0 degrees? I would die. I would literally die.

Don't you like when people use the word literally when they don't really mean literally?

It was hard to find an entry that didn't already have 100 comments. Sorry about your injury, Lily. Everyone has already said everything that needs to be said. Give yourself some time. Believe me, I know how important running is to you, but there are other intrinsic things that you can focus on while your body gets right. "Must balance, grasshopper." Sure, it still totally sucks that you can't be pursuing your love, but you'll come back fully recovered and stronger than ever. Good luck, God bless.

as rachelle said, this is a decision that only you can make. if you feel like you can do it, i would say go for it. it may not be optimal given that you ran 13.1 this morning, but it will still put some good mileage in your legs, which is always good for marathon training. if you were treating this like a race that you wanted to run hard in and go after a PR, you probably would have wanted to do some sort of a mini-taper, or at least gone a bit easier with less mileage leading up to the race. however, if you run this tomorrow you will just be training through the race, which many runners do as they are building up for "the big one". you can treat it like a mid-long run/tempo workout. maybe start out slower than you normally would and gradually pick it up until you are at HMP for the final 6-8 miles. OR, just let loose and see what kind of time you can run. there isn't anything to lose by going for it, unless you feel you are on the verge of injury. i know you had a bit of trouble with your knee earlier this week, and that you have had a few random tweaks here and there throughout your training. just be careful with those and don't do anything that you think may send them over the edge. something else to think about: running the half tomorrow will put you over 50 miles for the week. you have averaged 42 mpw this year, and have run 50+ mpw six times this year. this is obviously a volume that you can handle, but it will put you above your average. with the knee scare earlier this week and the 13.1 miles today, is this the right week to push up your mileage? once again, that is a question that only you can answer based on how you feel. i am not trying to talk you into it or out of it, i am just throwing out all the ideas i can think of as to why you should or should not run tomorrow. i personally don't think it's a bad idea, and i think it's good timing as far as fall marathon training goes (one of the main reasons i wanted to run it). it will be a good fitness gauge at this point in your training and may give you a better idea on how you want to approach things over the next two months. also, i would really love to see you tomorrow, as the last time we tried to race together was a disaster (reminder: my leg was broken and there was snow all over the ground).

just give it some thought and do what's best for you. you're smart about these things so i sure whatever you decide will be the right thing.

first: you are prepared. you've put in the miles. you've done your long runs. you've had some great short-distance races leading up to the marathon. and you've stayed healthy through it all. you are going to do great, especially if you remember to have fun.

second: i always feel bloated and fatty patty during taper week -- it just feels that way because you have reduced your activity level. i know you are very fit right now, and that won't change in a week. just focus on rest and getting in a lot of calories from good foods. you don't have to worry about fatty patty until after the race -- you should see how many chins i have right now.

Ha Ha!! I loved your fb comment cause I totally agree. The gym in the month of January is a nightmare, but come February it clears out which just reinforces the comment you made!

I agree also. People aren't willing to do what it takes to be fit. Everyone has that pain threshold that they have to face, most just aren't willing to push through it and that's why they quit. Exercising isn't easy. Be healthy isn't easy. You can't be healthy doing fad diets and 3 days of treadmill. It's a lifestyle that people have to be willing to make, but for most they just can't push past the initial discomfort.

I actually think some of us are a little to hard on people who are not in as good of shape as us - people have to start somewhere. Do you know which ones are going to follow through and which ones are going to drop? I personally try really hard to be welcoming and encouraging to people who are trying hard to make changes in their life. It is not easy, especially if you have been sedentary for a long period of time or are extremely overweight. And, you know, unless we have walked a mile in their shoes we have no idea how they got that way -- what if the overweight person you see was in a bad accident and unable to do physical activity for a long time ... could you tell them apart from someone has "chosen" to be inactive? I put "chosen" in quotes because some people have not been exposed to a healthy lifestyle, they have no idea how to start, how to stick with it, and sometimes even how to make realistic goals for themselves. I used to live in the inner city of Washington DC - some people there had *never* been farther than a 4 block radius from their houses (in the projects), the markets only offer horrible food - chips, soda, fried food - primarily because it is cheaper than the healthy alternative (this is a fact, healthy food is more expensive than the alternative). The schools offer crappy food as well - and no healthy alternatives. Exactly where are these people supposed to learn about how to take care of themselves? Really, most of them are primarily interested in survival predominately.

Anyway, I guess my point is that in the past I have also gotten a little upset with the holiday crunch in the gyms -- especially when it inconveniences me -- but then I try to remember that these people are trying to do better -- and a little encouragement can go a long way -- especially since they are likely a bit intimidated by the prospect of exercising around very fit people.

whooaah Bonnie, that was a long comment! :) You deserve an award.

I see all your points and I do try to remember some of those things. But just in general, it's still a little obnoxious during this month every year. Mass amounts of people fighting for machines isn't the best morning joe if you know what I mean. :)

Well, here's the deal. I have no problems with those people showing up. It is certainly their right and kudos to them for making the attempt. However, those are the same people that complain about exercising and running because "it hurts", or "its boring", or "it's just not making a difference". The truth is that those are just excuses to quit. It should hurt, it can be boring, however it WILL make a difference if you stick with it.

I agree with Bonnie about lifesyles and accessibility. But on the other hand, I'm not complaining about the people who live in urban neiborhoods and don't have access to a healthier lifestyle like I do, or Lily does. I guarantee that everyone who can afford to go to Gold's gym can afford to understand and live a healthy lifestyle.

And people's weight and circumstance isn't the issue. I don't have to walk in anyone's shoes. I've walked in my own and it is hard enough. I remember the days of running 2 miles and thinking I was going to die. I remember the dedication it took to push past the pain and loneliness before it became enjoyable. I know what it's like to have to sacrifice something I love for what I'm doing, to wake up at 4:30am every morning just so I can get in a few miles or summit a peak. I can attest to the dedication it takes to have tiny children, a spouse in school, working full-time, having church responsibilities, and finding time to spend with a growing son who is often at his mom's. Yet I still run and get out there. It isn't easy, sometimes it isn't fun. Luckily I have a supportive spouse and boss who appreciate what I'm doing. But it boils down to commitment and the "fake resolution" people just don't have. And even that is OK. Unfortunately, they are often also the people who complain the most. It boils down to this: "Put up or shut up". Either put in the work or they should keep their mouth shut because I'm tired of hearing it (I speak first-hand as I have several people in my family who fall into this category and I constantly have to hear them bitch).

Lil, how about that for a response?

I feel you on the new years resolution thing, but surprisingly our gym wasn't much different this morning. I LOVE to encourage people that are working their way back from a sedentary life, I just don't understand why EVERYONE must decide to do it Jan 1st. You can start a diet in the middle of a bag of chips. So, I get crazy about the 'new years crowd' too, I just wish people would make resolutions to start exercising and being healthy EVERY DAY!

Jun, I was typing the same time you were :) However, I must agree with you. Put up or shut up. We've all been at the beginning and we will encourage and support those people that really want to do this to the bitter end. BUT if you are just going to whine and complain about it all and quit, don't bug us or waste our time and/or resources. But, here again I say - why can't we decided to do things like this any week/month/day. Why do the same people try the same failing plan the same day every year?!? THAT is what I complain about. Again my favorite motto: "you can start a diet in the middle of a bag of chips" you don't need the new year to do it for you! If you keep doing the same things you'll keep getting the same result. Quit whining about it - put up or shut up - and we'll be here to support you at EVERY and ANY turn!

Precisely the reason why I don't make New Year's Resolutions. If someone wants it bad enough they'll start it right now, not on Monday, or next month, or at the beginning of the year.

Holy novels!

Well I love all the responses. I have to agree with Jun heavily. We don't live in the projects. We live in modern suburbia.

And I stand by my opinion that people's new years resolutions are crap. Most (not all) don't stand by the resolution to get fit, or drop a few. If they could grasp the concept that being active is a daily thing, and you have to make it a part of who you are, it would change them. But most people can't get past the dedication of making it a daily thing. When you are truly dedicated in your mind and in your heart, that is when things happen. Period.

ps. I have all the respect in the world for people with physical ailments that try to stay fit. Those people are inspiring and I have seen and known a few in my short 30 year old life :)

I am just saying not everyone is as perfect as us ;-). The projects was an extreme example, but there are others (meaning people who just have not been lucky enough to be given a good example or have a HARD TIME getting going for a variety of reasons we might not even know). And yes, I know you all had a hard time too, but again, "until you walk a mile in someone else's shoes" I don't think it is fair to paint with such a large brush.

New Years Day is as good as any other to do something "better" -- I can't believe you guys are making it into a bad thing to have a new years resolution -- yes, many don't follow through, but you know what, I am happy if just ONE person does!!! I did not know we were discussing the whiners ... we were discussing a bunch of people in the gym for the first time in who knows how long -- seeing all you fit and trim people stare at them (they might not know you are staring -- covetlingly -- at their treadmill and not them ;-) ).

For the record, I don't make NY resolutions either, but I do evaluate and re-evaluate the multitude of things that I SHOULD change ... sometimes I wish I did make a resolution to change them.

ps there are many ailments that are just as difficult as physical ones to overcome when trying to stay fit (including body image problems, self-loathing, etc.).

BTW - I love you guys ... sorry for the novella Burt.

I have to get back to work.

Burt needs to suck it up and read like the rest of us. This stuff has to be better than the toilet smut he reads. Speaking of toilet reading, I was given a book specifically for reading will in the bathroom. I was so excited. Now I can cut down on my poo-Yahzee playing.

I read it all. I have no opinion on it because I don't go to the gym.

Toilet smut. :\

That's because you live in AZ and you can run outside all year. I am jealous of you Burty!

Jun, you are making me laugh so hard. :)

Hey, I think that all of us would encourage or help anyone that was starting out or wanting to get back into shape. I try and do that with everyone that I know. That being said, Jan and Feb are my least fav months at the gym because it is soooo crowded and stinky. It seems like the noobs love to chill out on machines and benches for several minutes without moving while they rest and wait. It can be very frustrating. I'll be there tonight and I am not looking forward to it.

Jun- Remember the guy at your office that used to leave his Cosmopolitan in the stall? I miss those days.

You seem to have touched a nerve with your thread. I agree with you though. January at the gym is no fun. I'm all for those who stick with it, but it's frustrating knowing the majority of New Years Resolutioners won't make it a month. So, we struggle with crowded clubs,and a lack of gym etiquette. I'm hoping my 5 a.m.schedule will keep things somewhat normal for me. It generally takes die hards to get up that early.

My parents managed health clubs for years, so I basically grew up in one. It's funny the sense of entitlement and ownership that comes with regular gym attendance. I even get my panties in a twist if someone is working out on my favorite machine. I guess my New Year's Resolution should be to be more patient with health club newbies! At least it's a resolution that only needs to last 1 month!

Ok, I'm going to put a different spin on this thread, this is how I see it.

If it weren't for the 90% of people that pay for a gym membership and then stop using it, gyms wouldn't be affordable for the 10% of us that actually do use them. There is no way a gym could stay in business if the regulars were the only ones paying for maintenance, and visa versa, if everyone that actually had a membership used it everyday there is no way a gym could keep up on all the maintenance.

So tomorrow when you go into the gym just look at all those people and thank them for subsidizing your gym membership for the other 11 months of the year!!

Amen to that Rob.

Emily, be careful about doing a lot of running with twisted undies. The chafing issues are severe.

