making a comeback!

Michelle, thanks for the comments. Did your hubby get some new shoes? Does he have and interest in running some races? Congrads on the big mile month for December. Maybe you both run the St.George marathon this year. You are off to a great start in getting ready, good base for miles.

Stay Cool, not freezing, B of BS Rools out. (The thing is, how do you not freeze in this darn weather?)

Way to start off the year! Braving the elements too! GREAT JOB!!!

YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!! Omigosh I am so happy to hear that you are going to do the Painters half. You are totally ready!

And by the way, YOU will be the one pacing me, I think.

Great job on 8 on the first day of '08. Kind of poetic, or maybe I'm just tired. ;)

Good luck with the Painters 1/2 - you will do great!!!

It's good that you listen to your body. Sometimes running is the thing to do, but other times you need the extra sleep.

Great sleep time - I am not getting any!! Sometimes a day or two off helps both the body and the mind.

I don't know how you keep it up on your schedule! I think you are wise to listen to your body.

About your daughter...Tom is from Ephraim and I am from Manti, so she is moving to our old stompin' gounds! We loved growing up down there! Our son went to a quarter of Snow College before he went on his mission. He loved it down there! Hopefully she will love it too! She is kind of use to the small town feeling so she should do great. Sometimes the big city kids aren't so happy down there.

Don't be hard on yourself, you deserve a day off! You'll have to look at my blog for laughs- I was also up 'til 2 and took a nap today- ha! Can't believe your daughter is moving out on her own. Are you freaking out?

You havent had a real break for a while! You deserve it. Enjoy your sleep tonight!

I agree that it does sound like you needed the sleep more. Hope you get a little more rest soon, wonder woman!

Nice job getting the run in early. Sounds like it was a great run and the rest did you good! I'm suprised you sleep as well as you do for working night shifts. Jim is always messed up going between his nights on & off! You are amazing!! Not sure about your hubby's foot, but I wonder if he's pronating and rolling on the outside of his foot- maybe he needs motion control shoes? Take that for what its worth- I know nothing!! Have a great day Michelle!

Great job!! I do not know how you do it, working nights and trying to raise a family. I agree with Christi on the shoes - I think that they can cure almost anything. Maybe I need a new pair too.

What a rough night, Michelle. I'm so sorry - I hate nights like that. I'm still up at least once every night to nurse, so I completely sympathize! Great job running - looks like you're really gonna be ready for your 1/2!! Bring it on!

Good run, Michelle! Sorry about the rough nights. Boy that really adds up! You are so cute running with your hubby all the time. You used to be so sad that you had no running buddy, and look! Now you have the best running buddy possible. It just goes to show--if you keep at it, the running buddy will come...

Sorry, no advice from me! I am definitely not qualified in that arena. But, just wanted to cheer you on. Great job running through what sounds like a tough, windy route. Good luck in your training!

Well, from you training, you could run another long run next weekend and have a week to taper. Question first, how long did it take you to recover from the last 10 plus miler? Also, a factor is how hard you are running them and what your goals are at Painters? I think Sasha mentioned to start with Lybi? I ususally run a hard run on the tuesday before a half marathon, two days easy and then friday real easy with a shorter than normal run.

Your ready, you will do fine.

Great job! Wind is the worst!! You are doing such a great job and will be fine at Painters. I ran my second 1/2 marathon with my longest run only being a 10 miler. I do not recomend it, but I felt good until the last mile. You are going to do fantastic!!

You've done a lot of great 10 milers. I have no doubt you will be fine! You may need a wheelbarrow to carry me in at some point, but you will be fine!

Ted (Armyrunner) gave me some advice on my Thurs. blog about how to taper for this thing. Check it out.

Good run on the treadmill!! Awesome sleep!!! Have a great weekend!!

Michelle, good plan for the taper. I would suggest a few striders on a couple of those days. Good luck at the race, you wil do great, be brave, be strong, you are trained and ready.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

Nice mileage this week- even with your busy life (holidays, daughter moving out- etc) You are STRONG! Good job on the toning too. So you got new shoes? What kind? I plan on getting some soon, still deciding which ones... (oh yeah, and sorry- no great tapering/training advice here, I'll leave that to the pros!)

Tom helped me decide how to taper for Painter's. Here is what I have planned. Mon. 5, Tues. 5, Wed. 2-3, Thur. 4, Fri. 0, Sat. Race day. I'm not sure if that is what everyone would do, but if it works for Tom it works for me. I still don't know what is going on with my friend. Hopefully I will know this week and I will let you know. I would like to run with you and Lybi, but not quite sure I could keep up with you. I'm looking forward to meeting you in person!

After Tom read my comment he said I could probably do a bit less than four on Thurs.

Michelle, any chance of taking the shoes back if you don't really like them? Some stores will take them back for exchange. I like you taper plan, I did not see ice cream as part of the plan? You can ice injuries from the inside out!

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

I just got home from work and a meeting and decided that if you had blogged a run today then I would go (for some random reason). Of course you are the last one to have blogged! So I guess I am going out for a run! Thanks a lot! :)

No painters half for us, maybe next year. We have several races and mini trips planned, Moab for Sylvie, Odgen marathon, possible Rock n Roll Marathon San Diego, Bryce Canyon Half, St. George, etc. Trying to stretch our vacation bucks after the Hawaii trip. By the way, is your daughter still running, that 9 minute mile?

Stay cool as ice cream, B of BS Rools out

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Michelle,

I don't know if you noticed on my blog or not, but my buddy, Beth, has decided to hold off on the 1/2. I would love to run with you if you are still planning on doing Painter's.

You're running Painters?!!! How awesome! You'll be great, Michelle! Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!

Good job getting out! Keep popping the airborne or whatever you need to do to NOT get sick! Hope Callzee kicks it soon! Hey- do I actually have to RUN and make myself sore to get in on some of this ice (cream) therapy? hee hee..

You will be great at Painters! I wish I could be there to meet everyone. Thank you for your words of encouragement - I'm really going to try! Have a great week.

Good job Michelle! That's a great pace for a 5 miler. Plus look at all that sleep. Good girl!

Here is some info on striders http://www.runningtimes.com/rt/articles/?id=8732&page=1&c=359

Great run today!! I am sorry you have to go to work tonight. You are amazing!!

I love being pleasantly surprised by warmer weather, too. Hope work goes well tonight.

The parkway runs from about 21st south, to 8700 south along the Jordan River. It picks up again at about 106th south and runs to 137000 south. We live about 30 seconds off the parkway in Murray. Great place to run in the summer with water fountains, bathrooms and no need to worry about cars.

