Each Day Is a Gift

2 Halfs to redeem a VOF Marathon DNS

Woke up feeling much better, some nasal congestion, achy muscles & joints.  Texted Carolyn last night about running this morning.  She would run w/ me if the weather holds out.  After she left while I ran by myself, I got the idea to run 26.2 today to redeem my DNS.  Considering I didn't taper (ran 10 miles at AP of 9:24 yesterday on the JRP), was sick, had some important things to tend to, I did the best I could to redeem myself!  Another legit reason to DNS was I didn't want to give the flu/cold germs to Marcie who was supposed to be my travel companion to the race.  Anyway, here's the unofficial non-race-report! :)

Half #1:  8:06 am.  Ran 7 miles with Carolyn under dark cloudy sky in 1:05:51 (AP: 9:24).  Took a potty break, had a banana and water.  Then ran another 6.1 windy miles in 52:48 (AP: 8:49).  13.1 miles in 1:59:40.  Lots of hacking and spitting! Think running cures congestion!?!  Kept thinking about those racing today, Maynard, Allie, AmberG and others.  Hope they're having a wonderful time!  :) 

Had to hurry so I could make it to Lori's funeral.  What a very special spiritual funeral service to honor a wonderful wonderful mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend.  SO GLAD I went...lots of tears sprinkled w/ a few laughters!  I'm gonna miss Lori and her influence terribly!

PM:  Had 5 min to get home for a quick freshen up before heading to the Cedar Hollow Stake Center for a special luncheon.  It was wonderful to meet Elder Neil A Anderson (the Apostle), Elder Garret Gong (a friend and member of the 1st Quorum of Seventy), Elder Munday (Area Seventy), Pres. Pitts (Provo Mission President), Pres. Brown (Mt Timpanogos Temple Pres.) and their wives.  As we ate this great meal together, Elder Anderson had us each take turn to talk about our families.  The brethren and the wives spoke of great personal stories of when/how they were called to serve.  If I were at VOF, my hubby would be the only Stake Pres. there without a wife.  I am so glad I went.  I think that was the reason I got sick this week so I would not miss this special occasion.

Spent 3 hours cleaning the downstairs family room, bed room, playroom and kitchen in preparation for Thanksgiving guests and company.  Fixed and ate a dinner of salmon, rice and broccoli.  BYU beat NM 40-7.  YAY!!!  We will be going to the BYU - UTAH game next week!

Half #2:  8:30 pm. Finally had time to run but it's a blizzard outside.  Ran 13.1 TM miles in 2:04:49 (AP: 9:34).  The last 3 miles were just like at the end of a marathon.  My legs were as if on fire, very painful, super tired, wanted to stop SO BAD!  I did walk a few times!  It was torture but I FINISHED!!!! 

So for what it's worth the unofficial time of the unofficial redeemed marathon is 4:04:29.  My legs are officially trashed!  Now off to bed.  I have to be at church at 8:15 am for choir warm up before Sacrament Mtg. where the choir will be performing Simple Gift/For the Beauty of the Earth!  At least my arms still work, I think!