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
Short-Term Running Goals:
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~
Personal:
Going to St. George? Bag the hotel and stay in one of our condos instead!
Wow, the last run of 2007! I am excited to start a new year and log all of my miles for 2008. I did my 5 miles alone today. Had some decent roads to run on and some beautiful sunshine on my shoulders! I am excited that my overall time was 50:38 for the five. Almost under 50! Here are my times for today. 10:21 10:19 9:52 10:12 9:53.
OK, now for a bit of humble pie. Today Tom and I looked on the internet to the reports of the Painter's half that I ran in 2000 and 2006. My times weren't exactly what I had remembered. So I have now changed it in my personal info. For some reason I had 2:20 and 2:10 in my mind. But in reality they were 2:24 and 2:17.
Tom and I went out in the nice sunshine for a 5 miler. I love that 5 miles is feeling like not a big deal to do. The hardest part is getting the gear on and getting out the door! Today I was overdressed with the sun coming down hard on us. No complaining here though! :o) We came across one other runner which happened to be my running buddy, Beth. We haven't been running together over the holidays. She said this was her first time out during the break. She said she felt good though. I think she is still planning on doing Painter's. If she does, then I will be running it slow with her. However, Tom and I don't think she is ready for a half. We are afraid she is going to injure herself. But she is very determined to do it. I would like to have her put in a few more months and do a different half. We have actually talked about doing our own "NordLee Half Marathon" right here in Spanish Fork. NordLee is a combination of our last names. Tom would be a great race director and have water stops, finish line and medals for us. I think it sounds kind of fun. In fact, we would come in first and second overall! (I would even be glad to take second on that). I'll have to talk to her and see what she thinks. I don't want to discourage her, but I sure don't want her pushing it when she isn't ready. A half marathon is not like a marathon, but I believe it is still long enough that you should really be ready for it! Sorry, that was rambling.
My blogs are getting a little boring. Same old, same old.... But I guess that is good because I am being consistent. I did take Rui with me today. I think his little legs like 3 miles more than 5. I was afraid I was going to be carrying him home the last mile when he got hackin'! However, he perked up a bit and made it home ok. He started out ahead of me but ended up dragging behind.
Over all time = 51:17
Ave. Pace = 10:16
10:25
10:20
10:05
10:16
10:09
Tomorrow I'm going to have to do an early morning run to get my miles in. Oooohhh...no sunshine...I hope I can do it! Luckily Tom doesn't mind doing early mornings so he will be there to make sure I get'r'done!
Didn't get any miles in yesterday or today. I've had the January blues a little harder than I ever have before. The two days I have been the worst are the two days I haven't been able to force myself out the door. Correlation?....Possibly. I am feeling a little better tonight. I plan to get a long run in tomorrow. I hope the weather cooperates. It's hard because I don't have a treadmill or a gym pass or a job with a gym, so my runs are outside no matter what. You may want to offer Tom a little sympathy since he is having to deal with me dealing with the blues.
So I told you I needed to get a 10 miler in today. I also told you I needed the weather to cooperate. Well, one of those things happened and one didn't. The weather did not cooperate. But I did get the 10 miles in. Luckily Tom took me into his work gym and we were able to use the treadmills and watch a movie. It worked out quite well. We couldn't go in until 6:00 P.M. because of other commitments, but it made for a great date night. We watched "That Thing You Do" with Tom Hank and Liv Tyler. That is one of our favorite shows. If you haven't seen it, you might want to try it out sometime. As far as the winter blues go, I am a new woman today. I feel much better!