Getting fit requires navigating a long steep, curve. Even though most of the new people at the gym are going to "fail" by not showing up in the coming months, they are succeeding today. Who knows, it may take for some of them.

i used to have an opinion on this subject back in the day when i had a gym membership.

i no longer have an opinion because i found a compromise: run outside and eat chips all day.

I like your style allie.

it took a new years resolution to get me back to the gym this week and I consider myself fit and I don't usually complain about working out... It just seemed like the right time to go back and hopefully I can continue to go for more than just this month. Sometimes it just takes a resolution to get you going. I know I would have gone back to the gym when I felt ready after the baby, regardless of what month it fell in. It just happened to fall in January :). But I think good job to people for atleast trying. And maybe one of these years their resolution will stick throughout the year :)

I think if there's anyone to be bugged at, it's golds for not having enough equipment/parking to meet the number of memberships they sell. Well, I have a million issues with Golds so... I'll always blame them :)

I love conversations about resolutions! My wife doesn't make resolution at the beginning of a new year because she thinks (like RAD) that if there is something that you want to change about yourself, do it now! I love the beginning of a new year! As a closet accountant, I evaluate my previous years expenditures and make a new budget. Nearly every year, I resolve to make my lunch before I go to bed so that I can get to work sooner and therefore be home with my family sooner. I almost always resolve to wake up earlier, as well exercise more. But a couple of years ago, some of these resolutions made it well past January, February and March. Last year, I ran more than ever, slept less than anytime since high school and made more loaves of bread than I ever thought I would. I make goals year round, but if a specific date makes people focus on things they want to change, enough to even start trying, I say more power to them!

As far as the gym goes, I made a resolution in October to not be in the gym in January. It's cold outside, but the alternative (crowded treadmillville) is worse.

Lani I am sooo glad you are back to running. :) I agree with most of what you have said. Esp the part about Gold's...those fetchers! :)

Jason your comments make complete sense, except the running out in the cold part. That is crazy. Those that are running outside right now are nuts. It's just to cold. Give me another 8 weeks and I can take that weather but now...ugh just to cold. I'd like to see a guy make a loaf of bread to btw. Awesome!

Hey Scott, I smell a yak's ... you know the rest. :)

Oh and Bonnie. I i.e. your last comment, I do know what it feels like to be the person who is suffering inside. I went through a really severe case of postpartum depression and anxiety/panic attacks about 3 years ago. Scariest thing I have ever been through. I didn't sleep much for over a a year and also developed TMJ syndrome during the time which added physical pain to the mix. Somehow through it all, I was able to wade back to a running/weight lifting routine, which now looking back, I believe saved me when nothing else worked. If I can do it with pain in my body and intense suffering in my mind, anybody can do it. :)

You know Lily I never see anybody out on the roads right now...so if you get sick of the crowded gym just hit the pavement. I don't know how you can run every morning on the dreadmill...I bought a gym pass for the winter months and I have only been 3 times. I personally hate the gyms, I think the gym is just a show off place for a lot of people. It was fun today when we ran past the gym this morning in Salem..It was completely full..I kind of laughed a little. Happ Trails...

Tyler I LOVE LOVE LOVE running on the roads and trails, but the thing for me in the dead of winter is I hate running in the cold. I lack upper body fat and so I am always soooo cold.

Maybe sometime I will just be brave and come and run with you guys. Though I am not sure I can keep up - you are seriously like lightening Mr. Talent!

What no controversy this morning?

People tend to avoid me on the treadmills. I'm not sure if its cause I stink or am to noisy.

Thats my girl ;-) ... your smile lights up the room I am sure!

It's funny how many people get on and off the adjoining mills. While you are spending 75 minutes, the average person showing up this week spends about 10. Wow, Lily. You probably made 14 new friends this morning!

Yeah where is my controversy this morn? I think I left it at the crowded gym along with my attitude :)

Weeeell Bonnie, I've been told before that my smile and laugh is contagious hehe

LOL@Kam! true be that! Only one slight correction, it's more like 80-90 min on the mill for me. Uggh someday's I just want to throw a fit at the dreadmill. Can't wait for spring so I can let loose outside. :)

Nice miles on the mill. I must have the opposite effect on people, because when I get on everyone else gets off!

People used to stay as far from me as possible. I'm sure I get pretty stinky. Plus, I always have a scowl, so I must look like a jerk.

I think I have finally broken free from the treadmill after primarily running on it for the past two years.

I think you're great company. The only problem is I really can't keep up with you.

Great job on the TM. Cute profile pic!

you are definitely great company. top three runs of 2010: guard dog, TOU, halloween half! sunnyside is waiting...

You should google "burkini". There are some great modest options there. After all, modest is hottest.

Modest is hottest.....hmmmm.... really? I thought letting your butt cheeks hang out all the time was acceptable?? No? :)

WOW that bathing suit is just pure awesomeness! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think you should go with the uni-thong - the one piece thong. Hahaha.

Ok, in all honesty, VS bathing suits? I've never been a super fan of theirs. They are kinda standard.

Ooooooo Jun, true be that. They are standard however the last couple years I notice they are trying to break out of their shell. I did see a couple so far that I like.

All I can say is that all of you in UT rock. I am pretty sure I don't belong on this blog because (a) I am from PA and (b) you all kick my butt when it comes to distance and times for running. But I love reading what you all are doing and it motivates me. I actually put on my blog that I braved it out and ran in 23 degree weather yesterday. I now realize I am a wimp and for you guys 23 would feel like summer.

Booger, . . . . I mean Bugger, come on, 23 is pretty dang cold. Well, it's sorta cold . . . unless the sun is out and then it's a balmy spring day. Ha. And only Lily and Allie are fast. People like me are slow.

And bald.

With a cool beard.

LOL booger....ahahaha But really....Bugger 23 is cold, but after the last week 23 actually feels better. However I am still a winter time whimp and I do loose some outside fitness until spring, then I have to work harder to get it back+speed and it's an all around pain in my asprin.

Jun you are fast and you know it. Own it my brotha

Wow...first time I comment and I get Booger...you guys are as fast with the tongue as you are on your feet...lol. Jun if you consider yourself slow then I need to think about changing my name to Turtle and Lily please do not laugh at Jun and encourage him...lol.... And maybe I feel a little better about thinking it was cold out...thanks

Get something to show off your core...

Okay, so I'm a nerd - didn't get VS until I googled it. Thought I'd take a look at what their suits are all about - NOPE! The domain is blocked on my computer for inappropriate content :) (Bugger, you sure you want to get involved with us crazy Utahns?) I was happy that my computer caught such sites, but dang! Oh well...I personally avoid swimsuits and shopping for them at all costs! They are nasty evil things that just make me depressed and hate my body, so I think I will be going with the burkini this year.

Bugger, 23 IS cold! If you notice, most of us are running on a TM inside. Plus, you want slow...you can come on over to my site and then you will feel like speedster!

I say Rachel starts a Burkini 5 & 10k. All runners must wear a burkini to participate.

AWESOME! I think I'll put it on my goal list :) It will be around daybreak lake so that you can take a swim afterward if you wish.

I got a VS swimsuit last year, I was very disappointed when I saw someone wearing the exact same one at the pool one day. Grrr.... I actually really like Delias swim suits. I haven't looked this year, but my favorite one from last year was from delias.com.

Go with whatever shows off the most cellulite.

hi bugger -- *high five*

hi lily -- i suggest something like this:

http://peopleofcollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Duct-Tape-Bathing-Suit.jpg

it keeps all the water off your skin and it is very affordable. i actually make these myself and i am willing to sell you one for a discount. please PM me if you are interested (and please be interested -- i need to eat tonight).

Nevels and I are at Starbucks and he wants me to tell you that he always gets his bikinis from VS. He likes hot pink. The sluttier the better!

Oh my gosh allie! Those are really...nice. I'll take two.

KP - Nevels looks good in a thong. Real good.

He just wants to cop-a-feel. Creepy dude.

Maybe he will tell you that you do have enough upper body fat to run outside...he might have to give you a meat head doctor release before we would let you do such a bad thing...dumb outside runners...jk

Nice work on the hamster wheel (both of them!). Body fat with calipers isn't too bad, until they get to the stomach. I think if you've had more than one child you should be exempt from the stomach part!

LOL@Jun. I thought I was the only person that used that phrase anymore. Cop A :)

Tyler just to prove to you that I can hack a little outside running, I will set things up with Michelle and tag along one morning. You're gonna be shocked.

RAD, I'm not to worried about my stomach, I mean my skin is a little looser in that area. But who wouldn't be after not 1, not 2, not 3 but 4 kids! Eeek! That number still shocks me! but it's not fat. I do however HATE the lovey-dovey handle are.Thank you genentics!

cop a feel! ha ha ha ha.

I think you should have it done Lily, if not by meathead then someone else. It is cool to know, so you can tell all your friends when it comes up in conversation ;-)

Bonnie I will. It should be interesting. I'll post how it goes Saturday. I know you all will be intensely waiting for my report since it's so important. ;)

Wow, Meat-head has some pretty dandy pick up lines. You gotta give good ole Roy and A fer effort with that one. :)

So true. How's the book? Once I realized that I didn't need to buy into the religious ferver of the whole thing and just ingest the parts that were applicable, I found the book to be incredibly inspiring and amazing.

Hey, you should come run tomorrow.

Hey, I am reading that right now too. So far I really like it. You're right, there isn't a better way to start out the day... well, adding a summit helps too.

I can think of one better way to start the day, but that never happens to me.

Only 6 miles, Lily? Almost a waste of your time.

WTB Jun?

Injuries stink. Take it easy and get healed up.

Sorry about the back pain! Injuries are the worst.

You should get a bod pod test. We did that last year and it was interesting.

If you're 23% body fat, then I must be 60%. :)

Hope your injury heals up quickly.

You ARE that intimidating. Sorry about the injury.

ahhh stink! I know its a long way to go, but I have an amazing massage therapist at Daybreak that could probably help loosen up the back for you!

Nice % on the body fat...I won't even give a hint at how much more mine is right now!!

Lily, do you have a tennis ball handy? You need to roll on it ... it will hurt, but then it will feel better. lay on your side with the tennis ball right behind your hip bone. If you have foam rollers at the gym they work well too (and won't hurt as bad).

Take care ... get some rest, heal quickly.

I would say go see a sports medicine Dr. ASAP so you can get diagnosed correctly and get a plan in place to run. I have a good one if you are interested. Being injured stinks, and the time off stinks more! Good luck.

Wow...I think the foam roller hurts pretty bad. I can't imagine how much the tennis ball would hurt.

Ahh Lily!...I'm sorry, been there for a couple of weeks myself. You're tough, take it easy for a bit and I bet you'll snap to health quick.

Good luck on healing... one day you will just wake up and realize the pain is gone...

Fat triceps are sexy

so sorry to hear about your back, lily. i'll second bonnie's suggestion about the tennis ball -- she has suggested this to me before when my hips were injured and it really helps (hurts, but helps).

i hope you can get this sorted out quickly.

Sucky about the back pain. Maybe it is just some muscle spasm that a good ole muscle relaxer can fix. I would give it a try. What is the worst thing that can happen? You feel a bit loopy and get a sweet nap out of it.

Thanks for the encouragement ya'll.

Bonnie I took your advice and the tennis ball rolling seems to be helping. I feel much better this morning. So I'll keep doing this and hope to be better by the end of the week! :)

Oh and Scott, I did take muscle relaxer's on Saturday night. I was out 30 min later :)

Don't point at me for doing Plank. I gave it up when my wife punched out a 5+ minute plank, rubbed my face in it and did 10 victory laps around me.

