Work will win when wishy washy wishing won't

There was a little snow on the ground when Tom and I went out this morning but the snow had turned to a light rain for us to run in.  We had to do some puddle jumping....each of us hit a good puddle at least once.  It wasn't actually too cold though....I ended up taking my jacket off. 

Note to self:  There are a few very important birthdays this week!  Don't forget!  : )

First of all....Happy Birthday to my mommy!  And also to our Grandma Aunt Betty!  Yes, she is our Grandma Aunt.  Officially Tom's aunt who has kind of taken over as grandma for our kids since her sister, Tom's mom, passed away.  So a big happy birthday wish to two very special ladies! 

My schedule today called for a 5 mile run with a 3 mile tempo in there.  Tom went out with me and helped me with it.  Two mile warm up then the 3 mile tempo.

Overall:  8:38/153

(9:27/145)

 (9:27/143)

(8:27/155)

(7:59/163)

(7:52/167)

I went a little bit longer and a little bit faster than I had planned for today, but tomorrow is a full rest day for me so I think all is good.  Plan was 5 - 6 miles around 9:00 pace.

8:46

It is a running rest day for me today so no miles to report but it is also a very special day in our family for a couple of reasons.

1.  Elder Tyler Lee has been serving his LDS mission for one whole year now!  Only one more to go! 

2.  It is the birthday of my best friend, coach and hubby!  Love you Tom! 

Tom and I had kind of a weird, eerie run this morning.  It was dark and the wind was howling and beating us in the face for most of the run.  As we rounded a corner in the riverbottoms we saw a flickering, orange glow in the air.  We could tell it was a fire and it gave us quite a strange feeling to think that just maybe we were going to be calling 911 and saving people from a burning house.  As we came around the corner we could see that it was away from the home a bit and someone was out BURNING WEEDS....IN THIS CRAZY WIND!  We weren't really impressed with his decision to do it right then, but everything looked under control at the moment so we carried on.

Later we heard what sounded like coyotes coming from up in the hills.  It was definitely not a sound we usually hear in these parts!  As we listened more we figured it was just the whistling wind making all kinds of crazy sounds. 

The last mile and a half were the most enjoyable as the wind was finally at our backs.  Tom was able to keep up even though it was his first run as a 46 year old!  Holy Cow!  I'm married to an old man!  (But he's one mighty fine old man if I do say so myself!)

Tom and I met up with a few SF runners and met more along the way.  Always fun to see who we will end up running with on Saturday morning.  Some people are still heading out at 5:00-5:30.  They still think it is summer time those silly guys and gals!

Today I get to spend the rest of the day in meetings.  I feel like Bonnie, only not as fast, (or as smart!)   : )

8:49/156