ShufflingSista

I did the same darn thing today! I don't know why, but I just could not drag myself out today. But tell you what, tomorrow I will run as many miles as you do (so please don't take another day off--I've got a half in 3 weeks!) On the other hand, please don't feel any pressure to run really far, ok?

Happy New Year Christi! You are a great virtual running buddy!

I'm so glad that I'm not the only one that took the day off. It's a holiday and a day off also made me more excited about getting out there today. Good luck and enoy the 5 miles!

Great job today! I always think new shoes can cure almost anything! I am going to take a cue from you and be in bed by 10:30. My body might die of shock. You'll get back into the groove now that life is returning back to the norm (kids in school!)

Yes Christi, I am totally freaking out, but what do you do? She's ready and so are we... we know that it needs to happen for her to grow. It's still crazy though! It's still pretty close to home and I know that she will be home a lot on the weekends, more than she should (Boyfriend) I'm hoping she'll get there and forget about him.... but I'm looking forward to her not keeping me up everynight of the week! (Is that bad to say??)

Hope I can get back on track tomorrow!

I'm so glad you had a nice run! I like your goal of bedtime at 10:30 - you'll be well rested for your morning run!!

Good job on a hilly winter run...nice time...you are an inspiration!!

I don't think you fell of the wagon at all! I'm just not sure who was driving that wagon this morning that got you lost! (JK) But hey, when oppertunity knocks....you are the winner with the extra miles!! Good job adding on, even if by accident! Have fun with the fam in town!

I am glad to now I am not the only one who gets lost. I tend to choose places like Lake Powelle and Disney Land to get lost while running. But am also known to get lost running at home as well.

Great job!! You are doing fantastic! Way to set an example for the rest of us and get sleep!!

Running lost, eh? Good job on your run--sounds like it was an adventure!

Good job with your sleep and preparing to have a big ol' house full of love! That is one of my New Year's resolutions--to become a better hostess. Have fun!

Good job Christi! I was going to try and get you to come to running club but I saw that you already ran. Plus you are just getting too fast for me! I don't know for sure what my deal is for Painters, but one of us St. Georgians should probably try and plan something for Friday night, don't ya think? (that means I'm nominating you :)) Do you know anything about reserving the back room at Pasta Factory? Maybe we could just do that?

I thought I was going to get lost while I was running around my brother in law's house this week. But unfortunately I found my way pretty quick and didn't add much mileage on. (hee,hee) Is that good or bad?

I didn't realize you were going to do the 5K at Painters instead of the 1/2 that Lybi is happily looking forward to. Do you have a goal set?

Thanks guys! Lybi- I'm sure you're an awesome hostess- you're so much fun!! Mik'L- tell me about running club?! How much are you running with them & when? Maybe I should make that part of my regular routine! And I'm not too fast, you're too kind! I called the Pasta Factory, its $10 a person for all your can eat pasta, salad & drink if we get the back room. I'm just afraid that's more than people want to spend? I like your idea though. What do you think? I'm going to make some other calls to see if I can find a conference room or somewhere that we can bring food into. I'll let you know what I find out! Laura- Yes, I'm being wimpy (not tough like Lybi & Michelle) I'm only doing the 5k, my gold is to beat 25:00, silver 26:00, bronze 27:00... I'm in bronze shape AT BEST right now!

Christi- I think the $10 for all you can eat sounds pretty good. Maybe we could check and see if there is a kids price? Renting a place AND bringing all the pasta would be pricey. I would have Sasha post something about Pasta Factory for $10/person and see how many RSVP. There aren't quite as many people coming to Painters as there were at the marathon. We had about 60, but I bet only 30 or so will show up for this?

I think Pasta Factory sounds like a great idea, $10 sounds pretty decent to me.

Mik'L & Marcie- I agree w/ you! I want it to be easy & enjoyable. I know it was lots of work & money for you last time Mik'L to put the party together and I appreciate it. I'm all for Pasta Factory. I posted it in the discussion forum, we'll see what kind of feedback we get. But I think Pasta Factory is the route we should go, we can kick back relax, hang out and leave the work to the restaurant!

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I'm only counting running miles!!! HA!

I got in a 30 min walk today and I'm counting it!

miss you!

Happy Anniversary! That is awesome. I hope you had fun in Vegas. I think a day off here and there is good for ya! Have a great weekend!

Thanks! I just have to work on the day off "here and there" part. I feel like its my running that's more "here and there"! LOL...

Go Christi! I'm sure you will get your 1200.

Congratulations on your anniversary! The big 1-2!

Sounds like you guys have been partying hard. Now you can finally get everything back on schedule and running smoothly. Welcome back!

Hope you had a great time in Vegas with your huband! I love weekend gettaways!!!

The new shoes aren't too excitting. The one of two shoe stores in town were having a sale and they were only $45 (adidas supernova 6) I'm not terribly impressed, but I thought that they might due to mix things up once a week. I'm really thinking that I need a new pair that are a good shoe. I was thinking about calling Steve and seeing how I could pick out shoes over the phone....sounds a llittle scary but what do you do when you live with no running stores!

Hope you get feeling better!! Unless I am extremely sick, I always feel better after a run, hope you do too.

Ooh, nothing is worse than being sick. I hope you feel better soon. I am with you that a schedule/routine is a good thing!! I bet another night of good sleep will help you feel much better.

Sorry that you are not feeling well, but at least with the antibiotics you'll be one the way to feeling better. I agree with Andee extra sleep will definaltly help! My little one is home sick and I am hoping that I can avoid this or I may be in trouble for Painters! Feel better fast!!

Thanks for the support gals! I ended up taking a big nap this afternoon while I was supposed to be running! Once the doc said I was sick, I used that as a big excuse to be lazy! I'm starting the antibotics tonight- tomorrow I'm going to weight class and I WILL get in some miles this week!!!

Hope you're feeling better soon, Christi! I hate those days that I keep thinking I'll run and then when an opportunity comes, I'm too tired or get stuck doing other things. It makes the day so tiring!!! ;o)

Thanks so much for your vote of confidence. I'm really going to try this week. Good job getting up and going to the gym - what is a pump class? I have YW today, so I will try to get 6 miles with you tomorrow!!

Pump is a weight lifting class. I used to go pretty regularly and quit about 6 months ago. I just couldn't seem to get in 20+ miles a week and keep up the energy for the class. (I have gone QUITE soft since quitting the class!) My New Yrs. goal is to go at least 1x a week and take it from there and keep up my miles. Just need to kick this infection- day 1 of antibotics- should be better for tomorrow so we can both do 6!! Have fun at YW! What exactly is your calling? I had some fun callings in YW, but its been awhile.. currently in RS and liking it.

Good to see your feeling better, would not want to miss out on the fun with the other fast running chickas at painters. Have a good race and have fun.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

By the way, I expect a great effort from everyone at painters and earning commando points.

Oh geez! You're still sick? That darn germ is like bad company that just won't leave! That reminds me of something....I have a friend whose parents-in-law came to visit them right after they got married and stayed for 4 MONTHS! Can you believe that? She was expecting them to just stay for the weekend! And to add insult to injury, the father-in-law confiscated the remote control! He carried it around in his pocket. I would've said something, ("Leave!") but she felt too shy because she was new in the family and everything. So there's your random thought for the day...

Good job pumping the iron today Christi!

Great job getting in a work out and I am glad you are feeling better. Have a great run tomorrow!!

Well you must be feeling a little better today since you made it too the gym, that is a good sign, hope all goes well with the run tomorrow!! I'm still just crossing my fingers that I don't get McCall's "gomboo" if she's not better I'd better take her to the doc, and I hate going to the office. I feel like you get sick in the waiting room.... oh what is the difference, I work in an ER!

Good job on pump class, I used to go to one at the old golds when my friend taught. It was tough! Do you still meet with a personal trainer?

Brent- we're going to miss you at Painter's - have to catch you at the next FRB party!

Lybi- love the in-law story, you crack me up! Curious to hear how your run goes after visit with Chiro...

Thanks Jody- you are my example! I want to build up to 7 miles like you!

Michelle- I'm glad you're still resisting "da gunk". I know what you mean about Dr. offices. I feel the same way- and I'm always afraid Jim's going to bring home something from the ICU to infect us- wait...maybe he already has! LOL

Marcie- Who's your friend who taught at Gold's? That's where I go. I slacked off w/ the trainer over the holidays- but I just made an appt. with her today. Must be all the New Yrs. resolutions- she was booked 2 weeks out!

wow...you already have a million comments but I just have to tell you how much your comments mean to me. Thanks....

O.k. i saw that little comment about considering still doing Painters half? (little whisper in your ear says you should GO FOR IT!!)

Great job getting your run in today! Answer to question # 1: I either bring a dollar with my to buy a bottle on the way. I usually do not worry unless we are going 10+. My husband is also really great to come find me along the way and bring water and gu. I just cannot change my mind while out running.

Answer to question #2: I have the worst eating habits of probably anyone on the blog - I am no help but could use some good advice as well.

Keep up the great work!

Great questions that I would love to know about also. Still trying to find out what I really need for myself too! Up untill the last couple of long runs I have never used anything, that seems to work right now, but I do get thirsty in the summer, when it's cold I don't notice it as much but I'm sure my body could use it. So far I think for the time I'm o.k. under 8 miles and just experimenting with the sloshing of having some water or gatoraide availble. So far I have just put out a bottle along my path.

2. Right now my favorite evening snack is hot chocolate! I love it and justify it a little because it's fluid for the next day (lame I know) Add a half a candy cane and I'm in heaven and overall not to high calorie. Those 100 cal pack oreos and other stuff like that I eat once in a while too.

One more last nudge for Painters!! I'd love to have you along, your faster than me on your slowest day now, so it might work out just right! I'm also totally bummed about Lybi, but agree she should take care of herself! Look forward to seeing you either way!!!

I do loops around so I can stop at my house and take a drink if I go any longer than 5 miles.

If you are ever really hungry, but you don't want to eat too many calories, non-creamy soups give the most bang for the buck, in my opinion. Most of the time for snacks I have fruit. In the spring time I wolf down strawberries dipped in splenda or powdered sugar. Oooo, have you ever tried edamame? It is soybeans in the pod. You buy 'em frozen, steam them and add salt. They are yummy and fun to eat. The beans pop out when you squeeze the pod. My kids call them "magic beans".

oh, diet rootbeer and lowfat frozen vanilla yogurt makes a great low cal rootbeer float, and skinny cow ice cream sandwiches, 100 cals are great, and there are these blue bunny fat free, sugar free ice cream bars that are great too "health smart" the official name 50 cals and also a great treat! I see that Lybi and I are on a totally different track, maybe I took Brent a little too serious about icing inside out (he, he!!)

