Stroller pushin in Texas

No pain or soreness from the marathon.  I actually felt REALLY good from this marathon as far as my body in concerned.  So I decided a little TM run was necessary.  I actually woke up super excited to go run and workout.

6 miles on the TM.  AP was 7:41, not too shabby.

50 minutes on the spin bike 

7 outside.  It was absolutely beautiful out.  7:47 AP.  Just lovely and perfect.  Shertz Hillz.

6 fast miles on the TM.  AP 7:21, just felt great.

Yoga class today, I loved it.  Felt so good to stretch and relax. 

There was a 5k on base today!  I woke up at 6:30 and drove to the base looking for the park where the start/finish line was.  I wasn't sure where to go until I saw a car with a 1020 sticker in the back window.  1020 is a race that takes place in Austin, so I knew that car was heading to the race as well, so I followed them.  Love our little running community.

I got to the race and there were 10 minutes before it started, so I quickly ran up and down the street to somewhat warm up.  We didn't get race numbers and there wasn't a race clock, so I knew this was a very low-key race.

The race started and we were off.   I quickly made my way to the front and I was behind the lead man the entire race.  We ran down a road that was adjacent to the flight line for a mile and a half and then turned around.  The course was flat and honest.  I ran in at 20:50.  I didn't run with music and I tried to listen to my feet and breathing.  I was proud of my time.  

I ran the course again and people were giving me a lot of funny comments.  People were telling me I was amazing, fast and looked good.  hee hee, I liked the comments.  After running six miles, I got back to my car and decided to go a few more miles and change my shoes.  

I ran along the flight line and watched the T-38s take off and land, it was sooooo cool!!!  At one point on the running path, the planes fly directly overhead and pretty low.  You can't even hear them coming but when they fly past they are extremely screaming loud.  It made my running week, so so cool.  The weather was absolutely perfect.  Just one of those running days you fall in love with running all over again.   :)

I got back to my car and texted my hubby a big "Thanks" for bringing me to Texas and letting me be a part of the Air Force.  It was just a great day! 

7 miles in my Altras.  Those shoes are a hit and miss.  Sometimes they feel really good and other times, my knees, feet and arches hurt.  I am breaking them in slowly, just wondering if I am doing it wrong?  

Today I chose a rather difficult route because I was dedicating 3 miles to Rachel for her Birthday.  I am 1500 miles away from my BFF running friend and we were running at the same time!  I started thinking of some of the times I have shared with Rachel.  Here are 33 memories to her, from me.  

1. I met you from the blog, Smooth brought us together.  We met at the JRP for a long run. 2. You were at the end of the Riverton Half cheering the fellow runner in.  You were holding Nathan and he was just a little thing. 3.  Getting to know you at the Legacy Center because we were both, "broken."  4.  You being there when I started dating David  5. I was sitting in a ditch when they called your name at TOU when you crossed the finish line. 6.  You getting me to come run with the BBKs. 7. When you came to my house after my bike crash. :( 8. infamous penny run at the Oval.  9. I took work off to run a 31k on your 31st Birthday.  10. The JRP on your Birthday run was icky and windy but you kept me going.  11. You coming to my bridal shower. 12.  You coming to my wedding.  13.  You coming to my Grandpa's funeral (so cool you did that). 14.  You running 10 miles with me on the morning of my wedding. 15. You giving me the courage to make it through my second (or third?) stress fracture after my breakup.  16. You jamming at my wedding. 17. Your crazy run/scoot around the Oval on New Year's Eve.  I still think you are crazy for doing that! 18.  Your 1/2 Ironwoman accomplishment.  19.  Seeing you at the finish line of the SLC half while you were prego! 20.  That chocolate milk I suppose to drink with a diamond ring at the bottom. 21. You on Christmas Eve with a broken foot! :( SO SAD. 22.  You running 31 miles and laps and laps at the oval, while everyone else was done.  23.  When you qualified for Boston with a cramping foot/leg?  With tons of time to spare!!  24.  You and your huge PR at St. George! 25.  Running in Lehi with loads of snow on the ground and while it was snowing.  26.  Seeing that BIG spider after we ran Hi country with the BBKs.  27.  Running down to the Daybreak Lake and back, we did that a few times.  28.  Book lady in spin class.  29.  Running Park City Marathon with you.  30.  You running that hill part on the JRP trail, while I always walk.  31. Running RRHPC up P Canyon with you.  And the Christmas run up by Bridal Veil in the snow.  :) 32.  Sitting on your kitchen floor after long runs and stretching and drinking water. 33.  Talking to you and listening to you while we ran hundreds of miles together!

Happy Birthday my dear friend, I hope it's a good one.  There are so many miles ahead of us on this road, we have barely passed the start line.  Keep going until you get there!  You are blessing and a motivator in my running, thank you.  :) 

8 miles with David.  Beautiful out.  When we first started running, an ankle biter (little dog) came out of nowhere and started barking at me.  I almost wet my pants!  The owner stood by and watched before he called it back over.  Not the nicest way to start a run.