Stacy's Blog

This is by far my favorite half marathon!! What a way to see the Black Hills. It was beautiful and all on a gravel trail. They took us by bus, dropped us off and we ran down into Deadwood. My only complaint was that we had to wait 1 1/2 between the bus dropping us off and the race. It was cold and rainy and not fun. There were 2200 runners/walkers. 1885 finished. 

Considering I was sick for most of May and my training did not go well at the end I was happy with my time. I wanted to finish in the top 10 of my age division. The course was a slight downhill except between mile 5 and 6. It was a gradual incline but it was tough for me. I prefer something steep and quick. My legs were tired after I got over the hill but they recovered. I kept my pace steady and I was glad I did. By mile 11 things were starting to hurt but I was able to keep it steady. The sun came out and the temp was just right. 

I'm done with a set training schedule for now. Going to enjoy summer running without a goal. Summer running with the team starts on the 8th. :) :) :) I love CC season!!!!

Warm night and my legs were tired and Miles did not run much in May so we took it easy and enjoyed the evening.

This has been a slow running week. I have been playing catch up on yard work and laundry after being gone all last week. Trying to ease Miles into running longer distances again since May was a sparse running month for him. The heat is not helping, because I don't want to push him. He would run 10 miles even if it killed him. I am also enjoying not having a training schedule. I would like keep a once a week long run between 6-10 miles. We will see how that goes.

We got a Croozer for the Grandkids. Finally got it put together and took them for a test drive. They both had fun but G-ma was about dead after a mile. Wow, pushing 40 extra pounds is harder than it looks!!! Props to all those moms and dads who do it regularly. After the kids left, Miles and I went out and did another 3 and raced the sun. We got done just before it set. Awesome!!!

Tonight's run was the kind of run I dream about in January when I can't feel my face and my eyelashes are white. It was a fantastic summer evening. Blue sky, black dirt and green everywhere else. The corn and wheat are coming up and the sun is so far north it doesn't get dark til 10:00 pm. Love it! Miles even slowed down to savor the evening...or he was just wore out from chasing birds the first 2 miles of the run. :)

Slow and easy on a warm summer evening with my pup and my husband. Doesn't get any better than that! :)

Another easy run with Miles. He is the eternal optimist. He continues to dig for critters. I am pretty sure they are safe in their little underground bunkers.

3 this morning with team for summer running and 3 tonight with Miles. Windy day in the lower 70's. Ron is flying back from Iowa by way of Denver tonight. Wedding tomorrow and celebrating Jared and Jen's b-day's and Father's Day on Sunday. Trying to keep my mileage around 24-27 miles a week. Could be a challenge, life is busy. ;)

I almost talked myself out of this run. Glad I didn't listen to me. The day started out rainy and depressing and ended with blue sky and gorgeous sun! In between, the kids and grandkids came over for lunch and to hang out. It was a good Dad's day! 

Miles and I went out and enjoyed the evening. Fresh water for him to play in and all kinds of new smells!!! Looking forward to a less busy week and getting some yard work done. :)

Elliptical for 30 minutes.

Went in to Fargo and ran with the team. So begins my season of trying to keep up with high school kids. :) Can't wait!!!!!

Miles and I went out this morning and took advantage of an overcast sky and nice breeze. The storms are starting to fire up off to the west so I'm glad I decided to get out early. :) Not wearing my garmin these days so I am not sure what my pace is. With Miles dragging me along it is usually faster than I planned. 

Ran with the team this morning. There were only 5 and when 2 decided to go 2 they all decided to go 2. Kind of frustrating because they were capable of going farther. But like the Coach said, at least they were there this morning.

Rain rain go away. We have had enough for awhile. :(

Hot run.

Summer decided to show up! I think Miles long running days are over for awhile. :(

Was going to make this a rest day, but the evening was to perfect not to take advantage of it. Humidity dropped and there was a light breeze. Running at 9:00 at night and the sun is still up is awesome!

Elliptical

Ran with the team again this morning. Cool, cloudy, humid day. I was able to keep up with the lead group today. That won't last long. They only get faster as the year goes on. :)

Kaylie and I took Zoey and Rylan for a 3 mile bike ride. Pulling 60 pounds of kids around is a workout!

I thought it was cooler than it was so Miles and I only went 2.5. Brought him home and went out for 3 more. My legs felt heavy. I passed a guy on the bike path, he looked like he was just gliding along and I felt like my legs were glued down. It was a nice evening though.

Three muggy miles with the team this morning. I was going to run 3 more when I got home, but as usual they were forcasting rain and Kaylie wanted to take Zoey swimming in Fargo so I mowed the lawn, went to Fargo, drove home in a torrential downpour, cleaned the house, ate pizza, watched Shark Tank, stuck my head outside to find it was still a sauna, ran 3 on the treadmill and called it a night. I think that was a run-on sentence. :)

2 miles with Miles. 3.5 on the bike path and track. Warm, breezy night. The humidity seems to be getting better. My legs felt good and Miles was a crazy pup so the first 2 miles were fast. :)

It's Monday night and incredibly windy so after I watched Jack Bauer (can't miss 24)! I did the treadmill (yawn). Turned it into a speed workout:

Started @ 10:00 mp and ended @ 8:00 mp. Did some core work (another yawn). I should do more core work, but I find it sooooo boring. I am better at doing it in the winter since I workout on the treadmill more. Going to try to make it a goal before CC officially starts. We'll see.