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I started running in the fall of 2007. I truly believe I was inspired to start running and I have seen some very big blessings come my way because of following that inspiration.

Ran Boston Marathon 2013 & 2014. My favorite PRs: 2011 at the SG 1/2 and 5K where I ran the 5K in 22:22. 2013 Nebo 1/2 (downhill) 1:36:15

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Long-Term Running Goals:

Running throughout life with Tom. Staying healthy and happy.

Learn from others, learn from myself, work hard, do my best, enjoy!

On running and on life.....

On occasion we need to make a second effort - and a third effort, and a fourth effort, and as many degrees of effort as may be required to accomplish what we strive to achieve.

~Thomas S. Monson~

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Marathon Pace Miles Lifetime Miles:						7.00

Fri, Jun 13, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
2.25	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.25

I did two and a quarter this morning as the final run of my taper week. Tomorrow is the Heart of Holladay 5K. I emailed the people in charge to ask a question about the race. They said there is a HUGE response to the SGM guaranteed entrance. So I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much. Not sure what to do if I don't get the golden ticket. I've got a bid in with one of the charities, but the prices are getting out of hand. It means a lot to me to run with Tom this year. (Albeit, much behind him). Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, I need to do this. I am doing every legitimate thing I can to try to get in. I am kind of discouraged because I hear of so many people who call in and whine and get in. But then I hear of people like Walter who should get in on his time of last year and he has to do the grand slam to get in. I also know of so many people who put their name in for the lottery when they know darn well they won't even be able to run it because of an injury or something. Of course their names get drawn and I sit here wanting in! Is that enough boo hoo-ing from me for the morning? Tomorrow is going to make or break my chances of running SGM. I hope I can handle things well either way.

Comments

From Paula on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 09:04:00

I have my fingers crossed for you getting into the SGM. It is so frustrating wanting something that is out of your comtrol. Good luck. See you tomorrow.

From leslie on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 09:51:17

The girls in my running group are trying to get in too, I want you ALL to get in, but I guess that's not going to happen. Good Luck tomorrow!

From Tom on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 09:52:06

Kim I really, really and hoping and praying for a little extra luck tomorrow and hearing your name when they draw for the golden ticket.

You've worked so hard the last 9 months or so and proven that you're ready to tackle the marathon mountain. Like you said, for a number of reasons it feels like we both really NEED to do this this year.

But I have this feeling that one way or another you WILL be running SGM this year. Hopefully tomorrow will answer the questions as to how that will come about.

So let's just have fun tomorrow,...no pressure, no discouragement, no shadows or clouds, just fun in the sun in Holladay with family and friends.

From cody on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 09:57:59

Good luck in the drawing Kim! Sorry I wasn't able to run it so I couldn't put your name down. Go have fun and run hard!

From Jody on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 10:32:47

Kim - You deserve the "ticket" more than anyone and you are ready. We will find you a way in!

From Kim on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:50:55

Thanks everyone, I'm sorry I have been being so selfish. There are several of you out there who are also trying to get into SGM. I guess I got on a little "woe is me" tirade. I hope you will forgive me. Good luck to us all.

From Sunny on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 13:06:51

It is REALLY hard pushing both of them in the stroller. they both fight over who gets in so I let both.:O) J/K I know that I made it sound like both of them in the stroller. Thats kind of funny! Anyway GOOD LUCK tomorrow! I hope that you can somehow get into the Marathon you sure deserve it!

From marion on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 13:33:57

I am pulling for you Kim! Good luck and have a GREAT run!

From JohnA on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 15:27:57

This get in the race drama is pretty interesting . . . .

Good luck tomorrow.

From Lybi on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 15:32:02

Good luck Kim--both with the drawing and the race! I'll look forward to reading your race report.

From Kim on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 16:21:15

Hey John, get use to drama, with three little girls that will all be teenagers at the same time, you will be experiencing drama! =)

Thanks to those who are running in my name.

Cody, I know you wish more than anyone that you could be running tomorrow!

And Sunny, telling me I deserve to run a marathon...is that a nice thing? If it is...thanks! I keep wondering why I want to do it so bad.

From Kerry on Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 17:40:49

Best of luck on the race and especially on winning an entrance to the SGM! You certainly deserve the best.

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