Painters is getting close, are you excited?

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

Nice run w/ strides & all! You are doing so great- you are gonna rule at Painter's!!! Ok- I will promise I'll decide by Friday if I'm doing the 5k or 1/2. On today's run I was thinking 5k. But it would be fun to run the 1/2 with you. I just wish I hadn't been so lazy this winter, then I'd be in better shape! I'm bummed Lybi may not make it...

Way to get out there today!! Your doing such a great job! Paula and I only get cat calls when our friend Tami runs with us - Take it as a complement!

Michelle,

Maybe the cat calls came from peeling off too many extra layers! :)

Tom and I aren't going to be able to make it to the blog party the night before Painter's. We'll have to hook up some way so we know how to meet the morning of the race. Just know that if I can't keep up with you please just go for your best! I don't want to be slowing anyone down. Hopefully we will be close to each other's level, but it's hard to know since we have never ran together. I wonder if anyone else will be joining us.

He probably thought you were hot stuff! As obnoxious as cat calls are, and no matter what the intentions really are, I take them as meaning that I am a TOTAL HOTTIE! Ha! I'm delusional, I know...It makes it more fun, though!

Oh please Shauna, you are totally cute! Of course they are saying that, you too Michelle! And good job getting out!

I agree Michelle- you're a hottie! Let it go to your head (but be a little offended at the same time) That's what I do- LOL! However, I'm WAY over due on any cat calls...hum...Anyway- sounds like a beautiful run w/ the light snow fall. Make the best of today!!! (and hey- maybe 'cause its early in the morning and I'm feeling fresh- but today the 1/2 sounds kinda appealing. I'll let you know tomorrow! I know I'm annoyingly (word?) indecisive!)

OK- knowing that you're trying to get out today too will help motivate me! My goal is to run for 1.5 hr. today. I have to get out the door no later than 2pm. There- I just made that goal, but I'm sticking to it! You'll have to razz me if it doesn't happen. YOU have a fabulous run today- I know you will!!

You are right on the sleep. I say sometimes the miles have to give a little when the sleep doesn't happen like we would like it to. For some reason I could not sleep last night. I don't know if it is because of my 11 miles yesterday, thinking of getting up at 5:30 to get today's in or what. All I know is that I sat up and read until about 1:00. Then I thought I might as well unload the dishwasher. So one thing led to another and I got my kitchen clean at about 2:00 this morning. (Too bad I didn't have a mopping machine to be helping me out.) Anyway, 5:30 rolled around and there was no way I was getting out of bed. I knew that meant giving up miles for today, but to me, my sanity is more than just running. (Blasphemy, I know!)

No Kim I think that our families thank us for it, at least mine does sleep makes for a happy mom and if your house is like mine, ain't nobody happy if momma ain't happy!!!

Great job on getting a lovely 5 miler in. And you just called it easy! Keep up the awesome training!

Great run, as usual. Good job getting it in, especially when your kids had other plans. Im proud of you for chosing your priorities. What are your longs runs up to now? 11?

You & I both! Sorry I didn't hold up my 1.5 hr promise. Bascially I procrastinated getting out the door until I only had an hour. I plan on doing 10-12 on Sat. I'm going to register for the 1/2 tomorrow!!!! Can't wait to run it with you!

Nice job on the long run! I'm excited to see how you and Kim do down at Painters. You've both certainly put in the training so I expect it will be a great day for both of you and hopefully all of the FRBers.

Thanks Tom, can't wait to meet you both and am soo looking forward to running with Kim (if I can keep up!) I hope that we can both come home with the gold!

Hey Michelle, I hope I can keep up with you! I just want you to know that I am all for you doing your very best! Even if that means leaving me in the dust. You have one,(at least), up on me...my longest run up to the race will be my 11 miler two days ago.

Wooo-Hooo! Excellent long run. You sound so much more chipper that I was when I finished my 12 miler. You might just surprise yourself with your time, girl!

Thats great that you got out and got it done. I always feel like I am just chasing my running partners shadow. But without her I would definitely not get out and get it done. Have a great day off.

Michelle, when are you going to up date your short term and long term goals? You've been running over 25 miles a weeks for a while and you are going to run a half this month. So what's next? I am excited to know. If you don't know that's fine. I am a bit like that myself. Finaly, I decided that I want to run more halfs. But, I am still trying to find races. I've found one so far. Most are on Sundays.

You are one hard working gal. It's always fun to read your blog.

Excellent job Friday on that long run! Do you mean to tell me you did it all without food or water?! And you ran again today. I'd say you're in great shape for Saturday! So you got new saucony's? I ended up w/ Mizunos, put a 12 miler on them and really liked them. What is your goal for Saturday? Can't wait to see ya!

Good job, Michelle. You and your hubby are such a cute couple!

You asked about the get together- the latest is that we're meeting at Steve Hoopers. He was nice enough to offer to host at his new house. I think it will be similar to Mik'L party. Steve will provide pasta- everyone else to bring a side dish. I'm still going to try to find some good pants this week to wear. (ok that was random... hee hee)

Gotta' love husbands who help motivate us. I can't believe your hubby hasn't joined the blog yet.

I kind of feel like a kid at Christmas. Counting down the days until Saturday. Weird....running 13 miles/Christmas? What's up with that? See you soon! Hope this week of tapering is enjoyable. I am actually going to do about the same as you with the taper. 5,4,3,2,1. Blast Off!

Happy taper! Good luck this weekend!!!

You have been doing really good lately! Lots of miles. You will be ready for the weekend for sure. Is Ted going to do the 5k? I guess I'll see you at the party!

Good job Michelle. Let the taper begin!

Great job getting out despite all the obstacles!

I am feeling a little the same. I think when I have ran a half marathon before I did it "just to finish". This is really the first time I've had some goals in mind and have been working towards something. I think I am a little nervous about disappointing myself. I think it's OK to have a little pre-race jitters, it's part of the whole race package, even though the only person we are racing against is ourselves. Did you get my cell phone number in a personal email message to you? Hopefully I'll be able to drop by the party for a few minutes and we can make some plans. T minus 4 days and counting!

Hey Michelle & Kim- sounds like we all have the pre-race jitters. I have come to expect them. I've run quite a few races and still get nervous before every one. I'm just telling myself I'm going on a long run w/ friends. I'm mostly nervous about disappointing myself because I haven't really trained well for this run. But hey- I'm thinking of it as a winter training run- great way to kick off 2008! You girls on the other hand are READY! You have been consistent and are well trained. You're gonna do GREAT!