When I was training for hobblecreek during the summer I would have water if I was going 8 miles or longer. Since I was doing most of the running by myself I ended up buying one of those fuel belts. They look a little funny, but I loved having it.

As for diet/nutrition I think I could give Jody a run for her money on being the worst. I am trying, but if there is chocolate anywhere I'll find it and eat it until it's gone!

I knew you guys would have great ideas!

Jody- I think I'll start carrying a couple bucks w/ me for a drink. I hate carrying drinks and don't like worrying about stashing drinks except for really long runs- when its marathon training time my friends & I take turns stashing drinks for everyone along the run.

Michelle- you are totally on my wavelength regarding snacks. I'm going to stock up on skinny cows, whip yogurts, 100 cal packs and I'm going to add your diet root beer float idea! Yum.

Lybi- I can only hope to eat as healthy as you! I do love edamame (sp?). You can buy them at costco sometimes already portioned in little packs, you just pop in the micro & enjoy. But I have to get myself to the point where fruit & veggies are a snack- right now they are meal staples, but I must have junk for snacks

Hi Christi,

Hmmm, water requirements for over 6 miles. For me it depends on the weather. Down in St. George right now, I would take a bottle on a run of 10 miles or less. If I'm road running, I sometimes take a couple of bucks to get something, but I prefer to take my bottle pack. I know that when I run to work (8.9 miles), in the winter, I take a 24 oz bottle and drink about half of it. In the summer (90+ temps) I take two 24 oz. bottles and drain them both. Snacks (while running I assume), the obvious gels, but I also like granola bars (chewy type), Payday candy bars (salty and sweet, simple and complex carbs). Good luck with the 1/2.

I vote do it! And be happy with your time, whatever it is. Maybe you could pace Michelle or something!

I think Michelle would be pacing me! You underestimate how inconsistent I've been lately. But it would be fun to follow Michelle & the other gals none the less! So we're on here at the same time- how are you feeling today? Are you gonna attempt a walk/jog?

I say go for it! I once ran a half marathon after a long run of 6 miles. I paced a friend who was running his first half marathon. It was my slowest time ever, but I gave myself bragging rights for completing it fairly easily with minimal training. If you go into it with the mentality that it will not be your best time, but just for fun, you will enjoy yourself! I wish I could join the bloggers for the race! Maybe next year...

I would say run the 1/2 - I have run a half with my longest run being a 10 miler. I wasn't easy the last three but it was do able. You will do great and have a great time running with all the bloggies. I wish I could be there.

If it makes you feel any better my longest so far it 11 and so I'm a little nervous about the last 2.1 and I still think that you would be pacing me. I have been fairly consistant but no speed work and those 10 milers have not been easy for me! I still am looking at this as a training run to get up to 13 and I guess the way I should go at it as you mentioned a "fun" run! I was going to get up and do a long run this morning but it was around 15 when I took my daughter to school. I may still do it this afternoon if it decides to warm up! As the day goes on I get less and less motivated, hope that I do get something in!!

I totally understand what you mean by running it and not feeling prepared. Its hard to mentally overcome that and just do it. I think its probably good to do races not totally prepared 1. it makes you tougher cuz you have to work a little harder 2. it makes you want to train better for the next one!!!! I think you should go for it, esp so I can see your smiling face at the finish line!

Well, hope you got the run in, thanks for getting me out today! May not have even made it if you wouldn't have given me a little nudge. Gotta love this blog!!

I say go for it!!! Mentally prepare yourself to go have a good time and do just that. I think you will surprise yourself at how well you do. Good luck!

Be Brave, Be Strong, (your mantra) time does not matter, effort will be your reward.

Stay Cool, B of Bs Rools out

Christi, you have been training! It's not like you haven't done anything since St. George. You've run around 300 miles sice St. George! And you've completed this distance many times. Get a good race plan, grab a friend, and you'll do great! Enjoy it. Enjoy the race atmosphere--all the excitement.

9 miles or 13 miles. It's not that different. However, be sure the decision to race is your decision.

You asked about the weather here in Iowa. It's been warmer lately--in the thrities. It has snowed twice this week, but they were mild storms. Good luck with your decision.

What an amazing group of friends you are! Thanks so much for your belief in me! You convinced me! I'm going to do it and its going to be hard- but you all made very convincing arguments. Its gonna be a blast!! So who all is doing it with me (or - hum- ahead of me, ya know- whatever!)

Gooo Christi! I'm so excited for you! I think I am coming, whether or not I run is the question.

I will there Christi! and on the shoes I have bought new shoes about a week in advance but I have ran in the same style and brand of shoes for years so I usually dont have a problem .Sorry I am not much help on that.

Hey Guys- Those of you coming to St. George for Painter's- Steve Hooper has offered to host a pre race party at his house Friday night instead of Pasta Factory. I think this sounds good and will keep everyone happy. Check it out on the discussion forum and give your 2 cents. Thanks to Steve for offering!

Go ahead and buy the new shoes - New shoes are better that old. I wouldn't worry about running in new shows. I wish I could be there - you will do awesome!

I'm so glad you decided to do it. Now I'm wishing I was running it too, so that I could meet everyone. Buy the new shoes, especially if you've already runin Asics, I think you'll be just fine. GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Just read the NEWS!!! I'm sooo excitted that you are running the half! I'm hoping that you can give me a little push and get me a great time!! As far as the shoes go, they are sooo hard to figure out. I had Steve send me some and I tried a new pair out today, felt o.k for new shoes on a long run so if you get new ones before and try them out at least once I think you'll be fine. I think that I spend entirely too much on shoes, but if they save my body I suppose it's worth it. I loved the asics speedstar II that I got then end of Nov. my favorite shoes I have ever bought, but I didn't know that they weren't made for daily use and have broken down fast! The shoes that I wore today are a Saucony pro grid and they felt o.k. but I wish I could find one like the speedstar but more durable. I think if Steve is in the store Sat. after the half I'm going to have him really analize my needs, feet, gait ect. so I'll know for future refrence because shoes to me are like needing a haircut... you wake up one moring and realize it's been to long and you have to get it cut TODAY, but can't get an appointment. I wake up one day and feel like I have to have shoes and then it's several weeks before I can get some where to get them!!

Well I've been a little long winded so good luck with the shoes and the run today and tomorrow and I'll see you in a week!!! YEA!!

I am glad you are running the Painter's half. I didn't know if I wanted to run the half or the 5k, but I am going to run the half. It was fun to see you over at Bare Foot the other day. I hope to see you around again sometime.

Awesome Job! I run in Mizuno's and love them. Once I found a shoe I liked, I just kept buying the same one. They come in different colors which changes it up but I am always glad that I know exactly what I need. You will do awesome next week and have a great time. You are more prepared than you think!

Great work, look for to the race reports from next week. Stay positive, it wears good on you.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

Hey great run today! You did today what I have been working the last month in a half to do! I think I am going to be holding on to dear life to keep up with ya!

Glad you liked the new shoes you'll be all set to go next week. I'm gonna need some advice what to wear next week, I have no idea how warm/cool to be prepared for. What did you wear on your run today?

Great job Christi! 12 in new shoes--aren't you the adventurous one! This is a good sign, though, you've been due for some good luck with shoes for a change...

Nice run today! I am glad the shoes went well. I wear Mizunos as well and love them, getting excited to meet you next week!

Hey Jody & Marcie- good to know I got the shoes of the champs!

Brent- thanks for your encouragement- I need it for this race!

Michelle- as far as what to wear- we started at 6am and I wore too much! I wore a dry release long sleeve shirt, fleece, gloves & headband and really warm pants. I think Sat. I'll just wear a long sleeve tech shirt and pants- no gloves or headband. Its always a guessing game- I have a hard time deciding what to wear too!

Christi,

I am so excited we are going to have us a little bloggie crew racing in just 6 short days! It looks like you, Michelle, Lybi and I all have similar goals. I won't be at the blog party on Friday night so I will have to figure out a way to touch bases with all of you. So glad you are running it! Peer pressure can be a good thing!

That was from me up there. I forgot to write my whole name.

Great goals!! Most important, the group of you will have a great time!

Sounds like you are doing great! No soreness means that the half was meant to be!! You'll probably PR and totally kick butt because you haven't had too much time to over think the whole thing! I'm glad that we all have about the same goals and hope that you and Kim can pull ne through! So what is the plan for the party and have we posted where we are going? Pot luck, anything in particular or do you know? Can't wait!

SO I have the same goals as you guys too. I don't want to run another half marathon over 2 hours but I am not in my best shape right now. So who knows what I am going to finish in. I can not wait to see you guys again at the party on Friday!!!

Great goals, you can do it. Good luck at Painter's.

Oh geez, you are the one that is intimidating me, girl! 2:00 is 9:09 pace, and that's really close to what you run all the time anyway. I, on the other hand basically NEVER run that pace unless I am in a race, or doing one of my once-a-month tempo runs.

It will be great to see you, Amanda, you are definitely invited to run with us! If you have to go faster, though, I for sure understand.

My "one for all and all for one" motto means this to me....If 'one',(probably me), has to let the 'all' go ahead, then 'all' feel free to move on! If 'all' has to let the 'one' with the gusto, (probably not me), go ahead, by all means, 'one' move on! I think it will be great to be with a group as much as possible, but I hope everyone will feel free to run the best that they can. Does that make any sense at all? How many are thinking the 2 - 2:10 mark? I know of Christi, Michelle, Lybi, Amanda and myself. Anyone I'm missing?

You are ready and you are going to have a great race on Saturday!!! Besides having a great run you will be able to enjoy it with great people! Enjoy the week.

Thanks guys - you're so sweet!! Kim- I'm TOTALLY jiving with your "one for all and all for one" mentality. It would be nice to all stay together- but from my (limited) race experience I find everyone usually ends up spread out. But hey- our goals are close so if we all stay together that would be COOL. I just want everyone to feel free to run their own race!!

Nothing like a modge podge. Listening to your body is always best. Great pic by the way! What a good lookin family!