I'll never live it down.

Hey, the pity party is over in someone else's blog. No one is going to quit checking in, unlike my page. Your hood is too much fun to read.

I got my gym membership. I was thinking of going in today during lunch, but since the air is actually pretty clear out there I thought I'd take advantage of a road run. Yes, you heard right. I'll be doing more road running this week. Heal that back up and let me know when you can head out. I'll drive down one day and we can run the Provo Canyon Trail.

That sounds really fun Jun. My back already feels about 50% better today so I will just continue to take it easy and get back at it :)

You're awesome, don't get too down. It's hard when you aren't getting those running endorphins in the morning, but I'll bet you can run before you know it!!

Thanks Carina! :)

I don't get quite the same endorphin load as running but it'll do :)

Tiger Balm... a little snake oil and a shot a whiskey and wa-la...

So, I think you could make this blog MUCH more interesting sharing the fun things you've witnessed on the elliptical! I swear gyms are some of the craziest places on earth! On the ellip I usually grab a good book - makes the time go by a LOT faster!

oreo is that some kinda yummy drink you mix up? lol

RAD I think I will. Tomorrow I will try to make a little mental note of some of my elliptical bound observances. This should be good.

i will never take lily off my map. your blog is one of my favorite places to visit, especially when you have key lime pie for your guests.

keep on healing. the tennis ball is your friend...

What kind of things have you been observing? Remember the guy and gal that used to flirt major? What happened to the girl?

Uh - HUM!!!! That is my clearing my throat.

Good observations. Sorry about your back. Get someone to work the knots out of your lower back. I have to rub M's out all the time. A good visit to the chiro always helps too.

I prefer muscle relaxers to the rub down, but I never turn one of those down either.

I think every gym has the guy that clears his throat every 30 seconds. Good times.

What annoys me most on the TM is when someone comes and constantly hits the front of the TM with their feet (bam! bam! bam!) with every stride. Speed the dang thing up or shorten your stride! Sheesh! It's like they are completely oblivious to the fact they are making a huge ruckus...yeah, we ALL sound like that on the TM, yup...just keep doing what your doing!

Nice save on the ellip! That throat clearing can get on my nerves as well, plus creepy old HS teacher doesn't help the equation!

today i ran by the gold's gym in sugar house and "roared" at the people on the elliptical through the window. i wish you would have been there. i'll come to spanish fork tomorrow.

I hate it when people make stinky on the treadmills. *That's* the worst (to me).

It is not stupid to write this. I always find it interesting to read how people got started running. Kind of ironic that your first race was for the Orem City Firemen after your experience with the chief on the track.

ok..ok One question.. where did you work as an QC inspector? Also, I find it ironic your first race was the Fireman 5k...ya know after your track experience...

This is the stupidest blog entry I have ever read.... Ha ha just kidding! Definitely write more... it will help with your break from running. Good Luck with your recovery.

Your question's about why I ran the firemen's run is a good one. It was more than a year after the 'incident', and I ran it with a good friend, so I think I just felt comfortable doing it. ...Now that I think about it, I think the chief was there! I dodged seeing him afterwards. But there was a lot of people there so it was easy to blend into the crowd.

Oreo,I worked for Wencor West. :)

Derunzo, I don't know why I ever try to drink when I read FRB, I have snorted water out my nose laughing at comments more times than I can remember :) LOL!!!!!

Lily - I saw your comment on Derunzo's blog about how he made you laugh and thought, "Surely it can't be that funny. I better go check it out." It WAS that funny.

Keep the story coming. I'll tune in tomorrow. Same Lily time. Same Lily station.

This is awesome. Keep it up.

I love it. Great idea. I'd love to see longer running biographies on everyone's pages. :)

The story is so fun to read, can't wait to hear more!

Great story ... keep it up.

PS if it is piriformis you need to be sitting on that darn tennis ball .. I mean all the time. better yet, get a golf ball, that will get way up in the belly of the muscles. Don't scream, just do it. ;-)

Oh - and I liked Dr. Pratte at the IHC North Orem clinic when I was having hip pain. Someone else on the blog saw him for her knee injury, I think. And he's at BYU.

http://www.byucougars.com/StaffProfile.jsp?ID=108

The track coach from Mountain View, I assume it was Dave Houle? I know his younger brother really well who now coaches at UVU.

Were you not aware at the time (or even now) that you were doing workouts with someone who is probably the greatest high school track coach ever? Dave is a national legend, has or will be inducted into the T&F hall of fame, holds more girls national high school track championships than anyone, ever, and is just generally a nice guy. Pretty cool to know, huh?

wow! I love reading this, thanks for sharing Lily! I will, as Burt tune in same time same place same station tomorrow for more :)

I too thought the first 5K w/ the firemen thing was crazy, but I can see it. Isn't it a tad annoying how us women have to pack around that extra body for these babies? They're worth it though! I learned so much about you, plus you trained with a legend...amazing!

Oh, and I'm sorry you're injured. You should lay off the cardio thunder.

LOL! Burt, I am. I didn't do a thing today besides my free weights here at home. No worries. Maybe you should tell Scott to lay off the thunder cardio. :)

Thanks for all the comments. I felt like I need to write something since I am not running right now. This is probably good for me to do, I don't want to get old and forget how it all went down for me.

Jun, I had no idea. I am rather awe struck at the moment. I have heard of him a lot since then, but it never registered that he was the one taking me in under his wing. omg. Amazing!

Is it possible to do Thunder Cardio with yourself? If so, maybe I need to lay off. Hmmmm.

I liked your story. I'm excited for part 2 tomorow.

this is great, lily. more! more!

You rock!! I've so been there with the postpartum crap. You're amazing for coming out of it so strong!

Carina's right. You are awesome. It is incredible to see where you are now compared where you've been.

And since you can't refuse a challenge, I'll have to throw one out there.

"You couldn't hack Mt Wire." ;)

Good stuff!!! It's a lot of fun reading a biography. Keep it coming.

AHHH I love this post! You really can work through anything with great friends and hard work! :) So glad Julie was put in your life & helped you out!

And for the record I'm not that quick.

this is a great book. i look forward to reading "lily: chapter 3" tomorrow.

merri - you're quick.

I love reading this and being able to relate in so many ways (except the fast part). This is an amazing story, I think RW needs an inside scoop! :)

Oh, and I will PERSONALLY see to it that you 'hack' Mt Wire - just make sure to invite me that day and I'll suffer along with you.

Lily, I will never again accuse you of not saying enough in your blog :)

Great story!! I think you may be able to publish your book when it's complete.

Still loving it. Scared about postpartum depression, though. :)

I like how you introduced Merri after saying "hack it".

LOL Burt I hadn't noticed! Little mis Hack it :)

What a great story. And I love your attitude about doing things that are hard.

Super inspirational. You've really had a lot to deal with and have come out on top (well, except for the few days after Lake Mountain when you were not on top - ha). I can't wait to see what's next for you. You definitely have faster marathon times in you and have the drive to push ultras, if you want. Keep it up. I love reading your blog.

I'm with jun, I think the good things in your running career have just begun! You do have amazing determination and talent, and that combination (has) will take you to places you've only dreamed! Keep the positive attitude with the injury - have you tried swimming? Does that hurt at all?

I have really enjoyed reading your running history. Thank you for posting it. :)

Thanks for sharing, you rock!

Hey, who was that one guy that told you that you needed to race more because you had no idea how fast you were?

Twas a teeny tiny little man named Burt

Lily I just read you running history and really enjoyed it--it struck a cord with me. I know what postpartum depression feels like for sure! I married a widower and went from 28 and single to pregnant mother of 4 overnight. Along came colicky baby and cue depression, no recognition of my life, and weight gain. Baby weened and pack a day smoking started. Running has made me a better mother and wife--it helped me find myself again, appreciate and love everything I have and my beautiful family, not to mention kicking the smoking habit once and for all and losing the weight! Thanks for sharing!

Saturdays are always my hardest when you are non-running! You are SO used to that Saturday long run that nothing compares. I'm crossing my fingers that the piriformis clams down soon!

Awwww sheeet! Sorry Lily. I really enjoyed reading your running history. You're pretty amazing ya know. Good luck with the back.

Ditto..Scott. Lily - I hear you, better to take a week or two now though - instead of a month or two! I'm still working my way back from the itbs issues this past summer. Foam roller will become your good friend.

I know a good one if you don't already have one. You're amazing and tough, you'll be able to run before you know it!

Yeah Carina, send me his name and info will you? Thank you!

that stupid piriformis is such a pain in the butt!!

You'll be back soon, I know not running is hard mentally - but this too shall pass! Keep up the good work and PT exercises!!

Dr. Toronto

4888 South Highland Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84117

(801) 424-5042

Here is his info. I've seen him a couple of times. I really like him, he's nice and understanding about me wanting to be running asap. A few of my running friends have been to him as well and we've got nothing but good to say about him.

I had heard lots of good about Dr Toronto, so I went to him. Not really impressed, and be ready to wait. It will take a good 3 hours from check in to check out - no joke. Maybe it's that I prefer a diagnostic and preventative approach with a PT rather than his approach of 'just keeping running and take some meds' approach. I felt like he never gave me anything to help PREVENT the injury in the future (ITBS) but just did meds and injections to stop the pain so I could run. I call him the 'candy man' because if all you want is some good prednisone to keep you running and out of pain (which unfortunately it didn't do for me) then he is your man. If you prefer an approach where people will try to give you strengthening and stretching to get rid of the pain and then tips and exercises to keep the pain away permanently, then I would do a PT.

However, it's really just 2 different approaches and it depends on your circumstances and the injury! Because everyone I talk to loves him as well, but that is my 2 cents for what it is worth.

I loved reading your running history! I know you will be back at being the best here shortly. I can just feel it. Keep your chin up! We are more than half way through January. Look out River Trail, here we come!

so did you call a doc today?

Sucky sucky sucky! Hope you get your back issues worked out soon.

Julie :) barefoot running in the spring. We made a pack that we'd do it remember? :)

Merri I didn't call a Dr today. However I was leaving the gym and my car was parked right in front of Intermountain Sports therapy. Nice. That's just what I need. I am going to call there tomorrow. Plus, sweet teena from the blog gave me a cell phone number for a guy that has worked on her and she is really certain he can help me.

Scott hope I get this resolved too. I am thinking it's going to take another month. I just want to be better by Spring.

Lily....If any of the doctors you try don't work out, and if you don't mind driving to Ogden, you should see Jason Blackham MD at the Calton-Harrison Sprots Medicine Clinic. Not only is he a good doctor, he can also run a super fast marathon. I think he finished in 2:50 at SGM in '09.

Hope and change. Obama woman.

Holy Mother Trucker! I just saw your 5k PR..... that's 5:55 pace! You are fast.

Have you tried alternating with hot/cold. Maybe it would work. Use a heating pad, then ice it, heat it, ice it. Or Bengay? Kristen was using/wearing it the other day while I was running on the TM next to her. It really cleared my nasal passages.

Burt never cross my name with Obama's. But yes I have some hope! :)

Derunzo, I have a goal to murder a 5k this year again. I better get my muscle issue worked out so I can do it!

Merri I haven't alternated, I was thinking about doing that. I don't have a heating pad tho. time for a Walmart run?

I don't use bengay but I have some Myomed cream and just this morning I rubbed some on my butt cheek :)

I have a heating pad you can borrow. And I don't even care if it is stuck on your behind. Some people that might bother me, but not you :)

HOPE!! Way to get out and do what you can. You're tough.