I think your feelings are all normal. You have trained and prepared and you will have wonderful experience on Saturday. It will be a great start to your year of running. I'm jealous because you are all going to have such a fun time. GOOD LUCK!

I am the queen of pre-race jitters! Check out my "mileage" last week before the marathon. It was really hard to do any running, and I kept psyching myself out too. It's totally normal. You are prepared, and I know you'll do great!

Michelle you'll be just fine for the race. There is really nothing much in the way of training that you can do the week before that is going to affect your fitness level. More common are those runners who overdo it the days leading up to a race and then bomb out on the race. Even if you did no running at all until the race you would do great.

That being said I totally agree that a taper is tough and can make you a little crazy sometimes. It's also common for mystery aches and pains and a perception of dead legs to show up during this week.

I'm excited to see how your FRB running gang of 5 (I think 5 right? Maybe 4 if Lybi has to bail :() will do.

I am so impressed you are going for it the weekend! I am anxious to read all the race reports. I am proud of you for sticking to your game plan and taking it easy this week (well, the treadmill can never be labeled "easy"...) I agree with your temperature assessment. Freezing is definitely not on my list of things that make me happy. And it happens so easily!! Just keep up the positive thinking and you are going to be great. You have done the work, now "enjoy" the fruits.

Awesome job!! Way to get it done on a busy day! Good Luck this weekend, your will be fantastic!!

Michelle, I agree with you on the cold thing, under 10 degrees, do the legs really warm up? what is the risk of injury with cold muscles if you slip. I never worry about pace when that cold, just run on the treadmill or slow outside.

Good luck this weekend, most important, give it a great effort and have fun.

B of BS Rools out

you will have a great race. Remember your just running against yourself! your going to have a great race!

Not wimpy by any means!! Good job getting on the treadmill and getting it done. You will be just fine on Saturday - not to worry!

I am bailing...I'm SO SORRY! I wish I could be there, but I'm just not well enough. I can't wait to see how you do! Don't keep us waiting too long with that race report!

Michelle- Can't wait to see ya tomorrow! What time do you get in town? I'm going to "private message" my numbers to you again so you have them. Its been cold here so bring a variety of clothes. I'll see ya at Steve's tomorrow night!

I am so sorry that your daughter is having medical issues. This definitely falls under the "more important than running" category. I hope you both recover well from this experience.

Hope everything continues to get better. Our prayers are with you guys. Sorry about having to miss the race. I know this isn't much but it will be cold and not that much fun anyways.

I hate the feeling of being in the hospital when you don't know who long you'll be there, what's wrong, and you or a loved one is in pain. That's no fun. I hope you and your family are able to make it back home soon. Don't even think worry about the race. There will always be more races. Take care.

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. As you already know, she is getting some of the best care in the world. ( I am a little partial to the anesthesia dept ) I hope that everything goes well and that you are all back home and doing well soon!!

I'm sorry about your daughter. We just recently visited Primary's with my little Stockton and it is an amazing place. Just know that you and your family will be in our prayers.

Michelle, My love and prayers for you and your family! We look forward to hearing a great surgery and recovery report from you soon! PCMC is definitely the place to be when a child needs medical help. I will miss having you with me and will think of your family through this run!

Michelle hang in there! Family is so much more important then this race. there is always another race. keep up the good spirits.

Hope everything goes well with your daugher! Prayers are with you!

Michelle

So very sorry about your daughter! She needs you more than the race does that is for sure. You are doing an awesome job keeping priorities straight. cody and I have your in our prayers. Hope all goes smoothly and you are home again soon.

Yikes! She must have been really really sick to necessitate a trip to the ER, and even a surgery! I hope and pray she will be better soon.

Oh Michelle! So sorry about your daughter. Thank goodness she has a great nurse mom who takes the best care of her! I'll be thinking about you and praying for your daughter to recover FAST!! R-E-A-L-L-Y will miss you tomorrow! Call me if by some stroke of luck you can make it- you still would run great I'm sure!

God's speed, is this your 9 minute a mile daughter? Pray everything is ok.

B of BS Rools out

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers, they are greatly appreciated! Hope you all have a great party and that the FBR RULES at Painters !!!!

Can't wait to read the reports!!!

I'm glad the surgery went well. Don't stress too much about getting a run in, you might need sleep more right now. Of course, running is also a stress reliever...just listen to your body. I'll be praying for you and your daughter.

Keep us posted Michelle, hugs to you and your family. I live right near the U, if you need anything please call (801) 359-2253.

Bonnie

Glad things are going okay. We missed you last night and today, although I guess Kim never even saw Christi! So they (obviously) didn't run together at all. Kind of a bummer! I think Christi ended up around 1:55 and Kim around 2:05, really great times in my book! I totally missed both of them coming in even though I was watching for them. I hope you guys get to go home soon and that everything will be okay! You'll have to plan to come down in March for the Spectrum 10K.

Okay, I am hogging the "recent comments" board, but one more wont hurt. Nice job getting a few miles in when you obviously and understandably have a lot on your mind. Im impressed with your umph and drive. SOOO glad to hear your daughter is recovering well. What a wonderful mom you are. I am keeping you and her in my prayers. Try get some rest this weekend!

Just caught up and heard about the surgery. I'm glad everything went well. Glad you could get in a few miles to relieve some stress.

Glad to hear that your daughter is doing better. I hope that you are able to head home soon.

Take care. I hope the weekend is uneventful and full of good healing.

Knowing that your daughter is doing well is better than any race report out there! Missed you a bunch! Our prayers continue with you and your family!

Hey Michelle! Was thinking of you TONS this weekend. Glad the surgery went well although it still sounds like a rough couple of days ahead. Glad you got out for a run. Maybe some of the SLC bloggies can give you some good routes to run around SLC for the next couple days. Looking forward now to the next race and chance to hang out!

Michelle, If you go out from the main entrance of the hospital and make a left and then run about 1/2 mile or so until you get to a complicated intersection (with a left hand turn lane - you might see a sign that says "Fort Douglas") over to your left ... follow "Fort Douglas Dr." until it ends, turn left, at the stop sign turn right. This will be Chipeta Way, this will take you to Arapeen where you continue left. You will end up on Sunnyside Drive (which is also Emmigration Canyon) - if you make a left you can go as far up the canyon as you want - there is a bike lane and it is pretty safe. It sounds complicated, but it really isn't - you can't go wrong, just follow the foothills of the mountains and you can find your way back.

Please call if you want me to give you some other routes ... or if you need anything at all. I am going grocery shopping tomorrow, I can pick up anything you need ... or you can come with me if you need a break.

