Each Day Is a Gift

Worried that I might have a sinus infection as I slept fretfully, congestion, headache and woke up with achy muscles. Will take it easy today.  

Ran to Karen's to meet her for an EZ recovery run.  Ran down 3rd west to trail-head then up on the trail 'till it dead-ends at SR92.  We trespassed the construction zone; ran on dirt then thru the newly constructed tunnel heading east; then back on Bull River.  Temp was in the low 30's but felt colder with the windchill.

No splits or exact mileage since my Garmin's battery is dead.  Grateful to have Karen's company or it would have been a miserable run! :)

Felt fatigue all day while catching up on laundry, kitchen mess, church stuff, etc. Thankfully there's no fever or other symptoms! 

Lots going on right now w/ my family:  Jeff signing the papers and closing on his first ever BIG purchase today...54 days before his wedding.  Eric taking the Board Exam on Mar. 2 in AZ.   Bryan trying out multiple violas that cost $1600 and up...gulp!  Steven getting ready for his mission.....joyful as well as stressful time! :)  

 HELLO MARCH!!!!

A beautiful sunny day, perfect running weather!  Karen texted me before heading out the door.  My schedule calls for VO2 max of 5X1000m @5K race pace today.  Not feeling particularly speedy today (actually haven't felt speedy for the whole winter) I opted for a few 800s (1/2 mile) repeats and invited Karen to join in the *fun*!

We did 2.5 miles of warm up then started our 1st repeat just after crossing 1200 E.  Felt good to run at a faster (for me) pace @ 7:30ish.  Karen asked how many we're doing.  I thought *6* is a good number.   The first recovery took 0.5 mile as we were discussing where to run and the 5K race pace.  The second repeat was up on Bull River.  Took .25 mile recovery this time and thereafter.  Finished 3rd repeat right at the end of Bull River dead-end then turned around for the 4th and 5th.  Karen wanted to run only 7 miles so she stopped after the 5th repeats and jog the 0.25 mile home while I continued east with my 6th interval which came in at 3:55.  Recovered for 0.25 then ran the remainder 2.25 miles home at marathon pace.  

9.5 mi in 1:28:06.  AP: 9:16.  Splits: 10:25, 10:20, 8:44, 8:45, 9:03, 8:43, 9:08, 9:30, 9:00, 8:38. 

When I got in the house, Emi was ready to go outside and play.  Spent an hour playing with her on the playground and trampoline.  She is so fun...she won't let me rest though. :)  

Knee felt fine during the run.  The pubic symphysis was tight.  Now after sitting for awhile, both are sore.  Will do some stretching and yoga today! 

What happened to my body this morning?!!  Some old old old lady possessed it,,,everything ached!!!  Almost talked myself out of running.  Got up way late.  Ate breakfast with Emi & Marianne.  In no hurry when I'm with Emi...but she kept saying: "Nana running?" :)  Dragged the "old granny self" out the door only to turn around within 0.2 mile!  Whoa, some wind was chillin' my achy bones!  Got back in the house to put on a jacket.  Emi had a puzzled look then a big smile; then blew me a kiss goodbye, for the 2nd time! :)

The knee hurt during the first mile...should I be smart and go home or keep running to see if the pain goes away?!!  Can't go home to disappoint/confuse Emi!  Stopped at mile 1 to stretch the quads and calves.  Knee felt fine going up Suncrest.  It sure complained a lot going downhill though. :(

Stopped at Ridgeline Elementary for pit stop and drink before continuing on to Alpine.  Stopped at *fountain of youth* for another pit stop and drink.  Turned around at mile 6, again stopped at Ridgeline Elementary for pit stop and drink.  Saw Karen running up Suncrest as I was running down at my mile 9.35 and her mile 3ish.  She had a late start too! ;)  Seeing her brought a little sunshine to my otherwise cloudy/gloomy run! :)

Ran the last 3.5 home at mp with headwind!  Emi was so happy to see me! :)  She *tackled* me with a big hug then promptly said: "WET!" as she always does when I come home from running! :)  I'm gonna miss her SO much when she leaves! :(

12.5 in 2:01:06.  AP: 9:40  Splits:  10:50, 10:16, 10:17, 9:55, 10:10, 10:07, 9:32, 9:23, 9:40, 9:02, 8:42, 8:42, 8:42

Going to dinner and BYU vs NM game tonight!  FUN!!! :)  GO COUGS!!!!

6 miles w/ Karen down 3rd west up rail parkway in the rain/snow and 12mph wind!  AP: 9:55.  The rain/snow stopped just as we finished!  Mother nature is too funny in March! :)

Zero running nor exercise today!  Spent half a day playing with Emi while her parents packed and got the car ready for their long drive to Oregon.  I am going to miss Emi terribly! :(   Busy busy weekend with family stuff.  

Here's the invite for group run tomorrow if any of you are interested, meet at:  

1.  Place:  JRP in Lehi at 1500 North access.

2.  Time:  6am.  Early, I know!  Hey, what a great way to say goodbye to Winter, eh!!! ☺

Have a great weekend!  GOOD LUCK to Kathie and her team at the Lake2Lake tomorrow!  :)

Met four GREAT ladies: Toby (for the first time), Karen (& Sky), Rachel and Luz, at the Lehi JRP dark and early this morning for a great run!  PERFECT temp!  WONDERFUL WONDERFUL company!  Lots of CUTE CUTE baby calves!  The miles flew by!  I would have loved to run more or linger for visit...but had to high tail outa there to make it to a family's baby blessing in Orem!  I made it there in time!  Today's run re-affirms and reminds me why I LOVE LOVE LOVE to run! :) :) :) :)

THANKS girls for driving the distance in the wee hours to run with me!  I just love you all soooo much!!!  You are AWESOME!!!! 

15.5 miles AP: 9:38.