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Location:

UT,

Member Since:

Oct 10, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Unknown

Running Accomplishments:

It is an accomplishment for me to be running at all.

Short-Term Running Goals:

To glorify my God through my running. To enjoy the process of getting fit. To get more comfortable with who I am.

Long-Term Running Goals:

To be a completely open book. To praise God with my body consistently. To make my fitness routine more well-rounded. To take good care of my temple.

Personal:

Married to Paul. One dog and a baby on the way.

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I slept in this morning until an embarrassing time (embarrassing for somebody else if they knew what time I got up, not necessarily for me because I love my sleep). Went to the gym with Paul and did 30 minutes on the elliptical. I'm calling it 2 miles. I know what I said yesterday about mixing it up, but I really felt like getting a good workout in today, so I stuck with the elliptical and I felt pretty good about it. It was pretty warm today, so I was tempted to run outside, but pretty much all of the sidewalks are covered with ice from all the snow melt re-freezing. I did try to run home from the gym, but the ice really made it difficult. I tried to do a little skating in a few places, but wasn't really excited about the idea of falling on my butt (or face, as the case may be), so I kept the skating to a minimum.

I spent some time today trying to plan out what I want to do during our trip to the Green Valley Spa in February.  I mean, obviously I want a massage, but what kind of massage?  They have at least 50 types of massage that they offer (yes, I'm exaggerating, it's more like 15) and it's hard to know which one is best.  Maybe a facial would be nice?  They have 5 kinds of facials.  We could do some hiking, but there are so many great places to go in St. George that I wouldn't know where to start.  Run with the St. George Running Club?  Well, Paul has pretty much told me that I don't have a choice on that one.  Anyway, this free trip to the Green Valley Spa is actually going to be anything but free, but it'll be worth it.  If anybody has been there and has suggestions for which kind of massage I should get, let me know, I'm open for suggestions (I know.  If the biggest problem I'm having is that I can't decide what kind of massage to get, I must be doing pretty well).

Comments
From Jody on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 19:57:22

Good job getting a work out in today! My sister in law is a Massage therapist at Green Valley. She does a fantastic job, I have not found anyone in SL that I like as well. If you can request her, I would recomend it. Her name is Dusty Jacobsen. She also does facials and other treatments but I am partial to a massage!! Have a great time! (how did you get a free trip?)

From MarcieJ on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 20:06:09

She is my sister-in-law as well and I can definetley vouch with Jody that she does a fantastic job. She gives a great facial that is actually a facial and almost a full body massage! But you cant go wrong either way!

From Mik'L on Sat, Jan 05, 2008 at 22:37:21

Well I second Paul that you have to come run with the club. Hopefully I will be able to come and we can get a run in! I am definitely going to second the motion to get a massage! Okay, so I've only had one, but it was heaven. I think the swedish massage is just a general full body massage and what they recommended for a first timer. I'll vouch for it! Maybe I'll have to convince Clyde that I better not let you go alone! ;) If you guys are up for dinner or something, let us know.

From katey on Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 21:06:14

Can you have two different massages? if you can i would definitely recommend the full-body and a facial. full-body is obviously relaxing and not as emabarrassing as people might think. and the facial is heavenly! they massage your face and make it feel good and then massage your feet, hands, arms, calves and neck in the process. i love it! have fun! hey i'm way excited about moab...where are you guys staying?

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