Hey you have a plan! I never have a plan - I am starting to realize I need one. I can't wait to read your race report - you will do fantastic!

Thanks guys!

Bethany- I was checking out your blog- you are very smart about listening to your body. I'm trying to focus on that too. You're a great example to me! (plus aren't you a shorty like me- go short chics! yay!)

Jody- You have a plan! You are very consistent, maybe you have a mental plan you just haven't written down yet. The Olympic Oval is cool. I took my kids ice skating there over Christmas break, I kept glancing over at the runners on the track w/ longing...Sounds like you know where to go for butt kickings!

Hey, have fun friday and saturday, wish we were coming down. We will plan it for next year. Yea, creepy run, good it does not happen often, I carry pepper spray everyday.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

You are going to rock on Saturday! Nicel job today.

Holy Smokes! Rest lots between now and then, and I'm sure you'll be fine. I'm staying home for this one. :( I want to hear all the details, though! And take pictures at the party and put them on your blog, if you can.

I can't wait to see your race report! GOOOOOOOOOOOOO Christi!!!

Awesome pace! I can't wait to read your race report - You will be fantastic!

You girls are too nice- but I'm eating it up- THANKS!

Amazing! I have heard about this happening before, but wow, nice job. You are going to do great on Sat. (Wish I had more powerful words...Do great sounds so weak. You are going to ROCK!)

Good luck.

So it sounds like we won't be having as much of a party as we had hoped! First Lybi and now I just talked to Michelle and she won't be able to make it! Her daughter got sick and they are at Primary Childrens and she has to have surgery tomorrow. She's way bummed and so am I!

PS Lybi I am putting the camera out right now! Thanks for the reminder!

Yeah!! You will do great this weekend-GOOD LUCK!!

Sounds like your gonna be SMOKE'N on Sat. I'll catch up later and can't wait to read your report!!!

Congratulations on a great run. It's probably just the confidence boost you need for Saturday...you are going to be great!!!! I can't wait to hear/read all the details.

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!

O MY GOSH!!! You are AMAZING! Now all that talk about how you might not be ready just sounds funny. Is this a PR for you? I am SO impressed, you super-woman! Boy, I'm sure glad I wasn't trying to keep up with YOU!

That's awesome that Sasha ran you in too. You deserve that honor.

Hey Lybi! Man I missed you! Next time- OK? Yeah, it was crazy to have Sasha run me in, but I love him for it! Sorry I didn't take any pics!! You can punch me in the arm when you see me. I think some other bloggies did so we'll have to wrestle the pics out of them!

You should be excited about your time! That is awesome! I'm still dying that I didn't see you come in because I was totally scanning the runners looking for you! I even saw Heather. Great job and I think you should be glad you decided to do that half because you rocked it!

WOW! You did such an awesome job. Way to get a PR!! I am so excited - I wish I had been there!

WAY TO GO!!! You did awesome, see all the worrying was for nothing. I wish I could have been there to cheer you on...I'm so happy for you!

YEAH!! And just think, last week you didn't even think you were ready! Way to PR!!!

Great job Christi, way to smash down that PR!

You did so good. You pasted me at mile two. We need to run together again after we are done being sore from the half.

Wish I could of been there to cheer you on! YOU ROCK! I really need to get back to running...... What is a PR???

Love Ya!!!!!

50 commando points for the PR. Just think, you almost bailed on this race. Very good mental effort. Did you use your mantra? good things to come for you this year running.

Stay focused, train hard, B of BS Rools out

WOW!!! You totally went out and BLEW that race away!!! I'm soooo glad that you decided to go for it! So how was the course overall, did it feel too hard? After doing foreman all the time it was probably a breeze!!! You totally underestimate your fitness too! You are going to keep tearing it up out there this year and have even more and more PR's!!! You were AWESOME!!!

Congratulations! I am so glad you decided to run in this race. I am so excited for you--I love that runner's high feeling! What an awesome race!

Jody- Wish you were here too- but I know we'll run some races together later this year!

Andee, Shauna, Dave- Thanks so much guys!! It means a lot to have you patting me on the back!

Amanda- I thought I saw you on the course but I was adjusting clothes or something at the moment & I wasn't sure it was you! Glad you had a good friend to run with that makes all the difference. Great job today!

Bryce- PR / Personal Record. The other night I decided to sit down and count all the races I can remember that I've done and I realized you've done at least 10 that I could think of. This is your year for comeback!! Pick a race!

Brent- Thanks! Must admit it was the garmin pushing me until mi. 11- that's when my mantra would've kicked in, but Sasha dragged me instead!

Michelle- the course wasn't as tough as I was afraid it would be- so that's a good thing! I'm curious to hear how things are going on the homefront?!

Adrianne- Thanks a bunch!! You have any races coming up?

Way to go Christi! I sure wish I could have at least met you! I know there is no way I would have been able to run with you with those times! It would have been fun to see everyone at the party, but we had plans with the kids for last night. Maybe next blog party we will be able to get to know people a bit better. Glad you listened to Sasha and not yourself on this one! I knew with what I had seen of your training that you would be ahead of me.

Congrats on a great race and PR!

Hey, what a great race and how cool to start the year off with a PR!! You had some really fast miles! Sorry I didn't get the chance to meet you at the party, next time for sure.

Great Race!!! and thanks for the comment on my blog. Keep up the good running!

Christi, You rock! Way to go with your new PR. That's awsome! Keep up the good work.

Kim, Tom, Mike, Jeff, Steve- Thanks and CONGRATS to all of you too!!! It was a PR smasher day and a great way to star the new year!!

Steve- gotta get myself a jacket soon so I can BLEND in (ha ha...) Thanks again for a great party and all the work you & Kendra went to!

Great job Christi on a solid PR! You now need to set your sights on 1:45! It was great to get to know you better this weekend, and I agree, the second blog party was much easier than the first.

Wait to go Christi! It was a blast to meet you. You are going to have great year!

great job on an awsome PR and at the start of the year. Winter time is hard to pr in. I really enjoyed meeting you and your family. I look forward to more blog partied and races.

Great race Christi, you ran so awesome! It was fun to meet you and I'm sure you've got some more fast times to snatch this year!

Don't argue with Sasha science! Way to run yesterday.

Nice run and PR! Way to push yourself ot a strong finish. More great running ahead of you this year.

It was great to see you at the party and I love seeing you at Bare Foot. To bad we missed each other at the race.

More proof to see that your body showed you how good of shape you are in when you PR'd on low mileage! I'm sure all the extra weight training and crosstraining has benefitted you a ton too! I really need to put more effort into strenght training but it always seems to fall to the bottom of my to do list right after "going to bed!"

So what is your next planned race coming up, I'd still love to be able to do a race with everyone. Are you doing Striders in April? Maybe I'll come down and do that 10K in March, depending on what we have going on with this new little thing that is going on now?

Geez! Way to jump right back in there! You're not sore? 8:25 on your first mile? I always suspected you were bionic...

Great job on your sleep, btw. You are my hero!

FUN PICTURE!!! Glad you were able to get in a good run, as well as enjoy the day with your family.

Cute picture! I am so jealous of all your sleep time - I need some of that. You had such a speedy run yesterday, Way to Go!!

Glad to know I am not the only one that turns off the alarm in the mornings. Some mornings are just so hard to get up! Glad you were able to get out and just get the legs moving. Have fun at spin, I have not been to a class for along time. I need to start going again as some cross training.

BTW I am planning on doing Striders now too.

Marcie that's awesome that you'll be at Striders. It'll be fun to see you.

Christi, running a huge PR in the half marathon is punishment enough! You deserve at least one rest day, methinks.

You deserve a day to sleep in! Have fun at the spin class. I've never been to one, but I hear they are quite the workout!

Have fun at spin class. I totally get the sweat thing - sometimes I crave just working up a good sweat!!

I've heard there are some crazy spin class instructors in this world - how's yours? It's great for a good exercise, even if it borders on near death experiences. (hee,hee) I love your picture!!!

Thanks Christi, we are soo glad to be home!!!

I love the piture, you make it look effortless!! I agree with you on spin class too! Nothing like sweating like crazy to feel like the pounds are just melting away!!!

Arielle? What a beautiful name! I love the spelling. Well I am glad you are getting at least one rest day after that smoking half you just ran. You don't want to burn out. But I did see that comment from Sasha--that you have the BQ in the bag! Holy smokes. Now all you have to do is never miss again... (You can do it!)

I think that Sasha is right, you have definatley got the BQ in ya! But I also totally understand the feeling of dedication that would require while also trying to fit in being a wife, mother, job, church.....the list goes on! I think you have to do what keeps you in balance and if that's running 4 times a week and then doing the other things you enjoy than that's whats best for you!

Christi - I completely agree with Michelle. However, I bumped up from 4 days to 5 (I do not cross train) and have actually felt better. I keep thinking it is time for 6 days but my life is not agreeing right now. Keep up the great work and have a great weekend.

Whatever you end up deciding is cool. I love it that you go to a spin class. They are so fun. Well, I have never been to an official spin class, but my sister and I made up our own one winter. I love those bikes! I love how you can stand up while pedaling.

I'll be interested to know what you decide.

Hey Michelle, Jody, Adrianne- thanks ladies! Yeah, finding the balance is tough. I want to love running and don't want it to become a chore (which it kinda seemed this week) Thanks for your kind & WISE words always. Have a wonderful weekend!

Are you going to do Strider's Half in April? I think it is good for the post 1/2 blues to get a new goal in mind quick! Especially at this time of year! Good job getting out this week with some late nights. Hopefully next week will be great for you. We, however, up here in these parts are going to be freezing and running in new snow again.

Are you in the white T shirt? Is that someone you ran with or just someone you happened to be by at that moment? Some day I will meet you in person.

Hey Kim- Yes, I'm looking forward to Striders! That is me in the white shirt & my friend Heather in the green. She got me into distance running 7 yrs ago. It was fun because we are almost the same pace currently (which hasn't been the case in the past) and we were able to stay together the whole half. It was fun to PR together!

Christi, you said that you both haven't been at the same pace always. Who was faster and what did you or Heather do to increase the spped to even things out? I'm guessing that you are the faster of the two! Nice job this week, I'm sure the running hasn't suffered, you can pull off a PR on doing just what you are doing! You are awesome!!

15 is great so soon after the 1/2. Hope you enjoyed the "break" (15, is great for me anytime!!) Congrats on the taxes!

