find each others light

Time 39:05 Avg 9:46

It was nice and cool this morning. I wanted to go back to Flat Iron Park since they finished the new path. I did a mile or so up here and then went down newcastle to flat iron. Went around twice so up two steep hills. Saw Ashley's neighbor who said I looked great (she saw me walking throughout my pregnancy). I also saw some other girls that I always see there. It was good to be back. I like the challenge of the hills and the change of pace, gets my heart rate up. Ran home after going around twice. Have to go up a hill to get home so another challenge. Turned out to be right on, 4 miles. 

 Did Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown when I got home. 37 minutes.

Time 1:30:55 Avg 10:06 I'm a little annoyed with anything over 10 at this point. I was a little sore today from doing Yoga Meltdown yesterday so I guess I need to do that more often.

It was surprisingly cool outside this morning. Lysa started talking about how cold it is at the top before Hobble Creek half and I keep forgetting we're running that. I can't think past our 18 mile run that's coming up for some reason. I'm excited to run it but I sure hope they don't start really late like I've heard they do. I would like to run this half faster than my last night but I don't know what my goal should be. My one and only half was 2:07:46 so I would hope to finish this in less than 2 hours. We'll see. But first things first...YAY for 19 miler on Friday (or maybe Sat)! Thinking positive and will enjoy the rest day Thurs in prep for that long run. 

Time 50:48 Avg 10:10 Pretty good for trying to take it easy. My left foot was a little sore when I started out but it got better as I ran. We ran up past the buffalo today. Love that snow covered (?) buffalo:) After I ran up highland I ran into Deb Carter and ran her home. She told me Hobble Creek Half is beautiful and so is TOU. She told me about her experience running in the St. George marathon two years ago when it rained the whole time. It was fun to run and talk with her for a minute.

Did Jackie Warner upper body weights and abs. 30minutes.

Time 3:11:00 Avg 10:37 Calories 2096 Fastest mile was 18 at a 9:54

I can't believe I just typed in 18!!!!! Farthest I've ever run!!!! 18 freak'in miles!!!!!!!!!

K. So we left at 5:30 am. I was worried about Lysa because of her cold. She was out there and ready, waiting for me in the cold and dark. Sorry Lys. It was quite chilly this morning but that's okay. It was actually nice and cool for the entire run. What a blessing!

I love our running route! One of my favorite things about leaving this early is watching the sunrise as we run toward the  mountain. Another fav  is when we get to the top of 100 S and I hear the rooster crowing. I love going down dimple dell road and seeing the horses, ponies and donkey. Love the donkey:)

Lysa and I had a great time talking and she was doing amazingly well for being sick. I was seriously so impressed! Great job Lys!

Her Mom met us around 13 miles down by the trail head in Draper. Thanks so much Jill! We refilled. I filled my bottle with orange Gatorade mixed with some water. We ran down that road, the main Draper road, don't know the name. All the way to the tunnel thing and then turned right and ran over to Fort. I started to speed up at that point.

The last 3 miles were hard. We were in the sun, but it wasn't too hot. I took 4 ibuprofen (800 mgs) before the run. I felt like I needed more at this point. I don't know if I should take 2 before I run and then 2 halfway through. I need to find out. My legs were getting really sore at this point but I ran as fast as I could. Ran all the way up Fort to Pioneer and ran down there till I hit 18.

I still can't believe I ran that far! Crazy! Thanks Lysa for running with me! Thanks Jill for picking us up! You're awesome! We can do this Lys. We will do it!!!!:)))) We can run a marathon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a hard time walking down the stairs this morning because my left achilles was really sore. I did Bryan Kest Power Yoga 1 and it feels fine now. Guess it just needed to be stretched.