making a comeback!

Roads were slick and icey, but it was really pretty and nice out. The run felt hard, I hope the last couple of weeks have not caused me to loose too much fitness. Glad I got it in, now I'm off to attempt taking my kids on a four wheeler/sledding ride by my self??? Not sure if it's smart of me but hopefully this snow won't last forever so we may as well take advantage of it while we can!

Nice run today, I actually was feeling really good and pushed the pace, I thought a lot....  At the times that I checked the time on my ipod there were times that said in the 7 min. range (can't remeber the specifics) and then several in the 8 min range and then averaged in the 9 min. range, and felt good the whole time?  So when I got home and saw that my average pace was 9:5? something I was very disappointed.  I think that maybe it is giving me false info because one time that I had pushed the button and it told me I was in the 9:?? something range and 2 mins. later up to 12:?? and I KNOW that I didn't slow much if any.  So I still feel like this was a great run and that I pushed hard, but either way I'm not sure if I trust the info? 

Maybe a garmin is in my future??

I haven't made it out yet but I'm going to try the blog now and committ to getting it done and run later approach today. So I hope to get in another nice 6-7 miles today, wish me luck!

Well I got it done! Seven miles! Average pace 9:35? I don't know what to think so I'm just not going to worry about it. I really don't think that the effort was as good as the other day but the pace was faster? I wonder if it has something to do with changing my sensor back and forth between different shoes, o well? Based on how I felt and effort today was still a good run and I may not have pushed as hard, I did get a good workout! Just glad to put some miles up on the board. Plan is to finish the week strong and then get back into my groove!!!

The sun came out today and it felt sooo nice! I had to take my jacket off about a half mile into the run. What a difference it made to see and FEEL the warmth of the sun. Even though the run wasn't easy, it was enjoyable. I should have went a little farther and made it six and more like seven that's just where I ended up when I got to the drive way. It's been a long exhausting week and I was ready to be done but still glad to have gotten out. The only bad thing about the run was the DOGS! Right now they are a four letter word in my book! Today I crossed five, yes FIVE pairs of dogs. By pairs I mean two at a time running towards me with teeth bared and ears back. Granted two of the pairs were the same that I met coming and going but still I feel like I had my fair share of the four legged creatures today! There are these two that I usually only encounter on Sats. (they must only get let out on Sat. or so I thought) but they were out yesterday and today. I still haven't bought me any pepper spray, but when if I start to carry some I know that I wouldn't hesitate to let them have a closer look!

TGIF and happy running everyone! I hope we all get to see this SUNSHINE through tomorrow!!!

The weather here was beautiful again today! Pushed through the run with a lot of different things on my mind today? Just glad it is Sat. but wish the weekends lasted longer!

I got out for a quick 5. Nice temps. but a little wind from the north that put a little chill through me because I was dressed pretty light! Not a dog problem to speak of today! That never happens! Maybe my luck is changing! Yet another crazy week.... I'm hoping to get to St. George on Thurs. and I'll try to get some running in down there. That would be a nice change and I'm so due to get out of the house and maybe relax a bit. My oldest daughter is coming home from college to take care of my other two girls and do the dressing changes on Jamie and all the other fun stuff that she needs. I'm really looking forward to it! But the oldest daughter called today and didn't sound good at all... Influenza is running rampant around here, I hope that she doesn't have it and that she will be up the job of taking over for me for a few days!!!

It finally felt spring for a minute and I was able to enjoy what I think was the perfect temp. for running!  It was around 45-50 degrees no wind and some sunshine!  Now it is windy and overcast and you can feel the storm blowing in!  O well it was good while it lasted and we can hope for more and more ofo this to come!

I managed 2 miles on Thurs. before leaving to go to St.george for the weekend, pretty pathetic week of running.... I think that I am going to be cutting back a little bit on the running for the time being, but I will continue to blog some and love all the support and great comments that I get and hear as I follow along with you all!

Nice temps out and sunny, got it done today!

two on the treadmill.

Got the run in, glad for that. Seems that the weather is SLOWLY warming up, greatful for that!

lovely running weather this afternoon!