Bonnie

Bonnie, You are so nice! I'm sure Michelle is very grateful for the help you have offered her! I love the people on this blog!

Sorry to hear about your daughter. I have spent many, many endless night up their at PCMC. Hope you don't have to stay to long because we both know how comfortable those bed are. Gook luck!

I hope things can all workout for the best for your family and especially your daughter. Kim and I will keep thinking about you in our prayers. Good luck with everything!

What a long few days its been for you & your family!! You're a trooper! Glad you can go home soon, sounds like it will still be touch & go for awhile though. Don't worry about running, I bet your body is thanking you for the break and you'll be fresh & strong when you get back out there. Hope you get home soon!

Oh yeah, to answer your questions I'm doing a 10k in Feb (can't remember name, its a small race) March I'm doing Spectrum 10k and April I'm planning on Striders w/ you!! (can't wait!) If you want to come down for Spectrum in March that is a nice downhill PR course and very scenic too. I ran it last year and really liked it.

Oh man! I am so sorry. Hope you guys can go home soon! I remember feeling that way when my little 2 year-old had pneumonia and was in the hospital for several days. It is no fun--there is no sleeping allowed! To make sure of it, they come in and take blood pressure every time you doze off. Sweet Jamie, I hope her recovery goes smoothly from here on out.

So glad you will be able to head home tomorrow. You have been through quite the ordeal. You seem to be hanging in there and hopefully everything will be better and back to normal for all of you soon.

Michelle, glad your daughter is doing better. Hope you get to go home soon!

Oh, Michelle. I haven't been able to run much lately (which makes me feel guilty about checking the blog) so I didn't hear about your daughter's surgery and complications. I'm so sorry. It sounds like an infection in her g-tube?? I hope she's doing okay. Even though she may be "used to it" - no one can possibly enjoy it! I wish Jamie a SPEEDY recovery and a successful outcome. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I know how awful it can be.

It is good to hear you are home. I am allway luckey enough to be able to drive home (45 min drive) and sleep in my own bed then go back up in the morning. I always think that helped especially on those really long stays.

So glad to hear you are home! What a crazy week for you! I'm sure that through the trials and tribulation you are in at the moment that there are some beautiful rainbows along with it. Our hard times always seem to be followed by some huge blessings. I hope you are seeing the blessings, it seems like you are. You and your family will be a part of our fast for February. I hope you feel of the love and prayers of all of us. Enjoy trying to have a more 'normal' routine for a bit!

To echo Josse- glad you're home! I know its still tough for you & Jamie for the next little while. I hope you are letting your friends & ward help you!? Good job getting in a fiver today!!!

I was just going to ask you a question and read your blog. Sorry to hear you have been at the hospital. I can't stand the thought of that place. I feel for you. I count my blessing everyday that we are not there. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

The biggest lesson I learned is to let people help! Good luck!

Glad you are home! Probably not as glad as you are! Jamie seems like she's pretty tough, but I hope she is coping with everything okay! Major props for getting out today!

Glad you are home! Enjoy your "downtime" before your daughter's next surgery. Let me know when you will be back in SLC again.

Glad you're home, your daughter is doing well, and that you're back into your routine! You are awesome!

Glad you are home and that everything seems to be getting back to normal for you. Good job on the 5 miles!

Welcome home, Michelle! You deserve a big ol' break. Hope somebody is around to pamper you while you guys get some rest before the next one. You're my hero!

Excellent- glad you got that smooth- clicking along feel today- those are treasured run days!

So glad you had a great run--nice pace!

nice run! any races coming up?

Great job today! Hope you have a great weekend!

Awesome job today!! I'm with you on the weather - Please come soon Spring!! Have a great weekend!!

Hey Michelle, My run today felt harder also, but was so enjoyable in the sun that it makes up for it!

Way to get out the door! That is usually the hardest part!

You finished up the week with some NICE mileage despite the rough start to your week- GREAT job! As always- you inspire me!

Hi Michelle! To answer your question I used to be quite a bit faster than Heather but she has caught me and I'm sure she could smoke me if she wanted to. I think a few factors sped her up: 1. she lost 20 lbs

2. she has been going to weight training class at gym 2x a week- her legs seem really strong and helps her w/ endurance running- she doesn't tire as easy

3. Lastly- what has helped BOTH of up speed up is running w/ faster people! About 1x a week we run w/ a group of seasoned gals who have all run Boston and they keep us on our toes

I think you are speedy! But if you want to get even faster maybe see if there's a faster person you can run with 1x a week. You may think you're slowing them down, but maybe it can be an easy run for them and a challenging run for you. Wish you lived closer, I'd drag you with us on our Sat. long runs!

Great job today! Sounds like you exercised your will power too! (I can't tell if my legs or my will power benefits more from running) Your mileage is awesome this week. Hope you enjoy some easy time before work tomorrow.

Good job getting out. If you've had a little less energy this week, I bet it's because of all the stress you've been dealing with. It takes a toll! You're storing up running highs for your next race, though, with your determination.

Way to stay positive and squeeze in any running possible! We've been having horrible wind lately too! Luckily it's coincided with warm temps, so I'm not too bitter. ;o)

Great job, Michelle! Every mile counts, and miles on challenging days count double.

Way to get in a run and some toning!! I need to follow your example!

Hey- I think you did a great job & esp. got some toning in too. The wind was CRAZY all over Utah yesterday from what I hear & saw! (and felt!) Hope things are going OK w/ Jamie? Thinking of you!

Good job today!! Hope things go well on Friday - drive safe!!

Michelle, way to keep it together, best for your family. By the way, I loved your reaction to the Maria thing.

Take Care, B of BS Rools out

I think you are doing amazing with everything you have going on! I hope everything goes well this weekend. How's Jamie doing? Hanging in there I'm sure. Way to sneak some miles in. I feel like going over 3 is hard right now!

Pat yourself on the back for being SuperMom AND getting in some runs! Be careful driving in those storms to & from SLC!

It would take more than two weeks to throw you off! You are doing great. Remember life happens. You are rolling with it well.

I still don't know how you do it all! There is a lot of stress involved with having an ill child! Luckily running is good for the body and the soul! Good luck at PCMC tomorrow.

Like I told Mik'L, every mile counts- great job! Good luck at Primary's tomorrow!

Nice job again. You do such a fantastic job balancing everything. Drive safe and hope all goes well tomorrow.

Hope all goes well tomorrow! Good job getting the runs in, you really know how to juggle!

Bonnie

I hope everything goes well at the hospital. You are a real trooper!

As with everyone else, I'm hoping tomorrow brings good news and a successful procedure. Good luck to both you and Jamie!