Nice job keeping up on the cardio! Glad to hear the pain is easing up.

Keep that Myomed away from your sensitive areas. One time I got my Icy Hot confused with my Body Glide. It was excrutiating. Then it was exhilirating.

Haha that is hilarious. I'll take your word for it, Burt.

I'm just happy you're willing to share butt germs with Lily. Saves on those toilet liners, too. Pull up then pull down.

So it's safe to say one of Burts guilty pleasure's is using Myomed on his sensitive parts? No?

Oh and, yeah Julie, I will borrow your heating pad. :)

i have also had an icy hot experience. high school cross country region meet. nan knows about it. yeah.

also - HOPE! there is hope, lily. hang in there :) better days with pain free butts are on the way.

Lily - can you please work on your placement of apostrophes?

I'm gonna...

Ooh, you nailed that one. Right between the I and the m. Sweet!

WTH did I stumble into here. Burt... ummm ummmm ummm. Hmmm I don't want to get thrown off the blog. All I can say is enjoy it brother.

Glad to hear there's improvement! You are so diligent in your xtrain & rehab!!! Good girl!!!

I like your pic...beautiful!!!

That's *so* long on the elliptical.

Man, what a huge bummer. I know the pain of sciatic problems. It takes a while. Heat, stretch, ice. And good luck.

Love that quote! After I had my last baby I had problems with my pelvis on the right side. I remember when the Dr. told me I couldn't run for six weeks, I broke down crying. I did PT for that six weeks and it turned out to be my favorite part of the week! And now I feel like I have a lot of tools to keep me from getting injured (at least in that area) in the future.

And what if you're trapped under that rock?

It's only time. You'll come back stronger and better than ever. Find ways to relax your body YOGA and all it to recover YOGA. Above all that, relax your mind YOGA and find peace during this time off YOGA and you'll be in a better place when you're ready to come back.

This is great news Lily ... we are all pulling for you!

Glad you are feeling a little better. I work out with 3 (meat-heads) dudes too. :)

there is hope. go lily!

I definitely don't think you are a month away from running. Maybe not even more than a week. Just take it easy and work on loosening those hips and your back. Between that and a little strength training you'll be right as rain.

Fridays are the best.

I am so impressed that you are still hitting the gym every day even though your back is jacked up. Hope you're back soon!

i am a fan of friday. i am also a fan of lily.

i agree with jun -- you are on your way back very soon.

That is AWESOME!!!!! :)

HA! I had to laugh when I read your 'grocery store' run. When I had my SF I found myself doing that and thinking - yeah, feels good! :)

Enjoy the recovery, you'll be back running soon!!!

I a, a zombie lately? What the hell is that supposed to mean? For Christ sake... get some sleep! Ha ha!!!

LOL!! And just because it is THAT funny, I am not going to go back in and edit that. See I told ya I am tired!!!!

I can't remember who has this quote on their blog info, but "Zombies lead an active lifestyle, and so should you!"

You should take a nap. :) Do you have a day set for when you get to try running again?

LOL@Kam!

Catherine I actually get to try a run at physical therapy later today. I'm crossing my fingers that all goes well.

SLEEP! Good luck today!

You must be a zombie, because you didn't refer to the ellipitcal as hell...Zombies lead a hellish lifestyle, so they must enjoy the ellipitcal.

I hope PT went well today!

Rule 4: Cardio.

Hahahaha, Zombieland. I love that movie.

:(

I know it really sucks, but hang in there. Keep doing the PT and I know you will be back soon.

Nice work on the elliptical.

Don't be sad little camper, we'll go hiking in the morning.

Stay strong Lily! You are doing great. We all go through the period of no running and we all know it SUCKS! So, hang in there you'll be back soon.

Keep it up Lily! It just takes determination! And you've definitely got that! All of the best runners on here have seemed to go through some sort of injury/recovery period. And it seems like they all came back better!

Don't be a baldnspicy and turn your blog off while you're injured!

I pulled a no show on the blog for a couple of months when I fried my achilles.... I should have stayed and laughed at everyones funny stories. You'll be back in no time!

hang in there, lily.

i bought you a gift: http://aqua-velvet.com/blog/images/10_jan/28_inventions2.jpg

Don't fret

You rock, don't be sad! You're going to come back stronger!!

haha! Allie nice gift. I am stoked!

Thanks ya'll. I know I just need to be patient but shoot, 18 days without running seems like a long time to me. I am used to busting out 10-12 milers as a daily avg. So hard.

Every now and then I get a twinge in my glutes that tells me it's not all the way healed. I keep thinking, how long will this take? sheesh.

It will come back, and you are working hard on the x-training so I really don't think you're losing that much. Hang in there, you will come out of this stronger if in no other way than emotionally!

Yup. fun times on the ole` FE ... brings back memories (nightmares).

Don't worry about your fitness ... your lung capacity will be fine (let's call it aerobic capacity, sounds more scientific). Your endurance will take about 1-2 weeks to work back up, but since you are cross-training so much you will be as good (if not better because a rest from the constant pounding of running is actually a good thing every-now-and-then) as ever in no time ... for me, by about week 3/4 I felt like I was right back to where I was before I took my "mini-break".

Keep it up Lily -- you rock!

I wish my lung capacity, or aerobic capacity would increase.

Nice job on the machines.

nice job on being patient. i know it's not easy.

way to keep up the cross training -- it will pay off and your running fitness will return very quickly.

Woohoooo! I think you're making the right decision by holding off for a week or two. Your cardio fitness is still incredible, and it will only take a short time to get your legs back.

This is great news!

By core do you mean that you are hard core?

That is GREAT news!!! Your body will thank you for sure! :)

Hi Lil'.

Hi ya ;)

Smart taking it easy. Hope you have a great weekend!

Sorry Lily! Would it help to take a day or two off from the elliptical too? I wonder if it would help speed things up or just make it tight and worse?

So sorry Lily! I know what running means to us...and you. Hang in there girl, find some x-training that isn't hell to do and try to enjoy it...try.

Sorry you are missing it so bad. You are still the excersise queen!

Have you thought about trying swimming? Or the water jogging?

You're being smart and it will pay off for you!

skate-skiing... tough and addicting.

the stair master definitely produces a lot of sweat. nice work.

i think taking a week off is a good idea, even though i know it will be hard for you. it really won't set you back much as far as fitness goes, and the body can benefit from a "hard reset" every now and then.

i like the song. you are fantastic!

I'm so sorry, Lily. If you do take a week off, I hope you can feel okay about it. And I hope your injury gets its butt kicked soon.

And I agree with Allie - you're fantastic!

I would consider that stairmaster equivalent to running....it is hard and always kicks my tail!

You are fantastic, but that song sucked.

Yeah that song isn't that great, but neither is your song Burt.

Oh sister, I feel so bad for you. I was just now going to make some comment about not stepping away from the blog, but to be honest, I would probably do the same thing. I really think you should shut it all down for a week or two, completely. You won't lose any real fitness and your body obviously needs it. Get better and get back.

I'm nor sure if people believe me when I say that running has almost become a physical attribute of mine. It really is a part of who I am. My heart hurts this past 3 weeks with it's lack. It brings me so much joy.

I'm so sorry Lily.

I am so sorry, I think you should do what you need to to get through this. Stay positive, you'll get through this!!!

I've been reading your blog for a while but haven't commented. My heart breaks for you and I just wanted you to know, you're in my thoughts and I wish you the best. Sorry for this difficult time you are going through and I hope you get all better soon.

Lily...just think of the good 'ol days back at wencor...haha. Also, wasn't it saturday you were saying you needed to take a week off....trust me - a week off really helps when you need to recoop. Peace.

I'm sorry, Lily. I agree with Jun and Carina - if you have to take a break to do what's best for your body, things will be better on the other side. I'm sorry it's such a sucky thing. But you're still a runner (and still faster than probably almost everyone you see on the treadmills), even if you temporarily can't run, and you won't lose much fitness or get fat over a little break. :)

Wow, this makes me feel bad. So sorry Lily. I know you will be back and have a strong year once you get over this crazy injury. Take care!

I totally understand how you feel - I was out for a WHOLE FREAKIN' YEAR! I thought for sure my hubby was going to check me into a psych ward!

For me, I physically need to run. I need it to stay sane and leave all my roles of wife/mother/sister at home and to just be me.

I didn't want to find another sport to help reduce the "physical need" for running. I just wanted to run. I did get a road bike and it is fun, but not the same.

Do whatever the doctor is telling you to do. So that way you can recover and not re-injure yourself and make the recovery process longer.

Cry those tears....I have! Hang in there!

Sorry Lily.... there's nothing worse than a mother trucking, dirty rat bastard, pain in the arse running injury.

Get your rest mister sister.... and come back faster than ever!

Oh Lily, my heart aches for you! It was this time last year I was in the same place as you - a stress fracture and NO end in sight! When running becomes such an intricate part of our identity it SUCKS to have it taken away. You see people running and you want to go kick them in the shins until they appreciate what they CAN do! I hope you don't pull out of the blog for a while, for me it was a strength to know that my running friends were still here and supporting me even through my non-running MONTHS. Hang in there, we all love and support you and wish you a quick recovery!!

I am so sorry, Lily.

Let me know if there is anything I can do.

So sorry!

i am sorry that you are going through this injury right now -- i know how extremely hard this is for you. i agree that you should take a week or two completely off. i know you will come back from this stronger and faster than ever -- it just needs time to heal. hang in there, and remember that you are truly an awesome, talented, funny, friendly, kind-hearted, *fantastic* person. we're all cheering for you, lily.

Wow! You quit blogging for 1 day and you show up on the lone faithfuls list.

Oh Lily I am so sorry! I know it must be extremely hard for you! I can understand why you would want to stop until you heal. But get better quickly ok? :) We'll miss ya on here!!!

Lily I'm so sorry! I was hurt last year at this time and I had a hard time reading what others were doing. It would make me mad to hear what my friends were running on Sat. I totally know how you feel. Did muscle works help?

What a real bummer!!! Here I have been complaining about losing my mojo and I CAN run, but you are seriously down and out. Ok, this just gave me the boost I need to get out there and run tomorrow.

Will you at least check in once in a while an let us know if there is any progess?

Dale you bet I will. And do take advantage of the fact that you can run. How quickly we forget...

Come to cardio kick tomorrow and take your frustrations out on the punching bag. :)

Way to keep at it. Sorry it was boring.

TMI!

How many people are in the gym at that time of the morning?

Burt TMI? I don't think so...

JUN there are a lot of people there actually. Probably 25-30

That's because the fine people of SF are way more dedicated then the average citizen. I know, I've played dodge ball against a bunch of them.

LOL!

lol I doubt they are! :)

what time does the gym open? I thought it was at 5, but is it 4 or 4:30???

it's 4:30 :)

Good luck on the healing and resting. Come visit me during the day lots so you can at least see my smiling face everyday. :)

Hope the PT is sucessful. Hang in there.

Rest up Speedy!

I took a couple pics of my screw shoes.

Buck up little camper.... with the proper rest you'll definitely be back to clicking off the fast miles.

Be of good cheer fair Lily, your fitness will still be there.

On a cheering up note, when you said 'elliptical style' all I could picture was you doing it backwards in the form of a fake moon walk. It made me laugh inside my head.

Sucky! I'm sorry Lily. I hope you can get some rest and heal up.

Bummer. Get better.

