Stroller pushin in Texas

Lots of Carbs + Taper = Chubby Bec

Looking forward to burning roughly 3,000 calories this Saturday.

I did much better than I expected.

My goal was to have a good time.  Well, I did... :)  Pr'd today by one minute and six seconds.  This race was an experiment of cross training from the past three or so months. The highest milage week I had training for this race was a 29 mile week.  That week is including my 22 mile long run.  

Race details:

Slept in Pine Valley and was driven to the start line around 5:30.  It was great staying so close to the start and not having to ride up on a bus.  Start line was warm.  Hung out with RAD a bit and fed off of her energy.

Started out really slow, passed the start line four minutes after the gun.  I went completely by how I felt with no goal in mind.  I passed the 3:40 pace group and they were too slow.  I approached the 3:30 group at around Veyo and again, too slow.  I laughed as I thought I might be able to PR.  

Veyo was Veyo.  Uphill and longer than I remember.  All was well.  I felt prepared for the uphill on this course.  The heat was warm but it never really got to me.  Not ideal running weather.  I was taking electrolyte supplements every 45 minutes and I wonder if that is how I stayed away from the dreaded "wall."

I hit the half at 1:40.  By mile 14 I started kicking into gear.  I can't tell you splits because I don't know them.  The speed I was at felt comfortable and the scenery was beautiful. That is one of my favorite places on the route.  

I hated the fact that there was absolutely no GU given out during this race.  I was expecting GU and it never came.  I was frustrated mentally about the GU.  By mile 20 another runner gave me one of his.  I now know that I am able to run a race without GU.   

By mile 20 I punched into another gear and use the downhill to my advantage.  I did a negative split on the course today and I PR'd my time by 14 minutes for this course.  As far as races in the future I need to re-evaluate some of my goals and see how I can get closer to the 3 hour mark.  Considering what I have gone through this running year, I think I did extremely well.  

Congrats to all of the runners today!  Fantastic times and a lot of personal bests!   

Elliptical 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Elliptical 1 hour.

TM walking on an incline with hand weights for 30 minutes while watching Biggest Loser.

I went to the PT today.  He filmed me attempting to run. (Still very sore) We analyzed my running form in slow motion.  From that short amount of running we could see a lot with what is going on in my running gait.  Next week we will be determining the exercises I need to do to get my left leg from crossing the mid-line.  I have been so impressed with how much he has helped me during the last two weeks. 

Spinning on the bike for about an hour @ Westminster.  Dang, my legs are still sore and heavy!  It's taking me a lot longer to recover from this race than previous marathons.

Hip-hop class.  Love the dance.

I think the marathon caught up to me.  Slept for a long time, watched TV, ate crappy food, went to the temple and no working out!  Felt awesome.  

One hour on the elliptical.

30 minutes on the stairs.

Legs are still beat.

4 miles on the TM.  Legs are still very tired.

Walked 1.5 miles with a 7.0 incline

7 miles from my place to Sug House Park.  2 bathroom stops.

15 minutes on the elliptical

1 hour on the stairmaster

Evening lifting

YoGa.  My right arm is dang weak!  I didn't realize how much a I was compensating on my left until tonight.  Arms aren't as strong but they look better (sleek).

7.5 miles in Lehi.  My legs are still heavy and sore.  Combination of lifting and recovering I think.

I am heading to Southern Utah today for a three day backpacking trip through Escalante!  So excited!

Hiked around Escalante and enjoyed nature.  Worked on my tan.  Great weekend!  

5 on the TM.  Threw a few strides in.

20 minutes on the stairs.

I had to stop due to an upset belly. :(

*Today I tried to register for the Boston Marathon.  I put in all of my info and hit 'submit.'  Hopefully that took care of it. 

7.5 in the afternoon and no belly issues.  

I saw a snake at mile 3 and about flew across the road.  One day my fear of snakes will cease.  Probably not.

Guess I am not in Boston.  :(  I will have to find another spring marathon.  Or maybe I will just do the Ironman.  Ha ha.  Yeah, I will find another marathon.

Hip-hop on dead legs.

15 minutes on the Stairmaster.

1 hour on the spin bike. Sweat and sweat. 

My new diet started today!

I am going to give myself 6 miles today.  I am a little unsure about total mileage though.  Ran down to Sug House Park, ran around once, ran back to my house.  No bathroom stops today. I think that is the first time I have done that route not stopping for the B-room.  

I have felt really tired the last few days.

Awesome run!  I woke up to perfect running weather and ran from my place up to Ruth's Diner in Immigration Canyon.  Came back down Sunnyside and looped back up to my place.  The last two miles were uphill and about killed me.

Great day!  I went to the U football game and sat on the fourth row and became completely soaked.  Cold, but fun.  Go UTES!!

I made dinner in a pumpkin for about 20 guys.  :)  Fun night.  I can cook meat!  I even tried some.  

Progressive run on the TM.  My legs felt really good.  Still very tight from the run I had on Saturday.  Felt good to put some speed in my run the last two miles.  

1 hour onStairmaster.

30 minutes on the TM walking on a 7.5% incline with weights.  30 minutes.

4 miles down to Sug House Park.  2x around the park on the grass trail.  Ran down to the stop light on 21st and ran back to my place.  

I spotted a running group at Highland High.  I might have to meet up them and go running some Weds.  Looks like they meet at 6 pm.

I guess Allie saw me running tonight.  I would have sped up if I knew she was watching me!

I had to give a presentation to my Institute class tonight about physical fitness.  I tried to pump them up about physical activity!  Let's hope it works! ;)

ZuMbA @ Westminster

Spinning class @ Westminster

Oh how I have missed spinning class!  We spun out to a spooky Halloween mix.  Very fun.

*I took melatonin before I went to bed and I slept like a baby.  My body felt so good when I woke up. 

This is one of my favorite races.  I don't really know why, but I love having a reason to dress up for a race.  I also had a great time spending the morning with RAD!  She is just rad. :) 

I got to the mall at about 6:45 and spotted RAD and her new little friend standing in line for a bus.  I went 'Emo' style so I had various fake tats and piercing of my face.  RAD was standing by a twelve year old girl and her mother.  Gabby was the name of this young lady and this was her third half.  Her mother was leaving her with RAD and I to look out for her.  When she looked at me she became a little concerned about her daughter's safety.  It's interesting how people judge you on the way you look.

Got to the start line and joined everyone in the heated tent.  Talked to various runners and watched the costume contest.  My personal favorite was Forest Gump because he gave me one of his chocolates. 

Race started and off we went down the screaming hills.  I knew I was in trouble when I saw 27 minutes on my watch at the 4 mile mark.  After the canyon I assumed I would slow a bit and I did.  By mile 9, I was walking every mile.  My heart rate was a little crazy so I was trying to bring it back down.  My goal for the race was 1:30 and I knew I would be missing it.  I was actually ok with this and tried to enjoy my run. 

Fun race!  The most enjoyable part was meeting Lili, Allie, and some men from the blog.  (Sorry I forgot your names).  After the race RAD made me take 2.5 recovery miles back to the car. 

*Last year I was running 60 miles a week and I ran this race 1 minute faster.  Considering how much I have cut out of training (50%), I am feeling great.