Great job getting a work out in. I am always down a little after a race. A new goal is always a good idea. It would be great to have you come up for Striders. I still am not sure if I can run it yet or not. Hopefully so. It would be great to see you again!

Good job! Glad you were able to have a great run this morning - what a way to start the day/week.

Great start to the week!!! Nice job!

Great job, Christi! Amazing that you feel all fresh and spunky on 5 1/2 hours of sleep. Hope you get a great nap today!

Thanks guys! Yeah Lybi- I actually just snuck in a 1 and 1/2 hr. nap (which I always feel lazy doing in the middle of the day- but with the kids in school all day & me working from home- sometimes I can sneak it!) BUT let me tell you- NOT as good as night sleep, as I'm sure you know. Tonight I'll have to get back to my 7.5 a night, that's a magic number for me lately...Have a fantastic day!

your so much more diciplined then me! super job getting out of bed!

Great Job today! It's always such a nice surprise when you feel that way! If only everyday...! I don't think that you should ever feel bad about a nap, I think we all burn our candles at both ends a little bit. So I way grab'em when you can get'em!!!

Hey Christi, just thought I'd let you know that I'm attending my first ever weight class this Friday all because of you! I'm gonna try to do it, anyway. We shall see...

I hear you about sleep. That is my downfall! Whenever I don't track my sleep it's because I'm embarrassed that I stayed up so late and got so little sleep. *Blush* If only there was some cool way to get motivated about sleep. He he he.

Hey, I am getting an evil idea. Next week, starting with Sunday (Sat. Night), I CHALLENGE you to see who can log more NIGHT TIME sleep. Loser has to pick a fight with Sasha, or some other futile attempt. Let me know if you accept. ;)

Hope you get feeling better!!! Hopefully 3 times and your done with it!

Hope you feel better soon! You have definatley had your fare share of the "gomboo!" With this sleep challenge on I bet you get over it for good and really log some great running miles too! rest today, I'm sure you'll make up for it later!!

Third times the charm - this should be it! Hope you get feeling better soon!!!

Oh man! Not again! Are you sure there aren't some allergies involved? Or maybe a really slight case of asthma? Try taking Claritin for a week or two and see if it helps clear you up. I had to do that one winter when I had a cold that lasted weeks and weeks. I think pollution was aggravating it, and I needed something to help clear up the inflammation.

Hope you feel better soon. Look...I am sending you energy...are you getting it?

Clyde is sick again too. I somehow fought it off this Sunday and haven't been too bad this week. My employee at work has been sick pretty much all winter. It's just one of those sick winters I guess! Take it easy and get feeling better (you and the fam!).

Hey Girls! Thanks for your kind words. You all had wonderful workouts today that inspire me!

Marcie- you are always amazing and even running today w/ a yicky tummy- well done!

Michelle- you are one strong willed women how you get out against all odds with all the stuff you have going on w/ Jamie lately (not to mention working night shifts at the hospital!)

Jody- way to keep up w/ "Butt Kicker" I love how you play games and keep workouts interesting!

Lybi- you are BACK! good to hear you feeling good- and BTW- I'm going to bed right now to beat you- hee hee

Mik'L- Can't believe you got out in the cold by yourself & w/ a cold. Nice work!

I made plans to pick Heather up in the am to get my booty running tomorrow cold or no cold! Goodnight bloggies!

I hope you and your family are able to get better soon. It was exciting to read your blog about the snow. I remember freezing in early November when I was in St. George for a golf tournament and it hailed.

You asked a while back if I had a mileage goal for the year. I don't. I plan on making monthly mileage goals. For weekly mileage, I hope to get up to the 30 to 40 mileage range. But, right now I am waiting for it to get warmer.

When in February is your 10k?

7 miles on the treadmill - wow!! I hope your cold leavesand that you are feeling 100% soon.

Congrats on the run and the sleep. (I'm not taking sides on this contest, I feel bad for the looser is all I can say!)

I think that it says something when your sleeping and running are about the same! Great Job!!!

Great job Christi--and with a cold too!

Hey the sleep contest doesn't officially start until Sat. night, right? So tonight is my last night to stay up too late...(Hehehe.)

I went to the weight class this morning. I...am...exhausted! It was an awesome workout and also very fun. Now I am debating about getting the gym membership and making this a regular thing. Thanks for inspiring me.

You acted like you weren't ready for Painter's and look what you did! You were awesome! I hope the head cold doesn't bother you tomorrow. I will be looking forward to your race report! I am excited to try a 10K in the summer. Good luck! (Oh, and sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite!) I just realized what an awful saying that is...yuck...bedbugs!

I'll echo Kim's comment. Treat it as a "training run" and do the same thing you did at Painters! We may not be there to run with you, but you know we'll all be there to read the report!

Good luck tomorrow, you will do just fine. Ruth is running and I think Steve H. is handing out water. Have a great run and just do what you can do and not worry about it:)

Thanks guys! Marcie thanks for letting me know who from the FRB will be there, I'll be looking for them!

Good luck, Christi!! You'll do awesome! And if it's not your best, at least you looked good doin' it!! ;o)

Good Luck tomorrow!! You will do great!! I have no doubt. I have been thinking about the whole ipod thing and I really need to start running once or twice a week with out mine, but I wimp out. Maybe when I have to quit battling the weather.

Hey, you will do great after you empty the sand out of your pants, little sand bagging? Give it a hard run, you will have no running regrets.

Stay focused, B of BS Rools out

Fantastic job!!! YOU ROCKED!!! You are doing such a fantastic job!!!

Nice effort, no sand bags needed. Your really becoming strong mentally in these races. 100 commando points, 1st and 3rd overall.

Stay Cool, Train Hard, B of BS Rools out.

Hey, great race today! I'm glad you enjoyed it, I was one of those that hasn't been feeling as generous as you. I think, had I had more time to cool off after the race there and picked up my awards and such, I probably would've been more like you. It was fun to warmup with you and congrats on 3rd and 1st places! You did awesome!

Great job Christi! Sounds like you ran your heart out--even going for "extra credit" miles! ;) Sorry about that! But really, fabulous running today--and remember, the sleep challenge begins tonight, so go to bed early! Only night-time sleeps counts.

What a great and very interesting race! 52:45 wonderful! I bet you have a 10k PR in March. What day is the Spectrum?

Hey Guys! Thanks for making it through my LONG WINDED race report! (gotta work on that)

Thanks for the up lifting encouragement. You are awesome too. I hope when I become mother I am as you!

Good job Christi! You just keep getting faster! I won't be able to keep up with you on runs anymore, so you'll just have to keep it up and you'll be running with Marcie and Ruth soon!

PS If it's late when you're reading this, you better get to bed! ;)

Don't reduce your run reports at all. Newbies like me need all the excitement of the race reports to get use out the door and chasing dreams of 5K and 10K races like yours.

Congratulations on the excellent finishes. Sounds like the FRB trophy case will be overflowing by the end of 2008!

Doh! You're winning! But not for long--I'm going to bed right now!

I ate a lot today too. Fasting really sharpens the ol' appetite.

I'm not fast enough to comment on your race, but it looks like you were awesome AGAIN!!! Way to go out and get a great time and go the extra distance...even if you didn't mean too!

Christi, this is an awesome website. I am glad I clicked on the link. I am going to try and get ready for a 5k Run 4 kids in April. I am not doing to win or even get a good time (I am so not in shape), just to raise money for TLC. They help us out so much with Gage, that I would like to give something back.

Keep up the good work! You are an awesome example to me!!

THat is some good sleep! We went out this morning and the roads were pretty slick so its smart to go later today. Have a great run!

I'm just trying to lull you into a false sense of security...;)

Marcie you are so awesome getting out there this morning. I was afraid I'd fall on the slush! Lybi- you are scaring me!!

Good job on getting to the gym and putting in 5 miles on the treadmill! Enjoy your snowy weather!

Nice sleep time! Great job getting the miles in!!

Wow 5 on the treadmill that is so good!

So I got your email yesterday and took the challenge! I got my 5.5 pages in last night! This would be the fastest I've ever read the Book of Mormon, so we'll see how it goes!

Good job getting to weight class this morning!

Sleepy challenge? Don't let any teenager sign up, could beat you both, sleep til noon, no prob.

Thanks for the comment, tough or crazy, Sylvie would vote for crazy.

Can you tell a difference in your running? I usually only get 6 to 7 hours of sleep. Interesting science project.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

Well, you know that I can't turn down a challenge, so I'm with ya! I have to read like 6 pages a day because I'm getting started a little late. Yikes!

Good job on your weight class, and have fun contemplating your argument, I mean, your debate with Sasha! (Trash-talking is an important element of competition, I've decided.) ;)

OH! And WHAT A CUTE PICTURE!!!

I am taking the challenge of read the BOM. It will be the fastest I have read the BOM. I hope I can finish it in time.

Cute new picture!! Thanks for the Hinckley Challenge, I had not heard of it. I will begin a day late - not much new there!

Yay! Mik'L, Lybi, Amanda, Jody- so excited that you are all doing the Hinckley Challenge! I'm on page 13...

Brent- Yes I can tell a difference in my running when I sleep alot. Like, I'm too lazy to run! LOL- gotta find the balance I guess!

Hey I'd like to join you in the challenge, but I'm a few days late so I will really have to speed up and get some reading in... I didn't see the specifics and so what are the daily number of pages? (I'll look and see for myself and I'm sure that it says)

Love your picture!

That's a smart girl to tell us you will get run 6 later today. We'll hold you to it!

So you slept 8:50, right? I still have a 10 min. lead. Ah! Neck and neck and the week's half over!

Shoot! Must...Get...More...Sleep...

You guys are so funny! At least you've had your running shoes on today, that's more than I can say for myself!

2.15? Further then me. Definitely not laughable.

I really should have joined the sleep competition. Nice job! You got miles in today....That is fantastic!!

Enjoy your sleep! Does it count if you are in bed? Or do you have to be in bed and asleep for it to count?

Benn- Thanks for reminding me that every mile counts! I checked out your blog- its awesome! You have made some great PRs and have some wonderful goals for this year. I think its so cool that you are getting your masters in Ed. right now too!

Michelle & Jody- thanks for your positive attitude and encouragement!! It means alot!! (and for not being as hard on me as I am on myself)

Adrianne- I have been counting sleep time only. I look at the clock one last time before I roll over into snoozey land. Lybi & I never really talked about that though, so good question!

