Here we go again~

I had a hard time getting out of bed this morning but once I was up and going, I felt really good. This morning was so beautiful and I can feel the fall temperatures coming into play.   I love this time of year for so many reasons.  However, with school starting this week, I couldn't help but dwell on how much my life is going to change this week (I am sure you can all realate).  However, it is all positive and I am excited for my kids to be back in school, etc.   So, JaNae and I went out this morning.  Ankle felt pretty good, breathing was awesome, and of coarse, the company is always a must. 

Splits

1st mile:    9:03

2nd mile:   9:01

3rd mile:    8:45

4th mile:  8:27

5th mile:  8:15

Oh, it makes me want to go and run some more.  Hope you all have a great Monday!!

I hesitate even posting this run, but that is what the Fast Running blog is all about right?  Diligence and honesty.  So, here it goes.  Let's just start by saying, that the phrase my dad pounded into my head as a kid (and all while growing up) has never spoke as loud to me as it did tonight, "You have to take the bitter with the sweet".  To sum up the run tonight, it was definitely one of the more "Bitter" runs I have been on, here is why: 

Because I am bound and determined to lose a few pounds (both to feel better about myself and to increase my running abilities) I committed myself to eating better.  So, for breakfast, I just had a bottle of my green tea, then for lunch I had a handful or grapes, a handful of strawberries, some yogurt, a string cheese and a fiber one bar (remember this very important clue, the fiber one bar).  So, by the time I got home at 6:15PM, I was starving and wanted to eat.  Knowing we were going to go running (Tyler and I) I ate enough to satisfy myself, but not get me full.  And, of all things to eat before a run, I opted for Carne Asada (A Mexican meet which I added, avocado, tomato, green onions and lime to) wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.  So, after eating (about 45 minutes later) we start running, NOT GOOD (I know whoever is reading this is shaking their head).  So, needless to say, I got a bad stomach ache.  Not so much in my side as much in the direct center of my stomach, right below my rib cage.  It felt like the food was lodged right in there.   I thought for sure I was going to throw up, but no, I couldn't be that lucky to get it over and done with and move on.  So, I tried to walk, and breath, and no luck.  I kept walking a few minutes longer and it seemed to be getting a little better, so I started running again and that is where the Fiber one bar came into play :).  Needless to say, it was not my night and I feel bad because I completely and totally ruined Tyler's run, sorry hun.  So, moral of my story:  1. If you are going to diet, at least be smart about it 2. DO NOT, under any circumstance, eat Carne Asada 45 minutes before planning to run 3. DO NOT eat a Fiber One bar on a day you plan to run 4. Always remember that we are human and unfortunately, sometimes you have to take the Bitter with the sweet.  Hopefully I can make up for it tonight. 

So last night I was going to run but the hype and craze of the "first day of School" left me with very little time come night fall and worse, no energy.  So, I decided to just do some stretching  and some push ups and sit ups at home instead. It is amazing how limber I used to be (once upon a time when I was younger and a gymnast) and how Un-limber I am now (note to self: stretch more often).  My new anology with life is that whatever you used to have (Pre-children) you give to your children (Brain cells, limberness, energy, metabolism, etc.)  So, the sad part is that I AM SOAR today.  That is pretty sad that 10 minutes of push ups malde me soar (note to self: do more strength training). 

So, I decided NO excuses tonight and left my house at 9:50pm for a quick 3 mile jaunt.

1st Mile, 8:12, 2nd mile 8:05 3rd mile 8:03.  Average pace 8:07

I felt pretty good but it was a little hot tonight.  I hope that I am feeling primed and ready to run my best come Saturday (Hobble Creek).  Good Night~ 

So, I am late in posting my race because I wanted to get the official results posted and assess things in comparison to my watch.  According to my watch I finished at 1:41:54, but the clock had me at 1:42:58, quite a difference.  All in all, it was a great race and It is a beautiful coarse!  I was a little frustrated at first getting over the start line and weeding through the people, but once the road became less congested, it got better. The only other thing that I feel could have helped me is the temperature, I do not perform well under heat, but like Tom said, it was probably good practice for St. George, so I'll take it.    I started the watch when I actually crossed the start line in comparison to when the "siren sounded", so according to my watch, here are my splits.  

1. 8:45 (trying to get through the people seemed a lot more difficult this year)

2. 7:45

3. 7:37

4. 7:41

5. 7:41

6. 7:43

7. 7:57

8. 7:38

9. 7:51

10. 7:54

11. 8:01 (darn hill got me, I really wanted to stay under 8 mins on each split, dang)

12. 7:54

13. 7:40

 Average pace: 7:51

 So, Kim, in answer to your question, according to the clock, you beat me by 8 seconds.  So, if you would have waited to start your watch when you crossed the start line, you would have actually been at 1:41:48, IMPRESSIVE!!! Way to go!  It was a great race.  It was Heidi and Heidi's first one, they have been training really hard this last year and wanted to do it in under 2 hours, they smoked that by doing it in just under 1:53, WAY TO GO GIRLS!  I just ran Provo a couple of weeks ago at a little over 1:44, and wanted to improve my time by at least 2 minutes, so I feel good about the outcome.  It is my best time so far and so I am happy about it and I must admit, a little proud of myself.  Good job everyone.