Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured

I had a good run today.  I headed out early and was enjoying the stars (we miss these often in the city) and the peace and quiet.  Unfortunatly it was very dark.   There were several time I could not tell where the trail was and would have to stop and a few times that I tripped over curbs.  Depsite these obstacles I managed to stay upright the entire time.  I was a little worried that I would fall and have to hobble back home.  I ave. a 9 min mile which is great, especially with my stops. 

Hope you all had a great weekend and Happy Running!

I had my last run in southern Utah today.  I went out a little later than normal and I had forgotten what it was like to run in daylight.  I had one near miss with a car ( this is my first "almost accident" that was my fault ).  

As I was finishing my run back to my in-laws I had amazing views of both Pine Valley mountain and Kolob.  The snow dusting was beautiful and I was so grateful for the opportunity I have had to be with family over the past few days.  I am so grateful for loving families and the values and heritage they have passed on to me and my family. 

Back to the northern Utah cold and ice, tomorrow will be interesting.

Happy Running!

Today was the hardest run I have had in a long time. The only underarmor that was clean was the "heavy duty".  I usually only wear it when in gets into the low 20's or teens.  I  struggled trying to figure out what to wear with it so that I would not overheat at the end.  I ended up okay with a long sleeve T and froze in the beginning and was fine by the end.

 I struggled getting my legs working right the first mile and a half.  I finally just decided I better run fast so that I could be done.  The next 2 1/2 miles are a gradual incline so I pushed as hard as I could with out going to far ahead of my running partner and then we finally had the down hill finish.  I am grateful for Brent's "ROOLS".  I just kept thinking pick up the pace.  I am not sure what our pace was because we had several stop lights.

 By the time we were done I was glad that I went, but I hope tomorrow is easier.

Happy Running!



 

Today was much better than yesterday.  I was determined to have a good attitude no matter what.  We tried out a new route today.  It is mostly flat but there was a lot of traffic.  I was feeling pretty good until the last 1 1/2 miles.  My legs really started to feel the effects of the week. I am excited because this is the first time I have hit the 26 mile mark this early in the week, YEAH! 

 Happy Running!

 

Today is a zero.  We went to dinner late last night at the Roof with some friends from India and needless to say I ate to much and then was sick afterwards.  

 Today the eating fest continues because I have my work Christmas party and then we are going to dinner and the Forgotten Carols tonight.  Hopefully I will be able to practice some self restraint and not eat until I am sick.

Hopefully the rain will stop or turn to snow by tomorrow's run!

Happy Running!


 

Today was fantastic!!  It was not what we had planned.  We were going to go 10 miles but we were derailed by the weather.  We decided to just head out and see what we could do.  The first 2 miles were a little rough, getting out of our neighborhood.  Once we made it to the main roads it wasn't to bad except for puddles and being sprayed with slush by passing cars. Due to the fact that we could not break an speed records, we took this opportunity to really catch up and chat,  practice our ice skating,  work on our acrobatic moves as we dodged puddles and big piles of snow.  It has been a long time since I have had a run that was just pure joy,  I am usually thinking of go faster, work on your form and may other essential but not fun things.  

 I am grateful today for a running partner who will go out  whenever and is game to try anything.  She is the best.  I cannot believe that I am also going to say that I am grateful for snow, becuase without it today would have been just another run.

Happy Running!