Glad that you got out and did it! Now I feel like I too must log something of a run today!!! I think there must be a little viral infection going on with us girls around the blog... I'm sure it has much to do with the time of year and the lovely temps. outside, does anyone know of a treatment for the sysmptoms that we are all facing? I think that I'm putting out a challenge to anyone that can give us the BEST cure to our decreased running enthusiasm and winter blahs!!! Someone else can come up with the reward and the rest of the details.... Lets just get some motivation going here!!!!

(Sorry Christi to drag you into this!)

So glad I'm not alone! I think we are feeling the tail end of winter! We were all so brave & bold the first couple months and now winter is just getting OLD! I think we need to plan some fun around our next race when we will all be together- Spectrum or Striders? Maybe besides just getting together to eat we could all go mini-golfing or race cart driving or something cheesy & fun together w/ our families? Maybe a good blog party/ get- together to anticipate would get us psyched?

I'm with you girls! Let's have some fun! When and where is Spectrum? I am planning on Strider's. Haven't signed up yet though. Have you?

Nice job today!! So glad you got out there. I think that something around either race would be great!

You did a good job of inspiring me, Christi. I finally got out because of YOU! Thanks a million. Hopefully I'll be able to return the favor if ever needed. And you are the champion sleeper of the WORLD. I think I'm going to pull a "Mitt" and through in the towel early. You win!

Kim- I haven't signed up for Spectrum or Striders 1/2 yet, but I'm planning on doing both- so I better jump on it!

Lybi- I'm still bummed Mitt pulled out of the race. Ah well... WAY TO GO getting out there today!

You are my inspiration to keep running.

I have so much fun reading other peoples blogs, especially when they are so inspirational! I just signed up for the challenge, so thanks for the motivation!

Hey Christi, I'm on pg. 30 at the moment. I tried to put my progress on my blog but it didn't update. It is a good feeling to be reading the Book of Mormon one more time in honor of President Hinckley!

Thanks for the invitation to be a part of the challenge. Good job on your 6 miles yesterday!!

I'm 2.6 pages behind! But I'm catching up. Thanks for letting me know about this.

Good luck with your busy busy day!

P.S. I signed up to run a 5K tomorrow.

Christi, Lybi: The lack of sleep is not good, too much sleep causes other craziness, you two are the test study.

Just Run. B of BS Rools out

Would you be willing to help me with a mortgage question?

Hey Guys! I'm so thrilled that so many of you are doing the Hinckley Challenge with me! I'm really enjoying it!

Brent- who knew too much sleep would make Lybster & I nuts?!

Andy- I always love talking mortgages, I'll blog ya about it

Hey! What are YOU doing on a Fri. night blogging at this hour? IIIII am about to start reading scriptures, and then I think I wrap up my wild night with some--laundry folding--towels (my favorite)! Beat that if you can...

Thanks for the Hinkley challenge. Didnt know about that. Enjoy your run tomorrow!

Nice long run today!! You are awesome! Have a great weekend.

Sounds like you have a great group of girls to run with, thats how I feel about the girls I run with. They make running so much fun! Nice run today!

You are such a sweet person, Christi!! I love reading your comments on others' blogs. You are so supportive and upbeat! I hope to meet you someday.

Great running! What a cute name!! I might have to steal it for my Saturday running partners. ;o)

So, who won the sleep challenge?

Laura--Christi won. And it wasn't even close. She DOMINATED!

Christi--I'm glad it's done too. But I do think that it helped fuel my big PR today, so thanks for doing it with me!

Thanks gals!

Jody & Lybi- again you guys got such AWESOME PRs today- amazing! Congrats!

Marcie- Yeah, running partners make ALL the difference don't they? But my favorite support group is my bloggies!!!

Laura- you are so sweet yourself! So when are you heading to UT for a race so we can meet?

Glad you have a fun group of ladies to run with - it makes such a difference. Hope you were able to go out and get something yummy to eat!!

Christi, thanks for your comments, keeping running fun, not all work, is the key, love the name "sole sisters". I'm not sure that I would run via fast food places for change on the ground, I would spent the money as quick as I found it on a cheeseburger or something. Best for me to stay as far away as possible.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

Sounds like such a fun group to run with! What a great inspiring bunch that know how to multitask! What a way to pay for your running shoes too!

Nice run, bright and early!!! Great start to the week!

Good job with your run this morning. What a great way to start the week!

Thanks girls! Yes, I actually got out of bed early on a Monday and I feel GREAT!! Gotta do it more often (much better than sleeping in, putting off the run and trying to fit it in later in the day...)

Way to go on the miles Christi! Good luck with the harder teacher tomorrow. Don't you hate it when we have to punish ourselves?!

What is your husbands name? he looks very familiar, did he grow up in the Ogden area or serve a mission in England? Also how is the lending business in St George, i worked for World Savings for awhile down there!

Christi,

I'm going to be in St.George on Fri. well thursday night and was wondering what your plans for a run on Friday morning are? If you are going out with or without someone I was wondering if maybe I could tag along depending on what you are doing? Don't change your plans if you are doing the gym or something, let me know what you have going on. Thanks!

Good job on getting your miles in today. Good luck on running tomorrow with hills.

Wow, so good on your miles and pace! Nothing better than "having a few miles left" in ya. You are amazing.

I hope I got your number, I'll check next... Maybe we can compare hip pain and figure out both of our problems! I'll call you tomorrow and we can figure out a running plan!

Hey I checked my e-amil and no number from you? I don't have a computer untill tomorrow when I get to St.Geroge because my husband took ours with for work so I'll check on things when I get there!

WOW! That is so fast for foremaster hill repeats. Be careful out there, though! Anytime I feel any kind of pain, I always run pretty easy and just put in the distance. I figure it probably doesn't hurt and it might save complications later.

The way you describe it, it sounds like maybe your obliques are involved? Maybe a little bit of inflammation at the insertion point?

WOW!! Foremaster more that once, you are awesome!!! Great pace as well!!

Lybi- you may be onto something w/ the obliques, I did do a tough ab workout last week...I'll watch it. Gonna take it real easy in weight class tomorrow...

Michelle- I put my office # on your blog, you can call that anytime, I always check it.

Jody- Can you join us Fri for a run? I'm also running Sat. with the "Sole Sisters", it would be fun for you guys to join us then too if you can!

From your decribtion it sound like you SI joint but I'm not sure? I get this as well. You can call me and we can talk. I'll private message my phone#

Josse- thanks for the feedback! After researching SI joint a bit, I'm pretty sure this is what I have going on! Its the exact place of the pain and the twisting in bed, getting out of car, getting up after sitting long periods- etc- all seem to fit. Its not too bad, just a nagging start of something. What do you reccomend for treatment? (Sorry ,your phone # didn't come through to me email.. wonder if there's been a problem w/ the private message option, I tried sending one to Michelle yesterday and she didn't get it either...)

What I do for my back when it does that is scrapping on that side of my back side. Back extentions really help prevent the problem as well as stretching. You can give me a call and I can go into more detail 801-830-3598. If the problem get really bad I would recomend finding a good Chiropractor.

Like the "body be good miles" describes what we all want from recovery runs. Chocolate Chip cookies don't make good running fuel? Wow, me and the cookie monster are in trouble.

Stay Kool, Body be Good, B of BS Rools out

Hey, good for you! It's funny how excuses melt away when you see what everyone else is doing. That's what happened to me that one diabolical day when I was throwing a fit and you got out and ran. :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hubby gone? Oh man! But the great thing about being married is that you can postpone the holiday until a more convenient time and actually get a seat in a restaurant in under 2 hours! Hope you have a great Valentine's day very soon and that it is the BEST EVER!

That pace is no slow-mo, but I know what you mean about those mornings you feel that way. Have a great weekend and a good run as well tomorrow!

Good job Christi! When is the Spectrum 10K? Also, where is that one? I'm excited to see how you end up doing on that!

Have fun with your sweetheart! Valentine's is a great holiday to extend beyond just one day!

Good run today...have a great time with the hubby. :)

Way to get in 9 miles AND get out five times this week! Enjoy the hot date with your husband!

Very nice job today!! 9 miles is awesome. Enjoy your date!!

Yea for 5 a week!!!! Nine miles today with a sore hip this week - great job gauging your body's ability without pushing it too much!!!!!

Cute new pic!! Sounds like there's a story behind it ...

ADORABLE picture! Great job today. 9 miles at 9:15 pace--that seems stinking fast to me for a longish training run. Do you get sore running like this? I think I get a build-up of lactic acid just READING about it. Hope you had a great time with the hubby!

I just saw your post on Michelle's blog about running together. Sorry I missed it. Would you like to try to get together and run together on Monday? I need to go early around 6:00 am. My cell is (801) 699-0671. Let me know.

Christi, sorry to stand you up two days in a row! What is your e-mail, the private messages don't seem to work?

Thanks gals! Sarah & Adrianne- I had a very nice (late) Valentine's celebration w/ Jim with a little hike and lunch out on Sat.

Kim- Spectrum 10k is March 15th. Beautiful downhill course through Snow Canyon, you & Tom should come run it!

Laura & Lybi- yeah the picture is from FHE. Jim was out of town for a few days, and when he came back we decided to do a little skit for him. The kids made the costumes and the blue construction paper "liahona". It was a crack up (not to be irreverant...)

Jody- I'm still trying to decide if I'm sleeping in Mon. morning or not 'cause the kids don't have school, I'll call you!

Michelle- I put my email address on your blog. I hope you had fun in SG and no worries and about not running!!

Looks like you are already having a great time with yours:)

Thanks for the great run!! I am so glad we were able to hook up. Have a great day with your family!

Sounds so nice. What a great thing this blog is. Killer pace! Hope you have a good holiday.

Great job, Christi! I am most impressed whenever someone runs more miles than hours they slept. Fabulous pace, too. Sheesh!

Jody said she had a fun run with you while she was in St. George. Good job on going to weight class at the gym - I get bored with those. I will keep my fingers crossed that things work out for you to get a few miles in this afternoon!

Christiiiii, spin classes are great. Hey, run like and Egyptian? Is Jody now a shuffling sista also? You chikas are having way too much fun on the run.

Stay Kool, and give the camel water, B of BS rools out

So did you get it in? We are all on pins and needles here. (JK!)

