Work will win when wishy washy wishing won't

So yesterday marked 8 months since our cute missionary headed out on his mission.  He is in Denmark and doing so well!  I can't believe how much he is learning and growing!  No amount of college can do for a 19 year boy what a mission can do!  He has even become somewhat of a runner while on his mission.  We have tried for years to help him be interested in running and he is finally doing it! He said he still hates it and can't figure out why Tom and I enjoy it, but the members all feed them too much so he has to do something to help keep the weight down. 

Tom and I were able to chat with a few different runners along our way today.  Always nice to see friends out enjoying the beautiful mornings!

I'm grateful that I can get out and run each morning.  I'm grateful that Tom can too.  I will enjoy each day that we are able to do this!  With all the injuries and health problems all around and lurking over everyone's shoulders at all times we just need to remember....Someday I may not be able to run, but today is not that day!

Just the regular ole' 6 mile route with the nice hill into the wind.  I'm enjoying this marathon training that puts the focus on the mileage instead of speed.  I just run what feels good at the time.  I am also enjoying my coach/training partner.  I have usually had to do a lot of my runs on my own.  I quite enjoy having a consistent running buddy!

Tom and I did the hills of Spanish Fork this morning.  I'm interested to know what kind of elevation changes we have here in our city.  Felt like a good workout to me.  Tackling the uphill is always satisfying!

The rest of the day was spent at Lagoon.  We go once a year on Novell.  Thanks Novell.  Our son was able to meet and get a picture with Karl Malone.  How the heck did I miss seeing Karl there?  Oh well....Speaking of former NBA players....sad news about Shawn Bradley's dad.  He fell off his roof and died.  He is from my dad's old stompin' grounds over in Emery County.  Condolences to the Bradley family. 

Fridays are my optional day so I decided to take the option of a rest for the day.  Yesterday after doing a good workout of some hills we spent all day at Lagoon.  So in order to feel nice and fresh for tomorrow's long run I decided to sleep in, eat a handful of peanut butter m&ms and 2 chocolate chip cookies for breakfast and log a goose egg for today.  : ) 

The pillow is going to feel good to me in just about one hour even though it will still be light outside and most of you will be out enjoying some pyrotechnics through the night!  I am tired.  Went to bed at about 11:45 and woke up at 4:20.  Now some of you are able to handle that kind of sleep but not me. 

Tom and I ran 13 miles on some of our regular roads.  At mile 12 we were right in time to watch the Speedy Spaniard 10 K at mile 3.  We stopped to cheer on most of the runners.  It was fun to be the cheerleader!  But then we had to go straight up Heartbreak Hill after for our last mile home after a nice rest.  Wasn't sure if the legs were going to make it up the hill.  Once we got to the top the rest of the run home felt great.

We went to the parade with the family and some extended family and then enjoyed some of the entertainment at the park before coming home to yummy Sanpete County BBQ turkey, (only we used chicken), and visiting with family from the north and family from the south.

It has been a nice day to celebrate the pioneers here in Utah.  All you out of staters are probably wishing you would have had reason to celebrate today!

And soon.....goodnight!