Moving Forward

So today did not feel very good at all, my plan was to run 6 but too pick up my pace in the middle to about 8:30 - 9:00 mm. Needless to say that did not happen. Then to top it off I don't know what I was thinking when I packed my gym bag this morning, but I was obnoxiously overdressed for the weather. There was a nice breeze though that made it so I didn't totally die. By the last couple of mile I was feeling a bit better. 

6 miles - 56:13

laps: 9:10 (I think my garmin was not right, because this mile hurt the most) 9:44 (surprised it was not over 10:00) 9:28, 9:39, 9:14, 8:58.

Had a much better run tonight, even though my hips were hurting most of the run. I timed it perfect the wind didn't start until the very end of my run, and the rain started on the drive home :) I have to hurry I'm taking my youngest daughter to my oldest daughter's house. They are going on a  Disney cruise tomorrow. It's my oldest daughter anniversary. So my youngest daughter will be there to help with the kids and babysit when they go out. 

8.1 miles - 1:12:43

laps: 9:26, 9:04, 9:04, 9:00, 8:53, 8:48, 8:41, 8:51, last .1 9:24

My run today didn't feel real great, but it was not terrible either. I ran the lower part of the Ogden River Parkway, around the 21st. pond twice, then back. I ran to the underpass at Washington Blvd. because yesterday when I ran the upper part, (The last part of the Marathon) it was flooded under Washington blvd. They have had to divert the marathon before because of this, and it's a shame because there is springy boards to run on under Washington blvd. Anyway they have cleared the water so it should be good. The bright purple flowers were in bloom also, I hope they stay for the marathon, seems to me they were in bloom last year during the marathon.

My second husband is moving out this weekend... :( now I will be back to more chores for me. Does anyone feel sorry for me LOL. Have to say I'm really going to miss having him doing all my cooking and cleaning of the kitchen, it was paradise while it lasted. 

7:00 miles - 1:06:47

laps: 9:24, 9:29, 9:36, 9:21, 9:53, 9:28, 9:35,

Felt about the same as yesterday, not great, but not terrible. Hip and pelvis, lower back seem to be aching alot more. Ran the upper part of the parkway, out onto the road for a bit to get a bit longer of a run. There were tons of people out on the parkway. Saw all my regulars... first the guy in the wheel chair, I helped him up a hill once so now he always waves or smiles at me as we pass. Then there is the middle age lady that walks with her parents and dog, they always smile and wave at me.  New was a bride getting her pictures taken at the flower garden at the MTC park, and some guy wearing a rubber shirt. Don't know if this is a new fashion statement.

9 miles - 1:22:04

laps: 9:25, 9:12, 9:26, 9:21, 9:10, 8:59, 8:56, 8:58, 8:37

Took it slow and easy tonight. My right hip is still buggn' don't know if it's just arthritis or something more. I had read on someone's blog about making protein bars etc. to save money and I found this recipe the other day in the back of a magazine as I was stretching at the gym. I have not made it so I can't say whether they are good or not. But is someone makes them before me let me know if you like them.

4:33 miles - average 9:33

Homemade Nutrition: Delphene's Protein Bar Recipe

By: Ironeline Archive

3 1/2 cups rolled oats

1 1/2 cups dried milk

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 cup light syrup

2 scoops protein powder

2 large egg whites or 1 egg

1 1/4 cup orage juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup raisins or dried fruit and chopped.

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper and preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix all the ingredients thoroughlt. Spread onto sheet, press cutting lines in to make 10 pieces. Bake 15 minutes until golden brown, cut apart, then cool and wrap. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.