Great job with your weight class and good luck getting some sleep!

No worries! Just jump back on when you can!

OOHH! Sleeping in, what is that - I need to get me some of that!!

There's the sleeping champion back in high gear! By the way, I did the nasty cleaning penalty. Blech. I do it, but I don't dig it.

Cub Scout dinner = queezy tummy!!

Sounds like a good run this morning, partners make all the difference!

You are a trooper!! Cubs scout dinner and icky tummy, you might be the winner this week!!

Christiii - wagon, bricks, tummy, not so yummy. Hey, always great to have a running bud to help pull that wagon loaded with bricks. I'm sure your are an honorary running webelow, for eating too much cake with the cubs.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Great job today!!! A big group is always fun! Have a great weekend!

I saw your sister joined!! Yeah! I keep checking to see if she has posted so I can welcome her, but not yet.

How does such a big group work out? That sounds fun though! Wow, I almost agreed with your soul mate comment until I saw your distance, girl you are kickin!

I love the picture! I am feeling like my old self again. Good job on the run!

You have been doing so good lately! You just keep getting faster...I'm way jealous. Keep up the good work and you will be smokin at Spectrum (much unlike me!).

Hey Jody- yeah our big group is fun, would be more fun if you were there too!

And I have to bug my sis to post!

Bethany- it is a little tricky running w/ 9 girls along the road, keeps us on our toes!

Amanda- Glad to hear you're feeling better! Are you doing Spectrum?

Mik'L- Yah-you're back! So you are doing Spectrum right? Really cute blog btw!

What a great way to start your week! Glad you were able to enjoy the time.

Awesome job today!! A most excellent run is the best! Great pace today!

Christi,

Nice run today, your doing great! One of these days I'm going to make it down there for those runs we missed!

Thanks gals! Yes- Michelle- you have to come down here for a run. The weather is perfect right now! (Spectrum 10k March 15th?!)

Hill repeats, what has got into us? Nice to represent the blog, we have jackets too.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

You should definitely post a picture in your jacket. Congratulations on a fun workout!

So you are now one of the initiated--with the jacket and everything. Fun stuff! Now you guys can find each other at races faster.

It's too late for me, I'm afraid. We had to use the AC today for the first time! Won't be needing a jacket for a while.

Good job always getting in that weight workout! You're going to have to change your name to the "Buff Shuffler."

It was nice to see you at bare foot. I liked talking to you!

Cool Brent- now I can find you at races! Adrianne- I will have to try to get a pic of me in jacket in the near future...And Lybster- have fun w/ all the bloggies! You are the hostess with the mostess! Sounds like you have some fun things planned!

Congratulations on conquering the hills, what a great workout!

Hills...that is what I need to work on too. Way to go today!

So I'm finally on here! Nice picture! How do you add your state? I couldn't figure that out.

Bryce- It won't take me to your blog yet? Have you posted a workout yet? To add your state I think you go to "user options" (in that pink box) then put in your address...Good luck! Glad you're here!

Gotta love those hills!! They make for a good, hard workout so the flat runs seem easy. ;o)

Tough, getting going on those hills, good workout. I like positive attitude about hills. 25 commando points.

Stay Kool, B of BS rools out

Wow !! YOU ROCK!! 5 times up Foremaster is no easy task!! Way to GO!

Hey Guys! Thanks for all the pats on the back! You are my support team, couldn't do it without ya!

Great job Christi! I was going to say 'hey how come I can't comment on your sister's blog'? Now I need to check and see if I can now. Just in case I can't here is a special comment just for Bryce: "Hey Bryce, welcome to the blog! Any sista of the Shuffling Sista is a friend of mine!"

Nothing like Pre Blogging. I have been tempted but got harrassed by my blog addict husband. Love it! Good luck!

Pre blogging - Make it so, captain Picard. Float like a butteryfly stick like a bee, Ali. I like it, can't let yourself down, without Chrisina.

Stay Kool, can we pre blog for you? B of BS Rools out

OK - My preblog for you- "ran with confidence, looked great, ran even better, took no enemies, and ran 14 miles". Big commando points if you make this pre-blog happen.

Ha! I am laughing at Brent. Brent, could you please pre-blog a quick recovery for my knee and back?

Great job today, Christi! Nice pace! I see Boston in your future.

It wasn't fourteen miles, but it was an excellent run. And very fast. Enjoy your run with the Sole Sisters.

WOW. That's amazing. Keep up the good work. You are my hero. Someday I will be able to do that.

Great job! You are getting so fast!

14! And it felt natural?! You are doing so good. Yes I know Teresa (or Pete as many of us call her) and she is the best! She was my track coach in high school and then I was her assistant her last year before Holt took over. I have told her to join the blog too. Great job today and this week!!!

I know Theresa Peterson. Keep trying to get her on the blog she is a great runner. Nice job on your miles!

Hey, Holy Cow - My pre-blog was right on - 200 commando points for you and I may have a future in pre-blogging.

Nice run, positive attitude can carry a ton of bricks, great, Stay Kool, let me know when you need another pre-blog, B of BS Rools out

Definitely 30!!! Yahoo, what a great week for you. Glad you were able to enjoy your extra long run today. You are doing awesome!

Hey Guys! Thanks for the shout out! Yeah "Pete" is a cool chic, she's fast! I had to push to keep up w/ her and she didn't even look winded. Hope she jumps on the blog. Brent- you are so FUN! All this pre-blog talk has my head spinning in a time warp- you definately have a future in pre-blogging!!

It would be fun to meet up with and you with you guy sometime. I talked to peterson and she said I should come run with you guys!

Christi, you are doing amazing! I'm really jealous... I did soemthing to my other hip, the good one. It's not actually the hip it's the muscle or something that goes across the the side of it... really hurt on my last run last Tues. I've been trying to just rest it, but I'm going to get out tomorrow I hope. It's not all the way better but I NEED to run!

Great run!

Wait to go on running 14 miles on sat! I hope that achilles doesnt act up too much for you. Your smart to play it safe, too many injured on the blog lately. Have a great workout at weight class tomorrow!

Great job on Saturday!! Way to do what I should have done and take it easy!! Stretch your achilles and do not push to much too soon!

wow...14!!

Lybi and I had fun not running together...we were so busy feeding all of those hungry runners after the race!!

Uh oh. DOMS strikes again! Well, you definitely earned a great massage. Now go tell your hubby I said so. :)

Thanks ladies! The achilles is feeling great today, not even stiff when I woke up this morning. Sarah & Lybi- I'm glad you had fun hanging out this last weekend! Lybi- I'm feeling dense right now- I should be picking up on what DOMS is... but I'm not....help?

Your killing me...14 miles! Who does that for FUN??? I'm still trying to get up to 3 miles and I'm STILL waiting for it to be bearable much less FUN!

Christi--Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Better acronym than the female Del Sol Relay team "Women High On Running"!

SERIOUSLY- what were those women thinking w/ the team name? too funny!

Wow, what a great commercial for the FRB jacket! Everybody wants to be like Christi...

Hey, baby that achilles! I am counting on living vicariously through you in case Striders doesn't happen for me this year.

Oh my- I know its the cheeziest (sp?) pic ever! Adrianne wanted a jacket pic so I tried to get my family to take some last night... what a joke!

No, it's totally cute! Your dimples really bring out the logo. :)

Awesome picture! With that fancy jacket you now have everything you need to run a sub 3 hour marathon in October...right?!

Have fun in CA! I'm heading there too. I'm going to help a sick sister in law though, so I won't be going to visit Mickey and Minnie or anyone else like that.

Sometimes you just need to sleep in and sounds like you picked a good day. I will be in Ca next week too. I am going to San Diego for work for the week. I hope to get in some fun runs.

I think it was wise to let your achilles heel, I mean, "heal". Have a great time on vacation! Don't forget to fill us in on all the juicy details when you get back!

Enjoy your vacation!! It will so much fun! Taking it easy is smart and you will be better off!

Ha ha ha ha YOU MARRIED A UTE? WHAT THE HECK HAPPENDED THERE!! O well my luck i will to. Ha ha :) all the great Prophets went to Utah.

The most sore that my legs and feet have ever been was after spending a couple of days at Disneyland. Good luck at Spectrum.

Welcome back!! Glad you had a great vacation. Good luck on Saturday!! I am not coming down because of my knee. It is not doing well at all. Hopefully we can catch up with each other soon!

Glad you are back and that you had a good time. You will be fine at Spectrum. Probably better off for the time off! :)

Glad you had fun! I noticed the Astro Blast picture! That is our favorite ride! We are going in April and plan to go on that one over and over again! Good luck this weekend!

Welcome back, Christi! Looks like you guys had a great time. I bet you'll PR at Spectrum since you're all nice and tapered. Can't wait to read your race report!

Go get 'em Christi! I'll be cheering for you online...

Waiting to hear how your race goes! Wish I could be there to cheer you on! Love ya!

YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!

AWESOME!! That is fantastic! You had a great time! Congratulations!

So fun to see you today and you ran a great race! What a fantastic time, it always feels good to PR and come in at your goal. Wait to go!

Hey, no pre-blogging needed for you. 100 commando points for the PR.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Way to ROCK out a great time! Great PR.

wow! you are fast! nice job today. It was fun to see you again!

Way to go!!!! A PR is something to be celebrated!! How exciting!

Congratulations! What a breakthrough race for you! Sometimes running "too fast" at the beginning is just the ticket! Now that I know you have sub -7:00's in you I'm going to start asking for more of them ;)

Great job - sub 50!

Way to go Christi! I was so excited to hear your smokin time! I was telling Clyde that I came up on someone in the second mile that looked like you from behind and I totally got a mental block thinking I went out way too fast cuz I shouldn't be anywhere near Christi, so I totally slowed down I think and then I realized it wasn't you! haha Great job again. You always look so cute at races too.

Great race report! So glad it turned out so good for you!

You guys are too nice! Thanks for sharing the excitement w/ me and CONGRATS to many of you who ran STRONG races today!

WOW what a great race for you! Congratulations on a PR and feeling great. Keep up the good work!

You did it! You did it! Congratulations, Christi!!!, Wow you are running so strong this year. 2 1/2 minutes off your PR. Wooo-Hooo!

Did you know that this time officially takes you off the botushka (meaning talkative female who mainly runs only for fun) list? Sasha says that any girl who can run a 10K in under 50:00 is not a boltushka. So congrats. You're big-time now!

