Stroller pushin in Texas

My heart is broken today.  My little kitty I have had for seven years died this morning.  She has been sick for a few days, and I have been hating watching her suffer.  Today I got up to run 18 miles and I found her lying dead next to the back door.  I know it's silly that I got really upset, but she was my little friend.  I woke my mom up and we gave her a proper burial.  

I have never ran so emotionally upset before.  I went to the JRP trail and ran up 6, and down 6.  AP was 7:56, I felt so slow, sluggish and sad.  I stopped and cried about three times (I never cry).  I think the run helped me relax and move on a little.  She was just a cat.  I will feel better by the end of the day. 

EVERYONE PLEASE WELCOME MY FRIEND "WYCH" SHE IS NEW TO THE BLOG!!!!

BBK DAY!!!!  I love that I wake up at 4:30 in the morning to get to these runs totally unmotivated.  Once I warm up, I can usually pull in some good miles with some motivation.  The BBK group earns the "motivation" award from me.  Thanks BBKers, you always live up to your name no matter what!

3 mile warm up so slow.  I think we did a 10 minute mile?  2 at normal warmup speed.  Good talk with Walter.  I always enjoy our chats.

1 mile repeat up barf hill, I actually went faster than I thought I could.  10 minute tempo run, 5 minute push (2X).  Back to barf hill for another mile repeat, and I hung in the back of the group this time.  Ran back to my car feeling great because we were finished.

Thanks for the great workout.  I am always happy that I show up to group runs, I feel like I come away feeling stronger. 

Went to the gym on the TM.  Had to stop three times due to sickness I was feeling.  The TM really has been hurting me.  I guess my taper begins...  I have been so dang tired and lazy lately!   

Push ups and sit ups.

Last BBK day for awhile I think.  I wanted to push myself because this was my last hard workout until TOU marathon.  I think I did that.  Ran a huge hill on 13th east 2200 south 2x.  I also held a nice tempo as I climbed "The Beast."  Good times :)

Thank you BBK's for mitovating me the last few weeks.  I have seen improvement for just rolling out of bed at 4:30 to run with you!  BBK's are one DEDICATED group of AWESOME runners!  

Spinning class in the PM.  This class so stickin easy to me.  I don't know if it's because of the bike I was on or the class is easier to me now.  My legs felt so good after the spin class, I will be doing more spin next week. 

No milies today, and I might not run at all today.  I went to Salt Lake Running Company and bought Nike Lunar Racers!  They were expensive and should last about 100 miles.  Nonetheless, I am way excited to run in my racers next weekend.  I'm going to test the waters and see if they even make a difference!  They are the lightest shoe I think I have ever worn.

I journeyed to my old running grounds in Vernal this weekend.  I ran part of my "long" run that I used to run last winter.  I was pleased with my overall 7:35 AP.  My run went up Dry Fork Canyon in Vernal.  So BEAUTIFUL!!  I wish there was a half marathon that came down that canyon, it's such a gorgeous, and enjoyable run.  I felt so so so good, and I am getting a little nervous-excited for next week's marathon.  

My goal for this upcoming week is to sleep, eat, and rest my body very well!  I want to surprise myself come race day.  I have a goal time of 3:20.