Patience, the NEW Endurance Sport!

1:08:12, ave 13:38, best 9:07, Splits- 14,:12, 13:57, 13:43, 14:11, 13:00

Recovery run.  My legs were tired but OK.

Bad news last night.  Kylee's (she's my SIL on the blog) dad died last night.  He was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myloid Leukemia) about 3 weeks ago.  They were unable to treat him because of a blood disorder he had.  The doc's at Huntsman just treated the symptoms as best they could and tried to make him comfortable.  Kylee's mom died in October of 2007 after a 17 year battle with breast cancer.  Needless to say she is feeling pretty bad.  I am SO sad for her and all of her brothers and sisters.

** Around the world abs (10 each) and 55 minutes of yoga.  Oh yeah, and I did the push-up test.  I could only do 4 girl push-ups.  WIMP!!!

58:50, ave 11:46, best 8:41, splits-12:09, 11:28, 12:48(strong headwind and a STEEP hill), 11:27, 11:30

I made my goal for an "easy" run day according to McMillins calculations.  I was supposed to be between 11:30 and 12:00.  I was very tired this morning, even though I slept in until 10:00 AM!  No, that is not a typo. 

Kim and I had a nice run with a light snow falling and clear roads.  There was a stiff head wind in the third mile as we went up a steep hill.  That was rough.  I kept getting stabbed in the eyes by sharp little snow flakes.  They looks so innocent! 

I must remember that cold cereal before a run is not the best choice ;)  I need to get to the store.  We are totally out of fresh fruit and vegetables.

I did the push up test, yoga and the Around the World core workout last night.  I have got to get serious about the rest of my body :)

Have a GREAT day :) xoxoxoxoxo

56:15, ave 11:15, best 10:00, Splits- 12:00, 11:30, 11:00, 10:30, 10:00

Alright I am a big ol' wimp!  David was doing inventory all night last night and so I did not sleep one little bit.  I guess his snoring is like a lullaby for me and with out it...no sleep :(   So... I did not get up to run this morning to do my long run :(  Oh well, flexibility is key to success!!  I had to hit the TM.  I found a game to play with myself.  I had to run a full mile before I could get off for a few minutes for a treat.  Mile one treat was a trip to the potty ;)  Mile 2 was check email really fast.  Mile three was start a load of laundry, and mile 4 was a big glass of water and watch the commercials from the couch! ;)  Am I a dork or what?? Each time I got back on, I increased my pace by 30 seconds.  I don't know if there is a name for this type of workout but I will call it, "Marion is lame and has to trick herself into running on the treadmill" workout.  It has been snowing here all morning.  It is a really good thing that snow is so beautiful!!! ;)

Lot's of love to you all!!  xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Wk 1 day 1 push up challenge- maxed out at 5 and a 1/2 ;)  These are wimpy girl ones!  I am a dork and a wimp!

I had five planned but my hamstrings do not like the TM yesterday and my left ham was irritated today.  I ran outside, a super slow jog up hill to give my ham a rest.  I stopped and stretched once and it feels OK now, just a titch sore.  I am going to baby it for as long as it is whining at me.  If it is still bugging my Monday, I will go see Dr Brady.  Last January I pulled it running on the treadmill.  From what Dr Brady explained to me, I am a toe runner, hence the calf problems.  When I get on the treadmill, it forces my hams to work more than they are used to.  If I set the treadmill to an incline, I force myself on to my toes and create some relief for the hams.  Yesterday in mile 4, I started to notice my hams and increased the incline for mile 5.  I think all will be well, but I am going to be cautious for the rest of the week ;D

Happy almost Weekend!!!

46:00/13:56 ave

1 to 2 inches of snow last night have made for a slick and icy road condition this morning.  Since the treadmill is out, I am going to wait until we get back from the Draper Temple open house after noon.  We are taking the kids out of school to go :)  Fun times :)

** wE HAd a great time with the kids today.  No lines, no wait.  We arrived in the parking lot at 9am and were back in  our car to go home at 10am.  Perfect.  We shopped at Old Navy and had lunch at Chili's.  GREAT TIME!  Note- all old Navy's kids clearance is 50% off the lowest marked down price ;)

1:03:12, ave 12:38, best 8:15, Splits-12:56, 13:30, 12:56, 12:39, 11:09

The left ham was fine for the whole run except for the last 1/2 of a steep down hill at about 4.5 miles in.  It just ached a bit, just enough to know that it was there.  I am going to add one mile a day on the treadmill to help strengthen the ham.

Have a very happy Valentines Day!  We are going to stay home with the boys.  The girls all have plans :)  Let them fight the crouds!

xoxoxoxoxo

I have to keep reminding myself that February is my rest month for the year.  I am not worried about any particular goals in February, just making it through this STUPID month :D  There was a nice layer of DEATH all over the roads when I got up to run, so I did my Week one Day 2 of the push up challenge.  I am going to run one mile on the treadmill this morning and then 2 this afternoon, one at a time.  I don't want to hurt my ham.  I will set the treadmill to an incline.  I'll also do my core work out as soon as I am done here. :)  "Go with the flow.  Be flexible!  NO STRESS!!!"

*** tried to run on the treadmill...the left ham is MAD!!!... I am going to go try a mile outside and see if I die :)***

Coolest thing ever.  David and & pulled into Bajio last night after the temple and you will never guess who was in line in front of us?  Mary Ann!  We had our Valentine dinner with her and had a GREAT time.  She is such a cutie :)  No, we don't get to go out tonight.  Valentines will be spent with our four youngest, watching Madagascar II :)  We are going to have a blast! ;)  Yes, I am trying to convince myself this is true!  I want to go to a movie with David, but no luck.

Oh and by the way- David wants a nick name.  I am always saying, Kelli "with an I", Scott "who is married to Kelli".  Tyler "Shepherd, married to Kellie with an ie".  Kellie "with an ie married to Tyler." Larry, "Mr. Smooth".  Michelle, "the speedy chick".  Paul, "Michelle's husband".  Kelly "with a Y who is in love with Jon".  Maurine... "Tarzan".  Leslie "my runner friend who's son in law had the stroke and we went to the luau."  He actually he knows who you are a lot better now, but he wants a nickname.  He came up with David "with a U" or David with the double d's.  I assumed he was referring to the two d's in his name, but he was referring to my double d's.  He was cracking me up last night. ;D  OH- and I think I have a commitment to start running from him.  I sure hope he does it!  We spent $105 on running shoes almost a year ago, and it is making me MAD!  He promised me a six month try with running and I only got 2 weeks last year.  He's dead meat if he doesn't get to it!!

Week 1 Day 2, max at 5 girly push-ups :)  Around the World Core workout (12 each).

*** I got 5 miles in outside this afternoon!  Heaven :)  1:05/ave 13:06, best 9:21, Splits- 13:21, 14:01, 12:55, 12:55, 12:18

Oh yeah-

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!