Lily cute girl! Hang in there! You are so patient and doing so awesome on the xtrain! I have seen so many bloggers come back stronger and faster. Keep the faith. You will be back to your former running speedy self soon. I know it is sooooo hard to stop running. Chin up! Sending healing vibes your way!

:(

Hang in there. It will pass, I promise. I had a year of being injured on and off. It's really frustrating, it will pass. At least it's during the icky weather months right?

Any chance you know how to swim?

Did the PT give you any exercises to do at home? If so, are they helping?

I am so sorry, Lily.

Teena I can swim. I am going to try it out sometime this week.

My PT showed me some stretches, but that's about it. Do you have anything other suggestions. Right now it's my SI joint giving me trouble and the occasional twinge in the pirformis.

Stretching is good. I am assuming he showed you stretches for the piriformis, as well as your gluteal and lower back muscles.

Maybe I am wrong, but I thought I remembered reading on your blog that he had to realign your hips. Like I said, I could be wrong. I was just thinking about an exercise that is often done when one of your hip bones is out of alignment.

Also if you could get your hubby or someone you don't mind working on your bare-bootie to work on that piriformis manually that would help as well.

I really am sorry that you are dealing with this. It just plain stinks. A couple of years ago I had a pelvis stress fracture that took about 6 months to really heal (because I kept running on it prematurely). The emotional part of not being able to run is so stinkin' tough. Hang in there!

Lily, I've loved swimming and it has been fantastic cross training. Just make sure you have a proper suit and swim cap though (and goggles). It will make all the difference in the world.

I use to have severe sciatic problems and nothing I did helped until I got realigned at the chiro. Then all of the other things I was told to do actually started working.

I'm with Craig. If your alignment is off ... well ...

A good PT (or a good chiro) should be able to help you with that. There are exercises you can do also. Depending on what the alignment issue is. Did the PT tell you what was wrong with your alignment ... or did he just try to provide some temporary space between your lower vertebrae in hopes of taking some pressure off of your sciatic nerve?

Teena my PT said I had a rotated SI joint. So they did some cracking and pushing it back into place. They did this the first 3 appointments as well as some 'neuro flossing' stretches. The 4th appointment the SI joint seemed to have stayed in place.

I feel a lot better now than I did a month ago, but whenever I try to run, it seems the thumping up and down makes my right glute and lower back start to hurt. It's kind of a dull ache then slowly gets a little worse and a little worse. I wish I knew exactly what was wrong or what is going on. It's driving me crazy.I can't tell if it's mucsle or ligaments or what.

Good job Lil! I hope the resting speeds up the recovery for you!

Sometimes forced rest is the best rest. When I injured my achilles in September I was in denial and kept trying to push it. All I did was set myself back further every time. I missed the whole autumn running season. Such a bummer missing those months of perfect running temps and weather:( You'll be better soon!

the rest will do you good. keep on healing, lily.

Doubt not, fear not, hang in there Lily!

Don't doubt Lily ... please hang in there ...

keep up the cross-training, it will help in the end, I promise ...

I saw you at the gym today lifting. Did you do any cardio? Give it a day or two more and see how it goes.

Thanks Smooth and Bonnie! Bonnie I have your MP3 case and I will take excellent care of it. I am going swimming this week. :) You're the best.

Smooth you are so sweet. Thanks for your support!

Merri I didn't do any cardio. I haven't since Friday. I am trying to 'rest' the problem and see if it improves. I seriously and am willing to rest for the whole month if it is going to make it all better. But I have doubts for some reason. It's like I know deep down inside that there is a bigger problem. I don't know. Ugggh this is so hard!!!!

Seems like a lot of people have some sort of injury right now, including me. It had never hurt while I ran, but it did yesterday and today it's hurting to walk. I'm going to make an appointment with the orthopedic sports doc.

Hang in there!

Dale I agree. Seems like a know of q a few. It's so depressing.

I know I just need to accept it and be happy. I've had to do this a few times with various things in my life, so I know that ability is inside me somewhere.

Try to be a BADA$$ mentally... just like you are on the roads! :)

I like Derunzo's advice! :)

Sorry Lily. I hope we are running together again soon. Damn treadmills anyway.

Life Stinks!!!!

Now we just move on and keep on, right? Sorry you are still not doing well, patience is not a virtue runners have!!!!

I'm sure that resting it completely will help, it can't hurt that's for sure. You are amazing!!

Hey Lily, sorry to hear you are one of the injured. Good luck.

Hang in there!!

I absolutely **LOVE** listening to music when I swim. Plus, swimming (for me) helps with both the physical and emotional difficulties of being injured. I don't know what it is, but there is something very peaceful about swimming. Just find the right tunes and enjoy the moment and the movement.

SI joints, as you know, can be tricky. I hope that inner feeling you have is more of your deepest worry than reality. I am really really really hoping that your body will respond with less stress to it. Swimming is great because it is zero impact and zero weight bearing.

Note to Lily's body: Please oh please oh please respond and heal!!!!!

Tangled = my favorite Disney film of all time. On my third time seeing it I realized I like it even better than Beauty and the Beast.

Lily, if not for the hard times we would not be able to appreciate the good times. Please try some water running ... it feels so good (especially when you can keep your mind occupied) -- I downloaded books on tape when I was water running and it made the time go by quickly and I lost weight and felt awesome afterward -- almost like running, but not.

hugs.

Flower, gleam and glow

Let your power shine

Make the clock reverse

Bring back what once was mine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbWGIvCVyik

I love tangled.

Bonnie you are right. I will appreciate my body all the more once this thing is done.I think tomorrow morning I will go to the gym and hit the pool. It's going to be kinda funny, I think

Oh Lily! I LOVE Tangled and that song is so poignant! Your body will heal. That's the beauty and miracle of it! I think you will enjoy the pool and its soothing power...have fun in it! :)

I am excited to hear how all about your pool experience. :)

(I would pool run quite a bit when I had a pelvis stress fracture. I had so much fun people watching. You get all types in the pool. There was this one crazy guy who would straddle the lane divider and pull himself up and down the lane. WEIRD!!!!)

Hang in there! Reclaim what is yours! :) :) :)

Nice. It was probably fun to change up the gym and see some new/old faces! and I doubt you've gained any lbs. always a skinny minny.

Hoping for the best for you.

Sometimes a familiar face we haven't seen in a while is just what we need!

Glad to see you out. You got this thing...just a moment in time.

Lily...I feel your pain. Can you bike? You should hit spinnin. We could swap some old wencor stories that'd take your mind off things...

YOU WILL RUN AGAIN! I know it.... because I thought that I wasn't going to run again either after my injury. The docs will find out what is happening and then they will fix it. I am feeling most confident of this :)

Sucky suck suck!

I agree with Oreo. I think you should give spinning a try. It would be great cardio, help strengthen your legs, and probably not hurt your bum/back.

I am sending positive thoughts your way. :) Good luck Lily!

Love ya and wish I could make it better! Just wonderin', are you going to come back to SF gym again? I am missing you.

I'm so sorry! You're strong, you'll get through this!

I really appreciate all the positive comments. I really do. They do help. This is a daily battle for me, I go through the motions everyday over this.

Oreo I can bike! In fact I can do just about everything but RUN wtf??!?!?!?!?!!? I use to spin a ton, so perhaps I will start again.

Julie I'll be back to the SF gym, Saturday, or 'Saturdee dee dee' as Scott W. would prounounce it. Perhaps I will retire my 2010 Boston Qualifier tech shirt.That would cause confusion for people seeing that on a chic elliptical helling her life away eh

Carina Thank you! You are the best cheerleader!

Lily~

You strike me as a woman who always lands on her feet. You will beat this, and you will be back to running your insanely speedy miles!!!

(Stop trying to run (for now) ... easier said than done, of course ... but it is killing you inside. When is your appt. with the sports med doc?)

Hang in there girl! It is so hard NOT to do something that runs through our blood! Soon enough!

Feel'en for you Lily. Positive vibes your way. I know you have had every suggestion in the book, but here goes anyway. Have you tried ART (active release technique)therapy...has put me and alot of other runners I know back together again in a hurry. It was suggested to me by blogger Aaron Kennard, pretty much saved my season last year...Don't know anyone down your way. There are only a few in the state, but maybe...Get well soon

Bryce-do you know any art people in UT county?

Toby, I don't know anyone who practices down there. My guy up here has appointments in Park City 2x a week, and I think he said there are a couple in SLC, I'll ask him at my next session.

Yeah Bryce maybe you could fish around for me and find out if there are any ART peeps down this way. I am willing to try anything. Thanks for your help.

33 min of stair master would be enough for me. It doesn't seem like you have lost any of your fitness. Have a great weekend!

Don't give up! All that hard work will pay off when you start running again and haven't lost much fitness! Hope you get some answers soon. I couldn't find it specifically in your blog--where are you hurting and how did it start?

April I started hurting in my lower back, then it radiated down into my glute (pirformis I believe) and my upper thigh a tiny bit. It feels much better now, however it hurts when I try to run. It started around Jan 7, I am not sure if I hurt it overtraining or working my lats on the weight floor. Probably a combination of both.

I went to PT and they said I had a rotated Si joint and it's been pushed back into place 4 times now. I hope whatever it is will resolve soon.

Workout buddies make it ALL worth the crud! Nice job keeping up on everything Lily!

I need to get my butt in gear and a workout...Any kind of workout. I've been so bummed out about this mystery injury I have that I haven't even breathed hard since last weekend.

Also, I never realized how much running kept the stress at bay. Each day I get a little more stressed and anxious. I need to do a hard workout tomorrow for sure!!!

Yep and thanks RAD :)

Dale you are soooo right. I am one that needs that physical exertion to feel less stressed, so this has been hard for me. Even with the elliptical training. It's not quite the same.

So what is going on with you exactly Dale?

Lily, for several weeks I've had a strange pain that felt like it was in the muscle up near the left hip. Each run made it feel worse and after the last run, it even hurt when I walked.

As time has gone by, the pain now feels like it is in the bone in my leg, close to the hip.

I have an appointment with an orthopedic specialist on Tuesday to have it checked out I fear it may be a stress fracture.

I think you are getting in some major workouts minus the running, heck, you will probably come back faster!

It's the best when you can work out with your friends for sure!

you're so good! after about 40 minutes on any machine I'm out of there. :) good job!

Which distance is your favorite? I think the 10k might be mine. :) not too long, not too short, easier to train for.

I LOVE to race 5ks! I know they are short, but there is something about going out fast and running till you feel like you're going to relph. But it's cool because you know it's going to come to an end quickly so it's all good.

But after the marathon last summer, I now have a huge love for the marathon. I hope to go back to Logan this year and cut 8 or 9 minutes of my debut marathon time. I can hope that I'll make it there in one piece right? :)

That is actually pretty cool. I'm not actually super good at any distance and certainly the shorter they get the worse I get. I'm writing a book about being 'average'. Seriously, I am. It's gonna be good.

yeah you could definitely run a sub 3 marathon!

Now it's time to conquer the 50! :)

Also, what Jun said, except for the part about the book.

You really are an all around wonderful runner. I think you should sign up for the races - give you something to look forward to!

Looking at your PRs you do have great range! I hate 5Ks with a passion. It's awesome that you signed up for those 5Ks and I also bet you're the type that gets in shape fast, even after a long layoff--especially the way you crosstrain. Sub3 will be a walk in the park for you once you're in shape--you got some of that natural talent!

How much for an autographed copy of your book Jun?