Actually, I didn't realize that it's a dr appt instead of some kind of procedure. I know you said that you'll need another surgery some time in the next month - I hope THAT goes well.

You are ambitious! Sledding wears me out. Very nice run today. Hope everything went well yesterday!

Wow! What an adventure! Sounds like you are catching up on having fun family time. Good job on your run, Michelle!

Don't worry about the run feeling hard. That just means you are training. Everyday can't be easy. You are doing great. And I better go to bed. Good night!

Hope you had fun w/ the kids on the sledding adventure- sounds fun. I guess Jamie's doing OK for now? Great job getting in the run today!!

Good for you to get out in the cold and get your run in. You are a fun mom to go out in this weather with the kids!

Hey Michelle- Just thinking of ya- hope things are good on the home front?

Hope you had a great weekend. Hope everything is going well for you and your family.

I also run with the Nike+ ipod. I've tried to sync it up several times but it always seems to be off. I think it works if you run the same pace as you sync it at but if you run faster or slower then you start to get false readings. I really like using it though because the online challenges keep me motivated.

Nice run today!! I have only had a couple of problems with my Nike+ipod, and the biggest was when I had to get a new foot pod after one month. The first couple runs were problematic but it is now working great. I would probably agree with everyone on the blog that the garmin is the best but it is also the biggest investment. Good Luck!

Nice Run Michelle! I KNOW you are fast. When we ran together back in Oct. or whenever that was- you were fast then & I'm sure you've gotten way faster. I love my Garmin, got it on amazon for a pretty good deal- I don't have the heart monitor- just the 205 I think..

I sometimes even doubt my Garmin. They all have little glitches now and then. But I love having it and think it is pretty reliable.

So you are either not marking your sleep hours or you are getting some really bad sleep time. You might have to join the sleep challenge.

I say just go by feel! If you were pushing the pace, I'm sure it was in the low 9's at least. Gadgets... Great job Michelle!

Michelle, nice workout, watch does not count in winter, effort always does. The temp, extra clothes, road conditions and blue hairs always make us slow in winter. Your still one of the WOWs.

Stay cool, b of bs rools out

Great run, Michelle! Way to get out and do seven! Sorry your ipod messed up.

Great job! I agree with the others: you can't always trust the gadgets, although the Garmin is great for calculating average pace. I'm not really one to talk, though: I am often too dependent on my Garmin.

Great run, Michelle!!! I agree about the watch not always being right. Even our garmin messes up occasionally. Sometimes when my husband downloads the information on the computer, it adjusts/corrects for the altitude. But awesome run either way!!!!!!

Go Michelle!!! You can do it!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!(just don't follow my example yesterday..hee hee..) And hey, I think you & Lybi need an upcoming race to stay excited about running. Are you doing Spectrum? What's your next race?

Good job Michelle! You make it look as though you were never "out" of your groove! Are you doing Stider's half in April?

Great Job!!! Seven miles is fantastic!! I have the same question as Christi and Kim - Are you planning on Striders or the Spectrum10K?

Nice run, good to see you back in full stride. Your still one of the WOWs. I hope you can do striders half, St.George marathon. Good to have a race goal.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools dragon on out.

You did it! Good for you. I did it too--just for you and Christi. Nice pace, too!

Great job! You have been improving so much.

Shauna- thanks so much! The blog is sooo great look at the way we all work each other through the rough spots!!! So how is your training coming?

Chiristi- Jody- When is the spectrum 10k again? I am totally planning on the Striders half... we are just in such limbo with Jamies next surgery that I hate to pay up front for any races and then not be able to show? I don't know if I can sign up on race day for either, but I would be more than game for both if we are not enjoying the view of SLC from the white tower on the hill!!!

Brent- I'm not sure that I am back in full stride, bugt sure am working on it! St.George marathon??? I haven't really ever considered a marathon yet, I'm not sure if I'm that brave? (I know that I shouldn't admit that)

Kim- Thanks to you I didn't fall out of my groove too much, I look each day and see if I can still keep up with you. You are definatly in the "GROOVE" !

Laura- Thanks you got me out the door!!!

Michelle,

The Spectrum 10K is The weekend of March 15. It is a downhill course. Very, very pretty scenery.

Yes Michelle- come do Spectrum with us, its a beautiful & fast course! You ROCKED on the run today!!! We had a good team effort getting out today didn't we?

You are doing great! Like you said, don't worry about the time, just keep getting out the door. I hope all your runs are as enjoyable as possible.

You are doing awsome! I wish I could get back to running and be as good at is as you have been. (after a getting out of my groove)

Other peoples dogs scare me. Maybe if I had a couple unknown dogs on my tail I could pick up the pace. Some people really take a big risk by letting there dogs run free.

Nice job today! Rough go with the dogs today but at least you had the sun!!

I am excited that you might be able to come to the Spectrum 10K. It should be a lot of fun.

Michelle, get the pepper spray, one dog bite or injury trying to avoid them is just not worth it. Be careful sunshine runner, B of BS Rools out.

I think the animal control needs to be summoned to your neighborhood! Don't get me wrong, I'd a dog lover- but I can't stand random dogs off leashes wandering the streets- argghh! Great run today! So you are considering Spectrum if things are on the up & up w/ Jamie? I hope you can come!

"I'd a dog lover" ? Duh!

8 dogs off leash in less than 6 miles! Ah! That really is amazing. You should tell the police or something. It's just darn dangerous! Good job getting out. Hope you see the sun tomorrow!

You sound like monaflash with all the dogs. He has great aim at hitting them right on the head with golf ball sized rocks.

What are you guys doing sitting home blogging on a Friday night- get a life!

Im hogging the recent comment board, but wanted to say Nice job today! You are really kicking up the mileage and doing awesome! You give me new goals to shoot for.

Nice job today! You have had good week. Now go have a GREAT weekend!

I hear ya, the weekends just aren't long enough. Great job getting out there today!!! Hope you are getting some R & R this weekend!

Nice miles in 4 days (heck, that's more than twice my mileage and more than usual on a regular week!) I am going to have another bad and week and then really try and get going again. We'll see...

Check out the discussion forum on the running camp Clyde is putting together in Torrey. No excuses for not being there since you are so close! :)

Glad you were able to get a good run in today. Now you can enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Hey, I would love to run with you Friday morning! We should try to get Mik'L, Amanda and whoever else to run with us too. I'll "private message" my numbers to you so you can call when you get in town! (What brings you down to sunny SG?)