Speedy speedy. Way to go on the awesome time. Congrats!

Great job on gettin into the 40's that is such an accomplishment. I love the pic. that was my sons favorite ride we probably did it 20 times.

Lybi- really?! I may be taken off the botushka list?! no kidding?! But I meet the definition to a tee! hee hee...! Andee, Bethany & Josse- thanks! Josse, I'm glad you can tell its the Buzz Lightyear ride photo 'cause its so blurry. We were too lazy to carry our camera around DL so those are the only in park photos we have. It was a blast!

Awesome PR! That was a really fast 1st mile. Also, after the first mile you stayed very consistent. You ran a very smart race, good job!!!

What an AWESOME race!!!!!!! What a fantastic PR!!! Even with a rocky morning, you did great!!!

Take it easy - and get feeling better! Enjoy the beautiful weather!

Thanks Jody! I ended up babysitting my 2 yr old niece and without a treadmill or jogging stroller the run just wasn't going to happen today. That's OK though!

I ALWAYS get a sore throat if I run well in a race. Don't know why. Hope you don't get all the way sick. Good sleep, though! You truly are the princess of the pillows.

Hope you feel better!

Lybi- you get the sore throat too! Weird! I did wonder if it was related to the race 'cause it came on so fast and now its gone!

Weight lifting classes are awesome! Good luck on your 14 miler. I have the same miles planned for Saturday.

Vacations are so worth the money and effort! Our family believes in family and just mom and dad vacations big time!

Thanks Kim! I'll need all the luck I can get for tomorrow's run. Glad you agree on the vacations too, sometimes I feel guilty 'cause we should spend the $ on landscaping, but we are all about vacations!

Hey, your ready for the 14, no pre-blogging needed. You gotta love Florida, me and Sylvie have done the Disney World marathon twice over the last few years. Have fun running in the warm weather. I am jealous.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Hey Christi, sounds like things are going great! Where did you guys get to go for a vacation? I'm so jealous!!! I think I'm a litttle over due in that department!!! Good luck on the run tomorrow! I'm anxious to get back at it... all this beautiful (45-50 degree's) weather and not being able to run is killing me!!!

Ah Brent- I want to do the Disney marathon (or 1/2) it looks so fun. I grew up 2 hrs. from Disney World in FL so we went often and its in my blood!

Michelle- We took the kids to CA over their Spring Break (last week) 2 days on Huntington Bch and 2 days in Disneyland. Great time! Too short! I hope your hip gets feeling better soon so you can enjoy some runs in the Spring weather! (maybe you can get some good walks in- in the meantime?)

Great long run today!! You are doing awesome.

I'm sure I would die if I tried to run that far!!! You're funny sending me info on 1/2s.....HAHA!

I have been feeling that too. Glad to know someone else is working on the eating better too. Its not easy, especially when we are busy-the junkier stuff is always easier to grab.

Ugg, you hit my weak spot right on the...well, lovehandles if we are being honest. Im impressed with all your extra-running workouts. Awesome!

Hey, super shuffling sista, Love that Pre-blogging - There will be an answer, let it be, let it be, oh, let it be, without the beatles. (I know, does not make total sense, watching accross the universe) Pre-blogging kind of works to get the mind ready, good mental practice. Like your attitude.

SLC for the weekend, if your close to Murray, me and Sylvie are running 10 saturday on the parkway, welcome to join us.

Stay Kool, Pre-bloggie, B of BS Rools out

Hey I have been a slacker this week too:) Have a great trip up north and have fun!

I would love to run with you. We are about 20 min from Daybreak. We are planning on going at 7 am for about 8 - 9 miles. Let me know if you plan on coming and I will give you my address.

Great job getting in those miles! Trips do cause a lot of extra work for mommies right before you leave, so I totally see the obstacle...good job getting over it!

I think that you would be fantastic as a counselor - you are very easy to talk to! I think that you would do a wonderful job and should go for it!

Very nice run - That was me today, nice and easy, just for the joy of running!

thanks for the vote of confidence jody!

Wow that is so exciting about your career change! You can make such a big difference in someone's life in a job like that. I think you'll make a great counselor! You can help real estate people through their emotional breakdowns. It's perfect! :)

Fun about your family blog. Are you going to post a link?

Too funny- yeah, I'd be seeing some realtors and mortgage brokers for sure! Jim is all weird about me putting the kids pictures online (understandably so) even though I've gotten away with it a few times on this blog. So my family blog is private for now- but I want to share it with you & some of the other FRB. I wonder if the "private message" function is working now? I'll try to PM the link to you!

Im glad to see someone else has to "get in the groove" only it takes me my WHOLE run and then I feel like running when I stop. Fast pace! Awesome workout!

That's so funny that you just started a family blog and you're having to split your time - I did the EXACT same thing a few weeks ago. So, what's your blog address? Ours is mikeandlaurafam.blogspot.com. I really enjoy it so far.

Sounds like you and Lybi are on the same wave length - try something new for a while and mix it up.

GREAT picture, too! Where is that? It makes me long for summer even more!!!

SPRING!!! I wish I were there. Thanks for your comments!

Congratulations on you daughter's baptism, always a very emotional day for me. However, the absolute worst was when my son got the priesthood - I was a disaster! Enjoy the day with your family!

BTW - Great run!

Great about the baptism. I always love those special times in the family...don't overdo it trying to entertain everyone. I hope it's a special day.

That's cool your sister knows Holly...she is fabulous. I never had the pleasure of meeting Juile. Sounds like we would really get along.

Thanks for the baptism wishes! It was a perfect day. Just can't believe my baby is that old! Jody I can imagine I will be a mess too when Toby gets the priesthood!

Just wait till you have one head out on a mission!

The Spinning Sista! Sounds like great cross training. Good luck with your busy busy day!

where did you hike?

Good job, Christi!!! Check that off your list of things "to do" today!

I saw you coming home when I was taking Cori to school. Good job!

Great job! Hope things are good for you and your family!

I'm learning to love that get-it-done-early more and more now that the weather has been shaping up sometimes up this way. Good job!

Hey, just checking in, nice run, great attitude, got to love the runner's high.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Thanks guys! Love your support. Have a marvelous weekend, and good luck to you racers!!!

Nice long run, I didnt realize thats who you ran with. I went to Boston with Theresa T last year, she is a hoot! And I have always known who all those girls are (except Buff) but never really chatted with them. I just met Stephanie (its Meacham right?) a few months ago and she is so nice! Great job on 25 mi!

Great run today! You are doing such a great job! Congrats on 25 miles this week!

Great run today! Nice to have a good group to keep it fun!

Great job, Christi! This is the kind of run that is lacking from my training. You are having a fabulous season. Can't wait to see your next race.

Way to hit 25! And what a cool group to run with.

Nice job on your run!

What a great way to start the month of April. Glad you have a fun group of ladies to run with - that makes all the difference. I look forward to seeing another 25 week for you.

You are able to run to get your kids from school? That's awesome. I love being close to our school. It makes it easy to squeak in a couple extra miles. Great job today.

I meant to clarify that these were WALKING miles on Monday- oops.

Come on girl! You can do it!

THANKS Kim- I really needed your little push, it paid off!

Oooh. You're doing a 5K this weekend? Great! Good luck, you are ready to do something BIG!

Way to jump ahead in time (Hee hee)

Great run!! What 5k are you running on Saturday?

Lunch at Bajio's -- yummy!

Great job getting out!

Are you doing the Run 4 Kids? Tom and I are staying in St. George Friday, so we decided to sign up for it. Me 5K-Tom 10K. However, today I am not feeling very well. I can't really complain because I have ran all through this winter and haven't had anything. But I decided not to go out and run in the rain this morning, hoping I can shake this sore throat today.

Yay! I get to meet you Kim! Yes, I'm doing the 5k, my kids are doing the 1k. I'm sorry you're not feeling good today! I hope you kick it quick so I can meet you this weekend!

Good luck on your race this weekend.

Christi - The Run4kids was the first race I ever ran!! Have a great time!

Good job today, (or is that tomorrow?) You are confusing us a bit with your workouts of the future!

See you Saturday!

yep, I'm a bit confused too. But good workout. I am so not ready for Saturday. But my only goal is to finish. Keep up the good work.

Whoa! I know I've been blogging in a hurry lately, but I didn't realize I was a day ahead until you girls mentioned it. Yikes! I'm must be losing it. The Thurs. post is actually Wed.'s workout!

Who do you hike with and where do you go? I'll bet you have some great places! Do you go a lot? Do your kids go with you? It sounds like lots of fun! Do I sound like a 5 year old asking all kinds of questions?

Kim- I hike alone or with my hubby lately. When the kids are out of school we'll make a day of it. Usually over to Snow Canyon for day trips, but lately I've just been going to Webb Hill which is in Bloomington Hills. (No, you don't sound like a 5 yr old, I like to talk about hiking!)

Could the kids handle webb hill? I have wanted to try it out, but wasn't sure about the kids doing it. We love to go to Snow Canyon with the kids too. There are some great trails there. Have you been out to red cliffs recreational area? I heard there is some trails or hiking places and maybe a cave to check out. not sure. Awesome 25 mile week.

I'd only take the older kids on Webb Hill, pretty steep. Red Cliffs is great for kids, went there last year, good flat trails that go on for awhile. Didn't see a the cave, but sounds cool. Jim really wants to check out the Lava Caves at Snow Canyon one of these days...

Please have some sunshine down there for me today! I'm really needing it! I hope I feel good enough to sort of run this race tomorrow. I wish I could hit your 5K PR! I know it won't be with this race, but maybe down the road sometime!

Christi-

I'm organizing a non-competitive mixed team in conjunction with Andrea (Andrea is heading up the competitive girls team). We need 1 girl runner for sure, possibly 2 if Renae (a lady we run with) doesn't say "yes" by this Saturday. We have all the guys we need. My team is in the sub-masters mixed category, so you would both have to be 30 or over. I'm assuming from your bio that you're right around there?

Let me know what your interest is...

Good luck tomorrow! Sorry no help on your dilema with the candy. I wish that would happen to me so I would stop eating it too!!!

Cool. I didn't know so many people that I knew were running this race. Its awesome. It will be nice to be able to cheer them on from behind, and have some friendly faces to cheer me on at the finish line. :) One good thing about this being my first race, you will be ahead of me and done racing by the time I get there.