Seriously ... not many people can say that they run as well as you do at all distances. I won't even sign up for a 5K because I know how weaksauce I am at that distance.

Sidenote: I would also like a copy of Craig's "good" book about being "average." :)

Very cool. I bet you'll be ready by then.

Nice post! keep the positive stuff going, it'll get you there! Really awesome you are so strong at all distances, shows how deep your overall fitness is, it ain't going away anytime soon!

Ultras.... here you come!

Sorry Lily, I'm going to disagree. I don't think you should run ultras. I mean seriously, I'm already stressed that Kelli is going to kick my butt. I don't need the mental anguish of knowing that you would shame me too. You would kill it in the ultra world, that's for sure.

Awww thanks dudes. Umm jun, I had already planned to run an Ultra this year. I will get good at it just you wait ;)

speaking of this race I have been meaning to ask you what size shirt you got last year? I'm thinking about doing this race or the thanksgiving point race on April 30th. I can't decide between the small or medium. sometimes I feel like the smalls are not quite long enough. tell me your thoughts :)

I got a medium last year. It fits well. I think a small might not be quite long enough. I really like these shirts, they are the best looking ones I've gotten at any race.

I agree they are the best looking shirts.

Did you ask her if it was like pedaling through humus? I really hope someone gets that joke.

I don't get it :(

lol!

I can't wait to run again, too! With each passing day I feel more out of shape and less motivated to do any kind of exercise. I really need a kick in the ascot to get me going.

Nice job on the elliptical, by the way.

oh I've wondered about those nike frees! they look cute ;)

Can't wait for you to take your new wheels for a spin. I have often thought about purchasing a pair of Nike Frees. Let me know what you think.

More importantly, so glad to hear that you are feeling a bit better! :) :) :)

progress! great news.

nike free! yeeeeeeaaaa. there is no better shoe. no. better. shoe.

Glad you are seeing progress.

so glad you found your ipod! I really don't trust the people at the gym since i've had weird things like earphones taken. I lost my drivers license once and they wouldn't let me look in the lost and found. It was weird. I'm sorry your still injured! I hope for the running to come back FAST for you!!!

You already know how I feel about taking a rest :) Hope you get feeling better soon. Sucky suck suck!

:( Injury stinks. Bad. The running will come. Hang in there!

Just like your ipod, I KNOW your running will come back. You just have to deal with all the H#$$ you go through in the mean time.

I always say.. better to be pissed off then pissed on.. You could still beat me in 26.2 so, you can take comfort there. Peace.

Hmmmm ... any chance you need to get your tonsils out? I'm thinking you do.

(In other words: whatever it takes to get you to really rest for a couple of weeks! I'm not even sure surgery would keep you down though. :) :) :) )

Glad you got your ipod back! :)

Lily...Ever since this injury stopped me from running, I've been full of negative energy and I've been losing my temper at the drop of a hat. It's not a good situation. Also, I've been getting serious headaches, borderline migraines every single day. I have one as I write this. I need to figure something out before I blow a gasket.

Glad you found your ipod.

Elliptical+ No Ipod = torture! Glad you found it! You'll be able to run again soon I just know it!

When are you going to try the pool? :)

Ensalada or burrito?

Oh ... I wish you lived closer ... Cafe Rio sounds super delish right now!!!

yum cafe rio. we ate there for valentines day.

mmm... Cafe Rio my mouth is watering. Are you liking your PT?

I'm sorry, does PT stand for potty trained or pregnant teenager?

Nice! If I didn't set my alarm I wouldn't wake up until noon!! Enjoy the Cafe Rio...mmmm!!!

I know Catherine, I need to try the pool. There isn't one at our Gold's here, so I'd have to go to Orem. No biggie, I just need to do it.

Teena, I wish I lived closer as well. You know your stuff, plus it would be fun to run together sometime. :)

Riverton- I usually get a burrito, sometimes I break out of my shell and order an enchilda or a tostada. I am so interesting.

Burt PT stands for pathetic things. As in injuries, people that wear TOMS, and guys with hairy chests and back fat named Burt.

Hey, I had the Rio last night. I love me a salad or tostada. I'm addicted to the crack-dressing. Keep up the work, you'll heal. We had a good one this morning.

pork burrito... mmm

enchilada style..

people that wear TOMS. lol!

i've never been to cafe rio, but i hear they have great sushi.

sayonara tokyo.

WONDERFUL news!!! Yippeee!

Liking your good news!!! :) :) :)

Good to hear! Yeah for turnarounds--you got some 5ks to get ready for!

YAY! I'll cross my fingers for you too!

YAY!!! Such good news!

I am so glad to hear it too. :)

Awesome! It looks like you have turned the corner and will be back to running soon. I'm happy for you :)

I think we will both be running in two weekends. Positive thinking.....

Yeah!!!

Julie, did you just say weak ends? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

I kill me.

Way to be strong and waiting it out for two more weeks. It sure is tough.

Yay for feeling better! Boo for your friends being injured!!

I agree. Spinning is way hard. I'm glad you had a good workout! And yay for running in two weekends!

Both Tammy & Sara said they were DRENCHED!!! I took their word for it. :) ha ha

My wife is a spinning junkie, usually doing 2 classes back to back in the mornings.

Didn't I say something about spinning a few weeks ago... Hello. It's def a great x-trainer!

Dripping sweat is always good. I think you should keep spinning. I need to try it out too.

Now you can never bother me about how much I sweat.

Spinning really is my favorite x-training and you do leave drenched like nobody's business!! That is one of the reasons I love it, I also am fully convinced it helped cure me of my ITBS - maybe the leaning forward helped open your SI and give you some relief? Who knows, just glad it felt better and you felt like you had a GREAT workout!! Oh, and you'll find you'll quickly become like Jun's wife and do classes back to back - after you get your bike butt, it takes a week or two of consistent biking to get it.

I've never tried spinning, but I think I just might now :)

spinning is definitely a great workout. keep it up lily! i am glad that things seem to be improving for you.

Awesome! So happy for you :) :) :)

You weathered the storm!!! Psyched for you!

YAY!! You are back and kickin'!! 10 miles to start is amazing. I guess you should do spin classes more often :) More healing power than we think!

Woo Hoo!! That is great news!!!

:) happy day, lily!

WooHoo, BABY!!!!! :) :) :) :) :)

SO HAPPY for you, Lily! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Lily, hurray hurray hurray! I'm so happy for you.

NOW, don't go killing yourself just cuz your back. Take it easy and come back slow and strong. We are going to run together soon!

Hip hip hooray! I'm so excited for you! Take it easy coming back!

Congrats!!! I'm excited for you.

Nice!!!

CONGRATS!! That is awesome! Being injured is no fun-glad you are feeling better!

yES!!

Welcome back, the unplanned break may be the best thing that happened to you. You'll be so fresh I bet you'll be running PR's all year.

Woot woot!

I threw them up and waved them around like "I just don't care". So excited for you.

Welcome back Baby!! Happy for you!

So happy for you. Hands are currently up and waving.

Hi Lily, glad to see your regular posting again.

Hey I consider that fast! Glad you're back running.

You're back!! Woohoo!

That's still very fast! I'm so glad you're able to run now!!!

Hi Jun :) I am glad to be posting again...and real miles! Can't wait to run with you! It's going to take some time for me to build back up tho. (boo)

Merri I am sooo happy to be back. It was horribly busy this morning in Gold's eh? No treads and everyone was waiting for them.

Scott I am back! :)

Carina thank you. You've been a big cheerleader to me. I appreciate you!

I'm glad to see you logging running miles again. Be careful not to re-injure yourself.

I really want to get a punching bag and set it up in the garage. Can you imagine the core workout I could get from doing that every day?

Thanks Dale. I am so sorry you are injured. If anyone knows how you feel, I do. And yes, I will try to be careful. I admit it's hard to not push pace when obviously my lungs can handle it.

I say hang a punching bag. I was thinking about doing that this summer too!

Congrats on being able to run again! That can be mental torture to be injured and unable to run once you are so hooked. Good luck on easing back into it.

fast to me! Glad you are able to run again.

So good to see you running! Your body will allow the speed soon enough! Yeah for pounding the pavement again!

Good girl. Keep it slow. And take it easy in those Frees.

I don't think runners have patience. At least, I don't. Nice job and good idea alternating walking and running at first.

Glad to see you back and that those paces are coming down to YOUR fast - for me they are already fast :)

You are being SO patient - nice work Lily!

yeeeeah it's march!

those nike frees are getting more and more popular. I might just have to go buy me a pair. ;)

I know I hate how hungry I am after the gym. I feel like I could eat all day and never get full. But the love handles don't lie I am eating too much :)

Nicely done Lily! I LOVE Easter candy...those Starburst Jelly Beans are SO hard to resist!

Love a good spin, nice miles and NO PAIN- YAY!!!

Awesome!!! I wish I could run without losing my breath. :)

Moderation in all things... Or excess whichever comes first I guess. Feelin good?

You need a Dunford chocolate donut... or two.

Moderation, what's that?

It's like moderbation.

hahaha! Jun and Scott...my fav FRB'ers. You two crack me up.

Oreo I feel aight'. I still have a bit of a pull in my arse muscle, but it doesn't hurt so why stop? I didn't run for nearly 2 months straight so I say screw that. I will run!

For the record. Most times when I say I need a slice of cake, I am just messing. I never actually do it. There's a lady who lives down my street a few blocks that recently dropped a good whopping 80 lbs, and a few times on FB I will write that I am having a rough day and I need a slice of cake or whatnot, and she gets all frazzled and says things like: 'or just go take a nice walk, sew an article of clothing, lay down for a rest instead. Don't turn to food.' Teehee, it's kind of funny because anybody that knows me would know that I am just playin'.

confession: but after running TOU, that next week Julie and I got 4 packs of giant cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, from the local grocery store. I think we both ate all 4 to ourselves. ha

My response was far too inappropriate for the site, so I sent it to you and Scott via email. Ha.

you deserve a whole cake for all that working out!

Moderation is the process of eliminating or lessening extremes. It is used to ensure normality throughout the medium on which it is being conducted.

Which most of us don't ascribe to...

Moderation Shmoderation. Awesome run today. You'll be back to your super speedy self in no time. When you can't run for so long, it makes you appreciate it all the more when you CAN run. I miss it...A LOT

Love the run - AND cake! But, dunford doughnuts are better. Scott just ruined them for me though by telling me how many calories were in them a while back, so I have a hard time eating them now :( Thanks Scott! (sarcasm from my taste buds and mental health, real thanks from my thighs!)

Jun, I like that you didn't share your response here as we can all speculate to ourselves now. Speculation is wonderful. :)

Sorry Rad. haha.

So happy to see you running again!

Merri I wish I could eat a whole cake! yumo

Oreo I actually believe in moderation in all things. The one think I have trouble with is running. Go figure!

Dale hang in there! You know that I know how it is! It's not cool.

RAD I am totally hooked on dunford. And now that I know how many calories are in each thanks to Scott, I don't eat them very often at all. They are dangerous!

Riverton, the response was classic. And....poor Scott. LOL

Melanie hello! :) I am feeling so much better. I am just trying to get back up to par without reinjuring. This is SO hard! I want to run faster but my muscles kind of say no, and my Dr. told me not to run to much. I don't want to land right back where I was. I would be so sad. What was that place you were telling me about in Lehi for massages and the girls name again? I am going to try it out!

Lily -- so very nice to see you back!! A happy Lily is a happy blog.

