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!
Great start for the week! I ran 5 miles with Tom this morning before he had to head to work. It was a very nice morning. There was a light snow for a while. We decided our expectations aren't very high right now with temps and weather. But having low expectations makes it so whatever we encounter is probably better than what we thought it might be. Anyway, I was planning on meeting Beth after getting kids off to school. However, when I went to pick her up she met me at the door with her PJs still on. She said she had come down with something and wouldn't be joining me today. I could have just went home, but I didn't! I went out anyway and finished up with 3.2 more. From now until Tom adds in his noontime routine I will actually be a bit ahead of him on the mileage chart. It will only be for a few hours but I will relish it while I can!
Just a tidbit of info. Our missionary's girlfriend who "Dear Johned" him came by yesterday to return some of his things and tell us she is engaged and show us her fiance' and her ring. It was strange as yesterday was exactly one year from the day of his Sacrament Meeting "farewell". He is doing great though and doesn't even miss having a girl to write to. In fact, I'm sure it is a relief to him in a way. She is a darling girl though and we wish her happiness in all she does.
Wow, I actually ran with my SHADOW today! Haven't seen that around for a while! I like to try to watch my form a bit when I see my shadow. But the best thing about having my shadow there was that the sun was there to provide it for me! YEAH!!!! Today's temps were beautiful! I ran in a SHORT SLEEVED SHIRT! I wish I would have had shorts on too, but I wasn't quite brave enough for that. Next time though!
I was having a hard time being motivated about running alone today so Tom invited me to come in and run with him at lunch. We figured out a way to make it work out for both of us. We started out together for 2 miles while he warmed up for his tempo run. At 2 miles he continued out at his pace while I went at mine. He went past me one way and then the other a few times and then at the end we ran together for his cool down. It worked pretty good. I had to wait for just a couple minutes at the end for him. So even though I really ran most of this run alone, it didn't feel like running alone.
I think I will run a few less miles the next few days because Tom and I are planning on a little longer run on Saturday on the Provo River Trail. The following weekend will be the Run for the Red 5K at that location. I have never ran there so we thought it would be a fun diversion for this weekend as well.
Happy sunshine for those of you who are able to see it today! And for those who don't have it yet, it will come and you will love it!
Tom and I went out this morning for an easy 4.5. Nice morning full of stars. Some wind here and there to try to discourage us a little. But no discouragement today!
Five with Tom and the stars and moon this morning. Very, very grateful to the ladies who exercise in the mornings at the Aspen Meadows church building! This week's miles should approach the 39-40 mark. Has been a very good week in many ways! I feel a bit guilty about enjoying our beautiful sunshine though when I looked at Benn's blog and saw the picture of his snow covered car! Hopefully there is some sunshine out there for all of us soon!
One final but very important note on today....One year down and one year to go for our cute missionary in Japan! It is sure fun to be a missionary mom!
If you have read Tom's blog entry today you know that his father passed away yesterday. If you haven't read his blog today you might want to turn to it and read a touching tribute from a loving son to a wonderful father. We will be heading down to Ephraim in about an hour to meet with Tom's siblings to make the final arrangements. It its a hard time, but also a joyous time as we think of his reunion with Tom's sweet mother who passed away almost 15 years ago. My run was a time to reflect on the wonderful example of a very faithful and devoted son of God! I love you Dad!
On my run today I ran up and down the hill on scenic drive and 1240 south 5 times in a row. I am going to try to do that a few times a week to get a little more love for hills. My times for each mile were 9:07, 9:36, 10:02, 9:22, 4:04 for the last half mile. Overall pace 9:23, overall time 42:14
Tom and I woke up leisurely this morning after some emotional days of funeral planning. We had planned to go do the Provo River Trail this morning. I wanted to do that since next week's 5K is going to be there. But Tom's dad's funeral will actually be next Saturday so we won't be doing that 5K, so we decided to do a fun SF loop this morning instead. We are waiting a while for the funeral because we have a sister in law who is starting chemo on Tuesday and Wednesday in California. She probably won't be able to come to the funeral, but we wanted to make it so her husband, (Tom's brother), could at least get here.
Lots of things to pass by when you do the longer runs. Eleven miles can take you to many different little areas. It was a very nice run. Towards the end the wind started kicking in today's yucky weather that is suppose to come.
I've never ran 40 miles in one week until this week. I plan to keep mileage at 35 - 40 through Striders's. Next week may be a little different since we will be spending a lot of time going through papers and house as we settle Dad's estate and spend time with family.