That reaction to sugar is weird. I've never had anything like that happen to me. Sorry I can't be of help. I would call and ask the nurse.

Good Luck Tomorrow!! I have never experienced anything like that with sugar, I need to though. It would help me over come my addiction to all thing sweet.

Goooo Christi! Good luck! I can't wait to see how fabulous you are going to do!

I've heard somewhere that face flushing is a kind of allergic reaction. Maybe to a food dye? Or some kind of preservative? Hope it clears up.

You still did awesome, even without a PR. I loved it. I still feel great. Definitely want to do more races. Thanks for the encouragement and the cheering you are awesome!! I'm not sad that I can't see my picture up there, but I did want to see the kids. maybe try posting them on the other blog.

Oh, bummer - my computer isn't showing the pictures for some reason. But it sounds like a great race, even if there was an infuriating 6 second difference from last year. What a fun day for everyone!!!

Christi! I feel your pain. Only 6 seconds away from a PR! Was it windy there this year? This morning on my run it was so terribly gusty. I kept thinking 'I hope it's not windy in St. George today for Christi!' Any little thing could make a difference of 6 secs. 20 min. less sleep the night before, slightly less favorable temps, wind difference, whatever. All I know is that you've been racing really well this season, and your PR better not get too comfortable--especially with your renewed zeal for higher mileage. Congrats on your race! I feel absolutely robbed--I can't see your pictures for some reason.

Hey Girls- I THINK I fixed the pics. Thanks Laura on the congrats! Andi- You ROCKED for your 1st 5k, Way to go! Glad you're hooked, I look forward to more races together!

Hey Lybster- we must have been posting at the same time- yeah, the 6 seconds were a bummer, I wished I looked at my Garmin a bit more, I probably could have squeezed out a few more seconds if I realized how close I was. Ah well...No wind, can't blame it on that. I think I may actually be getting to the point with my 5k where I have to really BUST my hiney to PR!

You did awesome! That is a fantastic time on a very difficult course. That last mile is a killer. CONGRATS!!

Hey chicka, lesson learned today, running a race always teaches us something. Not not far off your PR. Great races ahead for you with some renewed determination.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Good job Christi.

Good job Christi! Didn't get a chance to meet you but Kim enjoyed meeting you and chatting for a bit. Hey I know all about missing PR by just a bit, only 2 seconds away today for me but that's how it goes sometimes. Like Brent says we learn something every race and never know for sure what might happen.

Christi - I didn't even see you guys at the race. Probably because the 5k and 10 started so far apart. Sorry you didn't hit exactly what you wanted to today. That course is not easy. Keep up the good work.

Thanks guys! Yeah, this course isn't an easy one, guess I can take a teeny bit of solice in that- still I plan on upping the miles this month. Brent & Tom, you're right always lessons to be learned from races, better to not always succeed- makes us try harder. Steve & Tom, my tired family was pulling on me, so I didn't stick around after to hang w/ bloggies- but I saw you finish & you guys ROCK!

Great job Christi! I was sad to have to miss it. It sounds like a beastly course though, so way to be close to a PR!

Good job getting up and getting the run over with! Good luck in your training for the Hurricane 1/2 - another PR for you?!

You got to me before I could get to you. I thought it was awesome that you got up early and were running this morning. Good job getting up.

Yes I do remember you from the party! Thanks for saying Hi! Good luck getting ready for the Hurricane 1/2. I am going to try and run the 5K if my knee will hold up!

Good job gettin out! Heather did 22 on Saturday?! Dang! That is craziness! You are gonna rock the Hurricane Half...wish I could be there (track meet).

Oh Andee, I hope I can PR at Hurricane 1/2, but I've learned not to just expect it. Its only 3 weeks away, oh no!

Thanks Andi for your support!

Sunny I hope your knee will cooperate so you can run the 5k! Good luck!

Mik'L- yah, Heather is doing the Ultra Marathon end of May- crazy girl! Hope track season is treating you well? Miss you at races!

Christi, thanks for the support, just bought a used mountain bike and getting it tuned up. I can only take so much indoor cross training and beached male whales. Gotta to feel that outside spirit.

Good luck training for the Half.

You are doing so well. I don't know how you do all you do and still find time to get good runs in. You are awesome.

Great job today! Taking it easy is okay! Good luck at the Hurricane Half!

Good Job, Christi! Just don't be like me and start cramming miles too much. That's how I injured myself the second time. I was like 'AH! The half marathon is almost here, time to RAMP up!' Soon, of course, I was completely laid up and it set me back a lot. I don't know, though. You seem pretty tough. Not even sore after your 5K? Wow.

How fun! We're having such great weather today - I think we'll go on a bike ride too (with out little ones in the trailer). Love Springtime!!!

You are so brave to ride your bike. I am incredibly terrified of riding where a car might be! Great Job!

Thanks girls. Yeah, I should be more careful, need to get a helmet before I ride again. Luckily my neighborhood doesn't have much traffice & that's where I was riding.

Christi, we need a race report from your son's track meet. Too cold for biking, got the bike back from the shop today.

Boston, what a kick, sounds like you have some tough shuffling sistas. Time to change that shuffling sista. You chickas are fast and dedicated.

Ideas: Fast running chickas

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

Thanks Brent. I would love to qualify for Boston this year, but not sure I've been putting in the effort. Hopefully I can get my hiney in gear for the 2nd half of this year! My son did GREAT at his track meet,one 1st place, two 2nd places (maybe 3, still waiting results on an event). So fun!

Yea! Having your child do really well is even more gratifying than doing well yourself, doncha think? Looks like you've got a really talented little guy there! Tell him "CONGRATULATIONS!" for me, 'K?

Fun stuff on the track meet and good miles for you.

I think I'm out on the long run. I definitely can't handle 12 miles and I would just be slowing you down for sure. I could maybe handle 7-8 at a SLOW pace. Let me know what you end up doing and maybe I'll tag along for a few miles.

Hey Lybi- thanks for the congrats for my little guy. He's such a cool guy (well I guess I AM his biggest fan)

Mik'L- I posted on your blog, check it out. Ends up I'm going long w/ Heather tomorrow instead of Sat. do you want to join us for a few miles? Thanks for being willing to be my running buddy!

That sounds good, but let me think on it for a bit. I am a lot slower than you and would feel bad holding you guys back. Plus 6am is SO early!!! My cousin is in town to do the tri at the SHAC tomorrow morning so I have to find out what time that is and if I'm going. I'll let you know a little later today. Thanks for the invite!

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. It has been a crazy week. Having the girls out of school has thrown me completely off schedule. Where do you usually run? I would like to run with you but I'll probably have to wait a couple weeks until May 17th when track season is over. The Snow Canyon track team is helping with the triathlon tomorrow so my husband has to be there too. I was going to do a quick 6 miles outside then another 6 on our treadmill because I don't want to leave my girls alone. That will probably be my plan for the next four Saturdays because of track meets.

Hey Ladies!

Thanks for getting back to me. Mik'L, no pressure just let me know. And really you won't slow us down. This is a recovery run for both of us, so slow is welcome! If I don't see you have fun at the Tri tomorrow, they are so inspiring to watch!

Linda- I know this school break is screwing me up too, I can't remember what day it is! Is your husband a coach? When track season winds down you should join us for Sat. runs! We usually meet at Gold's Gym around 6am. Fun group of gals. Have a good weekend!

Yes, he is a coach but this is his last year at least until our girls get older. Is it the Gold's Gym by the Running Center?

No, Gold's Gym by the Red Cliffs mall. I should be meeting up with the Running Store group more for runs, but they are too fast for me!

Holy Smokes! 24 miles in 2 days. You weren't kidding about wanting to up your miles!

What? A new episode of "The Offic" was on last night? Doh! Oh well, they usually have them on the ABC website a few days after they air them.

Try this:

http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/episodes.shtml#vid=241392

Did I say "ABC"? I meant "NBC." You might have to go back to be able to get the season 4 episodes.

Fantastic Run! 12 miles is great!

The Office was great last night. Definitely one of the better ones. Watch it online at NBC.com - It is well worth it!

Hey-if you are still up and read this, tell me what the plan is and I'll try and make it. I could plan to meet you at the gas station at a certain time or something. There is a decent 6.5 miler from my house around Green Springs. Let me know although I really don't want to get up that early! :)

We can swing by and get you at your house at 6:30 am and do the 6.5 from there. How does that work? I remember your neighborhood, but remind me of your house number! I'll be up for 20 more minutes- hope you're still up!

We'll just cruise by your house at 6:30 tomorrow, I think I remember the house number (probably have it in the paperwork you gave me also!)

K! #7

Jody & Lybi-That Office was really funny! Definately one of the better episodes. Hope you got to catch it Lybi. Thanks for the links. Have a great weekend!

Wow - 12 miles yesterday and 9 today, you are amazing. I hope you are feeling wonderful!!!

Great Job! You do have great miles this week! Enjoy your weekend!

That feeling of satisfaction is great! Glad you are able to feel it this week! BTW: It was enjoyable to be down there last week and have that view of the red rock that you are talking about!

Good job! Now enjoy the rest of the weekend--you deserve a relaxing time!

Thanks guys! I feel so great about my mileage this week, although TIRED. I'm finding out you have to be really self disciplined to get in bed early if you want high mileage weeks (and survive them) Have a great weekend everyone! I am going to RELAX!

What a fun plan! Hope you have a great day!

Happy early Birthday! It does sound like a fun plan!

Birthday week! Good idea! I'll try to do 31 miles this week since I just turned 31. I'm usually pretty stoked if I can put in 25-30% of the miles that Sasha does. He he.

Wow! Long run in the middle of the week! Not to mention that it was at night. James and I have both noticed that long runs at night just feel harder for some reason, like you are already a little tired out from the day's work when you start.

Commando points are in order, I think!

Gotta love the perfection! I'm sure before long it will stay hot all night long for all of you down in Dixieland! Still plenty of time to get in the 25 miles for the birthday goal! Good job!

Great job getting in those miles. And that far from home too. i don't know how you do it. But then again your kids are older and that's awesome you can do that stuff.

Good job Christi! Wow, I too am impressed with the tenner in the middle of the week. You are totally gonna make your bday goal!

Great run in the heat! I hear ya on the Diet Coke - I was doing good until my life spun out of control the end of March.

No diet coke for me today- how 'bout you?