Thanks Bonnie. You know, it is quite amazing how much happier I am overall in my life for the past week since I have been back up running. I had forgotten how heavily I relied on it as a source of everyday joy. I won't take it for granted again.

Hop on over to my blog anytime. I love to interact with you all. I ♥ the FRB.

Lily it is muscle works in highland Stacy is her name. Amazing! 45 mins of pure pain but it works!

lily, do you remember when i told you i was going to eat a whole cake after TOU? i actually three whole cakes. and that was just my appetizer.

i am so glad you are back running and feeling good again. next step: river trail. and maybe we can visit those llamas again.

Thanks Melanie. I will make an apt!

Allie, hahaha that convo right before they fired the musket was awesome. Everybody talking about what they were going to eat after burning all those calories. LOL. Best race ever. Best summer ever. Let's do the river trail loop soon. It's fun. Merri and I like to run it in the dark and talk about Aliens and lions, or cougars that follow the river down from the mnts.

So so so so happy for you, Lily!!! :)

Have fun, I'm jealous that you are going somewhere warmer!! Nice run today!!!!

Have fun this weekend. I wish I was going down with you. I need some warm weather.

You have a good weekend, too :(

Burt why the frownie face?

Oh, I don't know. Just something you said once. About Scott and Jun being your favorites. Hum. That used to be me :(

I guess I should try harder at being a good friend.

What is the Seattle sign?

what is a hot air balloon?

LOL

http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/2x3515927/entering_seattle_sign_js004950.jpg

We can always count on Paul for a good laugh. And allie for a good cry.

I bet it feels good to say 'good workout' again, eh? Glad things are really picking up for you.

Jun you have no idear how good it feels. I am so glad I am getting back. I feel almost 100%. Speed wise, I have some work to do still to get back to where I was. It's all good in the hood. :)

A great job shout out to you from your third favorite blogger. Go Lily!

Thank God we don't have to listen to your whiney B.S. anymore!

Ha ha ha.... just kidding!!!!!

Alright, alright Burt. You're my 5th blogger after Julie and Merri.

Deruuuuuuuuunzo! hahahaha no doubt, I needed to stop all the whining. So glad those days are done.

Lily - Sweet! I'll take it.

Derunzo - I'm glad I have my own office at work or people would be wondering why I'm laughing.

Awesome! Happy for you.

Oh and Burt, quit your whining!

You wouldn't say that if you weren't numero uno.

Nice run Lily! I'm glad you are back and feeling good. Even if now we have to put up with everyone else whining over not being your favorite!

great job lily. so extremely glad to see you back at it again.

about favorites -- the only thing that i am certain of is that i am burt's favorite. just check out his favorite blog list.

Seriously I can't get a break with the candy! From Christmas to Valentine's day, and now Easter Candy! I'm a sucker for Jelly Beans so this is the candy I love most!

Great job on your amazing return to running, you're totally rockin' it!!

Nice job on the running Lily, you are just flying right back into shape! Oh, and I didn't think anyone knew my real name...I thought there might be someone fatter than me out there.

For what it is worth, Lifetime has the same crowding phenomenon recently -- what's up with that?

Mmmm Jelly beans Corina. I love the sweetart jelly beans.

RAD come one. You're a 5'11 stick. You can eat whatev and be fine. :)

Paul, something is up. The gym is a zoo. It's like people are getting smarter and realizing that to have a beach bod, you have to work at it months BEFORE summer. Not when it's upon you. I don't care, they're cramping my style.

See? Next time you're injured (knock on wood) remember that you got your speed back pretty quickly. Awesome!!!

I love smelly beans.... the smellier the better! Sorry for the totally random comment.

I ate two handfuls of Jelly-Beans from My co-workers office this morning. She's like 3'11" & 250lbs. She doesn't run.

LOL

the roads were too crowded on saturday so i told everyone to go back to the gym. sorry.

reese's eggs. peeps. cadbury chocolate. cheez whiz.

yeah I am hating the packed gym! jana's class is getting too crowded.

mmmmmmmm Reeses eggs.

reeses peanut butter eggs topped with cheese whiz anyone?

Merri Jana's class looked insane yesterday. And I noticed it got to so hot and stuffy in there they had to open both doors for a bit. Ick. Gold's is out of control right now. River trail mornings I can't wait until your mine again. Merri we should start running outside in the mornings. I can run outside in the dark with someone, just not alone. I get to scared.

Definitely Lily!!! I am tired of stalking the people on the treadmills. :)

"If you've done true speed work, you know how HARD it is to try and carry on a conversation while doing it."

No, I wouldn't know, I don't and can't run that fast. One day I hope to run as fast as you and not be able to talk.

Nice job Miss Speedy. I agree, the elliptical is very boring. It's not like I remember it from ten years ago.

I actually don't mind the elliptical every once in a while.

I know I need to not be a running brat here. The elliptical is a good x-train. Most times it's not my favorite but I'm glad it's an option. I should be more nice about it.

ah poor julie! and I'm not surprised you are back to fast speeds already! You still kept up awesome fitness even while you were injured. :)

We all tried to tell you how amazing you were and that by keeping up your x-training you'd bounce RIGHT back - maybe now you'll believe what a rock star you are!

Jun, HA! I agree. My speed work is an easy day for Lily!!

If a guy was passed by you he would call it getting 'chicked'. I hate that term, so any time you pass someone, period, I am just going to call it getting "Lilyfied".

Lilyfied - (lil-i-fied) adv. - having had or about to have Lily pass you and make you look like a fool.

LIKE A FOOL!!! You are fast even on your slow days.

I've been Lilyfied more than once. I'm so happy to see you back running again. woohooooo!

18:25(PR) for Lily's 5k - WTF?

I would have been Lilyfied the first 5 steps off the line in that race!!

Lilyfied adv (2) Gettin Smoked by some serious speed. or Street term: gettin your ace kicked.

lilyfied adv. (3) getting sore abs from laughing at some seriously funny jokes

(4) getting a male runner to dress in a woman's shirt.

"did you see that guy's shirt with the feminine cut and sheer fabric? He must have been lilyfied."

Bit of a social butterfly this morning, eh? Sorry I missed you last night. I really should have left earlier so I could have stopped by.

I talked many peoples ears off today,it was bad. What a waste!

Wish we could have said a quick hello yep. But...there's always next time yo! Missed ya! :)

Oh..ya 311 now you're talking! I'd recommend a little 'Beautiful Disaster and 'Down too!

I love getting a good work out, but socializing is one of my favorite things about working out :) Nice work this morning!

Sometimes I can't believe how much time I spend chatting at the gym, but most of the time I enjoy it as much as the run anyway :) Nice job hitting YOUR paces!

What do you mean by 311???? Duurrrrrr! :)

6:42- Nice!

I'm with Oreo... "Amber" ok but "Down" rocks it a bit and is a nice pick me up on the run. Nice miles.

57 miles! Nice. I wanna run like you when I grow up...

Speedster....nice miles and SPEED today. I don't think I've ever been that fast. Ever!

Amen!

OH Lily, I am SO HAPPY you are back to your former speedy self...well not as speedy pre-injury like you say! But seriously, I could only dream of ever running that pace, like in my next life! Haha! Keep up the good work!

Nice job Lilster!

Geeez you sure come back fast! So glad for you and excited for the rest of your running year! Love the profile pic--pretty!

Did you hear I was on the trail today? Good thing you had your mace! IM KIDDING!... or am i?

Well I wouldn't put it past you.

You'll have to let me know how the PT is, I want to go to a few sessions myself :)

Ouch Lily, very ouch! Btw ill be working in Spanish Fork all day today. Lock your doors!

You know what's funny? My body LOVED the change. I woke up feeling so good this morning. I didn't feel like I needed a jump start or anything. So strange. I'll probably tank tomorrow.

what time are you running outside tomorrow and how many miles? i want to join you! :)

Merri, I usually do 7. River trail loop twice :) I run 6-7 am. If you want to come just let me know! :)

i want to join you as well. but that is impossible until the weekend. weekend?

nice running, lily.

so tell me one more time what you did to injure your hiney and what did you do to get rid of it? I did something to mine during my race Saturday and it hurt likes the dickens....

So, how did the PT session go? Please, details. I really really really want to know what this specialized/runner savvy PT said. :) :) :)

Yes lily I am in for tomorrow unless it's too cold .

Did you tell him he just got "Lilified"? That's right, you tell him next time!

Good workout this morning.

Jun you crack me up! Our workout was great this morning. I think this year Merri Julie and I are going to run timp. You should join us.

Well sweet Lily, my plan is to run Timp at least 10 times this year, so count me in.

ha ha I like this pt already! :) yeah running outside was nice today!

Count me in for Timp as well!

He sounds awesome!! Nice work running today!

3:09 --- I think 96% of this blog just got LilIfiEd!! SWEEt...

nice running lily. who is this 'merri' you speak of? i would like to meet her.

Merri? The real question is who is Marcelo????

I am excited to run Timp! Like let's do it right now! :)

actually allie I am going to risk my life and meet you tomorrow at the brickyard :)

merri - it's a plan. when you get to the brickyard, tell the guard that you are there to meet "poison ivy". bring a fly swatter. and don't forget to wear shin guards.

Do you need to eat some salt? :) I posted the pics of my weekend run on my blog so you don't have to do it for me ;)

I think I do need some salt. I'll go eat some lime chips now. I am feel sooooo sick.

It's morning sickness.

oh SH#$! That comment scared me. But I don't even think so! My husband had a vasec a year ago, and there are a couple of other factors I won't mention here. It's pretty much not possible haha

Diet Coke can fix anything Lily. That should settle your tummy.

ahhh yes, I'm on the boat for the diet coke! I hope you're feeling better, nice run this morning.

I really dislike having the upset stomach after a run! Your trail sounds like a dream :)

Is it your back again or just general soreness from running? I hope its not your back.

Yeah, very very low back and glutes. :(

WHAT? NO! What are we gonna do? This makes me sick for you. So sorry.

Well, that just sucks. Sorry.

Sorry Lily. Is it from me kicking you?

Ugh!! I hope it feels better soon!!!!

Oh man! Roll it out baby! No more months or even WEEKS off. I hate it when this happens :( Sorry Lily, glad you were able to have some company to help you through.

Sorry Lily!

Not sure if you are to the "I'll try anything point" yet, but have you rolled out trigger points (on your glutes) with a tennis ball. It hurts like a mother, but works.

Have you been to a chiropractor to adjust your hips....I know sometimes if my hips aren't balanced, it can make my glutes get funny/hurt/spasm. Hope you feel better soon!

A-Hall reminds me of something else a lot less flattering. The wind was awful this morning. It was much colder than I thought it would ne.

That's a lot of sore cheeks. You guys should start a band.

Yeah, maybe we could call ourselves 'the A-hall's".

That dude on the freeway cut me off. Total A-Hall.

How many a-hall's does it take to pop popcorn?

Three. One to hold the pan and two others to show off and shake the stove.

OK that was kinda bad.

I shouldn't laugh since it's my husband you are all talkin' about but I am rolling. He totally needs to get a frb with his name as A-Hall. He totally laughed over this.

yeah the wind was chilly! thanks again for bringing me my extra layers I shed. It just helps me find my way home if I leave stuff along the way.

8+2=10! Woo hoo!

Nice running!

You're insane... which oddly enough is why we get along. Great run...

WaHoo, Baby!!! That is AWESOME! I am so glad that your back is behaving.

I have no idea how you run that fast! :)

"Like"

Excellent!!!

I am pretty sure your speed was never gone.

