually follow the workout in that book you have--it's a 20 minute routine but you increase the intensity every minute or so.

Lloyd wasn't the 10-k runner down at the Summer Games last year, was he?? Ha ha! I'll never forget that!!!

Swimming would be something different to try. I'm getting inspired by all the swimmers in the Olympics, but not enough to start doing it yet!

Yeah, this is my second strep infection this year. The last one I got was at that wedding reception for Mike's relative and I ate all that ice cream since it's the only thing that sounded good.

Swimming might be better if I use goggles. There was so much chlorine in the pool, my eyes were sore for two days.

It might be an old wives' tale but they say once you get strep, you are more susceptible to repeat infections. So you might want to get a throat culture early next time you get a sore throat.

I also admire the Olympic athletes for putting so much effort into become the best they can possible be.

Are ya doing ok Hildisvini! No comments on the blog can make a person worry.....Are you depressed cause the Olympics are over? Hope all is well!

Are you stalking me? ;-) Everything is well. Thanks for checking in on me.

I've been doing a lot of low impact stuff like hiking and elliptical and some weight lifting too. I'm trying to give my back and leg joints a rest for a couple months since they didn't like the half marathon much.

And since this is the "fastrunning" blog I decided not to update my blog :( but I look in occasionally to see how my favorite bloggers are doing!

I hope to do some 5ks this fall starting in October.

Looking forward to seeing your 5-k training runs and races!! Good to give your body and rest and good to compensate it with low-impact training. You'll be back to short distance running in no time!!

I've just been a slacker period :P Kudos to you for doing something :) I need to kick myself in the pants and just start getting up at 5a and to bed at 9p. Hey, I've noticed you don't sleep much.....I get a few extra zzzzz if I were you, and of course we are stalking that's what we are here for :P

Yep. I was a slacker in August too, but not really too bad because I've kept up my low impact stuff.

I'm going to try the treadmill later this month and start looking for some 5Ks! I'm jealous of everyone who is running now that the weather is so nice.

From one slow runner to another I have to agree with your wisdom. There are so many fast folks here on the blog site that to compare ourselves to them would be not uplifting. That said, I think we probably all work hard with what we are given and make the best of it. Congrats on your racquetball fitness victory!

Great blog report on the racquetball victory!

Hoping you will release more wisdom before month-end!

I'll have to remember that kind of ammonia the next time I have respiratory problems......

Nothing wrong with cycling, hiking, 5K and 10K runs. If you can do them in good health then they are activities worthy of envy.

Stay strong.

Thanks, Kelly.

It helps a lot to think that way.

good job on getting out. Ihaven't been very good either. good luck with running. I hope to continue with consistency after I recover and then just keep up low miles.

Great to hear that you were able to get through a real run. Hope the soreness fades quickly.

The wildlife just makes for a bonus during a workout.

Hey, do you work the day after thanksgiving? I will come run with you if you are going to be here that day. Or how about Januray 2nd?

Let me know, I have been terrible lately I need to start being better

Nice to hear from ya. I don't work on the day after Thanksgiving. I might work the 2nd. Gosh, that's too far away to plan. I've been running slower than I was in the summer but I figure it's way better than not running at all, eh?

no worries, i'm slow again too. I feel like such a blog, or a jello jiggler out on a run, waddle.........

Good job with the workouts!! I've been out of commission due to surgery on my varicose veins... Still haven't got the go from the dr. to start running/exercising yet...

Ouch. I didn't know about that. It must be frustrating to hunger for running but the doctor won't let you.

I'm cheering for your speedy return!

How was it-seeing a live mountain lion? Were you very close? What was the temp in the mountains yesterday? I turned down snowshoing cause I was afraid it was too cold...

Some trackers with hounds had treed the mountain lion. So it was at the top of a very tall fir tree. It's white neck and belly fur made it look like the angel on top of a Christmas tree. It seemed content to just stay there and wait until everyone left.

They say there are lions all over the place but you never see them because they are so stealthy and fearful of people.

I wanted to get closer to take a picture of it with my mobile phone, but the climb was too steep, and the snow too deep... and many miles before I sleep.

I have a couple of friends who might go snow shoeing with me on Saturday at around 11am in the same place. Call if you want to go. (No guarantee we will see another lion though)

Thanks for the invite. I will be busy at that time, have fun!