Uggh, hope things can work out for your R&R and that all your daughters feel well soon! Great job on the run, I look forward to when I can run a "quick 5" thanks for the inspiration!

Michelle, may not comment everyday, but, always check on how your doing. May the sun always shine for you, your still one of the WOWs, your earned it big time with your tough runs this winter.

B of BS Rools out

Hey Michelle! YAAAAAAAAAY! I'm so glad you finally got to enjoy some lovely weather. It's worth the wait, isn't it!

Hey, when are we doing our 15 miler with Mik'L? She said something about February, didn't she?

I wish we lived near each other...and could have a party to celebrate spring!!! It's the runner's who really deserve to celebrate and maybe the mailmen too...

I saw on Christi's blog that you are headed to St. George for the weekend, me too!! I am ready for some good weather. Drive safe !!

Hey Jody you're heading this way too? Do you wanna run w/ me & Michelle Friday morning? Or even Sat. morning? I tried to "private message" my number to Michelle- but you didn't get it? Here's my office number- 673-2548, I check that all the time!! Can't wait to see ya! Drive safe!

So Michelle- I never did find out why you are coming? Is it a romantic Valentine's get away??!! (Lucky if it is!!!)

Just saw Lybi's post about 15 miler in Feb., I'm in!

Hey Michelle- So I'm thinking about meeting at Gold's Gym at 6am tomorrow (Friday) for a 5-6 miler. Hoes does that sound? I'm totally flexable- just blog me or call me when you get in town!! Happy Valentine's Day!

Hey Michelle! Hope you are enjoying some nice St. George sunshine!

Hey Michelle, I can imagine you have to cut back a bit with some of the things going on with you. Hopefully you can keep with 3 miles a day or so to keep from loosing what you have built. Please keep in contact on the blog and we will cheer you no matter where you are and how many miles you are doing!

What what what?! I hope you are still planning on running the Striders half? And what does "blog some" mean? Hey!

Hey Michelle! Don't feel bad about not running Fri or Sat, you were on vacation. I just hope you had fun w/ you hubby & his fam. Hopefully got in some good shopping? That stinks that the private messaging isn't working. My email is christi@summitmortgageut.com. Email me the specifics of what's going on! Do you just need a touch of spring and a fun 5 or 10k? Did wonders for Lybei & I do run a recent race... Or is it more?Thinking about you!

No one can fault you for needing a break, Michelle, especially with all Jamie's been going through lately (and by default - you too). But, knowing you, I doubt you could give up your running much at all! ;o) I hope you can find something to help refill your empty cup, though. I'll be thinking about you.

HOpe you enjoyed your trip to St. George - I'm always jealous when I hear of people going there! I will be with you on taking a little break,but still enjoying the blog.

Just in time! I've been going through severe Michelle withdrawl...shakes, moaning, the whole bit.

Good for you Michelle. You get your super powers from the sun.

We had a gorgeous day too! But I'm afraid I took advantage of it by taking the kids to the park and ended up running on my treadmill tonight. My little 10 month old giggled the whole way to the park! She was so excited to get OUT of the house! It was really funny!!

Hope tomorrow stays great for you - whether or not you get a run in ... the sun in February is a boon to the soul!!!

Good job!! Glad you could get outside and in the sun. Doesn't get much better!

Hey- just noticed you got in a nice run yesterday- great job!!

Michelle, need longer Richfeild WOW reports from you.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Thinking about you- Hope you're doing OK!

GREAT! Way to be grateful for the simple things.. Thinking about ya- take care of you!

Good job today!!! Good weather rates pretty high in my book!

Hey! Long time no talk! How are things going? We went to the Wayne bball game Saturday night and Dave said he saw Ted and tried to get his attention but couldn't from across the way. All the Wayne County folk turned out for the Region game...it was pretty funny. Hope you and the girls are doing good.

Good job getting your run in. You are doing a great job of staying with it.

Haha - when did you change your blog name? That's cute. It also fits with your description of the Utah weather on Tuesday! I'm glad you had a good run! Hope everything else is going well!

Hey Michelle! Nice run Tues. How's the rest of the week treatin' ya? Thinking of you!

*Sniff Sniff* Lemme tell you a sad story....

Once upon a time there was a blog that completely fell apart because a certain chica stopped posting very much. Hmmm, a little more drama needed. Then...it...burst into FLAMES! Don't let this story come true! :)

Hope life is treating you well, and great job on your run!

Thinking about you. I hope everything is going alright.

Michelle, I am so sorry! It is so sad that a little tiny one should suffer with cancer. Geez!

Also sorry about your hip--yeeeouch! Hope it heals quickly. Good luck with all the stuff you have going on--may things calm down soon...and STAY CALM!!! You deserve a break, for goodness sakes.

PS I am injured too, so we should hang out virtually and be injured together. :)

It's good to hear from you Michelle, but I am sad you have so many emotional things going on in your life right now. I am feeling quite the same way on lots of things going on with our families. I guess that is just how this life on earth is. I'm just happy there are rainbows at the end of a big thunder storm! I hope you will be seeing rainbows soon! :)

Michelle- Wow- busy, busy and all these events requiring emotional work too! Best wishes to your little niece, that is heartbreaking. I taught a lesson on Endurance in RS yesterday- I was amazed at the stories shared by sisters in our ward- they have been through some amazing things and come out on top- I know we can too! One day at a time!

Sorry about the bad news. Hope things will get better. If winter ever ends that could be a start to some good news. Your doing a good job with everything... Keep up the good work.

I am so sorry your family is having so many ups and downs. Hang in there!

Oh wow...you are getting a little bit of everything thrown at you! I'm glad you are tough and can handle it! How's Jamie doing? Just take it easy with the running, I've been slacking myself. We watched the boys on GMA this morning and they were cute. Well Porter was cute, the rest of them just stood in the background and smiled!

I am sorry to hear you are going through so much right now. Hang in there!

I am so sorry to hear about your niece. Little kids should not get cancer. I worked at PCMC about 5 years ago in the cancer unit. It was so sad to see all those sweet little kids. But, there couldn't be a better hospital out there for those kids. I am impressed with all you do, and still have time to run. Keep it up!

Glad you are able to get some miles in! I keep forgetting to tell you but we have your sweatshirt from Painters. We'll have to get it to you sometime. Hope things are looking up! My busy season is just slowing down at work but I may be adding a new project that could take a lot of time, so we'll see if things slow down at all!

Hey Michelle- I do wonder if it could be your IT band. I had pain recently (not as bad as yours) in the same area and "Pete" who Mik'L knows said it was probably related to the IT band...Maybe post it on discussion board? Good Luck!!!