Look forward to seeing you next weekend. Which aide station are you doing?

You're totally back! gald the pain went away! I, like kelli, knew your speed and fitness would be fine. You worked hard x-training through the injury and its paying off. Nice work!! See you Saturday.

You can use the secret entrance I use when I come to spy on you guys.

I always have that problem too! But I'm usually the one initiating it, so I have no one to blame but myself. Maybe this is why I like to run easy on the TM and chat away - then I feel like I get both! :)

You should probably try wearing a luchador mask to the gym. Go full-on incognito. Not only will people think you're cool, but they'll know you're too tough to chat with. They will leave you alone, for sure.

Burt = officially creepy.

It's not official 'til I have a badge.

Having the Ragnar symbol shaved into your chest hair qualifies for a creepy badge. It's official.

Ha. That's awesome. I have a similar problem.

That's what she said

LOL! Best commentary ever. Thanks for the laugh guys!

Thanks for posting on my blog. Your cardio is excellent. Going from the treadmill to the elliptical. What type of program or resistance do you do on the elloptical?

Nice workouts.

BIG font is good.

lol that is awesome font. I like larger font, i'm old you know, my eyes are not what they used to me.

Woohoo! Very nice to see you running fast. Nap!

Coming back from an injury and feeling 'back to normal' is always a big deal! Nice work Lily!! I'm glad you are back!

Wahooooo! It is a HUGE deal!

yay lily! great news. even your font is back to normal.

and i agree with scott -- hope you got a nap.

Very exciting. I totally understand what a big deal it is.

I totally get it too! Awesome! 6:20 for 8.5?! Wow. I can only hope I can do that someday! It's so good to see you right back at it!

Oh April, I have Bonnie's waterproof MP3 case to send you. Can you private message me your address and I'll pop it in the mail?

C you at - White rock... It's not to late to sign up!!

was that 7.25 miles at a 7.25 pace? if so, amazing.

That was 7.25 miles at a prety quick pace I think my acv was a 6:45 :)

seriously, pardon my typos. My desktop keyboard does not work very well.

Are you pacing someone tomorrow and/or Saturday?

Nice job on the run today.

Dale I am just manning an aid station at the buffalo run. Wanna come and help and hang with me and the lacross players I get to babysit? :) You're welcome to.

Sounds like fun. I'll try and make it out there.

Aren't you in charge of the aid station? Hope I see you out there tomorrow.

It's funny how some days I don't mind chatting and other days I am feel like I just want to get in, get the work out done with and get out of there. ;) Too much at home to do I guess.

Nice pace!

Brutal honesty. I like it. You were definitely at the toughest aid station. Too busy, for sure.

All I can say is that I was super glad you were there. It was a joy seeing you. I'm emailing you in like 2 min.

LOVE IT!! Ha Ha, that was a good laugh this morning :) Nice work volunteering, I will definitely be more conscious of how I treat volunteers in the future because of you post!

Love it.. Nice run btw!! No doubt you got some mad skillz...

Hey, it was good chatting with you for a few minutes. I should have grabbed the boys and helped out at the aid station, but obviously I didn't come prepared for the cold wind. Sounds like you made it a couple more hours after we left.

Thank you for volunteering Lily! Were you at the Elephant aide station?

Let thy urge to pee conquer thy fear of ultra POPs.

It was great meeting you on Saturday Lily. Thanks for volunteering and being so nice.

It seems perfectly natural to me that the guys would be friendly, and happy to see you, while the girls would be a little um...threatened? Lol!

Hi Lily. I was probably one of the rude ones. Hope not. Its just that I HAD TO HOLD MY PEE IN BECAUSE I WAS SURROUNDED BY GUYS OUT ON THE COURSE and then I no longer had the urge so I went from 730am to 4pm at my house without peeing. I think you still won that contest though : D. Basically my head was exploding from the pressure at first and then there was the lack of sugar to my brain. Females don't do well with low sugar. I find guys do. I got to see a few of them pull over to the side and just pee outright. Didn't see anything though. Wishin' things could have been different for me. And I am sorry I didn't see you and say a nice hello. Hopefully I held it for the most part together at your aide station : D. Thanks for supporting us.

great running this morning, lily.

that was nice of you to volunteer -- i bet all the runners loved you. i wish i could run a race where you were the volunteer. i would make you throw an apple core at me.

Great to meet you Lily!... Basically I think you got the shaft at that particular aid station as you were alone and there all day in the cold, near the finish but not close enough to join the festivities...thanks for doing it though...youre a tough cookie

You held your pee in for that long. Think of all the toxins that were released into your body! Just when I thought you couldn't get any worse. SICK! :p

Hmmm, the brutal truth? I only usually pee twice a day. Yup, maybe 3 times if it's bad. Yes, I also drink over 100 oz of water per day (3 - 32 oz mugs full, plus whatever I drink at the gym). I have never once HAD to use a pop at any race, but sometimes before I do just in case. I am a freak of nature I know. Even prego, I only get to 4X per day. I think it all stems from just REALLY hating to go to the bathroom...

The weather is looking much better for the rest of the week. River trail. woohoo!

I hear it's supposed to be 67 on Friday. But that could change since this is Utah.

Nice run. How is your toe?

You have come back quickly! Awesome! Can't wait for some races!

You amaze me with your distance and speed! Good work!!!

You are putting the beat down on the speed!! Sweet.

I'm thinking you're back too.

Albuquerque. See I can throw out random words too.

You're back!

That's great news! Do you feel any pain at all any more?

Nope! :) No more pain in the asprin. I have had a pain creep up in my right toe though. It's minimal though

nice job lily! SPEEEEEEDY.

albuquerque, eh?

bureau, renaissance, presbyterian, pterodactyl, schizophrenic, paraphernalia (not necessarily in that order)

6:18 pace????? I don't know if I can even tie my shoes in that amount of time. Certainly can't tie my shoes plus brush my teeth before you finish a whole mile!!!! DANG GIRL!!! :)

speedy mcspeedster.

I see that you only surround yourself with beautiful people. Not me.... only ugly friends here..... Ya Heard!!!!

Woohoo for running outside. It was so nice out there this morning. Yeah, ummm you're fast.

Lily, are you kidding me? How can I be friends with you when you are average 7.10 miles? Come on! Geesh! **smile**

I'm looking at your PRs, and I think maybe I should return my running shoes. Holy cow girl! :) xoxo

ha! Jen one of these weekend mornings we'll have to meet up for a Provo canyon run or something. It would be super fun

dOOM! or varoom... Should be extra nice tomorrow! Ya!

Lily, hmmm, I'll have to think about that one. I would LOVE it. I could run 8 for your 12. :)

saw your FB comments and I resemble that! Lol I swear sasha needs to incorporate his blog into Facebook so I'm not missing out on things over here.

Walter Brown the brown bagger.

You amaze me.

Nice miles today... lapping the cute gals can be difficult for some of us...

Awesome Lily!

How nice for you to have somewhere to stay in St. George. I, for one, am tired of the inflated hotel prices on that weekend.

i hope you get in!

suuuuunshiiiiine.

Goooooodddd luck for the lottery. I need to go register right now. I hope I hope I hope.

Men are idiots. I don't believe in getting chicked. I pretty much assume that most women AND men are faster than me.

Lilyfied!

I'm still trying to decide on St. George. I will probably put in for it.

Ha! I would be cheering you on with each pass, then I would use your speed to try and push myself a little harder. Poor little guy -

Good luck with the lotto.

If that thing with your parents doesn't work out, you can stay with me and Scott in a van down by the river.

JD you're a good sport :)

Burt hmmm a van down my the river with you and Scott? Will Santa be there?

Did this man you were chicking happen to be running w/ no shirt, have a hairy back & the ragnar symbol shaved in it???

If she did, it was by a Burtwannabe. I know I've never been chicked.

I love it...nice miles

nice miles lady! Hey I am still having back pain and it sounds similar to yours. Mine is my lower back, right side- it's hard to explain where I feel it but I would say it's like where my butt meets my back. What do you think helped you out the most in getting better? I've looked up and been doing stretches hopefully that helps.

Thanks Gdoc! :)

Leandra sorry to hear you are hurting. It's a little depressing. I had what is called sacroiliitis.-That would make sense for you since you recently had a baby. Go google it. Don't run. I would just bike for several weeks until it heals. Or go see a Dr. This is no good, sorry girl!

nice 10 miler lily. :)

Nice. You outran the treadmill.

So, between conference sessions yesterday, my 8 yo wanted to look at some of the pictures I've posted on my blog. We found that one I did of you and Alanis Morissette. I asked if she thought it was the same person, and she said yes. LOL!

LOL! Thanks for making my morning. That was a good laugh! :)

Ha Ha, you're probably the only one that's tested the treadmill that fast!

That treadmill speed thing will never be a problem for me. :) Speedy!

I guess they don't want mere humans trying to run that fast.

blasted treadmills at the gym.

that's kinda cool to know you're fitter than your treadmill...it's not built for fast folks!

Sometimes it's our hatred for something that drives us to continue to try and master it :)

Nice work Lily! Glad to see you back on top of your game.

Smack away, it deserves it.

use it. abuse it.

it really is the worst. Yet it burns so many cals that I can't quite give it up. And good x training like you say.

I hate injuries, I am such a baby when I'm injured. I cry all the time and not from the pain!

I feel bad for Julie. No fun at all.

viiiiiiiiiiiiibe!

That sucks for Julie. Injuries are the pits.

Where is that muscle? Is that leg, foot, or back?

Good of you to be there for her! Hopefully its a good thing to see where you've come from to where you are now. Keep it up. :)

Jun, the pirformis is in the glute. Medius to be exact. When it tightens up, it hurts like a motha...

And thank you Dorsi, I am trying. :)

Hey, Lily, you are the bestest. I felt much better after talking to you. I just realized I need to give it more time. And thanks everyone else for the encouragement! I don't have anything to log on my blog, but I check all of your awesomeness out every day. Keep up the good times! I am living vicariously through you.

You are a freak! Only Obsessive compulsive runners cry when they hear about their friends injuries preventing them from running. I did cry when I watched St. Ralph though. It wasnt even a true story, why am I crying? oh, btw, great workout.

If I wasn't running a marathon in just over a week I'd come run the 5k with you, or should I say behind you. I hate 5k's so I rarely run them, but I would also really like to see where I am right now for that distance. Nice workout today!

That's a lot of 5k races in one weekend. They must be a big hit.

Thanks Walt!

Carina definitely one of these days soon we should all run a race together. I like running them with Allie because she's fun and funny and runs quick! I love to try and pace her. It's HARD though.

Jun you should check out the Utah running website with the race list. There is a bunch of 5k's this weekend. It's crazy. I just hope it doesn't rain. The wheeler farm 5k is on a dirt trail so that means MUD! Mud fights muwhahahahaha!

Nice workout Lily! I hope the 5K goes well for you, I think you will surprise yourself!!

Do it! Just buy something cool with the prize money...

I'd recommend Wheeler Farm. If it continues to snow, that would be your best bet.

mud run tomorrow. mud!

It's not like it is SUPER cold, but that snow is sow wet, like slush, and just deep enough that it would be miserable running outside. You definitely made the right choice. I'll probably make the wrong one.

Jun choose the right! :) don't do it!

I have found that if I wear my Burt mask, no one ever talks to me. Occasionally I get a high five, but that's it.

Merri - you're about to get a closed fist high five right to the temple.

What exactly would the Burt mask look like?

I have several ideas....

it's furry.

with sweat beads