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!
Tom was able to pull me out of bed this morning for 4.5 miles. It was a nice morning and the legs felt quite good after Saturday's race. The first half mile or so seemed like I was fake running. I know that sounds stupid, but that's the only way to explain it. After the first bit it felt more natural, but we kept it nice and easy.
After I got the kids out the door I met up with Stacie for our mile wog. I have to say it is not much of a wog anymore though. She is doing so good! There is already a huge improvement in how much she is running compared to walking the mile. It is mostly a jog now. In fact, I'm not going to call it our wogging date anymore, it is now our mile jog. Right as we started the hail started coming down quite hard and pelting our faces. I think she wondered if we would decide not to continue. But she was a trooper and we did the mile with hail for about half and then turning to snow for the final half.
We had an enjoyable time at the Pachev's house last night. Thanks Sasha and Sarah for opening your home to all of us.
I also have to let you all know what supportive kids Tom and I have! They are so good to help where needed to let me and Tom enjoy this fun, healthy, addicting little habit. Thanks kids!
Another morning of wondering if I really wanted to get out of bed to run. I could have stayed in bed and ran later in the sun, but then I would be running alone. I chose to get out and join Tom. I'm always glad when I do that! The wind was doing it's thing here in Spanish Fork! We headed west to start instead of south east so we could have the wind at our back at least until we warmed up a bit. It worked pretty good until we reached our long stretch going east with nothing to break the wind. We pushed through it and felt great when we could turn north and have the wind from the side instead of head on!
I felt really good today! I didn't feel like I was fake running like I did yesterday to start out. The main effect of Saturday's half marathon is that I have needed a little more sleep in the day than usual. After a morning nap yesterday I felt great and was able to get some things accomplished. I think I'll do the same today.
When Tom and I are out in the mornings we always see a man with a shovel and his dog. We always call him "shovel man". In my mind I make up reasons why he is out and about in the early, dark morning. I think of being a young girl and hearing stories about scary guys at the cemetery. Well, today we saw him and we were up close to him and realized that it is a friend of ours. I told him that we call him shovel man. I guess I'll quit making up scary stories about him and just realize that he is a good dog owner taking care of the doggie business with the shovel.
I've made the decision to add a rest day in today. Yesterday I started up with a sore throat and cough. I would normally not be too concerned, but this Sunday I am planning on being with my sister in law who is undergoing massive chemo. I can't be with her if I have any signs of sickness. Her immune system is completely shot right now and she has to be so careful. If it wouldn't have been a rainy day I MIGHT have ventured out. But as for now, rest, Zicam and Vitamin C for me.
I am taking another day off. In fact, I had to take the day off of work also. I work so closely with the public that I didn't feel right about going in and coughing and sounding terrible all day. I think I learned a little lesson this week. After a strong race I need to make sure to do a reverse taper, even if my legs are feeling good. I think I knocked my immune system out a bit with the half marathon last week. And then starting off the week too strong. I have been lucky all winter long to stay healthy, but the last few days have been kind of miserable!
Such a bummer! I am missing another day! I don't think I have missed 3 days in a row since joining the blog in October. I know that next time I push really hard on a race like last Saturday, I will definitely take it easier the next week, (or two), and not just jump right back to regular miles and intensity. I hope I remember that! It really took me down this week.
Run4Kids (3.1 Miles) 00:25:44, Place overall: 17, Place in age division: 2
Easy Miles
Marathon Pace Miles
Threshold Miles
VO2 Max Miles
Total Distance
5.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
5.10
Quick race report before leaving St. George for California.
After doing the 1/2 last Saturday and being sick this week I was able to do my best 5K ever. This was the first 5K I have done since starting up seriously last fall.
Mile 1 8:03
Mile 2 8:32
Mile 3 8:49 (oooohhhhh uphill ninety! Not enjoyable at all!)
Pushed the end to overtake the gal in front of me by a nose at the finish line!