Hope you're feeling a little better today, Michelle! You're in my prayers. I agree with Christi. Maybe post on the message board and more will be able to give you advice :-D Best of luck.

-Benn

Those hapless hips! Man, you run through your injuries a lot more than I do. Must be why you're so tough! Wonder what happened? Hope it just goes away for you soon. Good job!

From what I have heard/read from other IT band sufferers- stop running. Recover. I am so sorry to hear you are injured! Your dedication and running consistency kept me going through many a run. Hang in there!

Ah! I don't know what to tell you except that I've heard the same thing as Bethany, to just stop until it's better. Not a very nice thing though. I hope it gets better quick!

I think you could benifit from both at this point. The chiro will help get the hip back in place and the pt will help rehab that injury. Sometime you can find a good pt or chiro that will do both.

Uh-oh! I agree with Bethany. If it hurts that much, it is probably counterproductive to run. Is there some kind of cross-training you could do that doesn't aggravate it?

Michelle, Hey, not fair, one of the WOWs, no justice from old man winter running. Good sports medicine doctor?

Stay Kool, Better soon, B of BS Rools out

So sorry you are in pain.

I am so sorry - I completely understand you frustration. I have been having deep tissue massage and it is helping, just very slow recovery and I am not good and taking it easy.

Hey Michelle! Sorry that hip is still giving you grief? Do you belong to a gym where you can cross train? Thinking of you!

How's life? How's the hip? Needing a Michelle update! Take care of yourself!

Oh, Michelle! I'm sorry you're hurting! I hope that taking off for a week is helping at least a little. Did you find a chiro, PT, or massage therapist? Hope you're doing better. I know it must be so aggravating right now. You'll be back out there soon!!!

Hi Michelle, you are missed. Hope you are hanging in there with the added stresses! Good luck, you have lots of cyber friends thinking and praying for you and your family!

Welcome back. Hope things start to feel better.

Michelle, slow and easy on the comeback. There is plenty of time to get ready for some fun summer running and racing with bloggies.

Hey, WOW will be better.

Stay Kool in Carrot county, B of BS Rools out

Hey- I just responded to your comment on my blog w/ "I hope you're getting some walks in" then I checked this- obviously you are! I'm glad you're seeing a PT and Chiro to help- I wish you a FAST recovery. How's everything else going?

Glad to have you at least back on the blog! Keep up the walking and you will be back at it in no time. Are you guys coming down this way anytime?

Hey Michelle! I'm so happy to "see" you! Great job on your walk. You'll maintain a lot a fitness by getting in these long walks.

Yay for a walking buddy :-D. Take it from someone that made the mistake to try to run through initial pain, slow and steady. Listen to your body. I'm still not at 100%, but thanking God for every day I can get up and out the door and take in the sights and smells even if its just walking. Best of luck and you're in my prayers! Thanks for all the encouragement lately!

Missing Michelle! Are you doing okay?

Thinking about you!

Just checking in and wanted you to know that I miss you! Hope you're doing well.

Hey Michelle - was wondering how the recovery is going and when we will see you blogging again!

Hey,

I miss seeing your write up. I hope everything is ok.

How's the walking going? I had never even considered walking as a means of x-training or recovery, but after Will suggested it, I've found it really has helped me get better! I hope everything is working out for you, Michelle and that you can get back out on the running scene ASAP!

SOOOOOOOOOOOO good to see you on here!!! Where have you been!?! I'm glad things are getting better, although slowly. Keep it up and you should still blog the walking miles. Just at least check in! How is Jaime doing? What else is new? It's been WAY too long!

Yes, definately blog the walking miles. If your heartrate is up it counts for sure! SO good to hear from you!

Great job, Michelle! Wow you are still doing a fabulous job of exercising. 6 miles of walking is a lot. I used to walk an hour a day and it always made me loose weight. Good luck with that hip!

Michelle, blog those efforts, they count.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

You're doing great averaging 5 mi. a day! I was much thinner back when I used to walk instead of run. Sorry that hip is still a bugger!

Michelle, have not checked on you for a while. Glad to see you are back. Hope the hip gets better. Your one of the WOWs, we need you blogging.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Hey Michelle! Good to see that you're getting out! How's work? And kids? Have any fun summer plans?

Good to see some activity on here. Hope the hip starts to feel better. The way I look at it is anything that has been hurting should start to feel better for us all as the weather gets better. At least it seems better.

Good luck on your runs this week!

So glad to see you back. Those darn hips! Let them know who's boss! I look forward to hearing from you more often again! Good luck!

We've missed you. I hope that you've been cheerful during this break from running. I think it gets so addictive sometimes we don't know what to do with ourselves when we have to rest.

Hey! Now the parties can start rolling again. Michelle is back! Take it easy, though, ya wild woman. So glad to "see" you!

Hey Michelle- Sounds like you're on the mend! Yay! I just noticed that you are "pre-blogging" ahead by a few days. I've done that before too!

I just realized I pre blogged for the week so I guess I'll just leave it and start on Tues. I'm to lazy to fix it all.

Hey Michelle!

No joke, this has been a long process. But the good news is that you are on this side of it. I.e. it is all up from here (hopefully!). Congratulations on keeping up your fitness through all of this. You are an inspiration!

I hope you are back to blogging for good??? We've missed you! Good job. Almost 3 miles of running is pretty good, especially for not doing too much lately. Keep it up slowly and you'll be fine!

Happy to hear from you! Hopefully things continue to progress for you! My personal opinion is that the aches and pains are less when you run slow every day instead of missing days. I have been injured less as I have been more consistent than when I skipped days. Hope you find what works best for you!

Yea, Michelle! I'm so glad to see that!

Sounds like a great goal for this week- you can do it!!

Hey! Don't throw in the towel on the week 'cause you missed Wed. You can pick up today! Wish you lived closer so we could run together!

Thanks Christi! So far I'm back on track. I think the end of June I'll be down over night...? I'd like to get this hip bug worked out by then and then we could go for a "little" run!

Great! I would love to see you next month! A run or walk together- whatever. It would be cool just to hang out!

Yes! Walking is better than nothing. Just keep moving and keep going! Keep it up!

How's it going this week? Walking or running?

Way to keep on, keepin' on! Sorry the hip is still giving you trouble. How's everything else going? I'm needing a Michelle email update!

Sorry to hear about your hip. Good job for getting out there, though.

I have been blog absent for so long! Way to be consistent all week no matter what. I am rooting for that hip of yours...

Hi Michelle! I would check out the prices on a couple of websites. I actually buy bulk Agave for my sweetner. I prefer that to honey and it is similar in price. They may also sell honey for a good price at this website that I buy my agave. It's glorybee.com.

Also check out azurestandard.com

My sister does a bulk honey order in the fall if you want more info about it then.

Hey, Michelle!!! I haven't been checking on friends in so long!!! It's good to see that you're back to blogging and doing fairly well with your hip injury. I'm so glad!!!!! How is your daughter doing?

Way to keep up the activity during recovery. You're amazing, Michelle!!!!

Good job! You've been so patient! We don't have any of that here in our house! When will we see you again? It's been awhile. We still have your Painters sweatshirt!

GOOOOO Michelle! Good job!

good job gettnig a run in. I haven't heard about them myself. You can do it! Keep it up and you'll be logging super miles in no time.

What? That's interesting! Shoe inserts...hmmm. I bet they help lower the heel a bit. Running on the super-cushioned (and elevated) heel of a running shoe causes problems, I think.

Hey Michelle! I've been out of town for a couple weeks (in FL, visiting in-laws) Just getting back to checking the blog. Looks like you've been busy with a little running & crosstraining- excellent! Hope everything is going good!?

That's soooo true! I'm impressed she made it! I would've been helping my daughter so much, that I would've had to cough up a lung! ; ) Hope she's having/had fun at girls' camp. DId she stay the whole time?

How right you are about knowing beforehand! I would still say I do not like the hard things I've had to go through at all! But I do love the things I've learned and gained through my hard knocks and challenges! I guess we have 2 choices, either go through challenges and learn nothing and be bitter or go through them and be better in the end! Because I have learned that we don't get the option of no hardships.

So glad to see you on the blog a little more often again.

Sounds like you've been really busy. You've got a YW calling I take it? And Jamie needs surgery again- I know that is always tough for all of you! I will actually be in SLC area June 28- July 3rd. Maybe we can hookup for a run. I may be too busy but we can try. I'll be up there for work training and running my kids around to see some friends & relatives. Anyway when it gets closer let's exchange cell numbers again in case we can hook up!

Christi that sounds good. I didn't catch that you got that new job but it sounds like you do. Hope it's working out well for you and the family.

I really don't have a YW calling but they had a couple cancel at the last minute for the 4th level hike and so I just went at the last minute, but was sure glad that I did. They had felt like it was very doable for Jamie so I wasn't worried about her going, but I just don't think people understand how difficult it is for her to get around. I would have felt terrible having her do that hike without me!

Yeah- I got the job. I was spoiled for years working from home. Now I sympathize with all you moms who work out of the home and have to work around the kids! You're such a great mom to do the hike w/ Jamie!

How's it going this week?

Thinking about you- from what I remember Jaimie is having surgery around this time. Hope things are going OK!

Hey- how are things going? Will we see you guys in Wayne County this weekend? We are headed there today and I'll probably do 2-3 Fri/Sat at a very slow pace if you are around and want to join me!

Hey you! Hope you & the fam are doing well. How's July treatin' ya?

Hey! Sorry you're having trouble getting onto the blog. I didn't have any trouble so hopefully its fixed now. So you're back home now after Jamie's surgery? I hope things are getting back to normal (what is that anyway?!) Please take time for yourself this week whether it be a walk or whatever!

Michelle, how are you doing? Still running? You are a lost sheep.

Stay Kool, hope things are going well, B of BS Rools out

Hey Michelle! Just thinking of you. Hope your hip is happy! Say 'hi' to Calls for me, 'k?

Hey Michelle, Email me! I hope you're doing OK! Thinking of you...

Hey Comeback Kid!

I closed my work email that I used to email you from. I was thinking about you the other day and wanted to email you but didn't have your email anymore. Email me at cdatsummit@msn.com!! Good to see you back at it!

New puppy? What kind? I love dogs, even though they can be lots of work at times.

New puppy! Congrats! May he NOT be a chewer, or suffer from overactive bladder... ;)

Michelle, good to see you back blogging and getting excercise, how is the hip>

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Nice consistent week! Hope to see pics of that puppy soon!

Oh Michelle- I'm so sorry to hear about Jamie! I hope the IVs do the job. I'll be thinking about you two this week and hopefully I'll see you next weekend!!

Sorry I've been a slacker about getting back to you! April's # is 773-7297. Tell her we referred you, I'm sure she'll work you in. I'm excited you are coming down for the party and marathon! Remind me to give you your Painter's sweatshirt!

Oh I hope everything goes okay and I hope you guys make it down. Schedule a maybe with April...she is so good to work with you! For a family blog it is way easy! Go to blogspot.com and it basically walks you through everything. Our site is posted on my blog, I'm sure you've seen it. It's way easy and fun! Let me know how things are going.

Hope you're having fun w/ the blog. Blogspot is pretty user friendly. I had just a basic blogger template for a long time until I took the time to figure out www.thecutestblogontheblock.com that will give you cute backgrounds. Also www.slide.com walks you through how to add free slideshows. I'm no expert by any stretch- just have fun with it. You can check out my blog- www.CarpeDiem95.blogspot.com BEST WISHES to JAMIE!!! Hope to see you this weekend!

Good luck with the hip! It was great to see you in St. George. Man, I am feeling like the specialest runner in the world to be your berry best favorite blog. (Just kidding, I read that there is some computer glitch that is making it impossible to add anyone else's blog, but still...I take my thrills where I can get them.)

Michelle, nice to meet you at the blogger party, ditto Lybi, hope your hip gets better. Hey, I am not on your favorites list?

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Hey! How's it going? Did April help much? Are you still getting out there for run/walks?

Ooh, that is such a loooong loong time to have an infection. *Sigh* She is such a sweet heart. Wish she didn't have to deal with this. Good luck--hope this is the last of it! And don't worry, we'll still be here when you are able to run again.

Hey Michelle! Glad to see you're still walking. You looked amazing when I saw you a few weeks ago- lucky you that you can look so great even when getting in workouts is tough. Give Jaime my best!

Hello, Michelle!!!! How fun to "hear" from you again. I have been so bad at checking FR blogs. I have a Facebook account and a family blog, plus 3 little ones, so I don't check on my FRB friends often enough. I'm so sorry.

Seriously: a YEAR since her infection began?!?!!? Oh, I can't tell you how sorry I am for the tribulations you are having to go through (since it affects Jamie as well as the rest of the family!) I truly hope things calm down soon.

Good job keeping up the walking! Best wishes at the hospital. I'll keep your family in my thoughts & prayers~!

Hey - me again. Thinking of you & your little fam. Hope Jamie's feeling OK and you're having a good November!